Women have always strived for beauty and invented various ways to emphasize their natural attractiveness. And for a long time, face masks were the main thing in personal care. They are made by themselves from herbs and other natural ingredients.
Many girls still prefer to make natural face masks at home. After all, that's the only way you can know exactly what you're applying to your 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 face masks from improvised products and cheap ingredients.
How to decide on a composition
Before proceeding to the direct preparation of the recipes, you need to know which ingredients to choose in order to make the homemade face mask the most effective.
And for that you need to determine your skin type. You can do it in a beauty salon or by yourself. First of all, it is necessary to remove the make-up and leave the face to rest from it for several hours. Then examine the face in daylight using a magnifying mirror.
If the skin is transparent, there is a feeling of tightness and peeling - it is a dry type. It can be both congenital and acquired. External factors have a particularly negative effect: regular ultraviolet radiation, low relative humidity, wind. Such a dermis needs constant abundant hydration and nutrition. This is where homemade face masks can help.
If the dermis is oily, thickened and wide pores are visible, it is an oily type. In this type of skin, the production of sebum is increased, which in combination with dust and dead particles of the epidermis creates plugs - known "black dots".
Acne and rashes often appear on oily skin, which can then become inflamed. Possible causes of oily skin:
- heredity;
- hormonal disorders;
- endocrine system disorder;
- improper hygiene care;
If there is a feeling of tightness on the cheeks, and enlarged pores on the nose are visible, this is a combined type. Such skin combines normal and dry or oily skin types on different parts of the face. Because of this, black dots may appear on the forehead, nose and chin, and peeling on the temples or cheeks after washing. To determine this type of dermis, you need to wash well, and after two hours, wipe your face with a towel. If there is an oily trace on the napkin in the T-zone, then the skin is mixed.
In summer it appears thicker, in winter it peels more. The cause of increased fat content is often an excess of the testosterone hormone in youth, heredity, bad habits, and an unbalanced diet.
And the last type is normal. Such skin does not peel and does not have excessive fat. She has almost no rash and looks smooth. Such a face needs regular cleaning and moisturizing.
After you've 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, anti-aging - this group of masks successfully fights against obvious skin defects. They are used to treat various inflammations and rashes.
- Anti-aging masks, lifting masks belong to the anti-aging group and help tighten the skin of the face. But you won't need it anytime soon.
To know exactly which masks you need, it is best to contact a beautician first.
The best face masks at home
Cleansing and toning
With gelatin and activated carbon
connection:
- 1 spoon of gelatin;
- 2-3 tablets of activated charcoal;
- 2 tablespoons of water.
This is the best composition for a mask that will help get rid of blackheads and sebaceous fibers. Before you start kneading and applying the composition to your face, you must first clean and steam it properly. If everything is done correctly, then the effect will be maximum.
After washing and steaming, when your face is ready for the mask, start mixing the ingredients. First, mix the gelatin with water, mix and leave the base for 2-3 minutes for the gelatin to swell. While this is happening, grind the activated charcoal into a powder. Now it should be added to the gelatin, mixed again and put in the microwave for 2-3 minutes. Be sure to check whether the temperature of the composition is comfortable before applying it to the face.
As soon as the mask starts to tighten the skin and pull away at the edges, peel it off from top to bottom. You will notice how all the deep dirt remains on the film.
Finally, be sure to apply a nourishing cream to the skin to restore its balance!
Use for oily or combination skin 1-2 times a week.
Clay
This is a great alternative to the previous mask. It not only cleans the skin, but also has an additional beneficial effect. After that, you will not need another medicine.
connection:
- black clay;
- lemon juice;
- tea tree essential oil.
Prepare the skin for the mask in the same way - remove the make-up and steam the face. Then mix the clay according to the package directions. Now add a teaspoon of lemon juice and 5-7 drops of essential oil to the mixture.
Apply the finished composition to your face and wait for it to dry a little. 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 to fight age changes and improve the shape of the face thanks to the lifting effect.
Suitable for all skin types except dry. You can use it once a week.
A classic herbal cleansing mask
Cleansing masks can be useful and as natural as possible. In the pharmacy, you can choose medicinal herbs that can be used in facial care. The girls used exactly these means before, because the herbs were everywhere.
Different herbs are suitable for different skin types:
- for fatty and combined - calendula, string, oak bark, cranberry leaf;
- for dry - wild rose, linden, rose petals, mint, St. John's wort, St. John's wort;
- 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 the mask:
Grind the dry herbal mixture into powder, pour boiling water over it and let it stand for 20-30 minutes. Then the liquid must be drained, and the remaining warm herbal pulp must 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 shine and freshness. Herbs will help fight pimples and inflammation. And the scents of herbs will soothe and turn cleaning into a real spa treatment!
This mask can be used 1-2 times a week.
Moisturizing face masks at home
For dry skin
A quick recipe for an oatmeal mask
Ingredients:
- yolk of one egg;
- 2 spoons of olive oil;
- a spoonful of oatmeal;
- a teaspoon of honey;
- a teaspoon of lemon juice.
Oatmeal is the ultimate natural ingredient in home care.
Wash your face and prepare your skin for the mask. Mix all the ingredients until you get a semi-liquid slurry. Apply the mixture on your face and wait 15-20 minutes. Then rinse with cold water.
Such a composition will help restore the structure of the skin and nourish it, as it contains many useful substances. Honey and egg yolks normalize metabolic processes, lemon tones and stimulates the skin, helps to get rid of age spots, oatmeal will give the face the necessary collagen and fill in bumps. And if you use it as a scrub, you get very gentle cleansing and hydration at the same time.
Recipe for quick cottage cheese
connection:
- 1 spoon of fresh cheese;
- 1 spoon of heavy cream;
- 1-2 drops of vitamin B.
Clean the skin, mix all the ingredients until smooth, apply on the face and wait 10-15 minutes. After - rinse thoroughly.
Vitamin B and proteins, which will be in the composition, will provide the face with immediate natural hydration and the necessary nutrition. The best time to use this mask is winter. For the preparation of the composition, the best products are from the farm, but if they are not available, those from the store will also do an excellent job.
For oily skin
Light moisturizing, normalization of sebaceous glands and narrowing of pores are relevant for oily dermis. By the way, the cause of excessive fat content can be improper care and use of drying agents. Simple toners with alcohol can make oily skin worse. Before applying the mask, be sure to study the composition of your care products!
With sufficient hydration and avoiding procedures that cause dryness, excess fat can be eliminated quite quickly. The best ingredient for oily skin is honey. As a supplement, you can also use various effective cosmetic oils.
Protein and oatmeal mask
connection:
- a teaspoon of honey;
- one protein;
- one spoonful of oatmeal;
- rosemary ether.
Mix everything and apply it on the face with a brush. Then let the mixture dry a little and add a second layer, after which hold for at least 15-20 minutes and rinse.
Oatmeal will help clean the skin and fill it with useful substances, proteins will provide 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. Take only one spoonful of honey and stir everything in a glass of warm water. Apply the resulting composition on a cotton napkin and put it on your face. Wait 5 minutes and repeat the process. Two or three times will be enough. Honey perfectly nourishes and moisturizes the skin of the face and normalizes sebum production.
The same masks can be used for combined and normal dermis. But first check the ingredients for allergies! To do this, apply the mixture to the inside of the wrist or the crease of the forearm and keep it for 15 minutes. If there is no redness and burning, feel free to use it on your face.
For normal skin
Moisturizing halva mask
To make such a mask, you need to have some halva and water at home. Grind the halva well and mix it with water to make a paste. Apply the composition to cleansed facial skin and hold for 10-15 minutes. To enhance the effect, you can cover your face with a plastic bag, then the useful components will penetrate deeper into the dermis.
This mask perfectly nourishes and moisturizes dry and normal skin, promotes immediate cell regeneration and collagen synthesis, because halva contains a lot of healthy oils and fats. It also has a rejuvenating effect. But be sure to check that you are not allergic to nuts before use!
Simple nourishing face masks at home
For dry skin
Avocado mask
connection:
- one ripe avocado;
- olive, peach or almond oil - two tablespoons.
Mash the avocado pulp into puree, add oil heated to no more than forty degrees, mix well. Apply the mixture to cleansed skin. Keep the mask on your face for 15-20 minutes.
Avocado pulp is rich in unsaturated fatty acids and contains many vitamins (A, C, E, K, B groups, folic and pantothenic acid) and minerals (calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, selenium). This mask will make the skin smooth and supple, provide it with moisture and the necessary nutrition, thanks to the natural ingredients.
For oily skin
A powerful starch mask
connection:
- one spoon of potato starch;
- a spoonful of cranberry juice;
- one chicken protein.
Mix all the ingredients and mix until you have a mixture. Then apply with a brush or fingers to the previously steamed face. Keep the composition on your face for 20-25 minutes and rinse with warm water.
Starch contributes to the regulation of the work of the sebaceous glands, and natural proteins provide the necessary nutrition. Cranberry juice narrows pores and tones the skin.
For normal skin
Peeling mask with banana and oatmeal
connection:
- one spoonful of oatmeal;
- a spoonful of chopped banana pulp;
- three tablespoons of water.
Pour boiling water over the flakes and let them swell. Mash the banana until it becomes a puree. Mix the prepared ingredients until a homogeneous mixture. Now spread the mixture on your face with a brush or your fingers. Keep for 10-15, massage your face to remove dead skin particles and rinse.
Such a mask will provide your face with soft and effective cleansing, hydrate and nourish it with the necessary micro and macro elements, and improve the complexion.
For combination skin
Mask with cream
- connection:
- two tablespoons of oatmeal;
- a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar;
- a spoonful of sour cream;
- five drops of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Mix all the ingredients together to get a homogeneous mixture. Apply the mixture to the skin with your fingers or a special brush. Hold for 15-20 minutes and rinse with warm water.
Flakes will clean 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 immediate effect and give elasticity. This mask is perfect as an evening treatment.
Light folk masks for the face against aging
After 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 collagen rejuvenating masks will delay the appearance of new aging-related changes on the face and keep youth longer. Cosmetics and folk recipes together will help you in this.
Aloe rejuvenating face mask
The recipe is very simple. Mix a spoonful of vegetable juice with the same amount of cosmetic nourishing face cream and the highest quality vegetable oil (preferably olive oil). Mix and apply the slightly warm mask, keep it on your face for 10 minutes.
Aloe juice is a long-established folk remedy that is used everywhere. After all, its strengthening and tonic properties are universal for the health of the body.
Plantain mask
In summer, you can make a mask from fresh plantain leaves. This plant is not only popular for its healing and strengthening properties - its leaves have rejuvenating properties.
Grind the leaves into a paste and mix with honey in equal parts. If the mixture is too thick, thin it a little with water. Keep this paste on your face for at least 15 minutes. Remove first with a wet pad, then rinse your face with cold water. Suitable for any skin type.
Rules for applying masks at home
A large part of facial skin care is an evening ritual. And in order for everything to go well, and to get not only benefit, but also pleasure, follow simple rules.
Start your preparations by cleansing your face of decorative cosmetics with a mild make-up remover.
Preliminary exfoliation of dead cells is desirable for good penetration into the facial skin of all useful firming substances, which will ensure its maximum effectiveness. Peeling can also be used at home.
- The evening procedure of applying the mask cannot be done while running. Set aside household chores and set aside half an hour for yourself.
- It is important to prepare any face mask immediately before use. The remaining mass is not subject to storage.
- All mask ingredients must be of high quality, and ingredients such as sour cream, fruit, kefir, etc. they must be fresh, preferably if they have been stored for no more than a day.
- Before applying the mask, it must be cleansed in the usual way. Owners of oily and combination skin will probably need a preliminary exfoliation. After cleaning the skin, open the pores as much as possible, you can scald them over the bath or make a warm wet compress. This will allow all the ingredients to be absorbed better and have the maximum effect.
- So that the hair does not obstruct the face, collect it in a bun and fix it with something.
- Depending on the consistency, the mask should be applied with clean hands, a brush, gauze or cotton wool.
- Most masks should be applied not only to the face, but also to the neck and décolletage. The exception will be drying masks for oily facial skin, because the dermis in the décolleté is even drier and more sensitive.
- Apply the homemade mask along the massage lines, making movements from the middle of the face to the temples. The exception is the area directly around the eyes - it is not necessary to apply a mask.
- Rinse off the mask with plenty of clean water. It is better to take it not from the tap, but to prepare in advance a jug of boiled water, cooled to body temperature.
- After washing off the mask, do not wipe your face, gently pat excess moisture with a clean towel. Apply a cream suitable for your skin type on a wet face.
- Do not expect an immediate effect from the first procedure, as this is not possible in all cases.