Face masks at home
Beautiful facial skin is the first thing that catches your eye. And in order for her to look healthy and not have many wrinkles, she needs to be looked after. It is believed that you need to take care of the appearance of your face no later than 25 years, and even earlier. It is from this age that tissue changes begin, leading to a loss of elasticity and the appearance of fine wrinkles.
To maintain youth and beauty, there are many different preparations, lotions, masks, creams and gels. All of them are aimed at restoring tissue elasticity, eliminating pigmentation, reducing redness and irritation, and much more. Each individual tool has certain properties. Face masks are produced to solve individual problems and for a specific skin type.
The composition of natural cosmetics
Best of all, cosmetics that consist of only natural ingredients act on the skin. This reduces the likelihood of allergic reactions and increases the effectiveness of the procedure.
It is desirable that the product contains vitamins, aloe, potatoes, glycerin and useful trace elements.
If the mask has parsley - this means that it can cleanse the face of age spots and smooth fine wrinkles.It will protect the skin from the negative effects of ultraviolet rays and will contribute to the speedy healing of wounds and cuts.
Potato the mask will improve tissue metabolism and smooth out wrinkles. It is young potatoes that help especially well, which must be boiled in their skins and mashed from them. It is applied to problem areas.
Aloe relieves irritation, redness, inflammation and itching. It contains useful vitamins and minerals that penetrate deep into the epidermis, starting the process of cell regeneration. This is an excellent remedy for healing wounds and cuts.
Yeast masks rejuvenate the skin and prevent acne and blackheads. Yeast contains thiamine, riboflavin, folic acid, amino acids and mineral elements that enhance metabolic processes and regulate the sebaceous glands.
In order to lighten the skin, an apple is ideal. And for the rejuvenation of an aged face or for the treatment of burns, turmeric is well suited.
It is difficult to imagine a modern cream without glycerine, which is able to smooth the skin and moisturize it. It has healing and protective properties, preserving the natural look of the face and removing dirt and sweat from its surface.
Very often, the composition of facial products includes lemon. It has a strong immunostimulating and antibacterial effect, eliminates acne and acne. Lemon helps to exfoliate old skin cells and activate the growth of new ones.
Often, anti-aging masks contain cinnamon - an anti-inflammatory and cleansing agent. Cinnamon stabilizes the work of collagen fibers and renews cells.
Not to mention the unique properties cocoa butter, which restores the walls of blood vessels and accelerates the production of collagen.Cocoa is used for deep nutrition, maintaining tone and normalizing water and lipid balance.
To make sure that the face mask is really natural and effective, in addition to the listed components, it should contain the following components: hyaluronic acid, vitamin A, sodium alginate, glycolic acid, clay, milk, red wine or essential oils. These ingredients have a beneficial effect on the body and remove toxins from it.
Many natural and high-quality preparations contain chocolate and various extracts. These are true sources of vitamins B, A, C, PP and D.
Kinds
Masks can be classified according to three principles: by skin type, by release form and by their purpose.
According to the form of release, the following types are distinguished:
- Cream;
- Film;
- Paraffin;
- Alginate;
- fabric;
- Collagen;
- Silicone;
- Gypsum.
According to the purpose, the funds are divided into the following types:
- Cleansing It is aimed at ridding the skin of dead cells and cleansing the pores from dirt and sweat. It can be scrubs and peeling masks.
- Moisturizing nourishes and moisturizes the cells of the epidermis, giving the face a radiant look.
- Nutritious fills tissues with essential vitamins, minerals and trace elements. It maintains the water balance inside the cells and prevents the skin from drying out.
- Anti-aging relieves the integument from age-related changes, such as wrinkles, folds, loss of elasticity, age spots.
- Against acne Eliminates oily sheen, cleanses pores and relieves acne and other rashes. It disinfects and prevents the appearance of new acne.
- Whitening evens out the tone of the skin and removes pigmentation and redness.
- soothing relaxes muscles and eliminates various skin irritations.It protects the epidermis from the negative effects of the environment and ultraviolet radiation.
- To improve color tones, nourishes the skin and creates the effect of a light tan.
- plasticizer reduces wrinkles and fights puffiness, bruising and dark circles under the eyes.
- Tonic - Revitalizes the skin and removes fatigue from the face.
- Anti-inflammatory - fights with any skin rashes. It reduces the number of acne and does not form scars.
- Compression fights age-related changes, reduces wrinkles and tightens the contour.
- Restorative stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, softens problem areas and prevents wrinkles.
Popular products from manufacturers
A lot of cosmetics manufacturers focus on the production of face masks.. Products are presented in a wide range to solve different problems, different skin types and are designed for any buyer with certain financial capabilities. It makes no sense to say that expensive cosmetics are better than cheap ones or that Chinese products are worse than domestic ones, because everything depends on the naturalness of the components that make up the products.
Popular face masks:
"Botox Active Expert" – Ideal for restoring youthful skin. The name itself suggests that it is possible to achieve the desired result without painful procedures. The mask helps to tighten the skin, make the contour symmetrical, hide fine wrinkles, remove dark circles under the eyes and prevent swelling. The advantage of "Botox Active Expert" is that outside help is not required for a rejuvenation session. The mixture is applied to a clean face for 20 minutes, then washed off with warm water.
Formulated with hyaluronic acid, squalane, shea butter, peanut butter, Japanese honey, reductin and mammalian placenta peptide. All components are natural and absolutely safe for human health.
The cost is more than 1000 rubles. for packing.
L'oreal "Magic Clay" - a product based on kaolin clay, which is filled with useful minerals and trace elements. It is able to absorb all the impurities from the surface of the skin and eliminate excessive oiliness. Also in the mask there are other types of clay: Gassul and Montmorillonite. They draw out toxins and slags from the body and fill the cells with useful substances.
The main goal of L'Oreal "Magic Clay" is deep cleansing, removal of toxic substances and returning a healthy glow to the face. You can notice the effect after the first application, and in a month the result will exceed all expectations.
Cost - from 400 r.
Glamglow is a manufacturer that produces a series of face masks. All of them are aimed at cleansing, moisturizing and rejuvenating the skin of the face.
Purifying mask "Super Radiant Skin" in its composition has clay, alpha acids and beta hydroxy acids, which penetrate deep into the epidermis and cleanse it of toxins and toxins. At the same time, the skin is not only cleansed, but strengthened and gets rid of age spots.
Cost - 3500 r.
Another good remedy from Glamglow is the "PowerMud" mask. It consists of clay and oil, therefore it effectively and gently cleans the surface from various contaminants. After regular use, the skin becomes tender and soft, like velvet.
Cost - 1800 rubles.
Vichy is a brand engaged in the production of cosmetics, including face masks. The most popular is the mineral clay mask, which penetrates deep into the pores and cleanses them of dirt. It consists of two types of clay, allantoin, aloe and thermal water. These components are able to cleanse the surface of the face and soften it.
Cost - 1400 rubles.
Vilenta is a cosmetics company that produces several types of face masks. One of the most famous is the product from the Tibetan Herbs collagen series, which gently cleanses the pores, making the skin elastic. It tightens pores and improves complexion. As a result, the aging process slows down. Suitable for all skin types for people over 25 years old.
Cost - 80 rubles.
Skinlite is a Korean brand that manufactures natural cosmetics. She produces several face masks, one of the most useful among them is the “Anti-stress chamomile mask”. It relaxes, tones up, moisturizes and relieves inflammation. The composition gently affects the surface and does not irritate its top layer. It contains chamomile extract, collagen and vitamin E.
Cost - 70 rubles.
Christina is a brand that produces the original Beauty mask azulene, which soothes and relieves irritation of sensitive skin. It contains glycine, sea salt, natural oils and extracts. These components provide nutrition and hydration to the skin and relieve redness.
Cost - 650 rubles.
"Mask of Cleopatra" - a product that was created by Japanese cosmetologists. It contains particles of real gold. It is believed that the mask releases energy that is able to release negative ions. They, in turn, penetrate the epidermis and improve microcirculation in skin cells. The tissues are renewed, rejuvenated and breathe the necessary oxygen.After the procedure, the face is tightened, fine wrinkles and age spots disappear.
Cost - from 12000 r.
Dizao is a Chinese manufacturer that produces a variety of face masks. These are lines that are aimed at performing specific functions: moisturizing, nourishing, restoring, lifting, rejuvenating and toning. These Chinese remedies consist of natural ingredients, so they are completely safe for health.
The mask with hyaluronic acid is in special demand. It accelerates the process of cell regeneration, improves skin color and enhances its immunity.
Cost - 650 r per package.
"Clean Line" is a company that produces a 3 in 1 product: gel + scrub + mask. It consists of natural ingredients: eucalyptus, zinc and white clay, which helps the face to look perfect. Already after the first session, acne and pimples disappear, inflammation disappears and the tone evens out.
Cost - 120 rubles.
How to make at home
You can make your own face mask. To do this, you need to choose the right recipe and prepare all the necessary ingredients. It is better to take glass or ceramic dishes - it is best suited for mixing all the ingredients.
Be sure to follow the instructions in the recipe, carefully weigh the ingredients and add everything that is indicated. If there is no product at hand, it is better to look for another recipe. All ingredients are mixed together until a homogeneous consistency is formed, after which the mass is applied to problem areas.
It is very important to clean the face with soap or milk before the procedure, and only after that apply the composition to the surface of the face with massage movements. Leave on for about 15 minutes and rinse with plain water. It makes no sense to keep the composition longer, because.in 15 minutes, all the beneficial properties of the skin will have time to get.
How to apply
To achieve the desired result, it is not enough to carry out only one procedure. To achieve this goal, you will need several sessions that are carried out in courses. If the mask is made independently, then it is necessary to clarify the frequency of application.
Facial cleansing is a very important part of the procedure. After it, the composition is easier to penetrate into the epidermis and act on its structure from the inside. You can clean the skin with a lotion, scrub or steam bath. To steam out the skin, you can take a hot bath.
When making masks at home, you need to understand that the areas around the eyes and lips should be free from the mixture. And you can apply the composition only with clean hands or a special brush.
During the session, you need to relax and not talk. After 10-15 minutes, the mask must be removed with light movements so as not to damage the skin.
Recipes
There are many different recipes that you can make yourself. They use natural ingredients that are almost always at hand. By making the composition yourself, you can be 100% sure of the naturalness and safety of the product.
Mask recipes:
- yeast – regenerates skin cells, normalizes the sebaceous glands and speeds up metabolic processes. Yeast is rich in vitamins B, E, PP, H and C, which stabilize blood circulation and nourish tissues.
To prepare this composition, you will need 25 g of dry yeast and 15 g of rye flour. The ingredients are diluted with warm water until a dense mass is formed and left for 24 hours. The mixture is applied to the surface and held for 10 minutes.To obtain the effect, you will need more than 20 sessions, which can be done 2 times a week.
The recipe for making a yeast face mask, see the following video.
- Collagen - restores the structure of tissues, improves skin firmness and elasticity. It is needed to prevent the appearance of new wrinkles and tighten the contour.
Recipe: 1 tablespoon of gelatin, 4 tablespoons of water, a tablespoon of warmed honey. You can add shark oil to get rid of blackheads. All ingredients are mixed and applied to clean skin for 15 minutes, then washed off with warm water.
See the following video for the recipe for making a gelatin face mask.
- Potato – whitens and removes acne. Raw potatoes are used to make masks to treat inflammation. To do this, you can peel the vegetable and cut it into mugs. Put the resulting mugs on problem areas for 10 minutes. You can grate potatoes and apply this gruel on your face.
See the following video for the recipe for making a potato face mask.
- With mummy – rejuvenates, promotes tissue regeneration, relieves inflammation and removes toxins. To prepare a mixture for acne, you will need 2 tablets of mumiyo and 3 tablespoons of chamomile decoction. The mixture should be thick so that it does not spread over the face. It is desirable to apply the composition on the foci of inflammation themselves and keep it for no more than 20 minutes.
See the next video for the recipe for making a face mask with mummy.
- From badyagi - eliminates puffiness, heals small wounds, reduces the number of age spots and relieves acne. Badyaga is a unique remedy that accelerates cellular metabolism and biological processes.
To get rid of freckles, you need to mix 2 teaspoons of badyagi and 4 teaspoons of blue clay, and add a little hot water. Apply a thin layer of the mixture on problem areas and wait for about half an hour. Wash off with normal water.
See the following video for the recipe for making a badyagi face mask.
- From spirulina – accelerates cell regeneration, refreshing and strengthening tissues. To create a moisturizing mask, you need to mix 1 tablet of spirulina and water. Puree from cucumber pulp is added to the resulting mass. The mixture is applied to the desired areas and kept for 15 minutes.
See the following video for the recipe for making a spirulina face mask.
- With hydrogen peroxide cleanses and brightens pigmentation. In order not to burn skin tissues, this method cannot often be used, and only peroxide solution should be used to create a mask.
To get rid of inflammation and acne, a few drops of peroxide are added to the finished mask.
How to quickly get rid of blackheads with hydrogen peroxide, see the video below.
- From semolina - cleanses the surface of dead cells and accelerates blood circulation in the tissues. To gently cleanse your face of impurities, you need to add 3 tablespoons to a moisturizer. This tool massage the skin for 5 minutes and rinse with cool water.
It is often undesirable to carry out the procedure so as not to damage the integument.
See the following video for the recipe for making a semolina face mask.
- Dairy - nourishes and moisturizes dry skin. From milk, you can make many options for masks that will tighten the contour and relieve inflammation.
To prepare an anti-inflammatory mixture, you will need 50 ml of milk, an egg yolk, a few drops of lemon juice, 80 g of cottage cheese and a few drops of peroxide.Mix everything thoroughly and apply to problem areas. After 10 minutes, rinse with plain water.
- sea buckthorn – rejuvenates, firms and whitens the face. You need to make a puree from sea buckthorn and apply it to problem areas for 15 minutes, then rinse with plain water. You can carry out the procedure 2-3 times a week.
Reviews
Every woman who has resorted to various means to improve the quality of facial skin believes that only natural ingredients can be beneficial. Among the best store masks, the rating was headed by the Vichy brand. Customers give him the highest preference. Next comes "Clean Line" and Dizao.
If we talk about folk recipes, then potato, milk and semolina masks win. They are trusted by many women, because they are constantly in wide access and have been known to people since childhood. Home methods are in no way inferior to salon methods and they only respond positively.