The best face masks at home for aging skin

Chocolate mask for dry sensitive skin

After a course of chocolate masks, the complexion noticeably improves, the skin seems to glow, the pores narrow and small rashes disappear. In addition, the chocolate mixture has a very pleasant smell, which makes the procedure itself pleasant and relaxing.

For the fragrant mask you need the following ingredients:

• 3-4 pieces of dark chocolate (I break off 4 squares from a standard bar, take dark chocolate with a cocoa content of 75-80%, but this is not at all necessary);
• 1 tbsp. a spoonful of white clay (I buy it at the pharmacy) and sour cream;
• 1 teaspoon of liquid honey (melt the sugared honey in a water bath).

Melt the chocolate in the microwave (defrost mode, otherwise it will burn) or in a water bath. Add honey, sour cream, stir and add clay at the very end. Knead the mixture well and apply with light movements to the face and décolleté. We leave the area around the eyes untouched - the mask is too thick for delicate skin. After application, lie down for 25-30 minutes and rinse off the chocolate mass with warm water or herbal decoction. After 20 minutes, you can use your favorite face cream.

A course of rejuvenating chocolate mask – 10 procedures, at least once a week.

Other recipes

At home, after exfoliation, you can apply an oil solution of vitamin A to your face, which promotes active cell renewal. Just don't leave it on overnight as this may cause some swelling in the morning.

Protein is very useful for oily and sagging skin; it helps to smooth it out a little and tighten enlarged pores. You can add herbal decoctions, lemon juice, and essential oils 1-3 drops each. Also, to smooth out oily but aging skin, aloe juice, which can be mixed with cosmetic oils or fruit pulp, will be useful.

Try a mask of cream, parsley juice and two capsules of the vitamin preparation Aevit. Do it once a week, applying lemon pulp to the skin after peeling.

Why are masks needed?

Daily moisturizing and nourishing of the skin is a must. A sufficient amount of fluid and microelements in the cells allows the epidermis to remain elastic and velvety. But you can notice that in the absence of additional cosmetic procedures, the condition of the skin still worsens.

The fact is that the components of the cream are not able to penetrate deep into the tissue. The effect is only temporary: the skin softens, prepares for the application of cosmetics, smoothes out a little, but quickly returns to its former appearance.

Ready-made and homemade masks are aimed specifically at a longer-term transformation of the dermis, and also have a cumulative effect. Beneficial substances, thanks to special formulas, can penetrate much deeper, smoothing wrinkles, eliminating dryness and performing many other tasks.

There are a lot of restrictions when it comes to caring for dry skin. These relate, for example, to cleansing. Scrubs and peels can injure the thin epidermis, cause irritation, and additionally dehydrate. Special masks will also help rid the pores and surface of the face of impurities and dead cells.

In general, the following advantages of masks can be mentioned:

• different focus;
• pronounced action;
• the presence of a large number of active components;
• ease of use, as they are applied for a very short period;
• wide choice (all kinds of shapes, textures);
• the ability to prepare masks for dry skin at home using available products.

Features of masks for oily skin

Oh, this oily skin is shiny, suffers from rashes and comedones, and requires constant care. And all the assurances of cosmetologists that such an epidermis ages much more slowly are not consoling. Naturally, you want to look good now, and not in 20 years. So, what does problem and combination skin need?

• Of course, matte. To reduce sebaceous shine, it is necessary to moderate the secretion of sebum. This is where many girls make the mistake of starting to mercilessly dry out the epidermis, refusing to moisturize.
• Clean, tightened pores. In problem and combination skin, they are usually enlarged. Just remember to first clean out the sebaceous plugs (blackheads, comedones), and only then tighten the pores.
• Hydration. This is necessary for any type of epidermis. Moreover, not only from the outside, but also from the inside. So don't forget to drink water, at least 8 glasses a day.

And now we offer you a choice of masks for oily skin.

• Soak dry yeast with any fermented milk product (1:3). Combine with fresh lemon juice or a few drops of 3% water peroxide. This mask is applied to the entire face for problem skin, and only to the T-zone for combination skin. The session lasts no more than 10 minutes. It is better to cover your eyebrows with Vaseline first, otherwise they may become discolored.
• A mixture of whipped egg whites and lemon juice will help relieve the torment of problematic facial skin. Just do not apply the mixture to open wounds or fresh pimples. Keep for about a quarter of an hour. While rinsing, change the water, performing a kind of contrast shower. This will close the pores well.
• Masks based on kefir and other fermented milk products are indicated for any skin type, including sagging and combination skin. You can simply wipe your face with curdled milk or mix it with flour or bran. The total procedure time is 15 minutes.
• A mixture of chopped parsley, fresh lemon juice and kefir helps dry out inflammation and whiten post-acne in problem and combination skin. You can thicken the mass with regular flour or starch.

Also, for combination and problem skin, black bread, sorrel and white clay are recommended.

Folk recipes

Homemade products also take good care of dry epidermis and can both moisturize, nourish, cleanse, and tone it. They are usually made from fairly fatty foods containing a large amount of nutrients. A face mask made from cottage cheese, sour cream, honey, cream, egg yolk, avocado, oatmeal, white clay, and oils is well suited for dehydrated skin.

The resulting cosmetics have a very low price, and often act even more effectively than ready-made ones bought in a store.

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There are several rules for preparing a face mask at home:

• You need to use only fresh products;
• mix the ingredients in a clean ceramic bowl immediately before use;
• the finished product can be slightly heated in a water bath (except for those that contain yolk, as it will curdle);
• To obtain a uniform consistency of the mask, the products can be mixed using a blender.

So, let's talk about what masks for dry skin you can prepare at home.

To reduce wrinkles

Wash a handful of fresh sea buckthorn, peel it, and grind in a blender. Also process half of a medium cucumber. Combine the resulting puree with sour cream with a high fat content. Mix thoroughly, spread over face, rinse after a third of an hour.

Some masks, both homemade and ready-made, especially if they contain clay or honey, are quite difficult to wash off. You can help yourself with a regular cellulose sponge. It will not only quickly remove any remaining product, but will also cleanse the pores and also perform a small facial massage.

Curd rejuvenating

Cottage cheese masks for dry skin nourish well, eliminate the feeling of tightness, and improve complexion. The fermented milk product is mixed with applesauce in equal proportions, then enriched with a tablespoon of olive oil and applied to the face. The duration of the procedure is from 15 to 30 minutes.

Moisturizing

The following remedy will help get rid of dry skin: chop the pulp of one ripe banana, combine with a tablespoon of liquid honey and egg yolk. Beat the mixture a little and apply to the skin. Keep for 20 minutes.

Cleansing

You can gently cleanse the skin using a mixture of white clay and oatmeal, diluted with warm chamomile decoction. Spread the resulting mixture over your face and leave for a quarter of an hour.

For peeling

Chop the oatmeal a little, pour in warm cream or milk, place under the lid and let sit for about half an hour. Apply the cooled mixture to the entire face or only problem areas for 20 minutes.

Regular fatty cottage cheese will help dry skin quickly get rid of the unpleasant feeling of tightness. It must be thoroughly ground until a homogeneous mass is obtained and applied to the face; you don’t even need to mix it with any other components. Within 15-20 minutes the skin will become soft and moisturized

Nutritious

The following mask against dry skin will not only moisturize and nourish the face, but will also increase the tone of the dermis and also soothe it. You need to chop half an avocado, take a large spoon of liquid honey, as well as a small spoon of peach butter (can be replaced with cocoa, shea butter, olive, coconut, sea buckthorn butter). Bring to a homogeneous consistency, apply to face, leave for 20 minutes.

Tonic

A mixture of kelp powder (available at the pharmacy), starch and olive oil (proportions 1:1:2) will help increase skin elasticity and remove toxins from it. Distribute the product over the skin, rinse after 15 minutes.

For complete care of dry skin, you need to choose one or more suitable masks. They can be either purchased or homemade. You should not focus solely on moisturizers, because cleansing, rejuvenation, toning, etc. are no less necessary.

Rules for using tightening masks

Before preparing tightening face masks, be sure to read the rules for their use. Remember, with age, the structure of the skin changes significantly, so the choice of products and their use must be approached more carefully. Especially if preparation and use will be carried out at home. The rules for using such funds are as follows:

1. Choose your recipe carefully and use only safe ingredients.
2. Firming face masks should be selected strictly based on the problem you want to solve.
3. Make sure you are not allergic to any components. To do this, just apply a small amount of the composition to the inner bend of the elbow or wrist and monitor the appearance of itching or redness.
4. When preparing a cosmetic composition at home, approach the process with the utmost seriousness. Use only natural ingredients.
5. Tightening face masks after 55 years help much worse if you are not prepared. Before applying, be sure to steam the skin so that the pores open and the active substances can penetrate into the inner layers.
6. If you use the products at home without the help of a specialist, apply the mask correctly, in accordance with the massage lines.
7. For the period of action, which is no more than 10-40 minutes, be sure to relax and do not bother yourself with your usual housework, quarrels with family members or neighbors. Just calm down and relax.
8. Firming face masks after 55 years must be washed off in a special way - in contrast. If you want to get the maximum effect, wash your face with hot water, then cold, and repeat the cycle 2-3 times.
9. Do not use such products more than twice a week. Often one use for 7 days is enough.
10. You should not expect maximum results after the first use. A course must be completed, which traditionally lasts at least a month.

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So, we have become familiar with the basic rules for using such products, then we will talk about how to prepare them at home, and which recipe will be more effective in helping with certain problems.

What products are suitable for masks for people aged 55+

The following products are well suited for preparing homemade face masks after 55 years:

• fermented milk - milk, kefir, cottage cheese;
• vegetables and herbs - potatoes, cucumber, parsley, dill;
• fruits – banana, strawberry, orange, lemon, berries;
• grain products - oat bran and flakes;
• yeast, honey, eggs;
• oils – olive, essential.

Some masks for wrinkles after 55 years require glycerin or seaweed extract .

How to instantly put aging skin in order?

There are different situations in life when you need to look cool. To put aging skin in order in an emergency format. First of all, you need to degrease your face, to do this you should wash or take a shower. In order to eliminate puffiness and bruises under the eyes, you need to make a weak brew, soak cotton pads in it, and then put them on your eyelids. So you need to lie down for 10-15 minutes.

It's no secret that caring for aging facial skin should be done more carefully than for young skin. As cosmetologists' many years of experience show, almost 30% of women experience premature skin aging due to poor climate, genetic predisposition, or as a result of bad habits. Aging can also be caused by the wrong choice and use of cosmetics. For example, facial skin does not like excessive use of bleaching and exfoliating products. Even prolonged washing with cold or hot water can cause significant harm. The numerous causes of aging not only of the face, but of the entire body, also include bad mood, fear, irritation, anger, hatred, and so on. Bad habits such as overeating or, conversely, undereating are also harmful.

However, such aging can be stopped a little by carrying out a little preventive maintenance from time to time. Of course, this process cannot be completely prevented, but at least you can try to delay it for 10 years. Therefore, in order not to waste valuable time, it should begin at the age of 28-30. And the first thing you need to start with is the use of masks for aging facial skin.

First, let's look at masks for aging, dry skin.

• Carrot mask

Take 2-3 carrots and grate them on a fine grater. Mix with one yolk and apply the resulting mass to the face, preferably in a thin layer. We wait 20 minutes and wipe with a damp swab. This procedure should be repeated after 3 days.

• Tomato mask

Grate the tomato and mix with a teaspoon of starch until you get a paste. Next, add 2 drops of sunflower or olive oil and mix again. Apply the paste to your face and leave it on for about 20 minutes. Then wash it off with water and apply cream.

Now let's look at masks for aging and oily skin.

• Oatmeal mask

Grind oatmeal in a coffee grinder. Mix 3 teaspoons of the resulting oatmeal with a few tablespoons of warm water, and add 3 drops of lemon juice and one slightly beaten egg white. Apply to face for 15-25 minutes. Wash off with warm running water.

• Mask of kefir and orange juice

Mix kefir (preferably low-fat) with straight-squeezed orange juice. Using a teaspoon of starch, thicken this mixture. Then apply it to the face for 15 minutes and wash off.

Anti-wrinkle masks should be included in the care of aging skin

• Nourishing anti-wrinkle mask

Take the pulp of one leaf of a three-year-old aloe vera and mix it with one yolk and three tablespoons of milk powder. Then add a spoonful of honey and mix everything again. The resulting mass should resemble sour cream, but thick. Apply it for about 15 minutes. Then wash it off and wipe your face with ice.

• Grapefruit mask

Mix 2 tablespoons of grapefruit pulp with two tablespoons of carrot juice. Then add a tablespoon of sour cream and a tablespoon of rice flour. Mix everything thoroughly and apply on the face for 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water.

Exfoliating scrub masks will leave your skin smooth

And, of course, when caring for aging skin, you can’t ignore exfoliating face masks. After all, with their help, skin cells are renewed. But do not forget that for dry skin, such masks should be done no more than once a month, for combination, normal or oily skin - 2 times a month.

• Exfoliating mask

Grind 3 hazelnuts in a coffee grinder along with a spoonful of oatmeal. Dilute the resulting flour with freshly squeezed orange juice until the mass resembles cream. Apply this cream to the face with massage movements for about 2-3 minutes, and then rinse with water. Instead of hazelnuts, you can use walnuts or pine nuts.

Complex effects: what to add to homemade masks

In addition to using homemade masks, one should not forget about some other activities that have a positive effect on the condition of the dermis. These include:

• regular massage of facial muscles;
• washing with ice water from time to time (this procedure hardens the skin);
• consuming large amounts of vitamins.

All together is quite capable of leading to good results. In this case, you don’t even have to spend a lot of money on visiting professional cosmetologists. Moreover, you should not even think about the help of a plastic surgeon. You can safely and equally effectively achieve amazing effects at home.