Curd face mask

Every woman wants to be beautiful, young and attractive. For this, special attention must be paid to the condition of the skin. Particularly in need of complex care is the skin of the face, which takes on the entire impact of negative factors: bad weather conditions, stress, lack of sleep, unhealthy diet, poor-quality cosmetics. In addition, in our age of modern technology, women are very little outdoors, depriving themselves of a portion of natural energy, which is so necessary for the health of the body in general and the skin in particular. Care with universal means (soap, cream) is sometimes not enough. In these cases, various masks come to the rescue.

Currently, the consumer market offers a wide range of face masks, differing in their action, effect and price tag. But not always this product has the properties stated in the instructions and creates the desired effect. This article will focus on face masks made from cottage cheese, which were used by our grandmothers and mothers.

The main advantage of the curd mask is that this product is organic, hypoallergenic, has no contraindications, is suitable for any skin type and can be applied even to the most delicate skin of the eyelids. According to legend, Cleopatra actively used cottage cheese to maintain her famous beauty. It is also known that archaic Greek women also used curd masks. In Russia, this product has always been loved not only for its excellent taste and nutritional qualities. Often cottage cheese was almost the only available means to prolong youth and health of the skin of the face.

Cottage cheese is a natural product saturated with vital substances and provides comprehensive facial skin care:

• penetrates into the deep layers of the epidermis and nourishes each layer with vitamins A, B2, C, D, PP, amino acids and trace elements (calcium, magnesium);
• evens out the structure, tone and color of the skin;
• normalizes metabolic processes in cells, rejuvenating the dermis;
• restores water-lipid balance;
• fights redness, irritation and peeling;
• gives tone, elasticity, firmness and natural radiance;
• increases local immunity, removes toxins;
• normalizes the work of fatty glands;
• eliminates the first signs of skin aging and prolongs youth;
• creates a natural barrier from various negative factors.

To achieve the best result from curd masks, some factors should be considered:

• the fatter the skin the lower the fat content should be cottage cheese;
• the most effective mask is obtained from homemade organic cottage cheese, which contains many times more useful substances, unlike those sold in the supermarket;
• The mask should be applied immediately after preparation. When applied after long-term storage, this remedy can not only not be beneficial, but also harmful;
• The mask should be applied to pre-cleansed face skin. and treated with tonic lotion (for greater absorption of nutrients);
• masks work best done before bed
• Rinse off with water at room temperature, you can decoction of chamomile;
• for maximum efficiency cottage cheese masks should be used regularly (minimum course - 6 procedures);
• if you feel itching or burning after application, you need to immediately wash off the mask and apply the usual nourishing cream.

There are a large number of masks that have curd mass in their composition. Before choosing the most optimal one, it is necessary to objectively assess the condition of the skin.

With sour cream

Recommended for excessive dryness and tightness of the skin of the face. Promotes deep hydration, restoration and natural radiance. It is necessary to mix three tablespoons of cottage cheese with one spoon of sour cream. Apply to the face and décolleté area, rinse off after 20-30 minutes.

With honey

Returns a fresh look and vitality. Mix a few tablespoons of cottage cheese with a spoonful of liquid honey (you can melt in a water bath) and a few capsules of the Aevit vitamin. Apply a thin layer, including the eyelids, for a quarter of an hour.

With yolk

Recommended for dry skin types. This tool activates the natural process of collagen production, deeply moisturizes and creates the effect of a light tan. Mix the yolk (it is better to take a homemade egg) with a few tablespoons of fresh carrot juice and three tablespoons of cottage cheese. Apply to the face and décolleté area.

With protein

The tool normalizes the sebaceous glands, moisturizes and activates metabolic processes. Heat a few tablespoons of olive oil, mix with fresh juice of half a cucumber, homemade egg white and a few tablespoons of cottage cheese. Apply half an hour before bedtime, after which the residue can be wiped off with a paper towel.

With parsley and nettle

The tool has a rejuvenating and tightening effect on the oval.

It is necessary to mix a few tablespoons of cottage cheese with milk, add a pinch of salt, parsley and dry nettle. Leave for 10 minutes for the ingredients to interact. You need to apply with massage movements, avoiding the area around the eyes to prevent microtrauma.

with banana

The banana mask is suitable for all skin types. The product cleanses, moisturizes, tones and energizes. Mix a little cottage cheese with half a banana, add a pinch of salt and olive oil and milk, preheated in a water bath, one spoon at a time. Apply in a thick layer for 20 minutes.

With apple juice

A mask with apple juice in 10 days helps to get rid of various rashes, including teenage acne. Mix cottage cheese with a few tablespoons of apple juice, add a pinch of parsley and dandelion leaves diluted in a spoonful of warm milk. Apply daily on pre-cleansed and steamed face skin for 20-30 minutes.

With kefir

Recommended for aging skin to restore freshness and tone. Removes fine wrinkles, moisturizes and nourishes. Mix a spoonful of cottage cheese with a small amount of kefir or yogurt. Apply to cleansed skin several times a week.

with carrots

This tool is recommended to be used during the period of possible beriberi (spring) and during the adaptation of the skin to low temperatures (late autumn). Mix fresh grated carrots with cottage cheese and a few tablespoons of olive oil. Apply in the evening for 7-10 days. Then you can take a break for a few weeks.

With hydrogen peroxide

The mask acts as a whitening and tone-evening agent. Helps fight age spots. In a glass or ceramic bowl, mix cottage cheese with warm kefir. Add a few drops of 3% hydrogen peroxide to the mixture. Apply for 15 minutes, avoiding the area around the eyes and eyebrows.

with avocado

For moisturizing and intense nutrition of dry skin type, you should use a mask with an exotic fruit. Mix half an avocado with a little cottage cheese and oatmeal in a blender. Apply for 20-30 minutes, then rinse with water at room temperature.

with potatoes

This tool fights with excessive fat content of the skin, normalizing the work of the sebaceous glands. Mash a small boiled potato with a fork. Add some cottage cheese and butter. You can add a spoonful of warm milk or one protein. Apply 2 times a week.

Based on the results of monitoring the positive reviews of the representatives of the beautiful half of humanity, we can conclude that face masks based on cottage cheese are really effective and in demand even in our time, when there is a variety of shop windows offering a whole palette of facial products from domestic and foreign manufacturers.

This video offers a mask of cottage cheese, kefir, honey for different types of cottage cheese.