In this article, we'll take a look at the best firming and anti-aging face masks.
But first, let's discuss the basic principles of applying various masks to the face:
- Masks that have a nourishing effect should be done an hour and a half before going to bed, and tightening masks are best before 12 days.
- The remnants of the mask are first washed off with warm water. After everything has been washed, you need to rinse your face with cold water to narrow the pores.
- When the mask has been washed off with gentle movements, use a towel to wipe excess moisture from the face and apply a moisturizer.
- Before applying the prepared mask on your face, perform an allergy test on the back of your hand.
- Get yourself a brush to apply the mask on your face, it will allow you to apply the mask evenly and comfortably on your skin.
- It is imperative that before applying the mask on the skin, it is necessary to wash off impurities and get rid of the remains of cosmetics on the face.
If you want your skin to be irresistible, you must understand that you cannot do without internal and external care. What you eat and drink directly affects both your well-being and the condition of your skin.
Try to give preference to the right foods and drink at least 1. 5-2 liters of clean water a day. In case of a violation of the water-salt balance in the body, your skin will never become smooth and radiant.
The combination of proper nutrition, adequate water intake and good skin care will transform it and make it more beautiful, firm, cared for and radiant.
Don't forget to please your face with these masks at least once a week and you will definitely like the result. This mask is suitable for girls after the age of 30, it will help refresh the facial skin, smooth wrinkles and brighten the skin. Let's start!
Rejuvenating cocoa mask
Cocoa powder is an excellent natural facial skin care product. You can buy cocoa powder at any supermarket and some chain stores.
Please note that you need regular cocoa powder, not a dry mix with sugar to make a cocoa drink!
Why is cocoa valuable? Contains a large amount of vitamins and minerals:
- Iron (performs a hematopoietic function, increases hemoglobin);
- Potassium (prevents seizures, removes excess water from the body and removes swelling);
- Vitamin A (protects the skin from the effects of negative environmental factors);
- nicotinic acid;
- Folic acid (helps the body to accelerate the regeneration of tissues and renew the skin);
- Proteins;
- Essential fatty acids;
Cocoa face masks are suitable for any skin, but don't forget point 4, which talks about possible allergic reactions.
Cooking components
- One teaspoon of cocoa powder;
- A green tea bag;
- Half a teaspoon of honey (any will do);
- Well, and of course boiling water to prepare everything (you just can't dissolve cocoa powder in cold water);
- If you want to add a whitening effect to the mask, add half a teaspoon of lemon juice.
In this mask, cocoa powder works with antioxidant-rich green tea. After all, it is antioxidants that protect the cells of our body from the harmful effects of the environment and prevent diseases, inflammations and premature aging of the body, so thanks to green tea the effect of the mask is notably enhanced.
Now in a deep cup you need to gut the green tea from the bag.
Pour a teaspoon of cocoa there. Only after all this, we slowly add boiling water to the mug and stir the contents. It is necessary to pour it until everything turns to mush, now you can add honey there.
Be careful, if you are allergic to honey, you cannot add it.
Massage the resulting grout onto your face to make sure it all absorbs well. The mask should stay on your face for a total of 20 to 25 minutes.
After the procedure, apply a moisturizer suitable for your skin to your face.
Here are some homemade masks that will allow you to achieve a firming effect on your face. If you apply them continuously, the effect of them will be no worse than Botox-based injections.
Masks based on chicken egg protein, edible gelatin, baker's yeast or starch have a strong tightening and rejuvenating effect.
Chicken egg protein mask
This mask contains only one ingredient:egg white. You need to break the egg on a plate, separate the white from the yolk, and simply beat the rest of the pure white.
Everything, now you can apply. Do not forget that before applying the mask to your face, you must perform a preliminary cleaning.
Adding efficiency
If you want to add a nourishing effect to the protein mask, you need to add:
- Half a teaspoon of honey;
- A tablespoon of oatmeal or oatmeal (it will help to achieve an exfoliating effect when you massage the mask).
To achieve a hydrating or whitening effect, you must add:
- A teaspoon of sour cream for a hydrating effect;
- Or half a teaspoon of lemon juice for a whitening effect.
Apply the mask to the skin as usual, following the massage lines, but avoiding the area near the eyes. It will also be good for you to apply this mask on the skin of the neck.
It is necessary to apply according to the layering principle:
- Apply the first layer of the mask;
- Wait for it to be absorbed;
- Then apply a second coat;
- Also wait for it to be absorbed;
- And apply the third layer.
That's it, now you need to leave the mask on your face for 20-25 minutes.
When the mask is fully applied to the skin, then you should relax and try to completely turn off all facial expressions.
After the necessary time has passed, rinse the remnants of the mask from the face with warm water and then wash with cold water, this is necessary to narrow the pores on the face.
A good way to tighten pores is to cleanse your face with frozen herbal tea after washing. The decoction will help soothe the skin after procedures, normalize blood circulation and give freshness.
By the way, this mask can be done every three days, if you want to achieve a quick tightening of facial skin.
Starch mask to tighten the face contour
This type of mask causes a lot of admiration among girls. After all, the result of using such a mask exceeds all expectations and it is easy to prepare. The effect of such a mask is simply "Wow", because after the procedure the skin becomes very beautiful and tight.
Cooking components
- One tablespoon of starch;
- A tablespoon of honey;
- A tablespoon of sour cream;
- Boiled water.
Take a tablespoon of starch and pour it into a metal cup and add boiled water there so that the color of the resulting result resembles condensed milk.
Now stir all this well and put it on a low heat. While heating, remember to stir this mixture until it thickens.
Now, turn off the stove and let the mixture cool down. After all of this has cooled, feel free to add sour cream and honey and mix well.
Apply the resulting mask on the previously cleansed face and neck and leave for 15-25 minutes.
For additional nutrition, you can add carrot porridge to this mask by rubbing it on a fine grater or turning it into porridge with a blender.
The mask will be effective after the first application. This is a good express option for those days when you need to be irresistible.
Rice-based facial mask with anti-aging effect
This mask is similar in composition to a starch mask. In fact, rice also contains starch.
In terms of its effectiveness and the final result, it is not inferior to the previous mask.
Cooking components
- One tablespoon of cooked rice;
- One teaspoon of honey;
- A tablespoon of milk.
First of all, to prepare this mask, you need to boil the rice and heat the milk. Now add a tablespoon of rice, a teaspoon of honey, and a tablespoon of milk to a plate. Mix all this well and mash the rice in milk until it is soft. Now you can apply the mask on the previously cleaned face and leave it on for 15-20 minutes.
After the mask dries on your face, you can wash it off.
Rejuvenating gelatin mask
The gelatin mask will help improve the condition of the skin and make it firm and velvety. She is very popular with women.
If you want to add a detoxifying effect to the pores of the face in addition to the rejuvenating effect, you can add 2-3 tablets of activated charcoal to the ingredients.
It will help to absorb impurities that have accumulated in the pores of your face.
Cooking components
- One tablespoon of gelatin;
- A tablespoon of milk;
- Protein from a chicken egg.
Pour the gelatin into a bowl. Now pour the milk there. After the main ingredients are in a bowl, melt them. You need to get a thick and creamy base to which you need to add beaten egg white. Stir well and cool to a comfortable temperature.
Cleanse your face and spray to open the pores on your face. This is necessary to improve the effect of the mask. Now that your face is ready, you can safely apply the mask to your entire face, including the area around the eyes. Now lay back and relax for 20-25 minutes. and let the mask do its job.
For the best effect, when the mask is fully applied to the skin, you should try to completely remove all facial expressions from your face.