Dear Readers, There are not so many good face masks. They are great at relieving stress after a hard day’s work and getting rid of unsightly dried spots, tightening pores, and treating acne. Knowing this, instead of running to a beauty salon, girls think about how to make facial masks for beautiful skin.
Facial masks for beautiful skin
Choice of Masks
Masks are chosen according to several criteria:
- skin type
- the age of the girl applying the product
- individual characteristics
All these criteria should be taken into account before finally deciding on the choice and starting to prepare the mask. The last selection criterion implies the presence of allergic reactions to the individual components of the masks.
Choose face mask by skin type
The choice lies in the initial determination with the type of epidermis. It can be:
- Normal
- Fatty
- Combined
- Dry
- Sensitive
For girls with oily skin, a clay mask is suitable. The procedure can be performed several times a week.
For normal and fair skin, it is easiest to choose a mask. It is enough for them that the mask has good nutritional properties. In such situations, it is worth giving preference to masks made from aloe juice.
Girls with dry skin should beware of peeling and rashes, so they need to pay special attention to moisturizing. Masks with cucumber juice and aloe vera will help.
Owners of sensitive skin should not use masks with abrasive particles, such as masks with coffee and honey, salt, and sugar. Better to give preference to nourishing masks with oils or honey.
Girls with combination skin should use masks for dry and oily skin at the same time. Masks for the first are applied to the temples and under the eyes, for the second – to the nasolabial triangle.
Choosing a mask by the age of the girl
If you choose a mask based on age, masks are divided into the following categories:
- 18-25 years old;
- 25-30 years old;
- 30-40 years old;
- 40-45 years old;
- from 45 years old.
Girls under 25 rarely experience skin problems. It is enough for them to use nourishing and moisturizing masks several times a week.
After 25 years, there are not so many problems with the skin, in addition, at this age, the regenerating processes of the skin work perfectly, so anti-aging masks can be abandoned in favor of masks with a peeling effect and films to cleanse the epidermis.
After 30 years, anti-aging masks can be used, but only in cases where age-related skin problems are really present. There are age-related changes that do not manifest themselves clearly, you should not change your skincare and continue to apply nourishing and moisturizing masks.
After forty years, you need to use anti-aging masks, since the skin has already lost its regenerative abilities. Preference should be given to masks made from natural ingredients.
After 45 years, care is not limited to masks alone. At this age, you need to use salon care cosmetics in the form of serums, creams, and special extracts.
Application rules
When using homemade masks, you should adhere to the key rules. Among them:
- you need to prepare masks exclusively from fresh ingredients in order to avoid the occurrence of new skin problems;
- ready-made masks should not be applied immediately after preparation. It is better to do a test for individual sensitivity to the individual components of the mask in order to avoid allergies and rashes;
- it is better to apply the mask on the day of its preparation, ideally no later than an hour after mixing it.
Moisturizing masks
Moisturizing masks include cosmetic masks that contain components that can saturate the skin with useful minerals and vitamins. These include masks with chamomile, honey and aloe, milk, potatoes, herbal infusions, and a lot of other components from which you can make a mask for dry skin.
Moisturizing masks should be applied in such situations:
- Overdrying of the skin with ultraviolet radiation
- After a visit to the sauna
- With diets with reduced fluid intake
- In the cold season
- With hypovitaminosis
- With constant application of decorative cosmetics
Cleansing Masks
Purifying masks are designed to remove the top layer of the epidermis and its dead cells, as well as dirt from the pores, leaving the skin smooth. Such masks are able to penetrate into the cavity of the pores, “pulling” from them the fat produced by the sebaceous glands.
Homemade masks are popular for cleansing the skin but do not forget that not all of them are beneficial, since some recipes provide for the addition of glue to the masks, which damages the epithelium and causes irritation. When using homemade cleansing facial masks for beautiful skin, you should choose gentle formulations without alcohol.
It is better to avoid masks with irritating ingredients like menthol, alcohol, and fragrances. You can use honey and an egg to make a mask at home. It can be applied to oily skin. Also popular are facial masks for beautiful skin made from oatmeal.
Anti-aging masks
The female face, according to statistics, is the first thing that representatives of the opposite sex look at. The condition of the skin is important for the appearance of the face, but it ages very quickly, and it becomes more difficult to obtain an even complexion and radiance over the years.
This is due to the fact that with age, the regenerative capacity of the epidermis dulls, and after 45 years it almost completely disappears.
The anti-aging mask may contain sour cream and other dairy products. You can also make a rejuvenating mask with alcohol and liquid honey, egg white and lemon juice, grated raw potatoes, and other components that can be easily found in the refrigerator of every housewife.
Facial masks for beautiful skin
Masks are additional skincare products. They have in their formulations many active ingredients that can quickly and effectively get rid of problems or keep the skin in good condition. Most masks are easy to prepare and apply at home. The main thing is to correctly calculate the number of components.
Oatmeal mask
It is applied to tighten the pores. It is also used to cleanse the epidermis. Oatmeal contains thiamine and retinol, which have regenerating properties. They are also rich in vitamin C, which helps brighten and even out skin tone and acts as an antioxidant.
Ingredients
To make the mask you need the following components:
- 1 tbsp oatmeal
- 70 ml of water
Preparation
- Grind oatmeal
- Heat water (it should not be hot or cold)
- Pour the flakes with water
- Set aside to swell
After half an hour, the resulting gruel is applied to the face with a uniform ball and wait until it dries completely. It is necessary to remove the mask from the face with lukewarm water. Complete the procedure by applying a nourishing cream to the skin.
A face mask made of coffee and honey
Honey and coffee are often used in the production of professional beauty care cosmetics. They benefit the skin by cleansing it, evening out its color, and exfoliating the upper layers of the epidermis. The composition of such a mask may include other components, but the most popular is the classic mask.
Ingredients
To prepare a mask from coffee and honey you need
- Take 1 tsp. freshly ground coffee beans
- 1 tsp honey
Preparation
- mix coffee and honey until smooth
Apply the mask with smooth movements to the face, avoiding strong rubbing, so as not to scratch the skin. Leave on for 15 minutes and remove with warm water.
Purifying clay mask
Clay is widely used in cosmetology and is found in various care products, including face masks. It serves as an absorbent and easily removes grease and dirt accumulated in the pores. A lot of homemade masks are made from clay, but the most popular of them is the classic cleansing facial masks for beautiful skin.
Ingredients
To prepare the mask you need:
- 2 tbsp clay
- Still water
Preparation
- Add water to the clay little by little;
- Mix vigorously until a thick mass is formed, reminiscent of fatty sour cream. Keep the mixture free of lumps.
Before using the mask, you need to cleanse the skin with a scrub. The mask must be applied for 15 minutes and wash off.
Mask of gelatin and activated carbon
This combination of components is useful to cleanse pores from blackheads. It is quite effective precisely due to the combination of these two components and the properties of activated carbon. It can draw out dirt and grease that has accumulated in the pores and clean the surface of the skin from dust particles that have accumulated throughout the day.
Ingredients
To prepare a mask-like consistency, you need
- 2 tablets of activated carbon
- 1 tsp gelatin
- 1 tsp water or milk
Preparation
- Crush activated carbon to a homogeneous powder
- Add gelatin to the resulting powder
- Add milk or water to bulk ingredients
- To stir thoroughly
- Heat in a microwave oven for 20 seconds or in a water bath until the gelatin gets separate.
Apply the mask to the area of the nasolabial triangle and leave for half an hour. Remove the film formed after gelatin hardening on the skin with a sharp movement.
Egg mask
Egg mask at home replaces a shop or salon film mask, and the result of its action is visible after just one application: oily sheen and comedones disappear, pores narrow, inflammations dry up, and the skin becomes tender and taut. Young ladies with dry and irritable skin should refuse the mask since the egg has to tighten and drying properties.
Ingredients
To prepare the mask you need
- One egg
Preparation
- Break the egg
- Separate the white from the yolk.
Without beating the protein, apply it to the skin. It is worth bypassing the areas around the eyes. Leave the protein for 20 minutes and rinse with cold water.
It is not difficult to make facial masks for beautiful skin at home. All the ingredients for them are in the refrigerators of all houses. Despite the ease of preparation and uncomplicated components, they are of great benefit to the skin and delight with the effect of using, helping to get rid of skin problems.
Before using the above mention remedies do a patch test to check if it is suitable or not for your skin.
Hey Sazia,
Your post is very awesome and i always red your aticle when you post. Faace mask is depend on our skin type which is necessry“. I m vegetrin so cnt use egg msk but i try to use other msk.
thnk you,
-sweety