It goes without saying that at all timesWomen strive to be beautiful, attractive and, quite naturally, not to age as long as possible. Modern ladies have a huge selection of cosmetic services at their disposal. And one of the most effective procedures that have a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin is cosmetic masks. But... do not rush to visit expensive salons, homemade masks are also effective and useful for your skin. With regular procedures once or twice a week, the condition of the skin, its color improves significantly. It becomes more elastic and flexible. You will feel how your skin becomes softer, more tender and velvety with each session. And, of course, there is no doubt that fresh natural products are much more attractive and healthier than beautifully packaged factory jars. One of the most affordable, popular and effective is a homemade sour cream face mask. This dairy product incredibly refreshes and brightens the skin, reduces enlarged pores; it will successfully smooth out your first wrinkles. In addition, sour cream is effective in combination with other natural ingredients, such as medicinal herbs, fruits, vegetables; and, of course, honey goes very well with sour cream. Did you know that sour cream, in addition to vitamins A, PP, B, C, D, E, H, contains a number of elements: magnesium, calcium, iron, sodium, selenium, iodine? All these vitamins and minerals are good for facial skin and will allow you to stay young. However, due to the high fat content, sour cream of varying fat content should be used for certain skin types. That is, fatter sour cream should be used for dry skin, and for combination, problematic or oily skin, on the contrary, use a low-fat dietary product.
Rules for drawing masks
In order for the mask to be most effective, it must be applied to the face in accordance with certain rules:
- It is important that the skin of the face is preliminarycleared. Use your usual means: tonic, lotion, soap for washing, soap. Do not apply mask to makeup. On the face there should be neither powder, nor voice, nor even a daily cream which will be in this case a barrier for penetration of useful components of a mask in a skin.
- The mask will be much more effective if the faceit will be slightly steamed; it will not be superfluous to do a preliminary peeling (one of the simple ways to prepare a scrub is to mix honey and salt, one teaspoon each).
- Apply the mask in the direction of the massage lines: from the chin to the lobes of the ears, from the corner of the mouth to the middle of the ear, from the wings of the nose to the upper tips of the ears, on the forehead from the middle and toward the temples.
- To distribute the mask on your face, you can use a brush, cotton swab, fingertips.
- Try not to talk, and most importantly, relax when the mask is applied to the face. Turn on quiet music, allow yourself a little relaxation.
- For the desired result, repeat the procedure at least twice a week.
- Remove the mask is recommended a little cool, in some cases, warm water. Gently, without stretching the skin.
- At the end of the procedure, apply your usual face cream.
Sour cream is such a popular and productive product that there are countless masks made from it. To achieve the desired result, you simply add various products to the sour cream.
Masks from sour cream
For normal skin If you have a normal skin typeskin, then you should not abuse sour cream masks. They are necessary only as additional nutrition with vitamins and minerals contained in this product. For example, you can make such a mask: mix one large spoon of sour cream and chopped cucumber. Apply the mass to the face for 15 minutes. This mask nourishes, moisturizes and whitens the skin well. You will like another recipe, which includes 2 tablespoons of sour cream, 10-15 pre-crushed grapes without skin and a small spoon of honey. Sour cream softens, grapes - tones, and honey - nourishes your skin. By the way, grapes can be noticed on an apple. For oily skin To prepare the following mask, use low-fat sour cream in combination with potato starch - take 2 large spoons of each product. The mask is applied for 20 minutes. For a good drying result, it is important not to use cream or cosmetics for three hours after washing off the mask. A visible drying result is obtained after repeated use of the following mask: mix 1 tablespoon of low-fat sour cream, half a spoon of powder (ordinary baby powder) and a small pinch of boric acid powder. Spread the resulting mixture on your face and leave it on for 15 minutes. For dry skin One of the simplest and most effective masks: spread a thick layer of fat sour cream on your face, leave it on for 20 minutes, and rinse with warm water. In order to see the result, you need to repeat the procedure at least twice a week. The following composition also intensively nourishes dry skin: add slightly warmed honey to sour cream in equal parts. After applying the layer, wait until the mass dries on your face and apply the next layer. Apply 3-4 layers in this way. For a thorough effect, it is recommended to add 1 teaspoon of grated radish to the mixture.
Recipes of masks from sour cream directed action
- From strawberries and sour cream
The most popular highly effective mask forfaces. Take sour cream of the required fat content according to your skin type. Mix both ingredients until smooth and apply to your face for half an hour. Fast and stunning results are guaranteed!
- Toning mask
It is recommended to use for different skin types.Preparation: mix the yolk of a chicken egg, 1 large spoon of sour cream, aloe juice - half a spoon (pharmacy infusion will do). Apply the resulting consistency for 20-25 minutes, then rinse and immediately wipe your face with very warm tea leaves. After that, treat your face with an ice cube. The recommended mask will add elasticity to your skin and a lasting toning effect.
- Whitening
It contains sour cream and green clay (sold in a pharmacy). Mix everything until the consistency of a cream, apply to the face for 20 minutes, rinse with warm water. Do not do it often, once a week.
- From freckles and age spots
Sour cream is suitable for solving such a problem.mask with the addition of horseradish root juice in a ratio of 1:1 teaspoon. Horseradish juice can also be replaced with lemon juice. You will like the effective whitening result!
- Against skin fading
A raw egg is an excellent product that haslifting effect. You need to take: a spoon of sour cream and one yolk of a chicken egg. It would not be superfluous to add one large spoon of aloe juice. Mix everything well and lubricate the face and neck. Yes, yes, do not forget to treat the neck, age is so easy to read on it!
- For lightening and nourishing the skin
Adding oatmeal to sour cream,pre-brewed in milk, you will get a lightening effect and also intensive skin nutrition. It is necessary to soak half a spoon of flakes in half a glass of hot milk for 40 minutes and mix with 1 tbsp. sour cream. By adding honey to the resulting cream, you will make the mask even more effective (honey generally works very well in combination with sour cream). Cover your face with a generous layer of the resulting mass for 20-30 minutes.
- Moisturizing Mask
Honey is a universal nutritious product.A fresh complexion and a healthy look are the results of using this mask. To prepare the mixture, you need to take honey and sour cream in equal proportions - for example, one tablespoon each. Then, according to the scheme: keep the mask on for half an hour, rinse your face with water.
- Cleansing Mask
Of no small importance in facial skin care is itscleansing, which is easy to do with homemade sour cream-based scrubs. For oily skin, add salt, and for dry skin, add sugar. Two spoons of each ingredient will be enough. This composition should be applied with rubbing massage movements. The following mask is suitable for sensitive skin: mix sour cream, cottage cheese and sea salt in equal proportions until a homogeneous gruel is formed. After scrubbing for a minute, do not wash off the mask for another ten minutes.
- Mask from sour cream for inflamed areas
You will need: 1 tbsp.spoon of pharmacy chamomile (calendula, celandine), 1 tbsp. sour cream. Grind the chamomile flowers, mix with sour cream. Infuse the resulting concentrate for 10 minutes, then generously lubricate the damaged areas of the skin. After 20 minutes of waiting, remove the mask with warm water.
- Sour cream for puffy eyelids
Grind the parsley in a blender untilto form a homogeneous gruel. Mix in equal proportions with sour cream. Apply to the area under the eyes for no more than 15 minutes. Rinse off the mass carefully, without stretching the skin. This mask will relieve swelling and lighten the skin. The main quality of masks prepared on the basis of sour cream is penetration into the deepest layers of the epidermis. But do not forget - to achieve a lasting result, regularity of procedures is necessary. Otherwise, the effect will be only temporary. Masks from sour cream, without a doubt, can be called folk. They do not take much of your time, are easy to prepare and affordable. By combining various components, you can get a variety of masks based on sour cream. Not to mention the fact that sour cream itself is a ready-made natural cosmetic product!
