The cosmetic industry develops tons of masks, offering them for both professional salons and home use. However, homemade masks made from natural ingredients will always be preferable to factory made options.
After 25 years, girls should start taking care of their face and not only wash it with clean water, but also feed it with various masks. Otherwise, inadequate care will manifest itself in wrinkles that imitate early and in a notable deterioration of the skin condition.
What masks are there?
Normally, facial masks are categorized by the effect they produce. There are types of masks:
- nourishing, moisturizing, toning and cleansing - were designed for the constant care and maintenance of skin in perfect condition;
- anti-inflammatory, whitening, anti-couperose - this group of masks successfully fights obvious skin imperfections;
- Anti-aging lifting masks - belong to the anti-aging group and help to stretch the skin of the face.
How to determine your skin type
Before choosing a face mask, you need to determine your skin type. In classical cosmetology, it is common to distinguish between skin types:
- bold,
- dry,
- normal,
- combined.
Since the needs of different skins differ remarkably, a homemade facial mask should be selected depending on the type of skin you are.
As a rule, this is not a problem, as girls tend to be attentive to their appearance and the skin type can be easily determined even by looking in the mirror. However, difficulties sometimes arise. Therefore, to accurately determine your skin type at home, wash your face with regular neutral soap and do not use any products on it.
After about an hour and a half, place a very absorbent paper towel firmly on your face. Take a look at the napkin and assess the degree of oily skin:
- If there are traces of sebum on the entire napkin surface, it means that the skin is completely loose and that you have an oily skin type.
- If there are no marks on the napkin, but the skin does not peel and does not stretch, your skin type is normal.
- If there are no grease marks on the napkin, but you feel evident stiffness, your skin is dry.
- If in the center of the napkin your forehead, nose and chin are marked with a strong line and in the area of application of the cheeks and temples the skin does not leave marks (dry or normal), then this uneven distribution of fat content indicates acombined or mixed skin type.
Nutritious masks at home
Nourishing masks are necessary to replace the lack of nutrients, vitamins and microelements in the skin.
Recipe nº 1. Nourishing mask for oily skin (honey)
A simple composition made of 2 teaspoons of honey, 20 drops of lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of low-fat sour cream is ideal for oily skin. Mix all ingredients in a bowl until smooth, apply the resulting mixture on your face. Hold for 20 minutes to half an hour and then rinse with warm water.
The mask will nourish the skin, giving it uniform color, shine and beauty.
Recipe nº 2. Nourishing mask for dry skin
To nourish dry skin at home, use the following ingredients:
- 1 egg yolk,
- 2 teaspoons of milk
- 1 half tablespoon of fine oat flakes.
Pour the oats with very hot milk, soak a little (10-15 minutes). Beat the yolk with a fork and add the flakes. Apply the dough on the face and leave for 20 minutes.
This soothing mask with deep penetration into the pores nourishes dry skin, relieves the sensation of stiffness and flaking, leaving it soft and velvety.
Recipe nº 3. Nourishing mask for normal skin
It is a big mistake to think that normal face skin does not need nutrition and care, saturation with vitamins. Nourishing mask for normal grape-based skins, which gently and gently cares for the skin, smoothes it out.
Knead 6-7 grapes of any white variety (or black as a last resort), remove all seeds and peels, combine the grape dough with 1 tablespoon of sour cream. Apply the mass on the face, hold for 20-30 minutes and rinse with warm water. The mask is so nutritious that even irritated skin can heal.
Moisturizing masks at home
Natural moisturizing facial masks keep skin hydrated. Most of the time, hydration is necessary in summer and spring, when, under the influence of ultraviolet radiation and ambient temperature, part of the moisture is lost in the superficial layers of the skin. Even mild dehydration can lead to a decrease in skin elasticity, the appearance of sagging and wrinkles.
Recipe nº 4. Moisturizing masks for oily skin
The following recipe will help moisturize oily skin. Beat 1 egg white and mix with 20 ml of liquid honey until smooth. Add 1 tablespoon full of chopped oatmeal. Apply the mask on the face, leave for 20 minutes. Rinse first with warm water and then rinse your face with cold water. You can replace the flakes with potatoes or starch to help close your pores and nourish your skin.
Recipe nº 5. Moisturizing masks for dry skin
Dryness is perfectly eliminated with a curd mask.
Dry skin mainly needs hydration, not only in summer and spring, but in general at any time of the year. Mix about 30 g of normal fatty cottage cheese with 2 tablespoons of milk, heated to body temperature. Bring the dough to a homogeneous consistency, without lumps. Apply the resulting mask to the skin for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water.
Recipe nº 6. Moisturizing masks for normal skin
Use a grapefruit mask to hydrate normal skin. To do this, mix the chopped pulp of two slices of grapefruit with 1 egg yolk. Apply the mask to the skin for 15 minutes. Then rinse with warm water.
Tones and cleans homemade masks
Cleansing and toning masks have a general beneficial strengthening effect on the skin, activate subcutaneous circulation and cleanse pores of the face from sebum secretions, giving it a youthful appearance.
Recipe nº 7. Toning mask for oily skin
Oily skin is perfectly toned by a white clay mask. To prepare it, dissolve 2 tablespoons of white clay in cold boiled water, add 1 egg white, 3-4 drops of lemon juice and 5 ml of honey. The resulting homogeneous mass should have a consistency similar to the cream. Apply the mask on your face and wait until it dries completely. Rinse the clay mask with warm water as soon as it is completely dry.
Recipe nº 8. Purifying mask for dry skin
Dry skin is visibly improved and cleaned by the action of white clay. To prepare the mask at home, take 1 tablespoon of white clay, 2 times more milk and 5 ml of honey. Mix until smooth and apply on the face. After 10-15 minutes, rinse off the mask and finally, after cleaning, use a moisturizer.
Recipe nº 9. Toning mask for normal skin
Normal skin will quickly return to freshness and firmness with a lemon peel facial mask. Mix 1 egg yolk and 20 ml of low-fat sour cream, add the zest of 1 grated lemon. Keep the mask on your face for a maximum of 30 minutes.
Whitening homemade masks
Many girls dream of getting rid of freckles and, in general, having a facial whitening. At home, whitening masks help lighten age spots, even age spots.
Recipe No. 10. The cucumber whitening mask is known to everyone for its good effect. Grate finely a medium-sized cucumber (seedless) and mix with your daily nutritious cream or sour cream. Apply the dough on the face for 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water.
Recipe No. 11. The following whitening facial mask turned out to be quite liquid. At home, mix liquid honey and lemon juice in equal parts by volume. Dip gauze napkins in the resulting dough, which you then place on your face. Continue for 15 minutes, then remove the napkins and gently rinse your face with water.
Homemade anti-aging masks
Over time, the skin begins to age - this is an inevitable process. But, when the first problematic wrinkles appear, you should not be discouraged, but include a rejuvenation procedure in your regular skin care. The regular use of anti-aging collagen masks allows to delay the appearance of new age-related changes in the skin of the face and smooth out the small existing wrinkles.
Recipe nº 12. Aloe vera rejuvenating facial mask is very popular at home. Combine a tablespoon of the juice of this plant with the same amount of nutritious facial cream and premium vegetable oil (preferably olive oil). Stir and apply the mask slightly warm, keep on face for 10 minutes.
Recipe nº 13. In the summer, you can make a mask with fresh banana leaves. Grind the leaves into porridge and mix with honey in equal parts. If the mixture is too thick, like a gelatinous mixture, dilute it slightly with water. Keep this porridge on your face for at least 15 minutes. Remove with a wet cotton swab first and then rinse your face with cold water. And no botulinum toxin is needed.
Masks with lifting effect for the face at home
Combating sagging facial skin requires constant attention from women over 30. Therefore, when the skin begins to fade, you need to arm yourself with proven means that will help to align the top layer of the epidermis.
Recipe nº 14. This anti-aging vitamin mask is prepared at home with pharmacy ingredients.
Ingredients:
- 1 round tablespoon of pink clay,
- 1 ampoule of vitamin A
- 30 ml of green tea without flavor.
Gently dilute the dry clay with tea and, stirring continuously, bring the dough to a homogeneous texture. Add vitamin A and apply the entire mixture to the skin. The mask lasts 25 minutes. Regular use of this recipe restores the firmness and health of the skin.
Rinse this mask with plenty of cold water.
Recipe No. 15. The natural and effective lifting can be seen in the egg white. Beat a protein in a hard foam and mix with two teaspoons of soaked oatmeal. The exposure time of the mask on the skin is 15 minutes.
According to the girls, there is a lifting effect: there is a tightening of the skin.
How to properly apply a facial mask at home
Before applying any mask, you must clean the face of the decorative cosmetics with a mild makeup remover. A refreshing gel usually completes the makeup removal procedure, but you can use an additional peel.
The pre-exfoliation of dead cells is desirable for good penetration into the skin of the face of all the substances that make up the mask, this will guarantee its greater effectiveness. Exfoliation can also be used at home, as with any coffee exfoliation recipe.
When applying masks, follow the general rules for homemade cosmetic formulations:
- The mask application procedure cannot be performed "during execution". Set aside all housework and spend half an hour alone.
- Any effective homemade face mask must be prepared (mixed) before use. The remaining dough cannot be stored.
- All components of the mask must be of good quality and ingredients such as sour cream, fruit, kefir, etc. , they must be fresh.
- Before applying the mask, the face must be cleaned in the usual way. Owners of oily and combination skin are also likely to need a preliminary exfoliating peel. After cleaning the skin, open the pores as much as possible, they can be sprayed in a bath or a hot moist compress can be made. This will allow all ingredients to be absorbed as much as possible and have the best impact.
- To prevent hair from disturbing your face, tie it in a bun and secure it with something.
- The mask should be applied, depending on the consistency, with clean hands, brush, gauze or cotton.
- Most masks should be applied not only to the face, but also to the neck and décolleté. An exception will be the drying masks for oily skin, because in the low-cut region the skin is much drier.
- Apply the homemade mask along the massage lines, making movements from the middle of the face to the temples. An exception is the skin directly around the eyes; you don't need to apply a mask on it.
- Rinse the mask with clean water. It is best not to take it out of the tap, but to prepare in advance a jug of boiled water, cooled to body temperature.
- After rinsing the mask, you don't need to clean your face, wipe off excess moisture with a clean towel. On a damp face, apply a cream suitable for your skin type.
- Do not expect an immediate effect from the first procedure. Homemade face masks should be repeated regularly at intervals of 1-3 times a week. The duration of the course must be at least 3 weeks.
Precautions when using household masks
For girls with a tendency to allergies, before applying the mask prepared at home, it is mandatory to test the wrist or the inside of the elbow. If signs of an allergic reaction appear, take an antihistamine and do not use this product.