Face masks: how to choose, how to make at home, how to use

Homemade masks are needed by every girl. If a girl does not make masks for herself at home from the available ingredients, then she spends a much larger amount on purchased care and masking products for the face. In addition, according to the result obtained, many homemade masks are much more effective than store masks.

How to choose a face mask by skin type

On every women's forum you will find many positive reviews about a particular mask. All of them are very diverse in composition and have completely different effects on the skin of the face and neck. The main thing is to choose the recipe that is most suitable for you and observe the positive results.

The main criterion for choosing a mask is, of course, your skin type. It is a natural skin condition that can only be corrected with home remedies.

It is necessary to choose a mask according to your skin type. This is really important to consider. If you have dry skin, then masks with a "tightening" effect will cause you discomfort and maybe even redness. Applying a moisturizer will not relieve you of irritation, but properly selected masks will give you both a comfortable feeling after the procedure and beautiful skin.

Each mask has one effect or another, but there is no mask that would be universal.

If you want to try the mask, then you need to do this for 2-5 weeks, otherwise any of them will be ineffective. It is allowed to carry out simultaneously 2 courses of masks with different effects.

If you have sensitive skin, then you need to use the "burning" ingredients carefully so as not to cause irritation. Also be wary of masks that include aspirin and activated charcoal. These ingredients are half chemical. They may not suit your skin. In addition, such masks have and scrubbing effect as the aspirin and charcoal tablets do not completely dissolve in the liquid. You need to apply them with gentle movements, and stir very thoroughly beforehand.

Sensitive skin needs masks that can provide it with a barrier against harmful environmental factors. Therefore, special emphasis should be placed on nourishing and anti-inflammatory masks.

Dry skin requires maximum hydration. Therefore, avoid masks that can cause a feeling of "tightness" of the skin. For dry skin, masks based on olive and coconut oils, dairy products, and egg yolk are recommended.

If your skin is oily, then you need masks that regulate the work of the sebaceous glands. Soda, aspirin, etc. are often added to such masks. Since oily skin usually has enlarged pores, masks to combat this deficiency will suit you. The ingredients of masks for oily skin are often starch, oatmeal, egg white.

Problem skin, of course, needs cleansing, and above all anti-inflammatory masks. Not all recipes really help fight inflammation effectively, so you will need to try several masks. Many of them even add alcohol, lemon and citrus fruits. In such cases, observe the proportions, mix exactly as much volume of the product as written in the recipe.

All types of masks are suitable for combination and normal skin, but be sure to pre-check any mask for the reaction of your body. No one is immune from allergies. We will tell you how to check the reaction of the skin to the ingredients at the end of the article.

Types of face masks

Masks are divided according to several criteria.
First, masks have different effects. They are:

• nutritious (give your skin the nourishment it needs in a short amount of time);
• anti-inflammatory;
• moisturizing;
• cleansing;
• lifting (tighten the skin);
• regenerating (help the skin to recover by renewing cells);
• toning (increase skin elasticity);
• moisturizing;
• drainage (relieve swelling).

Many masks have a "double" or "triple" effect. They combine several similar directions. Almost any homemade mask can be made moisturizing by adding oils or fatty dairy products.

Of course, masks also differ in the way they are washed off. They can be washed off with running water, they can be absorbent, woven (when a cloth or napkin is soaked in advance with the necessary solution) and solidified, which, after some time, turn into a film and are removed with one movement of the hand.

Anti-aging face masks

Fading skin primarily requires rejuvenation. And, as we know, the reason for skin aging is lack of moisture. Therefore, all "age" masks have a moisturizing-rejuvenation effect.

The recipes for such masks are varied. One of the most elementary, but effective, is a cucumber and sour cream mask. The ingredients must be mixed in equal proportions, the cucumber must first be passed through a grater. Apply to the face in a thick layer.

Fruit masks also have anti-aging properties. For example, a banana milk mask is popular.

A couple of spoons of milk are mixed with 20 g of banana. It is better to take a banana slightly overripe, so that it can be easily brought to a state of gruel. It is better to take milk with the maximum fat content. This mask is applied to the face for 20 minutes, and then washed with a cotton pad dipped in cold milk.

Anti-aging masks especially require regular application. Fighting wrinkles is harder than fighting pimples... And with irregular application, the skin of the face will gradually return to its previous state.

To combat wrinkles around the eyes, it is necessary to use separate masks that will not scratch the delicate skin of the eyelids. These masks are usually made from oils and dairy products. We will tell you how to properly apply masks to the skin around the eyes at the end of this article.

Moisturizing face masks

For moisturizing the skin at home, tomato is often used. It needs to be grated, add half a teaspoon of olive oil and starch to a viscous consistency. This mask should be kept on the face for 20 minutes and then washed off with warm water.

Any fruit and vegetable puree can serve as a universal moisturizing mask. In order to bring the mask to a comfortable consistency, you can always add ground or steamed oatmeal to it. This natural product is very popular in home beauty salons.

After the procedure, you can lubricate your face with olive oil. Therefore, masks are best done at night so that the olive oil is absorbed. Before leaving the house, it is better not to apply such masks, as moisturized skin will shine, makeup does not fit well on it. And if you hurry up and wash your face after the mask with soap, it will prevent the skin from retaining the nutrients that it took from the mask.

Also, a grapefruit-egg mask is prepared to moisturize the skin.

Egg yolk is added to a tablespoon of grapefruit pulp, which contains many nutrients. This mask must be mixed thoroughly so that the pulp of the grapefruit is combined with the egg. Before application, the face is wiped with a slice of grapefruit, then the mask is applied to the skin for 20 minutes. Use masks with citrus if you are sure that you are not allergic to these products.

Masks for cleansing the face from acne, blackheads

Here, the active component of the masks is soda. It can be mixed with banana or olive oil. Or you can dilute it with plain water. Apply to face for 15 minutes.

It is important to understand that acne on the face is a problem from the inside. Most often, inflammation on the skin is a reflection of the malfunctioning of internal organs. Often, the appearance of acne is attributed to unhealthy diet, poor bowel function, and insufficient hygiene. Therefore, in order for the skin to look healthy and beautiful, it is necessary to monitor nutrition. Various herbal decoctions and other ways of cleansing the body also help. Only then will acne become temporary for you. Continuing to eat spicy and fried foods, you will hardly rid your skin of inflammation with homemade masks.

Black dots are already the consequences of pollution and enlarged pores. More precisely, at first you have enlarged pores on your skin, and then dirt and dust become clogged in them. To get rid of this problem, you need to be especially careful about cleansing the skin. Do not leave makeup on overnight - this is one of the most common causes of blackheads and minor inflammations! After all, the pores need to breathe, and leaving the makeup for the night or longer, you make them suffocate.

You can get rid of blackheads, and in a relatively short time. Someone takes a trip to a beautician, and someone, thanks to home care, makes their skin really clean and healthy.

In addition to soda, egg white is also used to combat blackheads. It is whipped until foamy and applied to a clean face in several layers as it dries. Such a mask forms a film and it is believed that together with the protein you remove impurities from the pores from the skin.

This mask dries the face, it must be carefully applied to the owners of sensitive skin.

Skin smoothing masks

It should be understood that under masks that smooth out the skin of the face, it is assumed that the solution has a positive effect on the complexion. An even complexion is the most important element of a flawless make-up and appearance. The skin, which has an even matte color, looks beautiful, fresh and youthful.

For such masks, vegetables are often used, for example, carrots.

Ingredients for the mask:

• carrot;
• half an egg yolk;
• a small spoonful of oatmeal;
• lemon juice.

Pre-grate the carrots, add the rest of the ingredients and apply on face for 15-20 minutes. After the required time, wash off the mask with cool water.

Also, cucumber, parsley, cabbage are used from vegetables. Moreover, when preparing such masks, your skin type is also taken into account. If you have dry or sensitive skin, you can add sour cream or butter to the vegetable. If your skin is oily, you can mix the cucumber with a little vodka or rubbing alcohol and apply it to your face through a gauze cloth.

It should be understood that an even complexion is the absence of inflammation, redness, and acne marks. Therefore, it is possible to achieve an even complexion only with constant care, because even a few small pimples in a conspicuous place already make your skin uneven for a long time. Constantly, especially thoroughly cleanse the skin and nourish it with homemade masks.

Nourishing masks

If you have already cleansed and moisturized your skin, then a course of nourishing masks comes.

There are a lot of nourishing masks. They can contain 5 or more ingredients. But for home cooking, simpler masks are still chosen. A mixture of egg yolk, honey and cottage cheese in equal proportions is nutritious. Such a composition is applied to the face for 20 minutes, and then, pay attention, it is recommended to wash it off with cold milk.

Dairy products are also used to nourish the skin.
Two tablespoons of fresh cottage cheese (of course, the higher the fat content, the better) is ground with raw yolk. A few drops of hydrogen peroxide are added to the resulting slurry. This mask is applied to the face in a thick layer. After this procedure, the skin of the face becomes a little lighter due to the curd, and "livelier". Such a mask can even be applied around the eyes, but only with gentle movements, and the solution itself should turn out without lumps.

You can also add honey to the curd. It is better to preheat the latter, so that it is easier to mix it with the curd mass. This recipe is also harmless to the skin of the eyelids. And it is advised to wash off such a mask with cold milk.

Lifting masks

Many people think that lifting at home is a myth. But this opinion is biased! Homemade masks with a lifting effect exist and are even popular. With the right natural ingredients, you can tidy up your skin without the use of store-bought products. Of course, the main guarantee of a good result is regularity: 1-2 times a week it is necessary to apply such masks on the face, otherwise the tightening effect will gradually disappear.

For a lifting mask you will need:

• clay;
• milk.

The ingredients are mixed to a viscous consistency and applied to the skin several times as it dries. It is necessary to constantly moisturize the mask so as not to dry out the skin. After such a mask, be sure to apply a moisturizer or olive oil to your face.
Clay masks are never allowed to dry completely so as not to dry out the skin.

How and when to properly apply masks on the face, in the eye area and on the neck

Not only does the mask help you keep your skin looking great, but the way you apply it too. Indeed, during application, you do a kind of facial massage, and if applied incorrectly, you stretch and deform the skin.

Remember that there are some massage lines on the face. On them you need to apply masks, from the middle of the face to the outer corners of the eyes, along the eyebrows to the temples. It is very easy to follow these instructions. Over time, you will get used to not only masks, but also cream to be applied along the massage lines. This will keep your skin looking healthy and healthy.

Before applying the mask, you need to remove the hair so that it does not stick to the face and does not interfere.

Then be sure to cleanse your skin with tonic or micellar water. If the mask tightens the skin, then a moisturizer can be used before applying it to prevent the skin from drying out.

Applying the mask to an unclean face can cause irritation.

In order for masks to have the most effective effect on the skin, it is necessary to carry out peeling... Getting rid of dead skin cells will make your skin more receptive to the beneficial substances of homemade masks.

Face masks are not applied to the lips and eyes, as solutions of homemade masks can scratch the delicate skin of the eyelids. There are separate, "lighter" masks for these places, which can also be prepared at home.

Eye masks are usually made with cucumbers, potatoes, and dairy products. Sometimes it is allowed to add 1-2 drops of lemon juice to eye masks in the absence of allergic reactions. Lemon has a brightening effect, gives the skin an even complexion and helps fight fine lines. Always apply extra gentle masks to your eyelids from the inner corner of your eye to the outer corner. Do not force yourself to stretch the skin. Movements should be very gentle.

It is necessary to keep the mask on the face exactly as long as indicated in the instructions. Usually, the time the mask is on the face does not exceed 30 minutes.

It is best to take a horizontal position during the procedure, but if the consistency of the mask is thick, then you can do other household chores.

How to test a mask for an allergic reaction

Each new mask must be checked on a small area of ​​the skin. Usually, they choose the wrist or the bend of the elbow (from the inside), since in these places the skin is delicate, as similar as possible to the skin of the face.

It is necessary to apply the solution to the wrist or elbow in exactly the same proportions in which you will apply the mask to your face. Soak for 20 minutes and rinse with warm water. After that, wait a while, do not apply the mask on your face immediately. Some allergic reactions may appear 2-3 hours after exposure.

Of course, homemade masks rarely cause allergic reactions, since all the ingredients in them are natural. But remember: if you are allergic to any edible product, then you cannot apply it to the skin. It can also be product groups: dairy, citrus, etc.

Owners of dry and sensitive skin are especially prone to allergic reactions. For such girls, neutral mask ingredients are needed.

How to buy the right face mask

There is a huge assortment of masks in cosmetic stores. Choosing a commercially available face mask is very similar to making a mask at home. You should definitely consider your skin type. The composition should not contain a large number of artificial ingredients.

In addition, you should consider your rhythm of life and choose those masks that match it. If you do not have time for washable masks, then it is better to take a closer look at absorbent ones, so that the lack of time does not lead to the fact that you will carry out these procedures irregularly.

Taking the choice of a mask seriously means contacting professional cosmetic stores. The consultants of such salon shops are usually very well versed in their products, they know the real results that can be achieved with the help of this or that tool. You only need to know your skin type and the problem you want to get rid of. Be sure to describe the desired result to the consultant in detail, ask about new products.

Technology now makes it possible to produce more effective masks than 10 years ago. This is especially true for anti-aging masks, which really change the skin of women for the better and cope not only with fine, but also with medium wrinkles.

How to make a face mask at home

Homemade masks must be 100% natural ingredients. This is the key to their effectiveness and safety. Therefore, all the ingredients that you choose to prepare the mask must be clean and environmentally friendly. To do this, you need to take into account the seasons: in the summer, focus on vegetable, fruit and berry masks, in the winter, switch to more neutral products.

If you decide to make a cucumber mask, but the vegetables were bought in a supermarket, then the quality of such a mask becomes questionable, since cucumbers from the stores also carry chemicals, and this will only harm your skin.

For your comfort, you need to prepare the necessary dishes in advance, in which it will be convenient for you to stir the resulting solution.

Masks have different consistencies, so if your mask is liquid, keep a towel or napkins close at hand so that after the necessary time the mask does not stain your clothes.

Masks containing products such as honey, fruits, vegetables, dairy products should be warmed up before applying to the skin. This can be done in a water bath or simply by dipping a cup of solution into hot water.

Honey, by the way, is also better to use homemade.

As for oils, it is recommended to use olive oil as the most nourishing and beneficial for the skin. It is better to choose an expensive bottle of olive oil for home procedures. You will have enough of it for a long time, and the quality of such oil will have a good effect on your skin if you regularly apply masks with olive oil on your face. Plus, olive oil can be added to any mask.

Homemade face masks and masks in the pharmacy: what to prefer

Homemade masks are a very popular way to deal with skin imperfections. You always know what the mask is made of. You are always sure of the naturalness of the ingredients. Homemade masks are no less effective than store masks. For these reasons, many girls do not use shop masks at all.

After all, when buying a mask in a store, you are guided only by the inscriptions on the label. For some reason, we easily trust a store or brand, although no one said that the chosen mask is really necessary and useful.

Girls who actively use homemade masks can easily navigate what ingredients can be mixed with what, how to achieve the desired consistency so that the mask does not flow, and how much mask is needed for one procedure.

Speaking of volume. The mask is prepared for only one procedure each time. You should not use the same composition several times. Many homemade masks tend to sour, and the freshness of the ingredients matters a lot. Therefore, remember how much mask you need to apply one thick layer to your face. This will save you groceries and time.

Using homemade masks saves your budget and makes your skin even better. Homemade masks have long been considered the most effective way to improve skin condition.

Of course, the beauty industry today is mastering new technologies. This allows the production of masks that are very rich in composition and extremely effective, although the chemical elements are present in the compositions. Mostly, special attention is paid to anti-aging masks. Many women use these remedies. But such cosmetics, which really contain a large amount of collagen, pearl extracts, etc., cost a lot of money. Mass-market masks cannot have a complex and nutritious composition with the same ingredients as elite cosmetics.