Berry face masks

Every woman tries to take care of her skin, and the delicate skin of the face especially needs regular care. And nothing so nourishes it, does not give it a fresh and healthy look, like all kinds of masks made from natural plant ingredients.

The benefits of cosmetics made from natural ingredients can hardly be overestimated, because it is a direct source of vitamins, fatty acids, vegetable oils and other elements that are so important for maintaining beauty. Almost every plant familiar to us from childhood has unique beneficial properties, and in the midst of the summer berry season, it is simply impossible not to please yourself with a nourishing mask.

• Strawberry. This fragrant berry has miraculous properties - it whitens and evens out complexion, removes pigmentation and freckles, tones cells, and promotes better tissue renewal. It also helps with acne and is suitable for all skin types. At the same time, masks from frozen strawberries are in no way inferior to masks made from fresh berries, so you can prepare berries for future use in season.
• Cranberry. It is well known as a folk remedy in the fight against enlarged pores, and also perfectly eliminates oily sheen and dries the skin.Cranberry juice helps to get rid of acne, soothes the skin and reduces inflammation.
• Raspberry. In addition to masks, lotions and scrubs can be made from raspberries. It has a deep moisturizing effect, cleanses the skin, making it fresh and beautiful. Also, raspberry juice helps to lighten the skin, remove freckles and helps get rid of oily sheen. In frozen raspberries, all useful macro- and microelements are preserved.
• Black currant. This berry perfectly moisturizes and tones dry skin of the face, restores its firmness, elasticity and fresh youthful appearance. A lotion prepared from ripe berries helps to remove freckles and brighten the skin.
• Red currants. Perfect for oily skin - its juice noticeably narrows large pores, removes greasy shine, makes the skin drier and smoother. It is rich in B vitamins (B1, B2 and B3), vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and vitamin E, which is called the “beauty vitamin”, as it gives the skin a special smoothness and elasticity.
• Persimmon. Persimmon, rich in antioxidants, is widely used as a rejuvenating agent that tones, tightens, moisturizes and nourishes mature facial skin, restoring its elasticity and freshness. In addition, masks from it are good in the autumn-winter period to protect the skin from dry cold air. We should not forget that in order to prepare a persimmon mask at home, you should choose only the most ripe fruits - very soft and with a dried tail.
• Blueberry. Thanks to its vitamin composition, it is a salvation for oily skin. Retinol and tannins have a calming and anti-inflammatory effect, magnesium and B vitamins normalize subcutaneous circulation.Ascorbic acid promotes better cell regeneration and slows down the aging process, while flavonoids give the skin a special smoothness and tenderness.

It is far from always possible to please yourself with a hand-made mask of fresh berries, especially in the cold season, when it is “out of season” or when you are on long business trips and spend a lot of time away from home. Then various purchased products come to the rescue, fortunately, in our time there are a great many of them on the cosmetic market.

• "Juicy Strawberry" This is a clay face mask with natural strawberry puree from the famous brand Meela Meelo. It has a matting and whitening effect, effectively moisturizes and nourishes, cleanses pores, promotes rejuvenation. Suitable for normal and combination skin types. It has a pleasant strawberry aroma, and its light texture makes it easy to apply.
• "Invigorating Frosty Cranberry". Yves Rocher products containing cranberry extract, chamomile and vegetable glycerin, and free of parabens. Cools and gives the skin an amazing freshness, making it smooth and pleasant. Good for oily and combination skin.
• "Juicy Watermelon" Moisturizing mask from Oriflame, has a pleasant smell and a dense gel texture and a cooling effect. The aroma of watermelon will relieve stress and help you relax after a busy day, and the active ingredients of the product will help your skin shine with health and youth again.
• "Berry Facial Mask Nutrition and Elasticity". The company "Chistaya Liniya" is pleased to often indulge in pleasant novelties, and this remedy is suitable for combating the first signs of aging.Cloudberry oil, rich in vitamins, removes toxins from cells, gives softness to the skin; sea ​​buckthorn oil intensively nourishes, gives elasticity, smoothes micro-wrinkles; viburnum oil tones up tired cells, evens out and refreshes the complexion.
• "Energy and tone". Moisturizing mask brand "One Hundred Recipes of Beauty". It is based on natural strawberry puree and oatmeal. The product moisturizes and softens dry skin of the face, mattifies and evens out the color, has the effect of light peeling. It will delight you with a natural aroma, pleasant texture and excellent quality for a very budget price.

It is not difficult to prepare a mask at home - in the simplest version, it is enough to crush a handful of berries, apply an even layer on cleansed face skin and allow yourself to rest for a few minutes - you will already get the result. But to achieve a greater and more complex effect, a special composition of several components should be prepared.

For dry skin:

• Mix a tablespoon of pulp blackcurrant and a tablespoon sour creamadd a teaspoon olive oil. Keep for 15 minutes, rinse with warm water. To achieve the effect, use regularly 2-3 times a week.
• In a ratio of 1:1:1, mix mashed ripe cranberries, potato flour and olive oil (or any other vegetable). Berries lingonberries are quite dense and it is best to grind them with a blender. Keep the mask for 15-20 minutes, then rinse with warm water and rinse your face with cold.The procedure is carried out 1-2 times a week for 1-2 months.
• wring out juice of fresh sea buckthorn berries, then mix 2-3 tablespoons of juice with 1 egg yolk (raw). Apply the mixture evenly on the face for 15 minutes, rinse with plenty of cool water. It is recommended to freeze sea buckthorn before use, then scald it with boiling water, and only then use it.

How to prepare a face mask, you will learn from the following video.

For oily skin:

• Mix one tablespoon of mashedx strawberries and the same white cosmetic clay. Apply to the face in an even layer, avoiding the areas around the eyes, hold for 10-15 minutes until dry, rinse with warm water. Apply 1-2 times a week.
• Mix a tablespoon in a blender raspberries, protein one eggs and a teaspoon of lemon juice. Keep 20 minutes. To create a thicker consistency, you can add a little oatmeal.
• Mash ripe raspberries until juice appears and mix 2-3 tablespoons of this mass with a small amount bread crumb. Bread is better to use rye or bran. When applying the mass, lightly rub into the skin. Keep 15-20 minutes.

For aging skin:

• ripe strawberries grind in a blender with a small amount warm milk, Apply the resulting mass on the face for 20 minutes, rinse with warm water. This tool intensively tones the skin and helps to get rid of fine wrinkles.
• 2-3 tablespoons ripe sea ​​buckthorn crush and mix with the same amount cottage cheese (preferably homemade), then dilute with a little warm milk. Apply for 15 minutes and remove with a cotton pad dipped in milk. This mask evens out the complexion, promotes better cell regeneration.

For severe pigmentation:

• From ripe soft rose hips remove seeds and boil for 10 minutes. Strain the resulting broth, mix one tablespoon of softened berries with the same amount of cottage cheese, a teaspoon of olive oil and a small amount of cooled broth. Hold for 15-20 minutes, then remove with a disc dipped in decoction, and apply a moisturizer to your face. For oily skin, it is better to use not very fatty cottage cheese.
• Grind in a blender 2 tablespoons ripe (sweet) gooseberries and pour them warm milk. Let it brew for 15 minutes, strain through a sieve and add 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil (olive, peach or avocado) to the resulting gruel, mix. Apply the mixture evenly on the face, after 15-20 minutes, remove with a cotton pad slightly moistened with milk.

Women leave the most conflicting reviews about purchased berry masks - this largely depends on the manufacturer. It often happens that the products of budget brands, for example, "Clean Line" or "One Hundred Recipes for Beauty" is more effective than expensive brands such as Yves Rocher or Meela Meelo. Sometimes women complain of allergic reactions, too strong unnatural smell and lack of visible results.

Many write that you should never expect an instant result that will remain for a long time, and that in order to achieve and consolidate a visible effect, you must apply the same mask regularly for 1-2 months.