Skin condition, health and beautiful appearanceof the face directly depends on its hydration and receipt of nutrients and vitamins. And therefore very often women are interested in how to moisturize the skin of the face at home? In order for our skin to regularly receive a sufficient amount of moisture and useful microelements and substances, it is necessary to make various moisturizing face masks at home. From all the current variety of ready-made cosmetic products, you can choose any mask for yourself, but it will be much better to prepare yourself a mask from natural ingredients that will suit your skin type. After all, any skin without exception needs skin hydration - both oily and combination, and dry.
Rules for drawing masks
To make a face mask at homeconditions, you do not need to be a professional cosmetologist, it is enough to know your individual skin type and have all the necessary components at hand. Experts advise doing face masks 3-4 hours after waking up and at least 2-3 hours before bedtime. There are also several useful tips on preparing the skin before applying masks:
Rules for applying masks:
- The mask should be applied from the chin, from the upper lip and from the wings of the nose to the temples;
- The mask does not overlap the skin around the eyes. But you can grease it with eye cream;
- Tools for applying the mask should be perfectly clean and comfortable (wadded disks, tampons, brushes, brushes, sponges, hands);
- The average duration of the mask is usually from 15 to 30 minutes, longer to keep the mask on the face should not be;
- Applying a mask on the face, it is necessary to completely relax the muscles of the face;
- Remove the mask with light movements, without stretching the skin;
- Masks are recommended 1-2 times a week for a month. Repeat the procedure can be carried out after two months.
- Preparing nourishing facial masks at home is necessary immediately before their application.
Nourishing masks for dry skin
- Potato mask
Boil 1 large potato in its skin,cool, peel and mash with a fork. Place 1 egg yolk and 0.2 cups of milk in the potatoes. Heat the resulting puree in a steam bath to 30-35 degrees and apply an even layer to the face for 15-20 minutes. Potatoes not only perfectly moisturize the skin of the face, but also prevent its loss.
- Cucumber mask
1 medium cucumber, grate on a medium grater,add 20 grams of thick sour cream to it. Apply the cucumber-sour cream mixture to your face and neck for about 20 minutes. Rinse off the mask with cool water and then wipe your face with a swab soaked in cold milk.
Masks for normal skin
With normal facial skin, things are the easiest - almost any mask is suitable for it. We offer you the most effective of them.
- Cottage cheese mask
Pour 1 tablespoon of low-fat cottage cheeseteaspoon of strongly brewed black tea and half a teaspoon of fish oil. Keep the mask on your face for about 15 minutes. Wash off the mask with cold water, and do not wipe your face - the skin should dry naturally.
- Egg mask
Beat 1 egg white into a foam, add 3-5drops of lemon juice. Mix everything and apply evenly to the face. When the first layer of the mask dries, apply a second layer. Keep for 15 minutes, then rinse with plenty of water. Don't forget to apply your usual moisturizer.
- Mask of flakes
2 tablespoons crushed oatmealstir in 3 tablespoons of milk, add 1 tablespoon of any vegetable oil and 1 dessert spoon of honey. Leave on the face for 15-20 minutes, then wash off with warm water. This mask not only perfectly moisturizes the skin, but also deeply cleanses it. This mask should not be done more than once a week.
Masks for oily skin of the face
It would seem that oily facial skin does not need anywhat kind of moisturizing. However, this opinion is extremely wrong - after all, oily skin has an excess amount of sebum, but not water. And the need for moisture in oily skin is no less than in dry skin. We offer you several types of masks that not only moisturize the skin, but also improve its condition. They will allow you to achieve a truly amazing effect at home.
- Mask of yolk
Mix 1 egg yolk with the juice of 0.5 lemon and5 grams of vegetable oil. The resulting mask must be applied to pre-cleaned skin, hold for 10 minutes. After that, rinse very thoroughly with cold water.
- Protein mask
Mix 1 egg white with 1 dessert spoonolive oil, add half a carrot grated on a fine grater and a pinch of starch. Apply the mask to your face and keep it on for 20 minutes. After this mask, you should also apply a moisturizer designed specifically for oily skin.
- Apple mask
The benefits of apples are difficult to overestimate.They improve the condition of any skin without exception. Almost a beauty salon at home. Peel 1 medium apple, cut into small cubes and cook in 0.5 cup of milk until a thick gruel is obtained. Apply the warm gruel to the face and wait 20 minutes.
Anti-aging masks
Cosmetologists claim that the olderthe woman becomes, the more moisture her skin requires. So why not combine business with pleasure – moisturizing with rejuvenation? We offer you homemade masks that have exactly these properties.
- Sour cream mask
Lubricate your face with slightly warmed vegetable oil.After this, apply a thin layer of sour cream to your face with your fingers dipped in aloe juice. Keep the mask on your face for 20 minutes. This mask should be done at least twice a month.
- Lemon mask
Mix 5-7 grams of any fatty cream with ½teaspoon of lemon juice and ½ teaspoon of sour cream. Apply the prepared mask to the face for 15-20 minutes. This mask is best suited for oily skin. But those with dry skin should avoid it.
Lotions for face
However, in order to achieve fullmoisturizing the skin, it is worth resorting to the help of special lotions, which can also be prepared at home. Just wipe your face with a swab soaked in such a lotion, at least once a day.
- Tea lotion
Bring 0.5 liters of still mineral water to a boil, add 1 teaspoon of green tea. Cool and add a few drops of lemon juice.
- Lotion of calendula and chamomile
20 grams of chamomile flowers and the same amountcalendula pour 1 glass of boiling water. Infuse for half an hour, then strain through a fine sieve and add 20 grams of camphor alcohol. By choosing masks that are suitable for your skin type and doing them 2 times a week, you will provide your face with youth, a healthy glow, and your skin will gain elasticity and firmness. We recommend reading:
