The cosmetic industry develops tons of masks, offering them both for professional salons and for home use. However, homemade face 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 the first mimic wrinkles and an obvious deterioration in the condition of the skin.
What are face masks?
Generally, face masks are classified according to the effect they produce. There are types of masks:
- nourishing, moisturizing, toning and purifying - they are designed for the constant care and maintenance of the skin in perfect condition;
- anti-inflammatory, whitening, anti-couperose: this group of masks successfully fights against obvious skin imperfections;
- anti-aging masks, lifting - belong to the anti-aging group and help firm 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 customary to distinguish between skin types:
- bold,
- dry,
- normal,
- combined.
Since the needs of different skins differ greatly, a homemade face mask should be selected depending on what type of skin you are.
As a rule, this is not a problem, as girls are usually attentive to their appearance and skin type can easily be determined even by looking in the mirror. However, sometimes difficulties arise. Therefore, to accurately determine your skin type at home, wash your face with ordinary neutral soap and do not apply any product on it.
After about an hour and a half, place a well-absorbent paper towel firmly on your face. Take a close look at the napkin and evaluate 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 completely loose and you have an oily skin type.
- If there are no marks on the napkin, but the skin does not peel off and does not feel tight, your skin type is normal.
- If there are no greasy marks on the napkin, but you feel a noticeable sense of tightness, your skin is dry.
- If in the center of the napkin on the forehead, nose and chin there is a bold trace and in the area of application of the cheeks and temples the skin has not left marks (dry or normal), then such an uneven distributionof the fat content indicates a combined or mixed skin type.
Nourishing face masks at home
Nourishing masks are necessary to replenish the lack of nutrients, vitamins and microelements in the skin.
Recipe n. 1. Nourishing mask for oily skin (honey)
A simple composition based on 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, apply the resulting mixture on the face. Keep it on for 20 minutes to half an hour, then rinse it off with warm water.
The mask will nourish the skin, giving it uniform color, brightness and beauty.
Recipe n. 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 rolled oats.
Pour the oatmeal with very hot milk, let it soak a little (10-15 minutes). Whip the egg yolk with a fork and incorporate 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 sensation of tension and flaking, leaving it soft and velvety.
Recipe n. 3. Nourishing mask for normal skin
It is a big misconception that normal facial skin does not need nourishment and care, saturation with vitamins. Nourishing mask for normal skin based on grapes gently and carefully cares for the skin, soothes it.
Crush 6-7 grapes of any white variety (or black as a last resort), remove all seeds and skins, combine the grape mass 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 the skin hydrated. Most often, hydration is needed 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 a decrease in skin elasticity, the appearance of laxity and wrinkles.
Recipe n. 4. Moisturizing masks for oily skin
The following recipe will help moisturize oily skin. Whip 1 egg white and mix with 20 ml of liquid honey until smooth. Add 1 heaping 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 water. You can replace the flakes with potatoes or starch to help tighten pores and nourish the skin.
Recipe n. 5. Moisturizing masks for dry skin
Dryness is eliminated perfectly 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 normal fat cottage cheese with 2 tablespoons of milk, heated 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 n. 6. Moisturizing masks for normal skin
To hydrate normal skin, use a grapefruit mask. To do this, mix the chopped pulp of two grapefruit slices with 1 egg yolk. Apply the mask to the skin for 15 minutes. Then rinse with warm water.
Toning and cleansing homemade face masks
The cleansing and toning masks have a general strengthening beneficial effect on the skin, activate the subcutaneous circulation and purify the pores of the face from sebaceous secretions, giving it a youthful appearance.
Recipe n. 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 resemble sour cream in consistency. Apply the mask on your face and wait for it to dry completely. Rinse the clay mask off with warm water as soon as it dries completely.
Recipe n. 8. Purifying mask for dry skin
Dry skin is visibly improved and purified by the action of white clay. To make a 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 the mask off and finally, after cleansing, use a moisturizer.
Recipe n. 9. Toning mask for normal skin
Normal skin will quickly restore freshness and firmness with a lemon peel face mask. Mix 1 egg yolk and 20 ml of low-fat sour cream, add finely grated zest of 1 lemon. Keep the mask on your face for no more than 30 minutes.
Homemade whitening facial masks
Many girls dream of getting rid of freckles and generally whitening their face. At home, whitening face masks will help lighten age spots, even age spots.
Recipe n. 10. The cucumber whitening mask is known to all for its good effects. Finely grate a medium sized cucumber (without seeds) and mix it with your daily nutritious cream or sour cream. Apply the mass on the face for 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water.
Recipe n. 11. The following face whitening mask turns out to be quite liquid. At home, mix liquid honey and lemon juice in equal parts by volume. Dip gauze napkins into the resulting mass, which then place on the face. Leave on for 15 minutes, then remove the tissues and gently rinse your face with water.
Anti-aging face masks
Over time, the skin begins to age - this is an inevitable process. But when the first problem wrinkles appear, one should not lose heart, but include a rejuvenation procedure in regular skin care. Regular use of collagen anti-aging masks allows you to postpone the appearance of new age-related changes on the skin of the face and smooth out existing small wrinkles.
Recipe n. 12. Aloe vera rejuvenating face mask is very popular at home. Combine one tablespoon of this plant's juice with the same amount of nourishing face cream and premium vegetable oil (preferably olive oil). Mix and apply the slightly warm mask, keep it on your face for 10 minutes.
Recipe n. 13. In the summer, you can make a mask with fresh plantain leaves. Grind the leaves into a gruel and mix with honey in equal parts. If the mixture is too thick, such as a gelatinous mixture, dilute it slightly with water. Keep this gruel on your face for at least 15 minutes. Remove it first with a damp swab, then rinse your face with cold water. And botulinum toxin is not needed.
Masks with lifting effect for the face at home
The fight against sagging skin on the face requires constant attention from women over 30. Therefore, when the skin begins to fade, it is necessary to arm yourself with proven means that will help to align the upper layer of the epidermis.
Recipe n. 14. This vitamin anti-aging face mask is made at home with ingredients from the pharmacy.
Ingredients:
- 1 heaping spoonful of pink clay
- 1 vial of vitamin A
- 30 ml of prepared unflavored green tea.
Gently dilute the dry clay with tea and, stirring constantly, bring the mass to a homogeneous consistency. Add vitamin A and apply the entire mixture to the skin. The mask lasts 25 minutes. Regular use of this recipe restores firmness and health to the skin.
Rinse the mask off with plenty of fresh water.
Recipe n. 15. Natural and effective lifting can be observed in the albumen. Whisk a protein into a stiff 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 firming of the skin.
How to properly apply a face mask at home
Before applying any mask, clean your face from decorative cosmetics with a mild make-up remover. A cooling gel usually completes the makeup removal procedure, but you can use an additional peel.
The pre-exfoliation of dead cells is desirable for a good penetration into the skin of the face of all the substances that make up the mask, this will ensure its maximum effectiveness. The scrub can also be used at home, for example, according to any recipe for a coffee scrub.
When applying masks, follow the general rules for home cosmetic formulations:
- The mask application procedure cannot be performed "on the run". Put aside all household chores and dedicate half an hour to yourself alone.
- Any effective homemade face mask should be prepared (mixed) just before use. The remaining mass 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 should be cleaned as usual. Owners of oily and combination skin will likely need a preliminary exfoliating peel as well. After cleaning the skin, open its pores as much as possible, they can be steamed during a bath or a moist warm compress can be done. This will allow all the ingredients to be absorbed as much as possible and have the best impact.
- To keep the hair off your face, tie it into a bun and secure it with something.
- Depending on the consistency, the mask should be applied with clean hands, a brush, gauze or cotton swab.
- Most masks should be applied not only to the face, but also to the neck and décolleté. An exception will be the drying of masks for oily skin, because in the decollete area the skin is much drier.
- Apply the homemade mask along the massage lines, making movements from the center of the face to the temples. An exception is the skin directly around the eyes; it is not necessary to apply a mask on it.
- Rinse the mask with clean water. It is better to take not from the tap, but to prepare a jug of boiled water, cooled to body temperature in advance.
- After rinsing the mask, there is no need to wipe the face, gently wipe off excess moisture with a clean towel. On a wet face, apply a cream suitable for 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 imperative to carry out 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.