Don't feed any girl bread, just give me a chance to make a beauty! Young ladies really like different colored tubes, boxes, jars and bottles, the contents of which promise them eternal youth and unearthly attractiveness. Masks differ in this company from care products - after all, they open up such a wide field of activity! With the help of masks you can moisturize the skin, reduce wrinkles and simulate the contours of the face and give it freshness and radiance. . . In general, you will not be bored with them!
DIY masks occupy a special place among them. They allow you to feel a little beautician and a little sorceress, throwing a wonderful decoction. And also, frankly, save a small amount on the family budget. Today we will focus on just such masks. Namely, what anti-aging face masks can be made at home and how to use them properly.
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Of course, anti-aging masks should be chosen taking into account individual characteristics: age, skin type, allergies to any components. But you don't have to worry - there are enough recipes for rejuvenation for everyone!
The most popular ingredients for homemade masks are fruits and vegetables, oatmeal, honey and yeast. Therefore, before you open a "beauty salon" at home, you need to stock up on them.
In addition, it should be remembered that the rejuvenating mask does not tolerate haste - you need to give yourself half an hour of peace. You don't have to fry borscht with a face mask, talk on the phone or emotionally prove to your husband that you desperately need a fifth pair of sandals. All this later. And during the rejuvenation - complete relaxation and calm, positive thoughts and light pleasant music.And, probably, there is no need to clarify that anti-aging masks, like everyone else, are made only on the skin, cleaned of makeup and washed hands.
Now it's time to start practicing! And you can start with the top five masks. They may not be the fastest to prepare, but the amazing effect is worth the effort. So here are their recipes.
TOP 5 most effective anti-aging masks
Asian mask
Given where it comes from, it should come as no surprise that its main ingredient is. . . rice! Partly because of it, oriental women look so good because rice contains:
- starch to soften the skin;
- choline, which relieves irritation;
- elastic silicon;
- potassium to combat dryness;
- vitamins PP and H, which refresh the complexion and promote cell regeneration.
When making this mask, you must strictly follow the recipe - only then it will be effective for rejuvenating the face and will make the skin soft and tender.
So, 200 g of rice should be washed well seven times. Then pour it into a saucepan and pour two glasses of purified water. Cover and let the rice stand for 10 hours. For example, you can soak it in the morning and prepare a mask until the evening.
After this time a film should appear on the surface - there is no need to be afraid, then 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 only need the top layer of rice, it is rich in the greatest amount of valuable substances. It should be carefully removed, cooled and mixed with the yolk. After five minutes you can apply the anti-aging mask on your face. Then you should rest for twenty minutes and wash it with lukewarm water.
This mask is especially good for women after the age of 45, whose skin has begun to fade. The rest of the rice is quite edible.
Mask of aloe juice
Everyone has heard about how useful aloe vera is for facial rejuvenation. It is part of the cosmetic products of many famous brands, as it contains more than a hundred nutrients - vitamins, minerals and amino acids. . . Aloe is especially useful for dry skin, although it is generally suitable for all types. Smoothes the complexion, remarkably refreshes and smoothes fine wrinkles.
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 nutritious cream there and heat the whole mixture slightly until completely homogeneous. Slightly warm mask is applied to the face and should be kept for a quarter of an hour, then washed off with lukewarm water.
Sprouted wheat mask
This is a very effective mask containing a high concentration of vitamins. Wheatgrass renews cells, gives the skin a fresh and healthy look. It is especially good to make such masks for women over 40, whose appearance is already beginning to undergo slight changes associated with age.
What to mix with cereal grass depends on your skin type. If it is dry, sour cream will be suitable; if sensitive - milk; if it is normal - yogurt, and if it is greasy, then you should take kefir. The sprouts should be washed with lukewarm water, dried and pounded in a blender. It is then mixed with the selected dairy product so as to obtain a thick paste. Apply it on your face, rest for a quarter of an hour and wash.
Express mask for fast action
This is one of the "Best for Immediate Effect" treatments. For example, if you urgently need to tidy up your face before unexpected but dear guests arrive. Either go to dinner or to the anniversary alone, and the skin, as intended, looks tired. This mask does not last too long, but in an emergency for one night, this is what the doctor ordered!
To do this, you need egg, 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 on face and lie down for a quarter of an hour.
This mask perfectly smoothes the skin, smoothes fine wrinkles and refreshes. But abusing this by doing it too often is not worth it - the protein dries out.
Mask with vitamin 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 their effect is useful to significantly improve 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 your skin type. Pour in a teaspoon of honey and linseed oil, mix well. Then heat the water in a saucepan or bowl so that it becomes very hot, lower the container with the mixture there and turn off the stove. 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 from simple and affordable ingredients.
Lemon Mask
It perfectly smoothes small wrinkles, tightens pores, whitens well and relieves fatigue. To prepare such a mask, you need to take:
- two raw egg yolks;
- teaspoon lemon juice;
- teaspoon aloe juice;
- teaspoon of honey;
- teaspoon of olive oil.
Beat all ingredients with a fork until smooth and gently, in a thin layer, apply on the face, avoiding the area around the eyes. Lie down and wait for the mixture to dry. Then repeat everything from the beginning - there should be a total of three layers of mask on the skin. You should not talk or show emotions during this ritual. The mass must dry evenly and without folds. Keep it on the skin for half an hour and rinse it - first with warm water, then cool. Finally, rub your face with an ice cube.
Purple Mask
It perfectly nourishes, eliminates small imperfections, gives the face a healthy color and velvety skin.
For such a mask, mash three tablespoons of raspberries in mashed potatoes, add a teaspoon of honey and olive oil and egg yolk. Mix all components well, apply on face and relax for 20 minutes. Then wash.
Mask with cottage cheese
This mask is indispensable for tired skin. To prepare it, you need two tablespoons of cottage cheese with any fat content, but knead it without additives with a tablespoon of liquid honey. Add raw egg yolk, a teaspoon of lemon juice and a few drops of olive oil and stir. Apply on face, rest for 20 minutes and then wash.
Sea buckthorn mask
Especially good for problematic and inflamed, oily skin. For her two tablespoons of sea buckthorn should be mashed into mashed potatoes, add the same amount of cucumber juice, a spoonful of wheat flour and protein. Mix everything with a fork, apply on face evenly and rest for a quarter of an hour. Wash with warm water.
Apple Mask
It refreshes well, hydrates and gives the skin a healthy glow. And this is done very simply - the apple should be grated and mixed with thick sour cream to a pulp. Then spread the mixture on the skin and lie down for 10 minutes, then rinse.
These are anti-aging recipes. We wish you to find among them the perfect one for your skin!