Oregano is not a popular herb in cosmetology, and this is quite undeserved. Thanks to the presence of carvacrol and thymol in its chemical composition, oregano is a powerful antibiotic—an ideal plant for young, acne-prone skin. Since oregano grows wonderfully on a windowsill, you will always have fresh ingredients for homemade cosmetic products.
Oregano for the Face
The disinfecting and anti-inflammatory properties of oregano make it an effective aid for problematic skin. Below are some proven recipes with oregano for facial care.
Steaming Facial Cleanse with Oregano
If you have oily or combination skin, try a steaming facial cleanse with oregano. Boil 3 tablespoons of oregano in 0.5 liters of water. When the steam temperature becomes bearable, steam your face over the decoction. It’s best to cover your head with a towel. Perform the procedure for at least 10 minutes.
Cosmetic Ice
Make cosmetic ice from the cooled decoction for facial wiping. The final step of the steaming process can be wiping the face with ice—this will help close the open pores and clear them of steamed sebum, blackheads, and even comedones. Additionally, this procedure will tone the skin and rejuvenate it.
Oregano Infusion Toner
Use 2 tablespoons of oregano with one and a half cups of boiling water—let it steep and strain the herbs through cheesecloth. In the morning and evening, generously wipe your face and neck with the toner using a cotton pad. Let it absorb into the skin. These procedures cleanse the skin, mattify, and enrich it with nutrients.
Oregano Face Mask
For porous, oily, and acne-prone skin. Crush 2 tablespoons of fresh oregano leaves into a paste, or steep 2 tablespoons of dried oregano and also crush it, mix with egg white, and apply to your face. Rinse with warm water after 30 minutes.
Cream for Dry Skin
To significantly improve extremely dry skin, slow down its aging and withering—place one tablespoon of oregano (dried or fresh) at the bottom of a half-liter jar and fill it with 100 grams of olive oil (preferably cold-pressed). Infuse for a day, then place the mixture in a water bath for 2 hours. This will yield oregano oil. Strain through cheesecloth into a glass container for storage (ideal are glass spice jars with a wide mouth, low in height), then return to the water bath. Separately, melt 2 tablespoons of beeswax, add it to the jar with oregano oil, and remove from heat. After an hour, the cream is ready for use. This cream can be stored for up to six months without losing its properties.
Any product—whether it’s a mask, cream, balm, toner, or lotion—can be enriched with oregano essential oil or another favorite oil with a scent you enjoy.
Oregano for Feet
If your feet are tired or swollen, try cool foot baths with oregano decoction—pour 2 tablespoons of oregano with boiling water and let it steep for 40 minutes, then add to room temperature water and soak your feet until you feel relief. The properties of oregano also have medicinal applications .
Oregano for Hair
Thanks to the astringent components in oregano, rinsing with its decoction treats seborrhea, is suitable for oily hair, strengthens hair follicles, and adds volume to the hair.
