Flax Seed Face Mask

Clean, well-groomed facial skin has always attracted attention, and every girl strives to achieve her healthy and flourishing state. In addition to expensive cosmetic procedures, which are an extreme option for skin restoration and rejuvenation, the so-called "grandmother's recipes" are used - masks made from natural plant ingredients that have a beneficial effect on the skin and contribute to its restoration. One of such indispensable products of a home first aid kit is flaxseed, the positive effect of which is confirmed by many women who have tried it, as well as by qualified cosmetologists.

Flaxseed contains in its composition a large complex of biochemical substances that are beneficial for the skin and actively influence the recovery processes. For example, flaxseed contains:

• Three of the five polyunsaturated fatty acids necessary for the body are substances that are not synthesized in the human body and that enter it only with food. They contribute to the production of collagen - a protein that is the basis of the connective tissues of the body (which includes the dermis - the connective part of the skin, which is directly connected both with its outer, visible layer, and with nearby organs) and provides them with strength and elasticity.Thus, the number of wrinkles is reduced, the water-fat balance is normalized and the influence of the harmful effects of UV rays is reduced.
• Lignans that have antioxidant properties - maintaining cell integrity, increasing the body's resistance to infections. Such properties contribute to protection against the adverse effects of the environment, tissue aging.

• The multivitamin complex also helps to speed up the regeneration of the skin and stop the process of skin aging.
• A lot of macro- and microelements that have a noticeable anti-inflammatory effect - the skin is healed from acne.
• Phylloquinone, also known as vitamin K, helps to even out the tone of the face and eliminate age spots.
• Niacin, or vitamin B3 or PP, restores the tone of the skin.
• Choline (vitamin B4) soothes sensitive skin.

Based on the composition of flax seed and the properties of its constituent components, the following beneficial effects on the skin are distinguished with the help of masks from it:

1. Cleansing the skin - removing the keratinized top layer, getting rid of acne, narrowing the pores, eliminating oily sheen.
2. Anti-aging effect - elimination of fine wrinkles and reduction of deep ones.
3. Recovery - getting rid of age spots and acquiring an even tone of the face, returning smoothness and elasticity.

All this makes flaxseed an indispensable assistant in the process of treatment, rejuvenation and skin restoration. It is suitable for use regardless of age, hypoallergenic, which will be appreciated by girls who are sensitive to many components of both effective chemicals and other natural products.

During the preparation process, this substance can be used in various forms - it can be masks with seeds made from flaxseed flour (it is enough to grind the seeds for this) or in the form of oil - most of the useful substances are preserved in it. But it is better to use whole seeds that have not been subjected to thermal or other types of processing - they retain the maximum number of vitamins, minerals and trace elements. They are sold in any pharmacy. It is better to grind the seeds at home using a coffee grinder, as the stores sell flour not from seeds, but from seed cake, in which there is practically nothing useful.

Knowing what beneficial effect the substances included in the flax seed have on the condition of the skin, you can begin to carry out a complex of wellness procedures at home. Before using, remember that:

1. The effect of any remedy cannot appear instantly (only in rare cases) - visible changes in the condition of the skin will be noticeable after a course of 15 daily procedures.
2. Only a freshly prepared mask gives the maximum effect - you should not leave the remains from the previous procedure for tomorrow. If after applying to the face there is still a certain amount of the product, you can apply it on the skin of the neck, décolleté, hands.
3. Having prepared such a mask for the first time, it must be applied to the wrist area for 15 minutes to check if there is irritation on the skin. If not, the mask can be safely applied to the face.

Also important is the fact that different types of masks (with different additional components) are suitable for different types of facial skin (combination, dry, oily).The mask is selected for a specific skin type, so if there are no positive changes, you should consider whether it is correctly defined.

Dry skin is the most delicate type of all, it needs to be taken care of all year round - constantly moisturized in summer and nourished in winter, so linen masks are ideal for it. The following methods will be especially effective:

• 2 tsp seeds pour 1/2 cup hot water, boil and boil over low heat for 10-15 minutes. Then leave to cool, strain. Apply the resulting mask on the face for 20-40 minutes, then rinse with plenty of warm water. For an additional nourishing effect after straining, you can add one tablespoon of softened butter in advance, thick milk-based cream is also suitable.

• Mask with the addition of vegetable oils. To prepare it, you need to pour the ground seeds with vegetable unrefined (or any other) oil in a ratio of 1: 2 (for example, 2 tablespoons of ground seeds are poured into 4 tablespoons of the selected oil). The resulting mixture is left to infuse in a dish that does not let in sunlight in a dark, cool place for 10 days, then transferred to the refrigerator. It is used as a regular face mask - the amount required for a one-time procedure is slightly heated, then applied for 25-40 minutes and washed off with warm water.

• Dry skin is positively affected by masks based on red cosmetic clay (or pink). Before using it, if the skin is very dry, apply a cream in advance so as not to dry the skin even more. The recipe is this: pour 2 cl. l. flax seeds with 1 glass of water, boil and boil over low heat for 15 minutes.Leave to cool, stir dry clay until it is completely dissolved. Apply the resulting composition to the face for 20 minutes, then rinse the face with warm water.

• To wipe the skin, a special lotion based on flax is prepared. To make it, you need 1 tbsp. l. crushed seeds pour 1/2 cup boiling water and leave to infuse for 12 hours. Then the mixture is filtered and a couple of drops of orange and chamomile essential oils are added to the finished infusion. The shelf life of this product is seven days if stored in the refrigerator.

• Whisk an infusion of 30 ml of seeds in a blender along with the yolk of one egg and a banana. Apply the resulting mask on the face for at least 40 minutes, then cleanse the skin of the unabsorbed mask with a damp cotton pad. This procedure will help eliminate peeling, nourish the skin with useful substances.

When using flaxseed masks for oily skin, you need to be very careful not to make the skin even more unhealthy. Essential oils and clay are best suited for oily skin. The following recipes will help restore the normal level of secretion of the sebaceous glands:

• Mix 1 tsp. flax seeds and oatmeal, grind in a coffee grinder. Pour a little milk (until a creamy consistency) and leave for half an hour to infuse. Apply the resulting mixture on problem areas of the face for 20 minutes, then rinse your face with warm water. It helps well to cope with foci of inflammation, but if there are a lot of rashes and black spots, it cannot be used.
• Another cooking option, without adding milk. Mix 1 tsp. oatmeal and 2 tsp. ground flax seed.Pour the mixture with clean water until a creamy consistency is formed, boil and then leave for half an hour. Apply the mask for 15 minutes and wash off.

• A mask with flax seeds and dry oatmeal is also used as a facial scrub that can cleanse pores of impurities and reduce acne. To do this, you need to take an equal amount (1 tablespoon each) of ground seeds and unground oatmeal, pour them with hot milk and leave for 15 minutes, then mix thoroughly. Apply a part on the face, carefully rubbing it for a minute, then apply the second part and propyling again. Rinse face thoroughly with water. Peeling as a method of deep cleansing of the face is recommended to be used a maximum of once a week so as not to damage the skin and not to bring an infection to the damaged area.

• 1 st. l. crushed seeds mixed with 1 tbsp. l. oatmeal and add curdled milk (the mixture should be thick). The resulting mask helps to cope with oily sheen and excessive pigmentation.
• Recipe for acne treatment. Grind one tablet of aspirin and activated charcoal and mix with 40 ml of prepared warm seed infusion. Apply to pre-washed skin for 7-10 minutes, wash.

With age, the skin needs a deeper impact and more thorough care, so instead of water, a decoction of herbs, such as marigold flowers, chamomile, sage or mint, can be used in flax masks. If the seeds need to be boiled, then some dry herbs are added during the cooking process.

• One of the best recipes for skin toning is with the addition of yellow clay (red is also suitable). To prepare it, you need to pour a small amount of boiling water 1 tbsp. l.flax flour, let it brew for 15-20 minutes and add 1 tsp. clay powder.Thoroughly mix all the ingredients so that the clay dissolves and apply on the face for 15-20 minutes, then rinse the skin thoroughly with plenty of warm water. This mask will help remove impurities from the skin, smooth out small wrinkles and even out the contour of the face.

• Pour the flaxseeds ground in a coffee grinder with a hot decoction of herbs in a ratio of 1: 2 (dessert spoons, the optimal amount is 5 tablespoons of flour and 10 broth), mix and leave for half an hour. Pour 2 tsp into the finished mask. argan oil, mix and apply immediately to the face. Leave for half an hour, then rinse your face with warm water. This mask is great for wrinkles.

• Boil 1 glass of water and pour 2 tbsp. l. with a slide of chamomile flowers, leave to cool. After cooling to room temperature, add 1 tbsp. l. flax seed and leave for about an hour. Apply to face and neck for 20 minutes, rinse face with warm water. If desired, wipe the face with a cotton pad with boric acid after the mask. This nourishing mask also helps smooth wrinkles.

• Lifting mask: 1 tsp. flax seeds, pour 1/3 cup boiling water (everything must be done in an airtight container - for example, a small jar), shake well for several minutes and leave for several hours (the most convenient way is to cook in the morning and use in the evening). On pre-cleansed skin with a cotton pad, apply the resulting mixture in thin layers (apply five layers, minimally move the muscles of the face during the entire procedure). After the last layer has dried, rinse the skin thoroughly with warm water and apply a moisturizer.

• An effective mask to restore the skin and smooth out deep wrinkles.Warm decoction of flaxseeds (30 ml) mixed with 15 grams of cornstarch and 12 drops of pyridoxine. Apply to the skin of the face and neck for half an hour, then rinse the skin with warm water. The course is daily for three weeks.
• Mix 30 g of warm (about 60 degrees) infusion of flaxseeds with 10 g of gelatin. Mix well until a homogeneous creamy mass, then add 25 drops of olive oil. Apply to the face, without affecting the eyebrows and hairline, leave for half an hour, then carefully remove the frozen film.
• Mix 10 ml of infusion from the seeds with 5 g of shea butter and beat everything with a whisk until smooth. Apply to the skin around the eyes for forty minutes, then clean from unabsorbed residues with a damp cotton pad. This procedure will remove puffiness, smooth mimic wrinkles, moisturize the skin and strengthen capillaries.

• With swelling of the face: 4 tbsp. l. ready broth mixed with 2 tbsp. l. cocoa and 1 tsp. liquid honey. Apply in thin layers after the previous one dries (three layers are enough). Leave on for 45 minutes, then gently rinse the skin with water.
• In addition to masks, ice cubes for rubbing the skin, consisting of flax and chamomile, are very effective. To prepare them, you need to prepare 50 ml of chamomile decoction, immediately strain and add flaxseeds (steam). After half an hour, strain, pour into molds and put in the refrigerator. Carry out the cube with light movements along the massage lines of the face. The course continues for eight days and is carried out two to four times a year.

Flax seeds have taken a strong position in the market of cosmetic products - concentrate, oil or flour are added to various face and body skin care products, hair.In cosmetology, it is used as an effective remedy in the fight against pigmentation, premature aging, fuzzy facial contours and wrinkles. Having used it at home in the form of a mask suitable for a particular skin type and problem, girls and women have written many positive reviews and strongly recommend trying this product to everyone who has heard of it, but did not dare to use it.

The first thing girls notice is a positive effect after the first application. The complexion becomes more even, the skin becomes softer, some of the blackheads disappear. After a full course, a positive effect is almost always observed, and to a greater or lesser extent, it depends both on the initial state of the body and the severity of the problem, as well as on age, regularity of procedures and other factors.

In addition to using flaxseed masks, girls, especially those with very dry skin, took one tablespoon of seeds a day with food - salad, yogurt, made bread and cookies from it. Ingestion promotes better absorption of nutrients and the effect of external use is enhanced. There is also a lot of talk about the benefits of boiling flaxseed liquid for the treatment of the stomach (in particular, gastritis), which also affected the improvement of the skin condition - after all, most skin diseases begin inside the body, and rashes on the face or dryness are their consequence.

Linen masks are one of the best remedies for combination skin. Girls are often upset because it is very difficult to find the right remedy for this type of skin.It helps to cope with oiliness, but overdries dry areas or moisturizes part of the skin, and the other becomes even more greasy. Many also solved this problem for themselves by using a mask of flaxseed or flour - it helps to have a complex effect on this type of skin - it reduces enlarged pores and at the same time eliminates peeling. The bonus will be an even and fresh complexion.

Many women have seen from their own experience that such a lifting mask using flaxseeds is an effective tool for improving the contours of the oval of the face, reducing even deep wrinkles, and eliminating age spots. It is important that it is safe when applied to the skin around the eyes and has a positive effect on it, which helps to cope with mimic wrinkles in this area.

This product is indispensable for girls who are allergic to many chemical cosmetic preparations and even natural products, since it is often very difficult for them to choose a soft facial product - flaxseed helps a lot.

Price is a factor that many girls also noted in their reviews. Flax seeds cost around a hundred rubles, one package is enough for a long time, so it is a much more profitable option compared to buying branded skin care products.

Considering the experience of many girls and women, it can be concluded that the use of such a mask will not harm the skin, but, on the contrary, will help solve a whole range of problems, supplying it with vitamins and minerals.

In this video you will find a recipe for a homemade flax seed mask.