Hello beauties! You need to achieve the ideal from a young age. Don't believe anyone who says that twenty-year-old girls don't need to take care of their skin. It’s just that the means needed are a little different than for ladies over 40 or over 50.
For this reason, we diligently take care of the skin of the face, neck and décolleté. But I still want to pay special attention to the face, since it is it that should shine with eternal youth and beauty. So, on the agenda is a tightening, modeling, rejuvenating face mask. Overall, sheer beauty!
How do tightening masks work?
Time is inexorable. It makes its own adjustments not only to our life and way of thinking, making the first faster and shorter, and the second wise and judicious. Over time, our body reduces the production of substances such as elastin and collagen. They are responsible for normal skin turgor, healthy color and beautiful oval of the face.
But all this is lyrics. How can you make your skin elastic and tighten those hated jowls in practice? We need effective means.
Care, care and care again - all according to the classics. Only regular procedures will help you look exactly the way you feel in your soul.
Do not believe advertising strategies that offer an immediate solution to the problem with creams and masks with collagen and elastin. The molecules of these substances are so large that they simply will not be absorbed through the pores and will not be able to “mount” into the epidermis.
And homemade masks help stimulate the production of your own collagen and elastin. This is the most correct way out of the situation. But the use of these funds must be regular and comprehensive. It is impossible to achieve a lasting result in one go, just as it is impossible to solve several problems using the same product. Let's look together for natural tightening face masks that can stop time.
Types of masks
We will construct the classification as follows - according to the main active component, which provides that same miraculous lifting effect. I won’t say that I tried all the varieties - you still won’t believe it. But I’ll tell you everything I know about them with pleasure.
- Masks with honey - This is a universal remedy. It all depends on the ingredients added. With lemon or cucumber juice - plus bleaching, with white or black clay - drying, and so on.
- Egg white masks. Such masks are more suitable for those with oily skin, since they also have a drying effect.
- From the mud of the Dead Sea. This “swamp” is bought at a pharmacy or on a certified website, otherwise you may actually stumble upon a “swamp”. Such masks have a rejuvenating effect after just two or three uses. They narrow enlarged pores, tighten, and even out color. But! High-quality clay works just as well.
- Masks based on cosmetic clay. Many of its types can be found on the shelves of specialized stores and pharmacies, and I have already talked about each of them on the blog. When choosing, be guided by the principle of its “lordship”. For dry skin, it is preferable to take light clay - white, pink and yellow. The darker it is, the harsher the action will be. Use black without emollient additives, even for youthful acne, with caution.
- Masks with starch. This also includes all types of cereal flour (rice, oatmeal, etc.). There are two directions for use: either you simply mix the above with liquid components - this is for oily skin; or brew it, and then add “vitamins” - for dry.
- Gelatin masks, for our current purposes have an exceptional effect. They perfectly tone and tighten, eliminate blackheads on the nose and model the oval of the face. And all due to the “filling” effect. Agar-agar is practically the same thing, it is natural collagen.
- Alginate masks. This is heavy artillery, which owes its main effect to algae. Such formulations are sold both as “semi-finished products” and completely ready for use. You can “assemble” it yourself at home.
I hope you now have a general idea of tightening masks. It remains to prove their effectiveness using specific examples.
The most effective recipes for tightening masks
Let's move on to the most important and useful - the best mask recipes in our sections. But before moving directly to the components, let's pay attention to an important aspect. Since we use natural products that may be allergens, it is necessary to conduct a tolerance test.
Naturally, there is no need to check every component. After all, you know everything thoroughly about familiar products. But those that have never been used require verification. So:
- We apply the “mysterious” remedy to the inside of the wrist or elbow. You can also use a piece of skin behind the ear;
- leave for a quarter of an hour and carefully monitor the reaction;
- if you do not feel any discomfort, this is already a big plus;
- if after the allotted time there are no reactions at the control site, namely: rash, redness or swelling, use it safely.
This rule should not be forgotten every time you introduce a new component, even into a familiar and long-used mask. I once added patchouli essential oil and paid with a terrible allergy - my face, sorry, turned into a muzzle. Moreover, all this disgrace went away only after the administration of an antihistamine intravenously. Well, my friend is a doctor and noticed that I was already starting to have Quincke's edema. An unpleasant thing, I dare to assure you.
Ambulance
With this recipe, you can tidy up your tired and slightly sagging (brrr, what a word!) skin in just half an hour. This mask belongs to the category of modeling. An instant tightening effect is guaranteed - tested on yourself. I use this product before an important event, and believe me, I look gorgeous.
- a teaspoon of gelatin;
- half a teaspoon of glycerin (buy only in pharmacies so as not to run into technical problems);
- half a teaspoon of rye flour;
- a tablespoon of light liquid honey;
- two tablespoons of water.
Prepare it like this: pour gelatin with water and let it brew and swell for an hour. Melt the gelatin mixture in a water bath and add glycerin. Let cool slightly and add honey and rye flour. Mix until smooth. If it is very thick, add a spoonful of warm cream or whole milk.
Generously moisten a pre-prepared fabric mask (can be made from cotton fabric, cutting out holes for the eyes and nostrils) in the prepared mixture and apply to the prepared face. Carefully smooth and press. Leave for half an hour. During this time, I advise you to lie in silence.
Remove the fabric, wipe your face with a slightly damp soft towel and wait for it to dry naturally. There is no need to wash your face additionally. You can immediately apply the base for makeup - and go ahead, conquer and decorate our mortal world with your unearthly beauty.
In this regard, I would like to mention a ready-made face mask with collagen and green tea extract. You know - it works. Koreans have made great progress in the cosmetics industry recently. There are many means of their production that are not inferior to world brands, and at a much better price.
Mask with starch
I won’t go into detail about starch masks here; I’ve already written about them on the blog, read it. I’ll just give you a recipe for my favorite one, which I use regularly. So, the ingredients:
- a large spoon of potato or corn starch;
- 100g of water (or better yet, milk);
- 5 large spoons of carrot juice;
- a large spoonful of heavy cream.
You can cook it like regular jelly. But I do this in a water bath - this way the starch does not curl into lumps and the mass turns out homogeneous. Allow the finished paste to cool to a comfortable temperature (warm, but not cold). Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
Apply an even, generous layer to the face and neck and leave for half an hour. Rinse with warm water and pat dry with a soft towel, but do not wipe vigorously.
The prepared mixture is enough for three procedures. Store leftovers in the refrigerator and heat in a water bath before use. Make masks for three days in a row, preferably on a steamed face. I assure you - the effect is amazing.
Fighting wrinkles
Another incredible mask. I love it very much, it helps not only smooth out crow’s feet in the corners of the eyes, but also evens out the tone.
- squeeze out a tablespoon of aloe juice;
- mix a tablespoon of cream with one egg yolk until smooth;
- add a small spoon of liquid light honey (preferably polyfloral, flower or meadow honey);
- combine all the ingredients and bring to the consistency of sour cream, adding finely ground oatmeal (can be made from oatmeal in a coffee grinder).
Apply to a previously steamed and scrubbed face. Leave for half an hour or even more - as it turns out. Wash off with warm water, or even better, chamomile decoction. Blot with a towel and let dry naturally. This procedure should be done at least once a week.
I told you my version, I have dry skin, but for those with oily skin, it is better to use white instead of yolk.
Toning mask with a tightening effect
This is a mask with ginger. But use it very carefully, as the root is hot and can burn the skin if the concentration is too high. For “sensitive” young ladies, I have prepared another recipe; it’s better not to mess with this one.
- a tablespoon of chopped fresh ginger (grate on a very fine grater);
- a glass of fresh spinach (leaves);
- half a glass of mint leaves;
- 2 tablespoons banana pulp;
- 3 tablespoons of light liquid honey.
Beat mint, spinach and ginger in a blender until a smooth porridge is obtained, add banana puree, honey and mix thoroughly. Apply the finished mixture to cleansed skin for 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water. If necessary, apply a light moisturizer after the procedure. But this happens extremely rarely.
Now the promised recipe for sensitive skin. We use yeast.
30 gr. Grind live yeast into crumbs by hand and pour in two tablespoons of warm whole milk or cream. Stir and let sit for a while until bubbles appear. Apply the composition to the face and neck for a quarter of an hour. Perfectly tones, moisturizes and nourishes thin and dry skin.
Fruit lift
And now about the best part. The mask with persimmon and banana is suitable for any skin type, but for combination, normal and dry skin it is generally great. And it's very easy to do.
Mix persimmon pulp and banana in equal proportions, add oatmeal and egg yolk. Beat until smooth and apply to face, neck and décolleté. It is better to do this kind of relaxation for your appearance in the bathroom after water procedures. The exposure time is half an hour. Then wash off with warm water. There is no need to apply cream. The face and everything that has been lubricated with this miracle composition becomes velvety, soft and elastic.
Use ice made from cucumber juice or dry white wine as a tonic. True, wine of the required quality is not always on hand, but cucumbers are in season - as much as your heart desires.
We simply squeeze out the life-giving moisture from the green vegetable, pour it into ice cube trays and put it in the freezer. In the morning we prepare breakfast and wipe our face with a fragrant cube. The refreshing effect is obvious, or rather on the face. The tone becomes even, the color and texture of the skin is like a young peach.
The same manipulation can be carried out in the evening, after removing makeup, but not before going to bed - it invigorates!
Alginate masks
A unique purchased product that can and should be used to prevent premature skin aging. They are created on the basis of brown seaweed. And they, as you know, are a storehouse of all sorts of useful things.
Any one can be used as a brace. But if you choose the right composition, you will solve several more problems along the way. Let's look at their varieties:
- the basic mask is suitable for everyone without exception;
- with collagen – for effective hydration and elasticity;
- with chitosan – moisturizes and has a powerful lifting effect;
- with chlorophyll – saturates the skin with oxygen and moisturizes. Has a slight whitening effect;
- with vitamin C – for aging skin, recommended for ages 50+. Evens out tone and fights pigmentation;
- with ginger – for problem skin prone to inflammation.
I tried the mask with chlorophyll several times and liked it. And with chitosan - in general, a delight. For an immediate improvement in appearance, this is it. One drawback is that it’s not easy to find quality food, especially in a small town. But even in this case, there will be a way out. You can find possible options on the blog, in the article about alginate masks.
Ready-made products
I won’t bore you with my rants about store-bought tightening face masks. I’d rather provide a video where a professional will explain everything in detail and beautifully:
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A modeling alginate mask is one of the latest trends in Asian cosmetology, which, due to its effectiveness, has gained enormous popularity around the world, including in Russia. In addition to the main name, this cosmetic product has several others - rubber and polishing. The mask was awarded these epithets for a reason, but for its unique texture, which is very reminiscent of rubber.
The rubbery texture is achieved through the use of a special alginate powder, which, when mixed with liquids, turns into a very viscous jelly that hardens at a certain temperature in a matter of minutes, forming the facial skin. This powder is a by-product obtained during the production of iodine and other substances used in pharmacology from brown seaweed.
Our advantages
Our online store, specializing in cosmetic products with alginate, offers to buy a modeling alginate face mask.
A modeling alginate face mask has a number of positive and unique cosmetic properties:
- penetration into the deepest layers of the skin, right down to subcutaneous fat deposits, which allows you to nourish the skin from the inside;
- drawing out toxins and impurities from skin pores, including sebaceous gland plugs that lead to blackheads, blackheads or pimples;
- a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect, which relieves irritation and redness from the skin;
- since alginate penetrates into subcutaneous fat, it contributes to its partial breakdown, which makes it possible to reduce the size of a double chin or drooping eyelids (and, under certain circumstances, for example, when combining masks with diet and exercise, you can get rid of these deposits completely);
- narrowing of pores and subcutaneous vessels, as well as their strengthening, which leads to the removal of redness and inflammation, as well as the return of healthy and natural skin color;
- elimination of edema and unhealthy swelling;
- increasing skin tone and elasticity, smoothing out fine wrinkles.
In addition to all of the above, a modeling rubber alginate face mask nourishes the skin with beneficial vitamins and minerals.
Application results:
Applying a modeling mask
The modeling alginate and therapeutic mask is used in the following way:
Mixing
The first step is to purchase the required amount of alginate powder, which is mixed in certain proportions with mineral water, milk, serum or decoction and other cosmetics. After adding water, the resulting slurry is stirred until it becomes viscous and jelly-like.