Steaming face mask

In order for the skin to remain fresh and healthy for a long time, it needs the right timely care. It is best to start taking care of your appearance as early as possible. So you can delay your first visit to a professional beautician for many years. But now we are not talking about expensive drugs that restore the epidermis, but about its proper cleansing and nutrition.

Every day, the skin needs a thorough cleaning., removing accumulated dust from the surface, secretions of the sebaceous glands, cosmetic residues. Usually, women use special foams for washing, milk and tonic, peels and scrubs for these purposes. This is a daily ritual for those who think about how they want to look in old age.

But sometimes this is not enough. The secret of the sebaceous glands can accumulate in the pores of the dermis, clogging, not giving access to oxygen. This can cause inflammation, the appearance of black dots, withering of the epidermis, loss of elasticity and a pleasant even color. In order to open the pores and completely remove the dirt, you can use homemade steams, which have the ability to have a beneficial effect on the skin, as well as on the respiratory tract. However, this method has enough contraindications and is not available to everyone.

Warming cosmetics are designed to open the usually narrow pores of the dermis, rid it of impurities on all layers, remnants of sebaceous secretion, surface dirt and dead cells. The composition of substances selected in a certain way is applied to the face in a heated form, all layers of the skin are warmed up, stimulating blood circulation. Due to temperature and humidity, the keratinized top layer is steamed out and then removed with a mask. The effect of such a procedure is not comparable with the usual daily cleaning.

Due to the increased temperature, the exchange in cells is faster and nutrientscontained in the mask are absorbed much better and more efficiently. Such care is indicated when age-related changes appear, as it stimulates the regeneration of the epidermis and the production of elastin and collagen fibers.

So, a warming mask has the following attractive properties:

• cleans the surface of the dermis and pores from the remnants of the secretion of the sebaceous glands and accumulated dirt;
• improves oxygen metabolism and the assimilation of nutrients by the cells of the epidermis;
• increases elasticity skin and complexion;
• in the inner layers of the dermis the synthesis of collagen and elastin proteins is stimulated, which provides a fight against age-related skin changes, smoothes fine wrinkles;
• conducts nutrients well and moisture to the entire depth of the skin, moisturizing better and for a long time;
• relieves inflammation, reduces the number of pimples and blackheads and serves as an excellent prevention of their appearance;
• may have a calming effect in the presence of appropriate components, for example, chamomile extract.

The pore-opening procedure is indicated for dull, lifeless and aging skin. Especially good results can be achieved by a course of ten to twelve applications. After that, it is better to rest the epidermis for several months.

For the good work of the composition of the mask, experts identify several stages of the procedure and advise you to follow them:

1. Pre-cleaning. Before applying the mask, the skin should be cleansed with a scrub. Or you can wipe your face with a non-sprite tonic or infusion made from chamomile.
2. Using a mask. The heated mass is distributed over the surface of the face, starting from the forehead area. Do not rush to apply the composition, make sure that it is not too hot, otherwise you can get burned. Wait for the temperature of the mixture to get used to and then spread it over the entire face, avoiding the areas around the eyes and mouth. Keep the product on the dermis for about fifteen to twenty minutes. After that, if the skin is dry and the base of the mask is oil, the residue can be wiped off with a tissue. Otherwise, rinse the product with a sufficient amount of running water.
3. After the procedure, you need to give the epidermis a rest. If there is a feeling of dryness or tightness, use low-fat milk. Do not expose the skin to sunlight or mechanical scrubbing.It is better to carry out the procedure at night before going to bed.

By type of application, the following types of steaming masks can be distinguished:

• Fabric-based product superimposed on the face after the cloth has been soaked in the prepared and heated solutione. Due to the fact that even when covering the fabric base with a film, it cools down rather quickly, the fabric should be wetted several times during the procedure. Make sure that the base does not cool down too much, otherwise the efficiency will be significantly reduced.
• Cold steam gels work a little differently.. They do not need to be heated, the thermal effect is achieved by mixing the constituent substances. Most often, the basis of such funds is mustard powder, capsaicin isolated from bitter pepper, saline or alkaline solution.
• The steam option is similar to the use of inhalations for the treatment of the upper respiratory tract.. Essential oils, herbal extracts and other active substances are added to boiling or very hot water. The skin is heated over the rising steam. At the same time, the anti-cold effect of such a procedure does not disappear anywhere. But this method is not recommended for those suffering from certain ailments, such as the proximity of capillaries to the surface of the skin, high blood pressure, and some others.

It is recommended to use a warming mask for age epidermis, which requires frequent renewal and special stimulation for the proper functioning of the metabolism of nutrients, blood circulation and cell division. In addition, the pore-expanding mixture is indicated for owners of oily skin. In this type of dermis, sebaceous plugs often form in the pores, which need to be removed regularly.If the procedure is carried out in a timely manner, it is an excellent prevention against the formation of pimples and black spots, and also regulates the work of the sweat and sebaceous glands.

On the skin affected by age-related changes, the mask that opens the pores has a beneficial effect. Temperature and active substances stimulate the production of collagen protein, which restores the structure of the skin. Thanks to this, you can significantly reduce small wrinkles, restore the oval of the face and make it more even and elastic. The only negative point is that you can not use such a remedy for the skin around the eyes.

There are some features of the use of the mask, which are worth paying attention to:

• Necessarily, as with any cosmetics, test for an allergic reaction. The agent may contain some active substances, which, due to heating, act especially effectively. And of course, these ingredients can cause allergic manifestations. Apply a small amount of the composition to a small area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe skin, after fifteen minutes check for itching, redness or irritation. If there is no reaction, you can perform the procedure on the face.
• The procedure is contraindicated for capillaries close to the surface of the dermis. After all, the hot composition will expand the vessels and make this cosmetic defect more obvious.
• The schedule for the use of masks must be followed. With a dry type of epidermis, a course of ten procedures with a break of a week is recommended.And for oily - six procedures alternate with a two-week rest. Remember that too frequent warming procedures can make blood vessels brittle and disrupt blood microcirculation.

Steaming compositions are much more difficult to use at home than other cosmetic counterparts.. They have quite serious contraindications. Also, when heated, inflammation can appear on the skin that has been dormant until this time. Fortunately, with regular and proper cleansing, this problem can be eliminated, giving the skin health and freshness for a long time.

Consider a few homemade warming masks.

• Composition based on oatmeal, in addition to warming up, it additionally acts as a peeling. For use, oatmeal is steamed in milk or hot water, half a spoonful of baking soda is added to the mass and applied to the face with a light massage.

• Anti-aging agent. Avocado oil must be heated in a water bath, add a tenth of grape seed or rose oil. Oils are not rubbed, but easily applied with fingertips, and the face is covered with a film with cut holes in the area of ​​​​the mouth and eyes. From above it is better to cover the face with a towel.

• For dry skin. A sheet mask soaked in a prepared chamomile decoction with the addition of up to five drops of rose, linden or rosemary oil is perfect for such skin. After the procedure, the remnants of the product can not be washed off.

• For oily skin. To combat black dots, a compress of mint and thyme decoction, enriched with lemon juice, cream and a spoonful of table salt, is well suited.

• Composition with zinc in terms of efficiency is not inferior to salon procedures. A spoonful of zinc ointment is mixed with half a spoonful of white clay and diluted with fresh cucumber juice.

Professional cosmetics offers a fairly wide selection of steaming products for the face. An example is the gel from "SkinLight", which creates a warming effect and contains only natural ingredients. An Israeli company biox releases a series ofDead Sea Premier". Among them there is a remedy from the minerals of the Dead Sea, steaming the skin.

Products received excellent reviews Garnier "Pure Skin". This tool is used before cleansing the face, expanding the pores and removing the stratum corneum of the epidermis. "Skin Naturals"contains zinc and clay, which narrow skin pores and effectively cleanse. Users consider this product to be quite successful, but at the same time aggressive, they are advised not to use it often and only on the necessary areas of the skin.

The mask worked wellFace without problems"from the company Floresan. It cleanses the skin from acne, inflammation and comedones, evens out the color and eliminates skin roughness. It contains kaolin and zinc, which, after use, narrow the pores, preventing the occurrence of such problems again. The product package contains five sachets containing mass for one use. Users consider it an excellent cleanser at an affordable price.

Famous brand Avon releases the remedyVolcanoes of Iceland"with volcanic minerals and spring water. Reviews associate the product in quality with proven Korean counterparts.

organic shop produces the best organic products of Russian production. Including a facial bathOrganic Kitchen". The composition has natural ingredients, including chamomile, tea tree, lavender oils. They soothe the skin, dry pimples, give a healthy complexion.

We can say that steaming masks have earned popularity among the people. Many are quite effective and have a visible effect after the first application.

In the next video - an overview of steaming face masks at home.