Don't feed any girl bread, just give her a chance to be beautiful!Young ladies are very fond of various colored tubes, boxes, jars and bottles, the contents of which promise them eternal youth and unearthly attractiveness.Masks stand out in this company of skin care products - yet they open up such a wide field of activity!With the help of the masks, you can moisturize your skin, reduce wrinkles, sculpt the contours of your face, give it freshness and shine... In general, you will not get tired of them!
Do-it-yourself masks take a special place among them.They make you feel a bit like a beautician and a bit like a witch creating a wondrous potion.And also, frankly, save a small amount for the family budget.Today we will talk about exactly such masks.Namely, what anti-aging face masks can be made at home and how to use them correctly.
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Of course, anti-aging masks should be chosen taking into account individual characteristics: age, skin type, allergies to any components.There's nothing to worry about though – there are enough rejuvenation 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 should stock up on them.
In addition, you should remember that the rejuvenating mask cannot be rushed - you need to give yourself half an hour of peace.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 calmness, positive thoughts and light pleasant music.
And we probably don't need to clarify that anti-aging masks, like all others, are done only on makeup-free skin and with washed hands.
Now it's time to practice!And you can start with the five best masks.They may not be the quickest to make, but the amazing results are well worth the effort.So here are their recipes.
TOP 5 of the most effective anti-aging masks
Asian mask
Considering where it comes from, it's no surprise that its main ingredient is... rice!Partly thanks to it, orientals look so good, because rice contains:
- skin softening starch;
- choline, which relieves irritation;
- silicon, which gives elasticity;
- potassium, which fights dryness;
- vitamins PP and H, refreshing the complexion and promoting cell regeneration.
When making this mask, you must strictly follow the recipe - only then will it be effective in rejuvenating the face and make the skin soft and tender.
So, 200 g of rice should be thoroughly washed seven times.Then pour it into a pot and add two cups 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 by 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 put the pot 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 only need the top layer of rice, it is rich in the most valuable substances.It should 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 wash it off with lukewarm water.
This mask is especially good for women over 45 whose skin has begun to fade.The remaining rice is quite edible.
Aloe juice mask
Everyone has heard how useful aloe vera is for rejuvenating the skin of the face.It is included in cosmetic products of many famous brands, as it contains more than a hundred nutrients - there are vitamins, minerals, and amino acids... Aloe is especially good for dry skin, although it is generally suitable for all types.Evens 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 them and mix it with olive oil in a ratio of one to one.Then add a little nourishing cream and gently heat the whole mixture until completely homogenized.A cool mask is applied to the face and kept for a quarter of an hour, after which it is washed off with cool water.
Wheat germ mask
This is a very effective mask containing a high concentration of vitamins.Wheat germ renews the cells, gives the facial skin freshness and a healthy look.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 wheat germ with depends on your skin type.If it is dry, sour cream with a high fat content is suitable;in case of sensitivity - milk;If it is normal, use yogurt, but if it is oily, then you should take kefir.The sprouts are washed in lukewarm water, dried and pureed in a blender.Then mix with the selected dairy product until a thick paste is obtained.Apply to your face, rest for a quarter of an hour and wash.
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 expensive guests.Or you go to a dinner party or an anniversary by yourself and your skin looks tired on purpose.The effect of such a mask does not last too long, but for emergencies for one night, just what the doctor ordered!
To make it, you will need an egg, honey and milk or, if the skin is very dry, then sour cream.Separate the egg into white and yolk;the latter is not necessary.Using a fork, beat the egg whites well with a teaspoon of honey and the same amount of milk (sour cream).Apply on the face and leave for quarter of an hour.
This mask perfectly evens the skin, smoothes fine lines and refreshes.But you shouldn't abuse it by doing it too often - it dries out the protein.
Vitamin mask with yeast
Probably, many have heard that yeast perfectly rejuvenates and promotes the regeneration of skin cells due to the content of B vitamins. It is this effect that is useful to significantly improve the appearance of the face at home.
So, one tablespoon of yeast should be mixed with a spoonful of milk or sour cream, again depending on your skin type.Pour a teaspoon of honey and linseed oil, mix well.Next, heat the water in a saucepan or bowl until very hot, lower the pot with the mixture into it and turn off the heat.As soon as the yeast ferments, 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 warm water.
Other folk recipes
Of course, the most effective masks are not limited to five recipes.There are many of them, and here are some more popular anti-aging blends made from simple and affordable ingredients.
Lemon mask
Perfectly smooths out small wrinkles, tightens pores, whitens well and relieves fatigue.To prepare 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 with a fork until smooth and carefully apply a thin layer to the face, avoiding the eye area.Lie down and wait until the mixture dries.Then repeat everything from the beginning - in total there should be three layers of mask on the skin.During this ritual, you should not speak or show emotions.The table should dry evenly and without wrinkles.Leave on the skin for half an hour and wash off - first with warm, then with lukewarm water.Finally, wipe your face with an ice cube.
Raspberry mask
Perfectly nourishes, eliminates small imperfections, gives the face a healthy color and the skin is velvety.
For such a mask, you need to mash three tablespoons of raspberries, add one teaspoon of honey and olive oil and one yolk.Mix all the ingredients well, apply on the face and relax for 20 minutes.Then wash your face.
Cottage cheese mask
This mask is indispensable for tired skin.To prepare it, you need two tablespoons of cottage cheese with any fat content, but without additives, mix with a tablespoon of liquid honey.Add a raw yolk, a teaspoon of lemon juice and a few drops of olive oil, mix.Apply to the face, rest for 20 minutes and then wash.
Sea buckthorn mask
It is especially suitable for problematic and inflamed skin prone to oiliness.For him, two spoons of sea buckthorn should be crushed into a puree, the same amount of cucumber juice, a spoonful of wheat flour and protein should be added.Mix everything with a fork, apply an even layer on your face and rest for a quarter of an hour.Rinse with warm water.
Apple mask
Refreshes, moisturizes and gives the skin a healthy glow.And it's very simple - 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 wish you to find the perfect one for your skin among them!