The cosmetics industry is developing tons of masks, offering them for professional salons and for home use. However, homemade face masks made from natural ingredients will always be better than factory-made options.
After 25 years, girls should start taking care of their face and not only wash it with clean water, but also nurture it with various masks. Otherwise, inadequate care will manifest itself in early mimic wrinkles and noticeable deterioration of the skin condition.
What face masks are there?
Usually face masks are categorized according to the effect they produce. There are types of masks:
- nourishing, moisturizing, toning and cleansing - they are designed for constant care and maintenance of the skin in perfect condition;
- anti-inflammatory, whitening, anti-couperose - this group of masks successfully fights obvious skin imperfections;
- anti-aging masks, lifting - belong to the anti-aging group and help tighten facial skin.
How to determine skin type
Before choosing a face mask, you need to determine your skin type. In classical cosmetology, it is common to distinguish skin type:
- bold,
- dry,
- normal,
- combined.
Since the needs of different skin differ significantly, you should choose a homemade face mask depending on what skin type you are.
As a rule, this is not a problem, because girls usually pay attention to their appearance, and their skin type can be easily determined even by looking in the mirror. However, sometimes difficulties arise. Therefore, to determine the exact type of skin at home, wash your face with regular neutral soap and do not apply any products on it.
After about an hour and a half, place a well-absorbent paper towel firmly on your face. Look carefully at the napkin and assess the degree of oily skin:
- If there is a trace of sebum all over the surface of the napkin, it means that the skin is not tight at all and that you have an oily skin type.
- If there are no marks left on the napkin, but the skin does not peel and does not feel tight, then your skin type is normal.
- If there are no greasy marks on the napkin, but you feel obvious tightness, your skin is dry.
- If your forehead, nose and chin are imprinted in the middle of the napkin, and the skin has not left traces (dry or normal) on the cheek and temple area, then such an uneven distribution of fat content indicates a combined or mixed skin type.
Nourishing face masks at home
Nourishing masks are necessary to compensate for the lack of nutrients, vitamins and trace elements in the skin.
Recipe # 1. Nourishing mask for oily skin (honey)
A simple composition made from 2 teaspoons of honey, 20 drops of lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of low-fat sour cream is ideal for oily skin. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl until smooth and apply the resulting mixture on the face. Hold it for 20 minutes to half an hour, then rinse with warm water.
The mask will nourish the skin, giving it an even color, glow and beauty.
Recipe # 2. Nourishing mask for dry skin
Use the following ingredients to care for dry skin at home:
- 1 egg yolk,
- 2 teaspoons milk,
- 1 half tablespoon fine oatmeal.
Pour very warm milk over the oatmeal, let it soak a bit (10-15 minutes). Whisk the egg yolk with a fork and stir in the flakes. Apply the mass on the face and leave it on for 20 minutes.
This soothing mask with deep penetration into the pores nourishes dry skin, relieves the feeling of tightness and flaking, making it soft and velvety.
Recipe # 3. Nourishing mask for normal skin
It is a big misconception that normal facial skin does not need food and care, saturation with vitamins. Nourishing mask for normal skin on the basis of grapes gently and carefully nourishes the skin, soothes it.
Crush 6-7 grapes of any white variety (or black in the last resort), remove all seeds and skins, combine the mass of grapes with 1 tablespoon of sour cream. Apply the mass on the face, hold for 20-30 minutes, then rinse with warm water. The mask is so nourishing that even irritated skin can heal.
Moisturizing masks at home
Natural moisturizing face masks keep your skin hydrated. Moisturizing is most often necessary in summer and spring, when under the influence of ultraviolet radiation and ambient temperature, part of the moisture is lost from the surface layers of the skin. Even mild dehydration can lead to decreased skin elasticity, flaccidity and wrinkles.
Recipe # 4. Moisturizing masks for oily skin
The following recipe will help moisturize oily skin. Whisk 1 egg white and mix with 20 ml of liquid honey until smooth. Add 1 tablespoon of chopped oatmeal. Apply the mask on your face, leave it on for 20 minutes. First rinse with warm water, then rinse your face with cold. You can replace the flakes with potatoes or starch to tighten the pores and nourish the skin.
Recipe # 5. Moisturizing masks for dry skin
Dryness is perfectly removed with a curd mask.
Dry skin especially needs hydration, not only in summer and spring, but in general at any time of the year. Mix about 30 g of plain greasy cottage cheese with 2 tablespoons of milk, warmed to body temperature. Bring the mass to a homogeneous consistency, without lumps. Apply the resulting mask on the skin for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water.
Recipe # 6. Moisturizing masks for normal skin
Use a grapefruit mask to moisturize normal skin. To do this, mix the chopped pulp of two slices of grapefruit with 1 egg yolk. Apply the mask on the skin for 15 minutes. Then rinse with warm water.
Homemade masks for toning and cleansing homemade face masks
Cleansing and toning masks generally strengthen the beneficial effects on the skin, activate the subcutaneous circulation and cleanse the facial pores of sebaceous secretions, giving it a youthful appearance.
Recipe # 7. Toning mask for oily skin
Oily skin is perfectly toned with 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 resemble sour 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 # 8. Purifying mask for dry skin
Dry skin is visibly improved and cleansed 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. Stir until smooth and apply on face. After 10-15 minutes, rinse the mask and finally, after cleansing, apply a moisturizer.
Recipe # 9. Toning mask for normal skin
It will restore freshness and firmness to normal skin with a lemon peel face mask. Stir in 1 egg yolk and 20 ml of non-fat sour cream, add finely grated rind of 1 lemon. Keep the mask on your face for no more than 30 minutes.
Whitening homemade face masks
Many girls dream of getting rid of freckles and generally get facial whitening. Whitening face masks at home will help lighten age spots, even age spots.
Recipe # 10. The cucumber whitening mask is known to everyone for its good effect. Finely grate the cucumber (without seeds) and mix it with the daily nourishing cream or sour cream. Apply the mass on the face for 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water.
Recipe # 11. The next face whitening mask turns out to be quite liquid. At home, mix liquid honey and lemon juice in equal volumes. Soak gauze napkins in the resulting mass, which are then placed on the face. Leave on for 15 minutes, then remove the wipes and gently rinse your face with water.
Homemade anti-aging masks
Over time, the skin begins to age - it's an inevitable process. But when the first problematic wrinkles appear, you should not lose heart, but include the rejuvenation procedure in regular skin care. Regular use of anti-age masks with collagen allows you to delay the appearance of new age-related changes on the skin of the face and smooth out existing small wrinkles.
Recipe # 12. Aloe vera rejuvenating face mask is very popular at home. Combine a tablespoon of the juice of this plant with the same amount of nourishing face cream and top quality vegetable oil (preferably olive oil). Stir and apply the mask slightly warm, keep it on your face for 10 minutes.
Recipe # 13. In summer, you can make a mask from fresh plantain leaves. Grind the leaves into a pulp and mix in equal parts with honey. If the mixture is too thick, like gelatinous, dilute it a little with water. Keep this porridge on your face for at least 15 minutes. First remove it with a damp swab, then rinse your face with cold water. And botulinum toxin is not needed.
Lifting face masks at home
Fighting facial sagging requires constant attention from women over 30. Therefore, when the skin starts to fade, you need to arm yourself with time-tested means to help even out the top layer of the epidermis.
Recipe # 14. This vitamin anti-aging mask is prepared at home from pharmaceutical ingredients.
Ingredients:
- 1 round spoon of pink clay,
- 1 ampoule of vitamin A
- 30 ml of flavored green tea.
Slightly dilute the dry clay with tea and bring the mass to a homogeneous texture with constant stirring. Add vitamin A and apply the whole mixture on the skin. The mask lasts 25 minutes. Regular use of this recipe restores firmness and health to the skin.
Rinse this mask with plenty of cold water.
Recipe # 15. A natural and effective lift can be noticed in the egg white. Whisk one protein into a firm 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: skin tightening occurs.
How to properly apply a face mask at home
Before applying any mask, you need to clean your face from decorative cosmetics with a gentle makeup remover. A refreshing gel usually completes the makeup removal process, but you can use an additional scrub.
It is desirable to exfoliate dead cells beforehand for good penetration into the facial skin of all substances that make up the mask, which will ensure its maximum efficiency. Peeling can also be used at home, just like any coffee peeling recipe.
When applying masks, follow the general rules for home cosmetic formulations:
- The mask application process cannot be performed "on the go". Separate all household chores and spend half an hour on yourself alone.
- Any effective homemade face mask must be prepared (mixed) immediately before use. The remaining mass cannot be stored.
- All components of the mask must be taken in 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 will probably need a preparatory peel as well. After cleansing the skin, open its pores as much as possible, they can be steamed over the bath or make a warm wet compress. This will allow all the ingredients to be absorbed as much as possible and have the best effect.
- To keep the hair from being removed around the face, tie it in a bun and secure it with something.
- The mask should be applied with clean hands, brush, gauze pad or cotton wool, depending on the consistency.
- Most masks should be applied not only on the face, but also on the neck and décolleté. The exception will be masks for drying oily skin, because the skin in the décolleté area is much drier.
- Apply a homemade mask along the massage lines by performing movements from the middle of the face to the temples. The exception is the skin directly around the eyes, on which you do not have to apply a mask.
- Rinse the mask with clean water. It is better not to take it from the tap, but to prepare a pitcher of boiled water in advance, cooled to body temperature.
- After rinsing the mask, you do not need to wipe your face, gently clean the excess moisture with a clean towel. On a damp face, apply a cream that suits your skin type.
- Don't expect 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 home masks
For girls prone to allergies, before applying the prepared mask at home, it is necessary to perform a test on the wrist or inside the elbow. If signs of an allergic reaction appear, take an antihistamine and do not use this product.