Professional face masks at home (English)

Despite the huge selection of ready-made cosmetic face masks in stores, many still prefer home remedies that have been proven over the years. Why? Firstly, homemade masks are sometimes much more effective than store-bought ones. And secondly, you know exactly what you are putting on your face, because you selected and mixed all the ingredients yourself.

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Among the fans of “natural” is the writer and model Alla Lagutina. We asked her to share with us her secrets of Siberian beauty recipes and tips for facial skin care, tested from personal experience.

“I was born and raised in Siberia. In those days there was not such a variety of face masks as there are now. Therefore, home care products were more of a necessary measure than a desire to use exclusively natural ingredients. However, even today many people prefer masks made with their own hands, since only in this case can one be 100% sure of their composition and quality. The main thing that must be taken into account is the absence of allergies to natural components. I will share with you the secrets of masks from my childhood, as well as new recipes from which I see real results.”

Soda mask

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My mother told me about this mask. Even during her youth, she struggled with skin imperfections using the unique cleansing and scrubbing properties of soda. The course of use of such a mask is from one to three months.

Recipe: you need to mix 1 teaspoon of soda and warm honey to form a plastic mass. Leave on your face for 20 minutes, then rinse with water. If you want to add a skin lightening effect, you can add one or two drops of lemon juice. Please note that this mask is not suitable for those who are allergic to honey. And those with thin, dry and sensitive skin should use it with caution.

Effect: the mask cleanses well, removes excess fat, relieves inflammation, gets rid of acne and pimples, tightens pores, improves complexion, promotes cell regeneration and rejuvenation.

Important! Honey should be just warm! When heated above 45 °C, it loses all its beneficial properties, moreover, it becomes carcinogenic.

Chicken egg mask

Another recipe from my Siberian past. This mask perfectly replaces modern film masks, and its effect is noticeable after the first use.

Recipe: you need to break an egg, separate the white from the yolk and apply the white to the entire face (avoiding the eye area with the most delicate skin). Leave for 15-20 minutes, then rinse with cool water. Since protein has astringent properties, this product is not suitable for women with dry or irritated skin.

Effect: the mask removes oily shine, narrows enlarged pores, helps get rid of comedones, makes the skin elastic, toned and velvety, dries out inflammation.

Moisturizing halva mask

Among the new masks, I can recommend an excellent halva remedy. It sounds strange, but everything is explained simply: this beloved oriental sweet contains a large amount of vegetable fats, food acids, proteins, glucose, mineral salts, vitamins and microelements necessary for the skin.

Recipe: you need to grind a small piece of halva, add a little water and mix until a paste forms. The product should be kept on the face for at least 30 minutes, then rinsed off with water at room temperature. The mask should be used with caution by girls with oily skin.

Effect: the mask promotes cell regeneration, rejuvenates the skin and protects it from premature aging, smoothes wrinkles, and moisturizes well.

Toothpaste mask

You can make masks at home for all skin types and get rid of many problems. An excellent remedy for acne is a toothpaste mask.

Recipe: any toothpaste should be applied evenly to the face in a thin layer, no matter wet or dry (avoid the area around the eyes!), leave for 3 minutes, and then rinse with warm water. The mask is not suitable for sensitive skin or in case of allergic reactions to toothpaste components.

Effect: the mask heals, cleanses and restores the skin, effectively fights acne, removes blackheads, makes the face young and toned.

Important! You can use this mask no more than once a week. You can enhance the cleansing effect if, after applying the paste, gently massage your face with a soft brush.

Yeast mask

Now it’s the turn of one of the most popular and beloved masks by many - yeast. Yeast is rich in vitamins, micro- and macroelements, organic acids, polysaccharides and lipids. The mask is suitable for all skin types, but has an absolutely magical effect in the presence of acne, comedones, dryness and dehydration, and decreased elasticity and turgor of the skin.

Recipe: mix 10 grams of yeast with kefir or yogurt, apply the mask to your face, leave for 20 minutes, and then rinse with water.

Effect: the mask provides deep cleansing from the first use. In addition, it improves the condition of problem skin, dries out inflammation, tightens pores, slows down the aging process, tones, promotes collagen synthesis, and smoothes wrinkles.

And my personal advice for everyone: never smile until you wash the mask off your skin. All facial muscles must be completely motionless, otherwise you only risk deepening wrinkles. It's better to lie down and relax. Beauty to all!

Not every woman is naturally blessed with ideal looks. Someone is dissatisfied with the shape of their legs, someone wants to reduce their nose and enlarge their breasts, and someone is obsessed with a flat stomach. But there are several tricks on how even a not-too-beautiful young lady can become attractive. The basis of this technique is health - hair, teeth and skin. And if the fangs can be bleached and straightened, the hair can be styled by an expensive hairdresser, then to keep the epidermis clean you need effective face masks. And you don’t have to go to the salon for the procedure. Home sessions, as reviews say, are no less effective.

As you know, Hollywood film stars and models have conquered the whole world. More than one generation of Slavic women look up to them, they are imitated in their ability to look great in any situation, and “Factory of Dreams” has long become a standard of impeccable taste and appearance.

But actresses do not always have ideal skin by nature. The Hollywood face mask, consisting of oatmeal or corn flour and protein, helps them in the fight against oily shine. Beat the mixture until smooth and keep for 20 minutes. It is better to do the procedure at night. This face mask has earned rave reviews from women aged 15 to 40.

Sometimes the recipe is supplemented with lemon juice, olive oil, cognac, grapefruit essential oil and liquid honey. Powdered components are measured in tablespoons, liquid components in teaspoons. If necessary, the mixture is slightly diluted with mineral water. As you can see, the super face mask used by pop idols and film actresses is available to every girl.

Emergency face mask recipes

What to do if you have very little time to take care of yourself, but you need to look stunning in just 3 hours? Don’t worry, for such a case there are express face masks that can be done not only at night, but at any time of the day.

A recipe based on raw potatoes will help whiten your skin and relieve inflammation. Grate half of the root vegetable onto a fine grater, dilute with a small amount of milk and season with flour for thickness. The session lasts 20 minutes. This is the best mask for acne and signs of fatigue.
To tighten pores and remove oily shine, different types of masks have been invented. But the fastest of them is regular chicken protein. And if you supplement it with oatmeal or corn flour, you will not only mattify, but also moisturize the epidermis.
To relieve dryness and eliminate dehydration of combination skin, a mask that has received the best reviews is suitable. Add a little castor oil and banana puree (or orange juice) to the whipped egg whites. Cover your face evenly with the mixture and wait 20 minutes. It is better to do the session at night to wake up fresh in the morning.
A mixture of milk and oatmeal will help improve your complexion. If you have leftover mashed potatoes, add that to the recipe too. The result should be the consistency of a thick dough. The procedure time is 20 minutes.
A salt mask that relieves fatigue and clears out blackheads is done at night. Just make a saline solution - 1 tsp per 200 ml of water. salt. Chop well and soak a fluffy towel with the warm mixture. Apply on face for 20 minutes.

We have provided here the best recipes for express masks, and you can invent your own.

Professional face masks

It happens that girls do not understand or do not trust home care. Or maybe they just want to try something new. This is why there are professional face masks that you can make yourself. Reviews about such cosmetics are most often positive, but you need to figure out what to buy and why.

gel-like;
creamy;
liquid;
waxy;
powder

Let's take a closer look at the principle of their operation.

Masks with a gel-like consistency are indicated to solve problems such as acne and oily shine. They relieve inflammation, tighten pores and promote acne healing. This effect is due to the presence of camphor, menthol, bisabol, vitamins A, D and E in their composition. It is gel masks that have received the best reviews from women with problematic epidermis. The procedure is usually carried out overnight.
The cream-like substance can be either drying or non-drying. The first type is used to cleanse and lighten the skin. So-called absorbers clean out sebaceous plugs, eliminate post-acne and tighten the facial contour. Non-drying creamy masks are not intended for oily epidermis and are made at night.
The liquid mask subsequently plasticizes on the face, turning not into a film, but into something resembling rubber. Most often, it contains alginic acid salts, latex or hydrophilic colloids (gelatin, protein, cellulose). This cosmetic product is designed for deep cleansing of pores and lower layers of skin, as well as for noticeable lifting and smoothing of wrinkles. You need to remove the frozen substance with a deft movement from bottom to top.
Masks that harden on the face in a dense mass are made on the basis of wax, paraffin or lanolin. The bioactive compounds included in these products provide treatment for acne, resorption of subcutaneous inflammation and compaction, narrowing of pores and elimination of sebaceous shine. The effect is enhanced by heating the substance - this is how the mask molecules penetrate even deeper into the layers of the epidermis and make it smooth. After applying warm wax (paraffin), the face is covered with a thick towel to prolong the thermal effect. The procedure has a number of contraindications. For example, a lanolin mask is not recommended for those with open wounds, rosacea, eczema, demodicosis, and male pattern hair growth.
The name of powder masks speaks for itself. Basically, these products are made from cosmetic clay, dried and crushed seaweed, pearl shells ground into powder, etc. They are diluted with warm water or other liquid (milk, tea leaves, herbal infusion). The resulting mass can be used to cover not only the face, but also the décolleté area and problem areas of the body - thighs, abdomen. Powder masks cleanse pores, tighten and tone the epidermis.

Everyone wants to be beautiful. Someone fanatically serves this idea and uses all kinds of cosmetics, spending huge sums on them. And someone washed their face with water in the morning and went to conquer the world. These are two extremes, between which you need to try to find a middle ground. You definitely need to take care of your face, neck, and hands. And this can be done quite inexpensively at home. In this article I will write the best recipes: face masks that really work.

Many girls know and want to do similar procedures at home, but often they don’t have enough time or are simply lazy. Therefore, I urge you not to be lazy, but to spend half an hour on yourself, which will then result in hours of pleasure with your face. This is especially true for those who are over 25 years old. It is from this age that you need to start making face masks in order to preserve your youth as long as possible.

There is no need for teenagers to do all these masks unless it is an anti-acne mask that actually helps fight acne. The recipe for such a mask is below.

A huge advantage of home care is its naturalness. The mask is made fresh every time from natural products. No scary chemicals. And the cost is significantly lower than purchased products, not to mention salon procedures.

And another very important point in prolonging youth is a healthy lifestyle and proper nutrition. Because the skin reflects our internal state, and it will be very difficult to significantly influence it with just one external influence.

Rules for applying face masks at home.

Before using any homemade mask, you need to cleanse your skin with your cleanser so that the clean pores can absorb all the nutrients. It would also be a good idea to cleanse with tonic or micellar water.
Masks are applied along massage lines. Look at a visual diagram of how to properly apply something to your face. Most mixtures are not applied to the eye area. To do this, use special products for this area. This article contains the necessary recipes.

When using masks with honey, it is important to check for allergies. To do this, apply a little mask on your wrist, wait 15 minutes and rinse. If there is no redness, peeling or other unpleasant effects, feel free to apply this mask to your face.
Products for the mask must be fresh and of good quality. After all, this is food for your skin, don’t feed it garbage.

Purifying peeling and anti-acne masks.

I have a recipe on my website for a mask with charcoal for blackheads, which is very effective. Therefore, I will not write about it here.

One of the most effective homemade masks that can deeply cleanse the skin, polish it, make it smoother and remove dead cells is an aspirin peeling mask. To prepare you only need 3 ingredients:

aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) - 1 tablet
warm water - 0.5 tsp.
honey - 1 tsp. (less possible)

1. Place an aspirin tablet in a small container (it polishes well and evens out skin tone). Pour some warm water on top of it, the tablet will begin to dissolve. Stir and add honey. Honey is a good moisturizer + it is a natural antibiotic that kills some bacteria.

If you are allergic to honey, you can do without it.

2. Stir everything to a mushy consistency, and the mask is ready. Fast and easy!

3. Remove all hair from your face. Since this peeling is with honey, the hair will become sticky if it gets dirty.

4. This scrub is applied to a wet face, do not apply to the area around the eyes. Use your hands to massage the skin a little, exfoliating and removing dead cells (you don’t have to massage if you are afraid of damage and stretching). Leave the scrub on for 10 minutes.

5. Rinse the mask thoroughly with warm water and pat your face dry with a towel. Apply moisturizer to your skin and enjoy deep cleansing and smoothness. This procedure can be carried out 1-2 times a week. It all depends on the condition of your skin and age.

6. If there are pimples on your face, then there is no need to massage, just apply the mask and wait for the allotted time. If the skin is damaged and flaky, a slight burning sensation may be felt. This mask dries out pimples well and makes them go away faster. Therefore, it can be done for teenagers who have this problem (just don’t rub it).

Cleansing mask with oatmeal and baking soda - get rid of acne and blackheads.

This is simply a miracle mask, the effect of which is visible after the first use. Firstly, the pores become narrower, the pimples dry out and go away after a few sessions, blackheads are also removed, redness and inflammation go away.

oatmeal - 1 tbsp.
baking soda - 1 tsp.
lemon juice - 1 tsp. (replace with kefir for dry and sensitive skin)

1. Oatmeal is not used raw, but steamed. To do this, fill them with a small amount of boiling water for 10-15 minutes. The flakes will swell and absorb water.

2. Add soda and lemon juice to the flakes and immediately mix into a homogeneous paste. The baking soda and lemon will react and start fizzing and bubbling.

3. Apply the mask to your face with your hands and keep it on for 10 minutes. Rinse with warm water and apply moisturizer.

If there are a lot of pimples on your face, do this mask 2 times a week and your skin will noticeably improve. Very good to use for teenagers. The face is transformed, the color becomes even.

You can read more about ways to combat acne in this article.

Rejuvenating and tightening lifting masks at home.

The theme of youth is endless. When the first wrinkles appear, you immediately want to get rid of them. And at home you can prolong your youth. There are some good recipes for this that will help you look younger. The sooner you start caring for aging skin, the better. Small wrinkles are easier to influence. Therefore, you can start making anti-aging masks from the age of 30.

Mask of youth from Sophia Loren.

Sophia Loren is a famous diva who manages to look great at 80 years old. She shares her secrets in her books. This includes proper nutrition, sports exercises, and cosmetic care. The recipe for one of the masks that can rejuvenate the face is in front of you.

gelatin - 3 tsp.
milk - 50 gr.
honey - 3 tsp.
glycerin - 3 tsp.

1. Gelatin is natural collagen. Unfortunately, it cannot cause the skin to produce its own collagen, but it can fill in wrinkles and make the skin appear smoother. It has some lifting and brightening effect. Pour cold milk over the gelatin and leave for at least 1 hour. If you want, you can pour it in the evening, put it in the refrigerator (don't forget to cover it), and make a mask in the morning.

2. When the gelatin swells well, there will be a thick mass. It needs to be melted in a water bath for about a minute. The main thing is to stir constantly, not letting the milk boil. If the mixture boils, gelatin will lose its “magical” properties. You can use the microwave to melt. Just heat for 10 seconds first and see if the gelatin has dissolved. Stir and heat a little more if necessary.

3. Place honey and glycerin into the cooled gelatin mass.

If you are allergic to honey, replace it with 2 tsp. olive oil (source of vitamin E) + 1 tsp. oatmeal (tightens the skin).

4. Stir everything until smooth. This mask is applied to a clean face with a brush in three layers. First apply the first layer and wait for it to dry. Then the second and third layers are applied in the same way. By the way, you can apply it not only to the face, but to the arms, neck, and décolleté area.

5. The mask needs to be kept for 10 minutes, then soaked with warm water, because the gelatin will dry out and form a film. Wash your face and apply your day cream.

This mask can be stored for 3 days in the refrigerator.

For the first week, you can do this mask every day. Then - once a week. This course will give a noticeable lifting effect.

Yeast tightening mask.

This mask will help get rid of hated wrinkles. Of course, don't expect a miracle after the first procedure. You need to take a two-week course, and then do this mask weekly. The basis is live yeast. Do not use dry yeast for this purpose, it will not have the desired effect.

If your skin is inflamed or has rashes, do not use this recipe.

fresh yeast - 2 tsp. with a slide (removes toxins, contains beneficial amino acids)
warm milk - 6 tsp.
honey - 1 tsp. (can be replaced with natural yogurt with the addition of a pinch of oat bran)
potato starch - 2 tsp. with a slide
oily vitamin A – 8 drops
oily vitamin E - 4 drops

Vitamins in bottles can be purchased at the pharmacy.

1. Crumble the yeast and pour warm milk over it. Let sit for 20 minutes (the beginning is similar to making dough). The milk should be warm, about 35 degrees, not hot.

2. After 20 minutes, the yeast will completely dissolve and the mixture will be quite liquid. Add honey to it and stir thoroughly. Honey cleanses the skin well and tightens it.

3. All that remains is to bring the mask to the desired consistency. The last thing to add is starch, which simply tightens the skin wonderfully. The finished mixture should be easily applied to the skin with a brush. If it turns out very liquid, add a little starch.

4. Pipette vitamins A and E into the mask. Vitamin E smoothes the skin, vitamin A enhances the formation of its own collagen and prevents the skin from thinning.

5. Apply the mask with a brush to your face, neck, décolleté, and hands. In general, for all problem areas that you want to rejuvenate. The mask is applied in layers. First one layer, let it dry a little (up to 1 minute), then the second layer. And so on up to 5 layers. Keep the mask on for 15-20 minutes. Do not apply to the areas around the eyes and lips!

Do this mask for 10-14 days in a row, and then once a week will be enough. If necessary, the course can be repeated after 6 months.

Yeast mask for wrinkles around the eyes.

The two previous masks were for the face, body, but not under the eyes. And the first wrinkles appear in the eye area. And there is a special miracle mask for this area. It is also made on the basis of live yeast, like the previous one. So feel free to use them together.

fresh yeast - 1 tsp.
milk - 3 tsp.
buckwheat flour - 1 tsp. (gently cleanses and tightens)

1. As in the previous recipe, pour the yeast with warm milk, stand for 20 minutes, and dissolve.

2. Buckwheat flour is added to this rather liquid mixture, which you can buy, or you can make it yourself from buckwheat. The final mask is thick.

3. Take a cotton pad, moisten it with water and squeeze it well. Apply the resulting thick mixture to its entire surface. Make two of these “sandwiches” and cover your eyes with them. Lie with this mask for 10-15 minutes. Then rinse with warm water.

Do the mask around the eyes in the same way as the previous yeast mask - for a course of 10 or 14 days. After such a short time, you can noticeably transform. Be sure to write in the comments what your results are from using such masks and how many years you look younger.

Moisturizing masks.

The skin needs to be moisturized regularly so that it remains elastic and ages more slowly. Moisturizing creams are used for this. If you want completely natural care, make a mask at home from natural products.

And don’t forget to drink plenty of clean water, which will nourish your skin cells from the inside, preventing them from fading prematurely.

Mask No. 1.

egg yolk - 1 pc.
honey - 1 tsp.
olive oil - 1 tsp.

1. To prepare the moisturizing mixture, simply mix these three ingredients until smooth.

2. The mask turns out to be liquid and is applied to the face with a brush along massage lines in several layers. Cover your clothes with a napkin first to avoid accidentally staining them. Leave to act for 20 minutes.

3. Rinse off the entire mask thoroughly and pat your face dry with a towel.

In summer, such a mask should be done 2-3 times a week, in winter - 1 time. The best time is before bed.

Mask No. 2.

Another very simple recipe for a moisturizing mask. Every housewife will have the ingredients for it. It's an apple and a carrot! Take these products in equal proportions, puree them in a blender or grate them on a fine grater. Apply the resulting paste to your face and leave for 20 minutes. Do not squeeze the juice, it contains many vitamins that the skin needs.

For an even more amazing effect, add a little olive oil to this mask, which contains a lot of natural vitamin E. In addition, beta-carotene, which is found in carrots, will work better in an oil environment.

Mask No. 3.

This mask is one of the best, it leaves your skin hydrated, soft and happy.

sour cream - 1 tsp.
honey - 1 tsp.
coconut oil - 1 tsp. (sold at the pharmacy)

1. Mix all ingredients and apply to cleansed facial skin with your fingers.

2. Leave for 10-15 minutes and rinse with warm water as usual.

Don't forget to regularly use moisturizing masks to keep your skin elastic and youthful longer.

Nourishing masks at home.

The skin loves good nutrition, just like our stomach. Therefore, good nourishing masks will always come in handy.

Nourishing mask for everyone.

This option nourishes the skin well and can even be applied to the area around the eyes and neck. The base is pumpkin puree, which can be replaced with another orange vegetable - carrots.

pumpkin (carrot) pulp - 2 tbsp.
egg white (for oily skin) or yolk (for dry skin) - 1 pc.
olive oil (you can use other cold-pressed oil) - 1 tsp.
honey (for dry skin) or apple cider vinegar (for oily and problem skin) - 1 tsp.

1. The mask is simple to prepare: mix all the ingredients that suit your skin type (listed above) until smooth. Pumpkin can be replaced with carrots. To make a paste, chop the vegetables in a blender or grate them on a fine grater. You can also take any oil: burdock, castor, peach, grape seed, flaxseed, corn, etc.

2. The mask is applied with a brush because it turns out liquid. Ideally apply 2-3 layers to enhance the effect. The egg, especially the white, will dry out and tighten the skin a little.

3. Leave the mask on for 20 minutes and rinse off.

It is best to do this procedure after the holidays to refresh your complexion and give your skin radiance and smoothness.

Nourishing mask for dry and aging skin.

Those with oily skin should not use this mask. It is ideal for dry skin, as well as for those who already have wrinkles. The main component of this mask is glycerin, it helps smooth out fine wrinkles and prevents the appearance of new ones. Lemon is an excellent antioxidant that protects cells from destruction.

water - 0.5 tsp.
glycerin - 1 tsp.
honey - 1 tsp.
lemon juice - a few drops

1. Mix all ingredients in a plastic or ceramic bowl. The finished mask is somewhat liquid; you will need a brush to apply it.

2. Apply the resulting mixture to your face and let it work for 15 minutes. Then rinse, wipe your face with toner and apply cream.

3. Do this mask once or twice a week, according to your personal feelings.

Whitening homemade masks.

Lemon is considered the best remedy for whitening skin and removing age spots. Therefore, various masks with lemon juice will affect your complexion. Plus, there will be other effects depending on what you choose to pair the lemon with.

Whitening mask No. 1.

One of these masks is protein. For it you will need the white of one egg and half a teaspoon of lemon juice. Suitable for oily skin.

1. Separate the egg white into a separate small container. Stir until smooth. Add lemon juice and mix everything again. Apply to face with a cotton pad and keep for 20 minutes. Perhaps during this time you will feel the drying protein pulling on your skin. It's not scary. If you can't stand it, keep it less. But the result will be very pleasant. In addition, oily shine will be removed.

2. Rinse well with warm water. The effect of this procedure: lightening, removing age spots, smoothing, cleansing pores, relieving fatigue.

Whitening mask No. 2.

This mask is universal, suitable for any skin type, including teenage skin. Capable of instantly brightening the complexion, very gentle, suitable for frequent use. True, this is a summer option, as it contains fresh zucchini. In addition to the brightening effect, this mask moisturizes and nourishes. As you can see, 3 in 1.

fresh zucchini - 2 tbsp. grated
oatmeal - 1 tbsp.
lemon - 0.5 tsp.

1. Peel the zucchini and grate it on a fine grater. For the mask you need 2 tbsp. the resulting mush.

2. Oatmeal should be crushed (you can use a blender) and steamed with a small amount of boiling water for 5-10 minutes. For the mask you will need 1 tbsp. l. steamed flakes.

3. Mix all prepared ingredients into a homogeneous mass.

4. Apply the mask to your face with your hands, hold for 20 minutes and rinse with warm running water. If there is any excess paste left, do not throw it away, but apply it to your neck and décolleté.

These are the recipes! Write in the comments which masks you like best. And be sure to go to the Beauty section, where you will find a lot of important information.

Professional face masks at home (English)

Professional face masks at home