Modern women are accustomed to an active rhythm of life. But various stresses and overloads strongly affect the state of health, especially on the skin. Today, there are many cosmetic procedures that help to improve the skin and improve its condition, but even cosmetologists say that absolutely all women need to do face masks.
Homemade masks suggest the use of fresh vitamin-containing products. Sometimes they show themselves much more effective than some procedures. The main thing is to choose the right mask according to the type of face.
Which mask to choose?
Women from ancient times use face masks, as they can be used to solve a lot of problems. Home masks are so diverse that you can alternate them every day using completely simple and inexpensive ingredients. They can relieve acne, irritation, dryness or fat, etc. It is important to understand which mask to choose and how they differ.
Masks are distinguished by texture:
- Film masks are a composition that, after application, turns into a film. Such masks are good for oily and problem skin. They have a cleansing effect, narrow pores, remove “dead” particles of the skin, and also degrease and matte the skin of the face. They are sold ready-made, but can be easily made at home using gelatin;
- Cream masks universal. Suitable for any type of skin, quickly absorbed and there is no need to wash them off;
- Fabric masks constitute a textile base, depending on the need, impregnated with any composition: vitamins, amino acids, minerals, etc. Such masks are effective and deliver a nutritional composition not only to the surface layers of the epidermis, but also to the deep. In this regard, they are often used to combat age-related changes and with problems of dry and damaged skin.
Masks are distinguished by the effect of exposure:
- Cleansing masks used as a preliminary procedure before any other cosmetic procedure. The bottom line is to cleanse the surface of the dermis from sebum, keratinized particles and dirt. Also, these masks help fight acne;
- Moisturizing Masks help restore skin and replenish water balance, which helps to avoid sagging and slows down the aging process. These masks are necessary for any type of skin, because thanks to them you can avoid age-related changes for longer. These are the most popular masks that are offered in beauty salons and which are used at home. Most of them are based on hyaluronic acid, since it collects water molecules around it at the cellular level and holds them;
- Nourishing masks deliver the necessary nutrients to the skin in the form of vitamins, minerals and amino acids. Products with a high content of vitamins A, E, C and group B are usually selected for such masks.They give the skin freshness, heal and have a therapeutic effect, eliminating various dermatological problems;
- Whitening masks used to improve complexion and eliminate pigmentation. Typically, these masks can be combined with moisturizing or nourishing masks. The main ingredient in whitening is lemon juice;
- Therapeutic masks designed to eliminate various problems with the skin of the face, such as redness, acne, irritation, microcracks, or with side effects after cosmetic procedures. They soothe the skin, relieve dryness, redness and have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects. For their preparation, mainly medicinal herbs and other medicinal products are used.
In order for the masks to have the desired effect, firstly, it is necessary to prepare them not in metal dishes, but in glass or plastic, to make them in batches and immediately before use. Secondly, you should know your skin type so that such procedures do not give the opposite negative result.
Any masks are best done on a steamed face when the pores are enlarged.
There are five types of skin:
- Combination skin shines and has a tendency to the appearance of problem areas in the forehead, nose and chin;
- Dry skin a feeling of tightness, dryness, peeling, sometimes itching is inherent. Reacts to the influence of external factors;
- Normal skin smooth, elastic, without any problems. Sometimes a slight luster in the T-zone predominates;
- Bold (problematic) the skin is very shiny due to increased production of sebum. The pores are enlarged. The skin is prone to frequent rashes;
- Sensitive skin reacts to both internal problems in the human body and external factors. This can manifest as allergic reactions, such as redness or itching.
If in doubt and cannot determine your skin type, you can check it in a simple way. To do this, wash your face with soap, after an hour, apply a paper towel over the entire surface of the face, pressing, and then see how much grease stains are left on it. Oily skin will leave an imprint of 4 zones: chin, cheeks, forehead and nose. Combined and normal skin will leave 3 spots - this is the area of the T-zone. Dry skin will not leave marks.
How to apply the mask at home?
It is important not only to properly prepare the mask in accordance with the type of skin, but also to properly apply it. There are simple rules that it is recommended to adhere in order for the result to please you. It is necessary to follow the recommendations:
- Pre-clean face skin with tonic or other cosmetics;
- It is advisable to apply a mask if you plan to be at home at least a few more hours after the procedure;
- The mask should be applied with light massage movements in a thin layer, unless otherwise specified in the recipe;
- The duration of the procedure should not exceed 20 minutes, unless another time is indicated in the recipe;
- A mask is not applied to the skin around the eyes, as there is a thin and sensitive area. There are separate creams and masks for the eyelids;
- If there are problems only with the T-zone, then the masks are different: for the problem zone - one, for the cheeks - the other;
- The ingredients for the future mask are mixed in any non-metallic container. The metal promotes oxidation, in which the ingredients lose their desired properties.
Cleansing Peeling Masks
Peeling masks are an excellent tool for deep cleansing of the face. They qualitatively remove “dead” skin cells, cleanse pores of sebum and normalize the functioning of metabolic processes. In such masks, you can combine not only peeling elements, but also add nourishing and moisturizing components.
A home-made peeling mask differs from purchased masks in a mild effect. Suitable even for sensitive and hypersensitive skin.
For a peeling mask with honey and coffee for oily skin mix 1 tsp thoroughly ground coffee, 1 tbsp honey, ½ tsp lemon juice and ½ tsp Sahara. Apply the mask for 20 minutes and rinse with warm water. Such a mask not only qualitatively cleanses the skin, but also has an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect.
A mask with almonds is suitable for dry skin. A handful of almonds is ground in a coffee grinder and mixed with olive, burdock or almond oil in a 1: 1 ratio. The mask is applied to the face and left for 7-10 minutes, then washed off.
Refreshing peeling mask made from orange peel is suitable for oily and normal skin. To prepare it, grate the zest of orange on the smallest grater and mix with semolina in a 1: 1 ratio. Dilute the resulting mixture with warm water to the state of slurry and apply on face for 10-15 minutes.
Oatmeal mask is one of the most popular and effective peeling masks. It effectively fights against acne, cleansing pores from sebaceous plugs. In order to cook it, you need to pour 1 tablespoon of steep boiling water. oatmeal and insist 10 minutes. Apply the resulting slurry with massage movements in a thick layer and hold for 20 minutes.
For acne
One of the most common problems women face is acne. There are masks that allow you to efficiently and in a short time get rid of this unpleasant problem. The basis of such masks are usually ingredients that are able to gently dry the skin, narrow pores and have antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effects.
Acne mask with clay is very popular. To prepare it, you need to follow the instructions:
- Purchase refined clay (it can be found in any pharmacy);
- Add 1 egg yolk;
- Pour 1 tsp. vegetable oil.
- Mix all the ingredients to the consistency of sour cream;
- Apply on face for 20 minutes;
- Wash off with cool water.
Important: do not leave clay masks until completely dry. They should be washed off as soon as the top layer dries. Otherwise, the clay will greatly dry the skin.
Kiwi mask in addition to the cleansing effect, it improves blood flow to the skin, and also vitamins the skin. For a mask, ½ fruit is ground and mixed with potato starch until a paste forms. Apply for 20 minutes and rinse with warm water.
Acne mask based on dry kelp leaves perfectly cleanses the face and relieves inflammation - all thanks to the high content of iodine and other macro and micro elements needed by the skin. The high content of vitamins A, C and group B improves the quality of the skin, giving firmness and elasticity.
To use such a wonderful mask, you need to grind 100 grams of kelp and 2 tbsp. oatmeal to a floury consistency. Dilute the powder with mineral water to a thick porridge and apply on face for 20 minutes.
One of the most common and simple masks in the fight against acne - This is an egg white mask. It perfectly dries the skin and matts, removing greasy shine and cleansing pores of sebaceous plugs. To prepare it, beat 1 egg white until foam and pour ½ teaspoon into it. lemon juice or a few drops of lemon oil extract. Keep the mask about 15-20 minutes.
From the black dots
The problem of acne or “black spots” is not only an aesthetically unpleasant moment for their owners, but also a problem that affects the health of the skin. Acne often causes various inflammatory processes, the causative agents of which are mainly coccal infections. Due to the accumulation of sebum with particles of keratinized skin, dust and dirt, abscesses may appear, etc.
For women with similar problems, there are wonderful masks that can be made at home, as well as simple general recommendations for facial skin care to get rid of this ailment. Before applying a cleansing mask, you must:
- Cleanse your face with tonic or soap;
- Steam the face so that the pores expand, using a steam bath;
- Apply a light massage to a cleansing mask for a specified time;
- After the mask is washed off, use a special tool that narrows the pores.
Good results mask based on egg white and activated carbon. To use it you need:
- 5 tablets of coal crushed into powder;
- 1 beat egg white until foamy;
- Mix coal with ½ weight of egg white;
- Apply to problem areas for half an hour;
- Carefully remove the dried film;
- Treat with antibacterial moisturizer.
Owners of dry skin use a gelatin mask, since it not only eliminates acne, but also promotes nutrition and hydration of the dermis. For this, gelatin is poured with cold water in a ratio of 1: 3 and insisted for about 10 minutes. Then heated in a water bath until completely dissolved. After the mass has become warm, it is applied to the face with a thin layer or on problem areas and wait for the time necessary for the formation of the film. Then wash off with warm water.
She showed herself well in the fight against black dots “Soda” mask. But, it can not be used for people with a dry type of face, as it greatly dries the skin. To make a mask, you will need:
- 1 tbsp dilute soda in warm water to a state of sour cream;
- Add 1 tsp. toothpaste;
- Apply the composition to problem areas for 5 minutes;
- After the mask has been washed off, press on the zone that was treated, and remove the sebaceous plugs that have come out;
- Treat with a herbal antiseptic;
- Repeat the next day;
- Then apply the mask for a month once a week.
Moisturizing Masks
Moisturizing the skin is the most important procedure, since as the moisture in the cells decreases, the skin begins to age, becomes flabby and dull, wrinkles appear. Age-related skin changes are associated with this process.
The composition of the skin includes hyaluronic acid, which is responsible for the regeneration and retention of water molecules in the skin cells. With age, the body produces it in smaller quantities, and due to its lack, dermis dehydrates. The skin loses firmness and elasticity. Therefore, to help the body cope with the problem of water balance and maintain a healthy skin condition, it is important to moisturize it.
To do this, you can use various moisturizers based on hyaluronic acid and cosmetic procedures to moisturize the skin. But you can give preference to masks, which will cost inexpensively and prove to be no less effective. Below are some recipes.
Tomato moisturizing mask for oily skin type prepared as follows:
- Dip 1 tomato in boiling water for 2-3 minutes;
- Remove the peel and mash in a puree with a blender;
- Add 1 tsp. potato starch;
- Apply the mask for 20 minutes and rinse with warm water.
For moisturizing and healing mask for dry camomile skin The following ingredients will be required:
- 2 tbsp dry chamomile inflorescences;
- 1 tbsp olive or burdock oil;
- 1 tsp aloe juice.
Chamomile should be filled with 250 ml of boiling water and insist for half an hour. Then drain the water and leave the flowers. Pour the warmed warm oil into the remaining pulp from the flowers and add aloe juice to the same. Mix everything thoroughly and apply on face for 20 minutes. Then rinse off.
The healing and moisturizing properties of aloe were known in ancient Egypt. Before going to bed, the Egyptians rubbed their face with aloe juice.
Aloe egg mask not only moisturizes the dermis, but also relieves inflammation. To do this, mix 1 tbsp. aloe juice with egg white and apply the mask for 30 minutes. The procedure is repeated 2 times a week.
Cucumber mask - This is one of the best ways to hydrate your skin. To prepare it, grate the cucumber on a fine grater, pour in vitamin A and E - they are sold in a pharmacy - and add a little fat cottage cheese for the desired consistency.
Banana mask also perfectly moisturizes the skin.To prepare the mask, banana is mashed and mixed with 1 tbsp. sour cream. Apply a thin layer on the face of the resulting mass for 20 minutes. It is great for those with dry skin. For owners of oily skin, add ½ tsp to this mask. lemon juice or replace banana with apple.
Moisturizing masks are essential for all women with any type of skin. They are recommended to be done daily.
Anti-aging masks
The process of skin aging, unfortunately, sooner or later overtakes everyone. But today cosmetology is very developed and offers many ways in order to suspend these processes and prolong youth.
Anti-aging masks are used not only for the face area, but also for the neck and décolleté. They fight the signs of aging quite effectively and are an easy and affordable way for all women.
Rejuvenating, nourishing and moisturizing mask with aloe absolutely does not require special efforts and costs. For her, it is enough to mix aloe juice and olive oil in a 1: 1 ratio and add vitamin E, which can be purchased at the pharmacy, and then add 1 tsp. any nourishing cream. Apply for 15-20 minutes.
Good mask of grapefruit. Fruit acids, as well as other organic elements, are necessary for our skin to maintain firmness, elasticity and tone. To prepare a fruit mask should be 2 tbsp. dilute the flour to a mushy mass with mineral water and mix with the pulp of grapefruit. The mask is kept for 10-15 minutes.
Honey Masks universal. They are suitable for solving almost any dermatological problems, including rejuvenation. For such a mask, honey is heated in a water bath and mixed with a small amount of olive oil. In warm form, apply on face, neck and décolleté for 20 minutes. Wash off with warm water.
Clay masks - The most popular masks in the world. To achieve the effect of rejuvenation, you need 2 tbsp. dilute white clay in warm water to a thick sour cream and add 1 tsp. peach oil. Apply to face, neck and décolleté, leave to dry completely, then rinse.
Nourishing masks
Every day, our skin is exposed to external factors: temperature extremes, strong wind, etc. The condition of the skin also reflects the general state of health and lifestyle of a person. These include stress, overload and bad habits. To maintain skin tone, it is necessary to supply the epidermis with nutrients.
Such masks can be used focusing on seasonality. That is, masks based on vegetables and fruits are suitable for spring in order to supply the skin with enough vitamins. For winter, oil-based masks are recommended to protect the skin from exposure to low temperatures.
Winter nourishing mask on sour cream prepared as follows: add half a tablespoon of flaxseed seeds or ½ tsp to room temperature fat sour cream. linseed oil. Apply for 20 minutes and rinse with warm water.
Whitening Nutritious Mask with Beans - A great tool in the spring. For cooking should:
- Boil 10 beans and mashed;
- Add 1 tsp. lemon juice and olive or linseed oil;
- Stir well and apply on face for 20 minutes;
- Wash off with warm water.
Onion mask not only nourishes, but also is a good medicine for various skin problems. It is necessary to bake 1 onion in the oven and mashed. Add 1 tsp to the pulp honey and 1 tsp melted in a water bath olive oil. It helps in winter even with very dry, flaky skin.
Parsley juice It is used in many cosmetics, as it has a very beneficial effect on the skin. For a nutritious vitamin mask, you need to mix 1 tsp. parsley juice with ½ tsp olive oil and 1 tsp cottage cheese. Hold the mask for 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
Boiled carrot mask very effectively nourishes the skin. To make it, you need the ingredients:
- 2 tbsp milk
- 2 tbspolive oil;
- 1 tsp avocado oil;
- 2 tbsp cottage cheese;
- ½ boiled carrots.
All components are mixed in a warm form and applied to the face, neck and décolleté. Keep about 15-20 minutes. Wash off with warm water. Repeat in winter such procedures up to 2-3 times a week.
Spring nourishing and soothing mask prepared as follows:
half the peeled cucumber is rubbed on a fine grater, mixed with 1 tbsp. liquid honey and 1 tablespoon sesame oil. To this mass add 15 grams of rye bread soaked in cucumber juice. All are thoroughly mixed and applied to the face and neck. Wash off after 15-20 minutes.
Night masks
Night masks are an active, deep effect on the skin of the face. Most of them do not require rinsing, as they are designed for deep, long-term exposure. Concentrated masks are also made before bedtime, which are washed off. They comprehensively care for face skin. They are used up to 2-3 times a week.
Mask on linden broth: ⅓ cup broth mixed with 1 tsp. olive oil and 1 tablespoon flour. There it is recommended to add a liquid vitamin complex A, E, C.
Cocoa mask: 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder is poured with warm water until a creamy mass is obtained. 5-6 drops of apricot and almond oil extracts are added to it.
Carrot mask: mix 1 tablespoon cottage cheese, 2 tbsp. warm milk and 1 tablespoon carrot juice. To the mixture add 1 tsp. olive oil and mix thoroughly. Then applied to the face in a convenient way.
“Fragrant” mask: mix 4 drops of oil extracts of lemon balm, lavender and grape seed oil. Apply to face and after 7 minutes apply towel dipped in hot water for 20 minutes. Remove the remaining oil with the same towel.
Whitening mask: mixed fatty milk and alcohol 1: 3. Wipe the face with the composition several times within 7 minutes. Rinse off is not necessary.
To make the skin look healthy and to preserve youth, you should take care of the skin daily. The mask involves intensive care, carried out thanks to a highly concentrated complex content of nutrients. Properly selected cosmetics, including masks, will help to look irresistible at any time of the year.
