Don't give bread to any girl, just give her the opportunity to look beautiful!Young girls are very fond of the various colorful tubes, boxes, jars and bottles whose contents promise them eternal youth and supernatural appeal.Masks stand out in this skin care product business - after all, they open up such a wide scope of business!With the help of masks, you can moisturize your skin, reduce wrinkles, sculpt the contours of your face, give it freshness and radiance... In general, you will not be bored with them!
Among them, do-it-yourself masks occupy a special place.They make you feel a little like a cosmetologist and a little like a witch conjuring up a wonderful potion.And also, to be honest, save a small amount for the family budget.Today we are going to talk about these masks.Namely, what types of anti-aging masks can be made at home and how to use them correctly.
Beauty laboratory
Of course, anti-aging masks should be selected taking into account individual characteristics: age, skin type, allergies to certain components.However, there is no need to worry: there are enough rejuvenating recipes for everyone!
The most popular ingredients for homemade masks are fruits and vegetables, oatmeal, honey and yeast.Therefore, before opening a “beauty salon” at home, you need to stock up on it.
Also, remember that the rejuvenating mask cannot be rushed - you need to give yourself half an hour of calm.There is no need to fry borscht with a mask on your face, talk on the phone or emotionally prove to your husband that you desperately need a fifth pair of sandals.All that later.And during rejuvenation - complete relaxation and tranquility, positive thoughts and light pleasant music.
And, probably, there is no need to clarify that anti-aging masks, like any others, are made only on makeup-free skin and with washed hands.
Now it’s time to get practical!And you can start with the five best masks.They may not be the quickest to prepare, but the incredible results are worth it.Here are their recipes.
TOP 5 most effective anti-aging masks
Asian mask
Given its origin, it is not surprising that its main ingredient is… rice!Partly thanks to him, oriental women are so beautiful, because rice contains:
- starch, softening the skin;
- choline, which relieves irritation;
- silicon, which gives elasticity;
- potassium, which fights dryness;
- vitamins PP and H, refreshing the complexion and promoting cell regeneration.
When preparing this mask, you must strictly follow the recipe - only then will it be effective for facial rejuvenation and make the skin soft and tender.
So, 200 g of rice must be washed well seven times.Then pour it into a saucepan and add two glasses of purified water.Cover with a lid and let the rice sit for 10 hours.For example, you can soak it in the morning and prepare the mask in the evening.
After this time, a film should appear on the surface - there is no need to be afraid, this means that everything is correct.Then place the pan on the heat and cook the rice until there is no more water.
Attention!Do not mix the contents of the container!
For the mask you will only need the upper layer of rice, it is the one that is rich in the greatest amount of valuable substances.It must be carefully removed, cooled and mixed with the yolk.After five minutes, you can apply the rejuvenating mask to your face.Then you need to rest for twenty minutes and rinse with cold water.
This mask is primarily suitable for women over 45 whose skin has started to fade.The remaining rice is completely edible.
Aloe juice mask
Everyone has heard about the benefits of aloe vera for facial skin rejuvenation.It is included in cosmetic products of many well-known brands, as it contains more than a hundred nutrients - here are vitamins, minerals and amino acids... Aloe is especially good for dry skin, although by and large it is suitable for all types.It evens out the complexion, remarkably refreshes and smoothes fine lines.
To prepare such a mask, you need to cut a few leaves from the plant and leave them in the refrigerator for two weeks.Then carefully squeeze the juice from it and mix it with olive oil in a one-to-one ratio.Then add a little nourishing cream and heat everything slightly until completely homogeneous.A warm mask is applied to the face, it must be kept for a quarter of an hour, then washed off with cold water.
Wheat germ mask
It is a very effective mask containing a high concentration of vitamins.Wheat germ renews cells, giving facial skin freshness and a healthy appearance.It is especially interesting to make such masks for women over 40 years old, whose appearance is already beginning to undergo slight age-related changes.
What you mix wheat germ with depends on your skin type.If dry, high-fat sour cream is suitable;if sensitive - milk;If it is normal, use yogurt, but if it is fatty, then you need to take kefir.The sprouts should be washed in warm water, dried and pureed in a blender.Then mix with the chosen dairy product to form a thick paste.Apply it to your face, rest for a quarter of an hour and wash off.
Fast-acting express mask
This is a procedure from the “best for instant effect” series.For example, if you urgently need to put your face in order before the arrival of unexpected but dear guests.Or go to a dinner or birthday party yourself and your skin looks intentionally tired.The effect of such a mask does not last too long, but in case of an emergency for a night out, it's just what the doctor ordered!
To prepare it you will need an egg, honey and milk or, if the skin is very dry, sour cream.Divide the egg into white and yolk;the latter is not necessary.Using a fork, beat the whites well with a teaspoon of honey and the same amount of milk (sour cream).Apply to the face and leave to act for a quarter of an hour.
This mask perfectly evens the skin, smoothes fine lines and refreshes.But you shouldn't overdo it by doing it too often, it dries out the proteins.
Vitamin yeast mask
Many have probably heard that yeast perfectly rejuvenates and promotes the regeneration of skin cells due to the content of B vitamins. It is precisely this effect that is useful for significantly improving the appearance of the face at home.
So, a tablespoon of yeast should be mixed with a spoonful of milk or sour cream, again, depending on your skin type.Pour in a teaspoon of honey and linseed oil, mix well.Then heat the water in a saucepan or bowl until it becomes very hot, lower the container containing the mixture into it and turn off the heat.As soon as the yeast has fermented, the mask is ready for use.It should be cooled to a pleasant temperature and spread in a thick layer on the face for 10 minutes.Then wash with lukewarm water.
Other folk recipes
Of course, the most effective masks are not limited to five recipes.There are many, and here are some more popular anti-aging blends made from simple, affordable ingredients.
Lemon mask
It perfectly smoothes small wrinkles, tightens pores, whitens well and relieves fatigue.To prepare such a mask, you must take:
- two raw yolks;
- a teaspoon of lemon juice;
- a teaspoon of aloe juice;
- a teaspoon of honey;
- a teaspoon of olive oil.
Beat all ingredients with a fork until smooth and gently apply a thin layer to face, avoiding the eye area.Lie down and wait for the mixture to dry.Then repeat again – there should be three layers of mask on the skin in total.During this ritual, you should neither speak nor show any emotions.The mass should dry evenly and without wrinkles.Leave it on the skin for half an hour and rinse off - first with warm water, then with cold water.Finally, wipe your face with an ice cube.
Raspberry mask
It perfectly nourishes, eliminates small imperfections, gives the face a healthy color and velvety skin.
For such a mask, you need to crush three tablespoons of raspberries, add a teaspoon of honey and olive oil and one egg yolk.Mix all ingredients thoroughly, apply to face and relax for 20 minutes.Then wash your face.
Curd mask
This mask is essential for tired skin.To prepare it, you need two tablespoons of cottage cheese of any fat content, but without additives, crushed with a tablespoon of liquid honey.Add the raw yolk, a teaspoon of lemon juice and a few drops of olive oil, mix.Apply to face, leave for 20 minutes, then wash.
Sea buckthorn mask
It is particularly suitable for problem and inflamed skin, prone to oily skin.To do this, you need to puree two spoons of sea buckthorn, add the same amount of cucumber juice, a spoonful of wheat flour and protein.Stir everything with a fork, apply an even layer to your face and rest for a quarter of an hour.Rinse with lukewarm water.
Apple mask
It refreshes, hydrates and gives the skin a healthy glow.And it's very simple to do: you need to grate the apple and mix it with thick sour cream to form a paste.Then spread the mixture on the skin and lie down for 10 minutes, then rinse.
These are the anti-aging recipes.We hope you find among them the ideal one for your skin!