Don't feed a girl bread, just give her a chance to make herself beautiful!Young ladies are very fond of various colorful tubes, boxes, jars, bottles, the contents of which promise them eternal youth and unearthly attractiveness.Masks stand out in this company of skin care products - after all, they open up such a wide field of activity!With the help of masks, you can hydrate your skin, reduce wrinkles, shape the contour of your face, give it freshness and shine... In general, you won't get bored with them!
Do-it-yourself masks occupy a special place among them.You feel a bit like a beautician and a bit like a sorceress conjuring a wonderful potion.And to be honest, save a little for the family budget.Today we will talk only about such masks.Namely, about what anti-aging face masks you can make 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, allergy to any ingredient.However, there is no need to worry - there is enough rejuvenating recipe 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, stock up on them.
In addition, you need to remember that the rejuvenating mask cannot be rushed - you need to give yourself half an hour of rest.You don't have to roast 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 this later.And during rejuvenation, complete relaxation and calmness, positive thoughts and light, pleasant music.
And it probably does not need to be clarified that anti-aging masks, like all others, are made only with hands that have been cleansed of makeup and washed.
Now is the time to practice!And you can start with the top five masks.They may not be the fastest to make, but the incredible results are worth the effort.So here are their recipes.
The TOP 5 most effective anti-aging masks
Asian mask
Considering where it comes from, it should come as no surprise that its main ingredient is... rice!Partly thanks to it, the women of the East look so good, because rice contains:
- starch, softens the skin;
- choline, which relieves irritation;
- silicon, which provides flexibility;
- potassium, which fights against dryness;
- Vitamins PP and H refresh the complexion and promote cell regeneration.
When preparing the mask, you must strictly follow the recipe - only then will it be effective in facial rejuvenation and make the skin soft and gentle.
So 200 g of rice must be washed well seven times.Then pour it into a pan and add two glasses of purified water.Cover with a lid and let the rice stand 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 interface - do not be afraid, this means that everything is fine.Then place the pan on the stove and cook the rice until all the water is gone.
Attention!Do not mix the contents of the container.
For the mask, you will need only the top layer of rice, which is rich in the most 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 let it rest for twenty minutes and wash it off with cold water.
This mask is especially good for women over 45 whose skin has started to fade.Leftover rice is very edible.
Aloe juice mask
Everyone has heard about the beneficial effects of aloe vera on the skin.It is included in the cosmetic products of many well-known brands, as it contains more than a hundred nutrients - there are vitamins, minerals, amino acids... Aloe is especially good for dry skin, although it is suitable for almost all skin types.It evens out the complexion, visibly refreshes and smooths out fine wrinkles.
To make such a mask, you need to cut some leaves from the plant and leave it in the refrigerator for two weeks.Then carefully squeeze the juice out of them and mix it with olive oil in a one-to-one ratio.Then add a little nourishing cream and heat the whole mixture until it is completely homogeneous.A lukewarm mask should be applied to the face and kept for a quarter of an hour, then washed off with cold water.
Wheat germ mask
This is a very effective mask that contains a high concentration of vitamins.Wheat germs renew cells, giving the skin a fresh and healthy appearance.It is especially good to make such masks for women over 40, whose appearance is already beginning to undergo slight age-related changes.
What you mix the wheat germ with depends on your skin type.If it's dry, full-fat sour cream is fine;if sensitive - milk;If it is normal, use yogurt, but if it is fatty, you should drink kefir.The sprouts should be washed in lukewarm water, dried and pureed in a blender.Then mix it with the dairy product of your choice to form a thick paste.Apply it to your face, let it rest for a quarter of an hour and wash it off.
Fast-acting express mask
This is a procedure from the "best for immediate effect" series.For example, if you urgently need to put your face in order before unexpected but nice guests arrive.Or go to a dinner party or an anniversary and your skin will look deliberately tired.The effect of such a mask does not last too long, but for emergency cases, it was only ordered by the doctor for one evening!
To prepare it, you will need eggs, honey and milk, or if the skin is very dry, then sour cream.Divide the egg into white and yolk;the latter is not necessary.Beat the protein with a fork well with a teaspoon of honey and the same amount of milk (sour cream).Apply it on the face and leave it on for a quarter of an hour.
This mask perfectly balances the skin, smoothes fine lines and refreshes it.But you shouldn't abuse it if you do it too often - it dries out the protein.
Vitamin yeast mask
Many people have probably already heard that thanks to its vitamin B content, yeast perfectly rejuvenates and promotes the regeneration of skin cells.It is precisely this effect that is useful for 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 the skin type.Pour in a teaspoon of honey and linseed oil, mix well.Next, heat the water in a pan or bowl until very hot, lower the pot with the mixture and turn off the heat.As soon as the yeast has fermented, the mask is ready for use.Cool to a comfortable temperature and apply a thick layer on the face for 10 minutes.Then wash it off with warm water.
Other folk recipes
Of course, the most effective masks are not limited to five recipes.There are so many of them, and here are some of the more popular anti-aging blends made with simple and affordable ingredients.
Lemon mask
It perfectly smooths out small wrinkles, tightens pores, whitens well and relieves fatigue.To make such a mask, you need to 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 the ingredients until smooth with a fork and carefully apply a thin layer to the face, avoiding the eye area.Lie down and wait for the mixture to dry.Then repeat the whole thing - there should be a total of three layers of the mask on the skin.You must not speak or show emotion during the ritual.The mass must dry evenly and without wrinkles.Leave it on the skin for half an hour, then wash it off - first with warm, then with cold water.Finally, wipe your face with an ice cube.
Raspberry mask
It perfectly nourishes, removes small defects, gives a healthy color to the face, and makes the skin velvety.
For such a mask, mash three tablespoons of raspberries, add one teaspoon of honey and olive oil, and one egg yolk.Mix all the ingredients thoroughly, apply on the face and rest for 20 minutes.Then wash your face.
Cottage cheese mask
This mask is essential for tired skin.To make it, you need two tablespoons of cottage cheese of any fat content, but without additives, it is mashed with one tablespoon of liquid honey.Add raw yolk, a teaspoon of lemon juice and a few drops of olive oil, mix.Apply it on the face, leave it on for 20 minutes, then wash it off.
Sea buckthorn mask
It is especially good for problem and inflamed skin prone to oily skin.To do this, you need to crush two spoons of sea buckthorn into a puree, add the same amount of cucumber juice, one spoon of wheat flour and protein.Mix it all with a fork, apply an even layer on your face and let it rest for a quarter of an hour.Rinse with warm water.
Apple mask
It refreshes, hydrates and gives the skin a healthy glow.And it's very easy to do - 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 anti-aging recipes.We hope you find the ideal product for your skin among them!