Do not feed any girls bread, just give them the opportunity to make beauty! Young ladies are very fond of tubes, boxes, jars and bottles of different colors, the content of which promises them eternal youth and non-earthly attractiveness. Masks stand out in this company of care products - after all, they open up such a wide field for activity! With the help of masks, you can moisturize the skin and reduce wrinkles, and model the contours of the face, and give it freshness and radiance. . . In general, you will not get bored with them!
DIY masks occupy a special place among them. They let you feel like a bit of an esthetician and a bit of a witch, throwing in a great remedy. And also, to be honest, to save a small amount on the family budget. Today we will focus only on such masks. Namely, what anti-aging facial 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 ingredient. However, there is nothing to worry about - there are plenty of recipes for renewal 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 supply them.
In addition, it should be remembered that a rejuvenating mask does not tolerate haste - you need to give yourself half an hour of calm. You do not need to blush 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 serenity, positive thoughts and light pleasant music.
And, for sure, there is no need to clarify that anti-aging masks, like, in fact, all the others, are made only on cleansed skin from makeup and washed hands.
Now is the time to go to practice! And you can start with the top five masks. They may not be the fastest to prepare, but the incredible effect is worth a try. So, here are their recipes.
TOP 5 most effective anti-aging masks
Asian Mask
Given where it came 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 for softening the skin;
- choline, which relieves irritation;
- silicon elastic;
- potassium that fights drought;
- vitamins PP and H, which refresh the face and promote cell regeneration.
When making this mask, you need to follow the recipe exactly - only then will it be effective for rejuvenating the face and making the skin soft and supple.
So 200 g of rice should be rinsed well seven times. Then pour it into a saucepan and pour two cups of purified water. Cover and let the rice stand for 10 hours. For example, you can moisturize it in the morning and prepare a mask until the evening.
After this time, a movie should appear on the surface - no need to panic, then everything is correct. Next, place a 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 the one that is rich in the greatest amount of valuable substances. It should be carefully removed, cooled and mixed with turmeric. After five minutes, you can apply an anti-aging mask on your face. Then you should rest for twenty minutes and wash it off with cool water.
This mask is good, first of all, for women over 45, whose skin has started to fade. The remaining rice is quite edible.
Mask with aloe juice
Everyone has heard how useful aloe vera is for facial rejuvenation. It is a 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 good for dry skin, although it is generally suitable for all types. It smoothes the face, refreshes and softens fine wrinkles.
To prepare such a mask, you need to cut some leaves from the plant and leave them in the fridge for two weeks. Then carefully squeeze the juice from them and mix it with olive oil in a one-to-one ratio. Then add a little nourishing cream there and heat the whole mixture slightly until it is homogeneous. A slightly warm mask is applied to the face and should be kept for a quarter of an hour, then rinse with cool water.
Sprouted wheat mask
This is a very effective mask that contains 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 after 40 years, whose appearance has already begun to undergo slight age-related changes.
What to mix wheatgrass with depends on your skin type. If it is dry, high-fat sour cream will do; if sensitive - milk; if it is normal - yogurt, and if it is fat, then you should take kefir. Cabbages should be washed in lukewarm water, dried and whipped in a blender. Then mix with the selected dairy product in order to get a thick paste. Put it on your face, rest for a quarter of an hour and wash.
Quick Express Action Mask
This is one of the "Best Instant Effect" treatments. For example, if you urgently need to fix your face before unexpected but dear guests come. Either I go to a dinner party or an anniversary myself, and the skin, as if on purpose, looks tired. This mask does not last long, but for an emergency for an evening, it is what the doctor ordered!
To make it, you need an egg, honey and milk or, if the skin is very dry, then sour cream. Divide the egg into egg whites and yolks, the latter is not necessary. Beat the protein well with a fork with a teaspoon of honey and the same amount of milk (sour cream). Make face and lie down for a quarter of an hour.
This mask smoothes the skin perfectly, softens fine wrinkles and refreshes. But abusing it, doing it too often, is not worth it - the protein dries.
Vitamin Yeast Mask
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 that is beneficial in order to significantly improve the appearance of the face at home.
So a tablespoon of yeast should be mixed with a tablespoon of milk or sour cream, again, depending on your skin type. Pour in a teaspoon of honey and flaxseed oil, mix well. Then heat the water in a pot or bowl so that it heats up a lot, lower the pot with the mixture there and turn off the heat. Once the yeast is fermented, the mask is ready to use. It should be cooled to a pleasant temperature and spread with a thick layer on the face for 10 minutes. Then rinse with warm water.
Other popular recipes
Of course, the most effective masks are not limited to five recipes. There are many of them, and here are some of the most popular anti-aging blends from simple and affordable ingredients.
Lemon mask
Perfectly softens small wrinkles, tightens pores, whitens well and relieves fatigue. To prepare such a mask, you must obtain:
- two yellowish yellow;
- 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 gently apply a thin layer on the face, avoiding the eye area. Lie down and wait for the mixture to dry. Then repeat everything again - there should be three layers of mask on the skin in total. During this ritual, you should not talk and show emotions. The mass should dry evenly and without wrinkles. 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.
Crimson Mask
It nourishes perfectly, eliminates small imperfections, gives the face a healthy complexion and smooth skin.
For such a mask, press three tablespoons of raspberries into mashed potatoes, add a teaspoon of honey and olive oil and egg yolk. Mix all ingredients well, apply on face and relax for 20 minutes. Then wash.
Cottage cheese mask
This mask is essential for tired skin. To prepare it, you need two tablespoons of cottage cheese with every fat content, but cook without additives with a tablespoon of liquid honey. Add the egg yolk, a teaspoon of lemon juice and a few drops of olive oil and mix. Spread on face, rest for 20 minutes and then wash off.
Buckthorn mask
especially especially good for problematic and inflamed oily skin. For it, two tablespoons of buckthorn should be crushed into mashed potatoes, add the same amount of cucumber juice, a tablespoon of wheat flour and protein. Stir everything with a fork, place on face in an even layer and rest for a quarter of an hour. Rinse with warm water.
Apple Mask
It refreshes well, moisturizes and gives the skin a healthy glow. And it becomes very simple - apples should be minced and mixed with thick sour cream in a paste. 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 ideal one for your skin!