At all times, women strove for beauty and invented a variety of ways to emphasize their natural attractiveness. And for a long time, masks were the main ones in personal care. They were made by themselves from herbs and other natural ingredients.
Many girls still prefer to make natural face masks at home. After all, this is the only way to know exactly what is being applied to the skin and not worry about possible allergies or testing cosmetics on animals.
And in this article we want to tell you how to make homemade masks with improvised products and cheap ingredients.
How to decide on the composition
Before moving on to the direct preparation of recipes, it is necessary to know which ingredients to choose so that the homemade mask is the most effective.
And for this you need to determine your skin type. You can do it in a beauty salon or on your own. First of all, you need to remove your makeup and let your face rest for several hours. Then examine the face in daylight with a magnifying mirror.
If the skin is translucent, there is a feeling of tightness and peeling; this is a dry type. It can be both congenital and acquired. It is especially negatively affected by external factors: regular ultraviolet irradiation, low relative humidity, wind. Such a dermis needs constant abundant hydration and nutrition. This is where homemade face masks can help.
If the dermis looks greasy, thickened and open pores are visible, it is the oily type. In this type of skin, the production of sebum increases which, when combined with dust and dead particles of the epidermis, forms plugs, the well-known "blackheads".
On oily skin, acne and rashes often appear, which can then become inflamed. Possible causes of oily skin:
- inheritance;
- hormonal disturbances;
- disruption of the endocrine system;
- inadequate hygiene care;
If there is a feeling of tightness in the cheeks and enlarged pores are visible in the nose, this is a combined type. This type of skin combines normal and dry or oily skin in different areas of the face. Therefore, blackheads on the forehead, nose and chin, and peeling on the temples or cheeks may appear after washing. To determine this type of dermis, you need to wash well, and after two hours wipe your face with a napkin. If a trace of fat is printed on a napkin in the T-zone, then the skin is mixed.
In summer it looks fatter, in winter it flakes more. The cause of increased fat content is often an excess of the hormone testosterone at a young age, heredity, bad habits, unbalanced nutrition.
And the last guy is normal. Such skin does not peel off and does not have excess fat. There are almost no breakouts on it and it looks smooth. Such a face needs regular cleansing and moisturizing.
Having determined your skin type, it's time to start choosing the composition of your future face mask from homemade ingredients. They are of three types:
- Nourishing, moisturizing, toning and cleansing - designed for constant care and maintenance of the skin in perfect condition. Such masks are used for all skin types, the differences are only in the compositions, because each type needs its own active ingredients.
- Anti-inflammatory, whitening, anticouperous - this group of masks successfully combats obvious skin imperfections. They are used to treat various inflammations and rashes.
- Anti-aging firming masks belong to the anti-aging group and help tighten the skin on the face. But you won't need them soon.
To find out exactly which masks you need, it is best to contact a beautician first.
The best masks at home
Cleansing and toning
With gelatin and activated carbon
Compound:
- 1 tablespoon of gelatin;
- 2-3 tablets of activated carbon;
- 2 tablespoons of water.
This is the best composition for a mask that will help get rid of blackheads and sebaceous strands. Before you begin to knead and apply the composition to the face, you must first properly clean and steam it. If everything is done correctly, the effect will be maximum.
After washing and steaming, when your face is ready for the mask, start mixing the ingredients. First, combine the gelatin with water, mix and leave the base 2-3 minutes to swell the gelatin. While this is happening, grind the activated carbon into a powder. Now you need to add it to the gelatin, mix again and put in the microwave for 2-3 minutes. Be sure to check if the temperature of the composition is comfortable before applying it to the face.
As soon as the mask begins to tighten the skin and pulls away from the edges, remove it from the top down. You will notice how all the deep dirt was left on the film.
At the end, be sure to apply a nourishing cream to the skin to restore its balance!
Use it for oily or combination skin 1-2 times a week.
Clay
This is a great alternative to the previous mask. It not only cleanses the skin, but also has an additional beneficial effect. After that, you will not need any other remedy.
Compound:
- black clay;
- lemon juice;
- tea tree essential oil.
In the same way, prepare the skin for the mask: remove makeup and steam the face. Then mix the clay as directed on the package. Now add a teaspoon of lemon juice and 5-7 drops of essential oil to the mixture.
Apply the finished composition to the face and wait for it to dry slightly. After 10-20 minutes, you can go to wash.
Such a mask will not only cleanse the skin of impurities, but also narrow the pores thanks to lemon juice and clay, and tea tree essential oil will make the skin soft and velvety. Regular use of the mask also helps combat age-related changes and improve the shape of the face thanks to its lifting effect.
Suitable for all skin types except dry. You can use it once a week.
Herbal Classic Cleansing Mask
Cleansing masks can be beneficial and as natural as possible. You can choose medicinal herbs in the pharmacy that can be used in facial care. It was these means that girls used before, because herbs were everywhere.
Different herbs are suitable for different skin types:
- for oily and combined: calendula, thread, oak bark, lingonberry leaf;
- for dry: wild rose, linden, rose petals, peppermint, St. John's wort, coltsfoot;
- for sensitive and problematic: chamomile, aloe, celandine, burdock root, horsetail.
It is not necessary to limit yourself to one component - you can make a mixture of herbs. Just make sure you're not allergic to them first!
How to prepare a mask:
Grind the dried herb mixture into a powder, pour boiling water over it, let it steep for 20-30 minutes. Then the liquid should be drained, and the remaining warm herbal gruel should be wrapped in thin gauze and applied to the cleansed skin of the face.
Such a mixture will very carefully, quickly and effectively remove impurities from the pores, and its beneficial properties will actively tone the skin and give pleasant bonuses in the form of lightness and freshness. Herbs will help in the fight against pimples and inflammation. And the scents of the herbs will soothe and turn cleansing into a true spa treatment!
This mask can be done 1-2 times a week.
Moisturizing face masks at home
for dry skin
Quick oatmeal mask recipe
Ingredients:
- yolk of an egg;
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil;
- a tablespoon of oatmeal;
- a teaspoon of honey;
- a teaspoon of lemon juice.
Oatmeal is the main natural ingredient in home care.
Wash your face and prepare your skin for the mask. Mix all the ingredients until obtaining a semi-liquid porridge. Apply the mixture on your face and wait for 15 to 20 minutes. Then rinse with cold water.
Such a composition will help restore the structure of the skin and nourish it, since it contains many useful substances. Honey and yolk normalize metabolic processes, lemon tones and stimulates the skin, helps to remove age spots, oatmeal will give the face the necessary collagen and fill in lumps. And if you use it as a scrub, you get a very gentle cleanse and hydration at the same time.
Cottage cheese quick recipe
Compound:
- 1 tablespoon of cottage cheese;
- 1 tablespoon of heavy cream;
- 1-2 drops of vitamin B.
Cleanse the skin, mix all the ingredients until smooth, apply to the face and wait 10-15 minutes. After - rinse well.
Vitamin B and protein, which will be in the composition, will give the face instant natural hydration and the necessary nutrition. The best time to use this mask is winter. Produce is best for making the mix, but if those aren't available, store-bought will do a great job too.
for oily skin
For oily dermis, light moisturizing, normalization of the sebaceous glands and narrowing of the pores are relevant. By the way, the cause of excessive fat content can be improper care and the use of drying agents. Simple toners with alcohol can aggravate oily skin. Before applying the mask, be sure to study the composition of your care products!
With sufficient hydration and avoiding procedures that cause dryness, excess oil can be removed fairly quickly. The main ingredient for oily skin is honey. You can also use various effective cosmetic oils as a supplement.
Oat protein mask
Compound:
- a teaspoon of honey;
- a protein;
- a tablespoon of oatmeal;
- rosemary ether.
We mix everything and apply on the face with a brush. Then let the mixture dry a little and add a second layer, after which we keep it for at least 15-20 minutes and wash it off.
Oatmeal will help cleanse the skin and fill it with useful substances, proteins will give it vitamins, and honey and rosemary will soften the skin and give it the necessary instant hydration.
honey mask
This mask is incredibly easy to prepare. Just take a tablespoon of honey and stir everything in a glass of warm water. Apply the resulting composition to a cotton napkin and put it on your face. Wait 5 minutes and repeat the procedure. Two or three times will be enough. Honey perfectly nourishes and moisturizes facial skin and normalizes sebum production.
The same masks can be used for mixed and normal dermis. But first, check the composition for allergies! To do this, apply the mixture on the inside of the wrist or in the crease of the forearm and keep it that way for 15 minutes. If there is no redness or burning sensation, feel free to use it on your face.
For normal skin
Halva Moisturizing Mask
To make such a mask, you need to have a little halva and water at home. Grind the halva properly and mix it with water to make a porridge. Apply the composition to clean skin of the face and keep it for 10-15 minutes. To enhance the effect, you can cover your face with a plastic bag, then the beneficial components will penetrate deeper into the dermis.
This mask perfectly nourishes and moisturizes dry and normal skin, promotes instant cell regeneration and collagen synthesis, as halva contains many healthy oils and fats. It also has a rejuvenating effect. But be sure to check before use that you are not allergic to nuts!
"Masks can be applied in various ways, choosing the right one depends on the texture of the mixture and your preferences. You can use your fingers, a special applicator, a spatula or a brush. Gel products are applied with the hands, sponge creams, liquid formulations with a brush".
Simple nourishing face masks at home.
for dry skin
avocado face mask
Compound:
- a ripe avocado;
- olive, peach or almond oil - two tablespoons.
Mash the pulp of the avocado to a pureed state, add the oil heated to no more than forty degrees, mix well. Apply the mixture on clean skin. Keep the mask on your face for 15-20 minutes.
Avocado pulp is rich in unsaturated fatty acids and contains many vitamins (groups A, C, E, K, B, folic and pantothenic acid) and minerals (calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, selenium). This mask will make the skin soft and supple, will provide the necessary hydration and nutrition, thanks to natural ingredients.
for oily skin
Powerful starch mask
Compound:
- a tablespoon of potato starch;
- a tablespoon of cranberry juice;
- a chicken protein.
Mix all the ingredients and mix until you have a paste. Then, with a brush or your fingers, spread over the previously sprayed face. Keep the composition on your face for 20-25 minutes and rinse with warm water.
The starch contributes to the regulation of the sebaceous glands and the natural protein provides the necessary nutrition. Cranberry juice tightens the pores and tones the skin.
For normal skin
Exfoliating mask with banana and oatmeal
Compound:
- a tablespoon of oatmeal;
- a tablespoon of chopped banana pulp;
- three tablespoons of water.
Pour boiling water over the flakes and let them swell. Mash the banana until puree. Mix the prepared ingredients until a homogeneous suspension is obtained. Now use a brush or your fingers to spread the mixture over your face. Keep 10-15, massage your face to exfoliate dead skin particles and rinse.
Such a mask will give your face a gentle and effective cleansing, moisturize and nourish it with the necessary micro and macro elements, improve the complexion.
For combination skin
Mask with sour cream
- Compound:
- two tablespoons of oatmeal;
- a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar;
- a tablespoon of sour cream;
- five drops of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Mix all the ingredients together to obtain a homogeneous mixture. Apply the mixture to the skin with your fingers or a special brush. Keep for 15-20 minutes and rinse with warm water.
Flakes will cleanse the skin and even out the structure, vinegar normalizes sebum production in the T-zone and tones the skin, lemon will lighten pigmentation, and sour cream will give the face the necessary vitamins and minerals. All components of the mask will give an instant effect and give elasticity. This mask is perfect as a night treatment.
Folk light anti-aging face masks
From the age of 30, the aging process begins and the first wrinkles appear on the face. You should not be discouraged, just include rejuvenating masks in your regular facial care. Regular use of rejuvenating collagen masks will delay the appearance of new age-related changes on the face and keep youth looking longer. Cosmetics and popular recipes together will help you with this.
Aloe Rejuvenating Facial Mask
The recipe is very simple. Combine one tablespoon of plant juice with the same amount of cosmetic nourishing face cream and vegetable oil of the highest grade (preferably olive oil). Stir and apply the slightly warm mask, leave it on your face for 10 minutes.
Aloe juice is a long-standing folk remedy used everywhere. After all, its strengthening and toning properties are universal for the health of the body.
banana mask
In summer, you can make a mask from fresh banana leaves. This plant is popular not only for its healing and strengthening properties, its leaves have rejuvenating properties.
Grind the leaves into a pulp and mix with honey in equal parts. If the mixture is too thick, thin slightly with water. Keep this paste on your face for at least 15 minutes. Remove first with a damp cotton swab, then rinse your face with cold water. Suitable for any type of skin.
"Masks can be an important part of home care. But here you need to be especially attentive to the ingredients. Some of them conflict with each other. For example, acids cannot be combined with vitamin C, although individually they are remedies very useful and effective for the skin. When trying new products, beware of allergens. Even the safest and most natural ingredients can cause individual allergic reactions. Ideally, care should be systematic and planned.
Rules for applying masks at home
Much of facial skin care is a nighttime ritual. And so that everything goes smoothly and you get not only profit, but also pleasure, follow simple rules.
Begin your preparations by cleansing your face of decorative cosmetics with a gentle make-up remover.
Preliminary exfoliation of dead cells is desirable for good penetration into the skin of the face of all useful firming substances - this will ensure their greatest effectiveness. The scrub can also be used at home.
- The night procedure for applying the mask cannot be carried out in the race. Put aside household chores and spend half an hour just for yourself.
- It is important to prepare any face mask immediately before using it. The remaining mass is not subject to storage.
- All components of the mask must be of good quality, and ingredients such as sour cream, fruits, kefir, etc. , they should be fresh, preferably if they have not been stored for more than a day.
- Before applying the mask, it should be cleaned in the usual way. Owners of oily and combination skin will probably also need a preliminary peel. After cleansing the skin, open the pores as much as possible, they can be steamed over the bath, or a warm wet compress can be made. This will allow all the ingredients to be better absorbed and have the maximum effect.
- So that the hair does not interfere with the face, collect it in a bun and fix it with something.
- The mask should be applied according to consistency with clean hands, a brush, gauze or cotton.
- Most masks should be applied not only to the face, but also to the neck and décolletage. An exception will be drying masks for oily facial skin, because the dermis is even drier and more sensitive on the neckline.
- Apply a homemade mask along the massage lines, making movements from the center of the face to the temples. The exception is the area directly around the eyes; no need to apply a mask.
- Rinse off the mask with plenty of clean water. It is better not to drink it from the tap, but to prepare in advance a jar of boiled water, cooled to body temperature.
- After washing off the mask, do not wipe your face, gently pat off excess moisture with a clean towel. On a damp face, apply a cream that matches your skin type.
- Do not expect an instant effect from the first procedure, as this is not possible in all cases.