Perilla is a very familiar spice. Not only used as a vegetable, a face mask with perilla leaves can help reduce dark spots, treat acne, smooth the skin…
perilla leaves
1. Benefits of perilla leaves in beauty
Perilla provides a large amount of vitamin C, zinc and linoleic acid – which has effective antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, providing deep cleansing and brightening the skin after a period of use.
Specifically, the uses of perilla leaves for the skin include:
- Helps reduce acne
Perilla leaves have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties thanks to their linoleic acid content, which helps reduce redness and swelling on the skin caused by acne. This makes perilla leaf masks a great choice for acne-prone skin.
- Anti-aging
Using perilla leaves in beauty is considered an effective way to help women maintain their youth. This type of leaf is rich in omega-3, which has the ability to soothe, restore and protect the skin from oxidizing agents.
Along with that, flavonoids in perilla help prevent damage caused by free radicals, keep the skin firm, and reduce the risk of premature aging.
- Moisturizing, smoothing skin
The active ingredients in perilla leaves play a role in maintaining the skin’s protective barrier against water loss. Therefore, applying a perilla leaf mask will help create moisture and maintain skin balance so that dry skin becomes more plump and moist.
2 Some beauty recipes with perilla leaves
Perilla leaf and honey mask helps whiten skin
Honey is a popular ingredient in health care and beauty in general. Combining the two ingredients honey and perilla together will bring a synergistic effect in skin care, helping the skin to be healthy and radiant from the inside.
Preparation: A handful of washed perilla leaves and 2 tablespoons of pure honey.
How to do it:
- After washing, puree the perilla leaves with a blender, then mix well with 2 tablespoons of pure honey. Wash your face with warm water, apply the prepared mixture on your face. Relax for 10 – 15 minutes so that the nutrients can penetrate deep inside. Finally, wash your face with water and continue to apply your usual skin care steps. You should maintain this habit twice a week to get the best results.
Perilla leaf mask with lemon helps treat melasma
Fresh lemon is also a familiar beauty ingredient, bringing many benefits in skin care. Using a perilla and lemon mask will help reduce dark spots on areas of skin with melasma and freckles.
Ingredients to prepare include a handful of washed perilla leaves and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
How to do it:
- Grind or crush the perilla leaves, then mix with lemon juice.
- Wash your face with warm water before applying the mask. Gently apply the mixed mixture evenly on the face, especially areas with melasma and freckles.
- Keep it for 10 minutes, then wash your face with cool water to help tighten pores.
- You should maintain this habit 2-3 times a week to feel the change in your skin.
Moisturizing mask with coconut oil and perilla leaves
Coconut oil and perilla leaves both help provide moisture to the skin, maintaining plump and youthful skin. The way to make this moisturizing mask is extremely simple, just prepare a handful of perilla leaves and a teaspoon of pure coconut oil.
How to do it:
- Wash the perilla leaves with diluted salt water, puree with a little filtered water.Mix a teaspoon of coconut oil into the above mixture.Apply the mixture evenly on the face and massage gently for 10 – 15 minutes, then rinse the face with water.
Facial steaming with perilla leaves
Not only for facial masks, perilla leaves can also be used for facial steaming. This method will help the pores on the face to expand, the essences will quickly penetrate deep into the skin surface, clean the skin and soften acne. Thereby helping to support acne treatment, reduce inflammation caused by acne, prevent the development of cystic acne.
Note, before starting the facial steaming process, clean the skin with warm water and a mild cleanser to help clean the skin, expand the pores better when steaming.
Ingredients: A handful of perilla leaves, 5-6 fresh lemongrass stalks, 2 liters of water.
How to do it:
- Wash the perilla and lemongrass. Crush the lemongrass head and add lemongrass and perilla leaves with 2 liters of water. Boil until boiling, then pour into a basin to steam. Place the basin of water close to your face, use a large towel to wrap around your head for the most effective steaming. Steam for about 10-15 minutes, then use a soft cotton towel to gently dry your face, then rinse your face with cool water.
