Сherry features
Common cherry (Prunus cerasus) is a plant belonging to the Rosaceae family. It is believed that the birthplace of cherries is the Caucasus and southeastern Europe. The cherry tree has ovate, elliptical leaves and small white or pink flowers. Cherry fruit is valuable – a dark red drupe with sour juicy pulp. Ripen in July.
Cherries are one of the lowest calorie fruits but are a rich source of nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Has a strong antioxidant effect.
Cherry Valuable Elements
As you know, cherry fruits are a source of vitamins A and C – vitamins of youth. Cherries also contain a lot of potassium, calcium and magnesium, phosphorus, zinc and vitamins B1, B2, B6. Cherries also contain fruit acids, pectins, flavonoids, coumarin and tannins.
Cherry leaves and petioles have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties, and also help to remove toxins from the body.
Vitamin C strengthens the immune system and helps fight infections. It is a natural antioxidant that protects the body from oxidative stress.
What are the health benefits of cherries?
Cherry has a beneficial effect on the human body:
- strengthens blood vessels, regulates blood pressure;
- anti-inflammatory agent;
- helps with joint diseases;
- fights headaches;
- have a positive effect on the digestive system;
- stimulates the work of the kidneys;
- has a diuretic effect;
- helps regulate sleep.
Anthocyanins are natural antioxidants present in cherries that have analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. Researchers suggest that drinking cherry juice can ease muscle pain after intense exercise. These substances support the body’s fight against diabetes, atherosclerosis and cancer.
Cherry is known as a natural remedy for the heart: it strengthens blood vessels, regulates blood pressure and heart rate. Drinking cherry juice lowers blood pressure.
Cherry fruits are a good source of dietary fiber, which have a positive effect on the digestive system, especially on intestinal motility. In addition, this ingredient also reduces the level of cholesterol in the blood, so the fruits are recommended for the prevention of atherosclerosis.
Cherries are not recommended for people suffering from stomach or duodenal ulcers, as the fruit irritates the digestive tract.
Stimulate the work of the kidneys, also have a positive effect on the functions of the urinary system. Cherry has a diuretic effect, so it is recommended for kidney stones, cystitis and gout.
It can also help with insomnia. Cherry juice improves sleep quality and increases melatonin levels in just two weeks. They have no side effects, providing a high level of energy for the next day.
Note! It is worth knowing that the pits of cherries contain the so-called hydrocyanic acid. It negatively affects health. Swallowing the pebbles of the fruit is harmless, and their crushed kernel can cause negative consequences.
Cosmetics with cherry
Cherry has very good cosmetic properties, and is an excellent means of rejuvenation. Cherry fruits are used, including cosmetics manufacturers.
They are rich in antioxidants, have exfoliating, anti-inflammatory properties. They are also used to lighten age spots, acne or freckles.
With regular use, they can slow down the aging process. These fruits nourish, soothe, regenerate and moisturize the skin, and are also suitable for eliminating wrinkles. That is why they are indispensable in the care of dry, rough and dull skin. Moisturize even the most needy skin in a very short time.
The pectins, mineral salts and organic acids contained in them nourish the skin and improve its color, while rutin prevents the formation of spider veins.
Due to the content of antioxidants, they are used in products for mature skin, have a rejuvenating and firming effect on it, and slow down the formation of wrinkles. Eating cherries in large quantities protects the skin from the sun.
cherry blossoms in skin care
As a result of medical research, the healing properties of cherry flowers for skin care have been revealed:
- cherry flowers give the skin elasticity;
- cherry blossom evens out the skin;
- have an anti-inflammatory effect on the skin.
They have the ability to stimulate the synthesis of collagen in the body, which has a beneficial effect on skin texture. Regular use of cosmetics with flowers can improve the elasticity and tone of the skin.
In organic cosmetics, they show a soothing and restorative effect on the skin. The antioxidants found in cherry blossoms deeply cleanse the skin and protect against free radicals that lead to premature skin aging.
Cosmetic products containing natural fatty acids with cherry flowers protect the skin by creating a natural protective barrier, making it firm and soft.
The production of excess melanin can be a problem that results in patchy skin. Cherry blossom creams help to even out the skin, leaving it looking bright and shiny over time.
Additional Information! Cherry blossom is used in cosmetic products intended to treat conditions such as acne, eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, or other skin irritations due to its specific anti-inflammatory properties.
Сherry oil
Cherry oil is obtained from the pits of cherries. It has a pleasant yellow color and cherry aroma. This oil is a natural source of antioxidants, as well as vitamins A and E. Due to its antioxidant properties, it can cleanse the skin of dead skin cells. It can be found in many beauty products, including anti-aging products.
Polyunsaturated acids create a barrier on the surface of the skin and hair, protecting them from UV rays. Cherry oil is also used to lighten skin blemishes and remove warts. Also works well as a massage oil.
Cherry masks at home
Cherry cosmetics can be prepared at home. Home cosmetics are always preferable. There is nothing complicated in its preparation.
Herbal raw materials are fruits, leaves, as well as cherry petioles. Cherry mask strengthens and nourishes the skin. In addition, it improves its color and removes freckles, all thanks to the bleaching properties that cherries have.
Mask for skin with enlarged pores
Grind 100 g of pitted cherries and mix with a tablespoon of potato flour or white clay. Apply to the face. After drying, sprinkle with mineral water and rinse.
With strawberries and cherries
In season, strawberries and cherries make an anti-wrinkle mask by combining these two fruits. Mash 5-6 pitted cherries in a bowl along with the same amount of strawberries. Apply the resulting mixture to a pre-cleansed face and leave for ten minutes. Then wash off with warm water. The skin will become softer, toned and smoothed.
Moisturizing mask
You can make a moisturizing mask from 5-6 cherries and 2 tbsp. honey. Mix well and apply on face. Wait for about 15 minutes and then rinse with cold water. This combination smoothes wrinkles, moisturizes the skin, makes it soft, tender and radiant. Whitens spots on the face, and also has an exfoliating effect.
For a stronger effect, 5-6 drops of lemon juice are added to the mask with cherries and honey. This is an excellent remedy for acne. It has a nourishing and antibacterial effect on the skin, as well as a soothing anti-inflammatory effect.
Firming cherry mask with olive oil and lemon
Crush the ripe fruits, add a few drops of olive oil and lemon juice. Apply to face, neck and décolleté for at least a quarter of an hour. Wash off the mask with warm water. Instead of olive oil in the mask, you can use any other cold-pressed oil.
Exfoliating mask
With cherries combined with oatmeal, you can make an exfoliating mask. Mix 1 tbsp oatmeal with 2 tbsp cherry juice. Mix well into a thicker paste. Apply to the face, massaging with light circular movements for several minutes. Then wash off. This peeling mask removes all dead cells, stimulates blood circulation and deeply cleanses pores, preventing the formation of blackheads.
For dry, sagging and tired skin, the easiest option for a mask is to apply fruit on the face. All you have to do is remove the pits from the cherry, mash it up and apply it on your face. Fruit can be combined with supplements or used alone.
An excellent nourishing mask can be made with sour cream and cherries. This mask also helps to remove dark circles under the eyes after severe fatigue.
From bruises under the eyes
To eliminate dark circles under the eyes, cherry petiole tea is recommended. Cherry petioles (fresh or dried) are poured with cold water so that they are covered, left for at least 12 hours. Then they are boiled for about 10 minutes over low heat, filtered and cooled.
Moisten a cotton pad and apply it on the eyelids and leave the compress for about half an hour.
Note! Petiole tea compresses help to eliminate dark circles under the eyes, so it is worth preparing them in season and using them as needed.
Hair conditioner
Cherry juice is rubbed into washed hair for 5 minutes, then washed off with water.
What are the benefits of cherry face masks?
Ready-made cosmetics in the distribution network bring as much benefit as harm to the health of the skin and body. Along with useful components, it also contains many harmful concomitant substances that are part of cosmetics. These chemicals cause hormonal disorders, allergies.
Home cosmetics are always preferable. There is nothing complicated in its preparation, you just need to know what ingredients are needed.
Cherry masks have a pronounced rejuvenating effect. The combination of natural ingredients contained in cherries guarantees a good whitening effect. They will help you quickly get rid of annoying freckles and age spots.
Thanks to its acidity, cherry juice will get rid of oily sheen. Refreshes, nourishes and tightens the enlarged pores of oily and porous skin.
Cherry juice helps to get rid of redness and visible blood vessels on the face. The complexion improves, the skin acquires an even light pink tint, pallor and yellowness are removed, the skin becomes matted and elasticity increases.
Cherry face masks are great for tired skin. Thanks to the vitamins and minerals they contain, they refresh, tone and even eliminate dark circles under the eyes.
Folic acid, which is in sufficient quantity in cherries, protects against external harmful effects on the skin: wind, solar radiation, air pollution, etc.
Pay attention ! When using cherries in homemade face masks, you should pay attention to the fact that pure cherry juice has a fairly high acidity, so it is best suited for oily skin.
Cherry pulp in combination with emollients create a less aggressive environment, ideal for all other types of epidermis, including combined ones.
