The desire to get rid of wrinkles leads women to be ready to try the most incredible and exotic methods of smoothing their skin. Meanwhile, there is a natural and absolutely safe remedy - olive oil for the face.
Composition of olive oil
Olive oil for the face against wrinkles, used for cosmetic purposes, is essentially no different from the product that is used in food. This is a greenish oily liquid with a rich vitamin and mineral composition, obtained by squeezing the fruits of the olive tree.
Olive tree fruit oil contains:
- triglycerides
- polyphenol
- vitamins
- squalene
- minerals
- carotenoids
- chlorophyll
- pheophytin.
Each of these components has a positive effect on the skin. Vitamin E relieves dryness, helps cell regeneration, stimulates collagen production, thereby slowing down the sagging of fibers. Vitamin E is an excellent antioxidant it strengthens cell membranes and accelerates the elimination of toxins. All this helps the skin remain tight and elastic.
Fatty acids regulate lipid metabolism in tissues, which helps retain moisture in the deep layers of the skin, and this property helps the skin not to thin and remain toned for a long time.
Triglycerides strengthen capillaries, which prevents the formation of spider veins under the skin. The positive effect of acids on collagen fibers prevents tissue withering and aging. Carotenoids in the oil are responsible for a healthy complexion, and chlorophyll improves the delivery of oxygen to cells and helps the skin look fresh.
Benefits of olive oil for the face
The oil has a multifaceted effect on the skin of the face.
If we summarize the beneficial properties of the oil, then the main directions of its action will be as follows:
- reduces stretch marks
- eliminates dryness
- rejuvenates, smoothes the relief
- heals microcracks
- prevents the appearance of wrinkles and smoothes existing ones.
A person who is regularly cared for using this product looks healthy, the skin literally glows, and it feels soft and silky to the touch.
Who is it suitable for?
When answering the question about the appropriateness of using olive oil for cosmetic purposes, it is easier to say who it is not suitable for than to list all the cases when this oil is indicated for use. You can start making applications from a very young age.
The oil helps to cope with the characteristics of problematic skin, it eliminates excessive dryness, is useful for aging and fading skin, removes dark circles under the eyes and copes with spider veins.
Due to the presence of squalene, the use of the product for cosmetic purposes is indicated for those who suffer from eczema, psoriasis and neurodermatitis. The most pronounced effect is found in cases of dryness and flaking.
How to use olive oil
Olive oil for the face against wrinkles is very often used as a peeling, moisturizing and cleansing agent.
Peeling using the product is done as follows. The face is kept above the steam for 5-10 minutes, this is necessary to expand the pores.
The oil is mixed with ground rice or bran 1:1. The mixture is applied to the face and neck, covered with a cotton napkin.
Leave the application for 15 minutes and wash off with warm boiled water using a sponge. This procedure provides deep cleaning of pores and moisturizing of tissues. For those with oily skin, it is useful to add lemon juice to the water for washing after peeling.
Face wrinkle masks
The first wrinkles appear at the age of 26-30, and other skin problems often arise even earlier.
There are several types of masks that are used according to the characteristics of the skin:
- Eliminates oily shine. In a small container mix 1 tbsp. l. oil and 1 tsp. lemon juice. A homogeneous mixture is applied to problem areas for 10-15 minutes. The procedure using these components dries out the skin.
- Eliminate dryness. Mix 2 tbsp. l. butter, 1 tbsp. l. full-fat sour cream (cream), egg (or quail) yolk. Apply to the skin, leave for 15 minutes, and gently rinse with water.
- Smoothing wrinkles. The white of one chicken or quail egg is beaten and mixed with 2 tbsp. l. oils Use in the usual way. The mixture tightens the skin well, but dries it slightly.
- Whitening and nutrition. Grind 5 bean grains, add 2 tbsp. l. oils, mix and apply to face. After 15-20 minutes, the mass is washed off.
- Relieving irritation. Olive tree fruit oil (2 tbsp) is mixed with a decoction of chamomile, thyme and mint (1 tbsp) until emulsified. Apply the prepared emulsion to the skin, cover with a paper napkin, leave for 15-20 minutes, and remove in the traditional way.
Masks for wrinkles around the eyes
The skin around the eyes is much thinner than the rest of the face, so the use of ingredients such as egg white or white clay in this area is undesirable. Components that strongly tighten the skin can damage its surface layer and lead to microcracks and irritation.
The following combinations are recommended:
- crushed fresh herbs (mint, chamomile, dill) + oil
- butter + egg yolk
- oil with added vitamin E
- aloe juice + olive oil
- olive oil + honey
When adding liquid components (honey, aloe juice, yolk), the proportions are approximately 1:1. The mask is applied with gentle movements without stretching the skin. Remove it 10-15 minutes after application. As a final procedure, apply a moisturizer.
Masks for eyelid skin
Olive oil for the face against wrinkles is successfully used not only in the area around the eyes, but also on the eyelids themselves. Applying mask components to this part of the body can be difficult. Liquid components easily drain from the spherical surface and risk getting into the eyes, so components that can irritate the eye mucosa are not added to eye masks.
Adding thickening components to its composition (oatmeal or rice flour, ground bran) will help to avoid the mask from dripping. The same masks that are recommended for application around the eyes are suitable for the eyelids. The mass should not be allowed to dry completely on delicate areas of the face (due to the risk of skin tightening).
Anti-wrinkle compresses
Olive oil compresses involve applying a mask in the form of a wet application with the addition of liquid ingredients, often heated. The value of the compress is that it penetrates the skin of the face faster and better, moisturizes well, and smoothes out wrinkles. Drying and tightening of tissues after its use is excluded.
The compress is done as follows:
- prepare the mask components
- mix them until smooth
- warm up slightly
- dipped cotton fabric cut to fit the face into the mixture
- apply a compress to the face
- cover with a terry towel on top
- stand for 25-30 minutes
- wash off with light massage movements.
The compress can be made based on the following combinations:
- olive oil + burdock
- olive oil + decoction of medicinal herbs
- olive oil + baker's yeast
- olive oil + honey and lemon juice
- olive oil + quail egg.
Compositions for the skin around the lips
Olive oil for the face against wrinkles is great for the skin around the lips. The first wrinkles appear in this area early, so caring for it with nourishing masks is mandatory. The skin around the mouth is not as thin as around the eyes, therefore, the list of products suitable for such applications is quite wide.
Nourishing and smoothing masks based on a combination of olive extract with berries and fruits are often used here. Being applied in close proximity to the olfactory organs, such an application has an additional aromatherapy effect.
The following are good additions to masks intended for this area:
The latter fruit is especially good for problems with dryness and flaking of lips, and the strawberry component has a slight whitening property. You can add a teaspoon of white clay to any of the listed mixtures. This will increase the cleansing properties of the procedure.
Scrubs
A scrub based on olive oil extract with the addition of exfoliating components has good regenerating properties. Abrasive components cleanse the face of dead skin particles and pore impurities, and the oil helps renew cells and restore its elasticity.
The following mixtures can be used as a scrub:
- granulated sugar (4 tbsp.) + olive oil (2 tbsp.)
- coffee grounds (3 tbsp) + butter (2 tbsp)
- sea salt (3 tbsp) + oil (2 tbsp).
It is important to follow the basic rules for using scrubs. They should not be applied to irritated or damaged skin.
Thin and sensitive skin should also not be treated with abrasive substances. Scrubs are not applied to steamed skin. It only needs to be slightly moistened. Properly used product allows you to deeply clean fabrics at home.
Lotion
Not everyone knows, but using oil you can make not only the usual masks and scrubs, but also lotions. They perfectly cleanse and refresh the skin and their properties are almost as good as store-bought ones.
- Cucumber Olive Lotion. Prepared from cucumber juice (4 tbsp), olive oil (3 tbsp), baking soda (1/2 tsp). The components must be shaken until they form an emulsion. The prepared product can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 10 days. The lotion must be applied morning and evening.
- Rose olive lotion. Use rose water (3 tbsp) and olive oil (3 tbsp). The mixture is shaken until smooth, stored in the refrigerator for 10-14 days, and used as needed.
- Lotion with aloe juice. To prepare the cosmetic product, use olive oil (4 tbsp), almond oil (1 tsp), glycerin (1 tsp), aloe juice (3 tbsp).
You can add a little (3-5 drops) of your favorite essential oil to any lotion for aromatization.
Homemade face cream based on olive oil
At home, it is quite possible to make homemade face cream based on olive oil. Making the cream yourself has a number of advantages: you can control the quality of all its components yourself and avoid the use of harmful chemicals, which are full of industrially produced creams. In addition, you can choose your own flavorings.
Procedure for preparing a cosmetic product:
- Emulsion wax (available online) is mixed in a glass container with olive oil. Ratio 1:1.
- Heat the components in a microwave oven for 1 minute at a temperature of 60 degrees.
- Water (200 ml) is heated to 50 degrees. Add 20-25 drops of essential aromatic oil, chosen to your taste.
- All components are connected together. If the mixture turns white, it means everything was done correctly.
- Store the cream in a cool, dark place. Use as a regular cream, as needed.
Olive oil facial massage
A massage using olive oil will help smooth out fine wrinkles, tighten the oval of the face and restore a healthy appearance to the skin. To enhance the effect, ordinary tablespoons are often used as a tool. They are heated or cooled, wanting to achieve a contrast effect. Alternating heat and cold helps to tone the tissues.
According to these lines, it is recommended to massage facial wrinkles with olive oil
The prepared instruments are dipped into oil and the skin is smoothed with massage movements. You should move according to the massage lines. You can do tapping movements. The massage lasts 10-15 minutes.
At the end of the procedure, the face is cleaned of oil using warm water and a cotton pad. Instead of spoons, you can use your fingertips for the procedure, first dipping them into warm or cold oil.
Makeup removal with olive oil
The oil has an excellent ability to dissolve and remove any impurities from the skin, so it is often used to remove makeup. Makeup removal is carried out in the evening, before bedtime. The sponge is dipped in olive oil and the remaining makeup is removed from the face with gentle movements.
To remove excess fat and prevent the formation of a greasy film on the face, which prevents cell respiration, after removing makeup, it is advisable to wipe the skin with a cotton pad soaked in warm water.
Use instead of cream
Olive oil has almost all the same properties that are inherent in modern creams intended for the care of the skin of the face and hands. You can expect it to moisturize, soften, lightly tighten and smooth the skin.
The oil will bring the most pronounced effect to those with dry and normal skin. If you are prone to fat content, the oil should be used in combination with acidifying components (kefir, lemon juice). If you have acne, oil can make the situation worse.
Recommendations for the use of olive oil from cosmetologists
General recommendations from cosmetologists for the use of olive oil for cosmetic purposes are as follows:
- Avoid using natural oil if you have acne or oily skin
- do not use oil too often
- It is better to use the product for evening care
- 5-10 minutes after application, remove excess oil with a cotton pad
- It is advisable to use emulsions based on olive oil and water components.
Following these tips will help keep your skin looking healthy, youthful and fresh.
Possible harm
Olive oil is considered a valuable, healthy product rave reviews about it can be read on many cosmetology websites. However, this product is not as harmless as it might seem.
Oil forms a thin film on the surface of the skin that prevents cell respiration, as a result of which skin cells (especially those prone to oiliness) become clogged with grease and dirt. Therefore, too frequent and excessive use of the product can lead to an effect that is directly opposite to the desired one.
Contraindications
The use of natural anti-wrinkle remedies is popular among women. Many people strive to use olive oil and products based on it for facial care. But you should be aware that cosmetics containing this product in large quantities may have undesirable effects.
It is recommended to refrain from using the product for cosmetic purposes if:
- increased oily skin
- facial hyperhidrosis
- acne
- allergic reactions and irritations.
If any negative skin reactions to this product are detected, it is recommended to stop using it. The appearance of blackheads, pimples, inflamed and irritated areas on the face is a reason to stop using oil.
Reviews on the use of olive oil for the face
On the Internet you can find many positive reviews about the use of this product for cosmetic purposes. Olive oil has a good reputation and its uses have a rich history.
After applying the oil, the skin becomes elastic, wrinkles become much less noticeable, the complexion becomes fresh, the contours are tightened, and all these characteristics together make it possible to say that olive oil really helps.
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Benefits and uses of olive oil for the face:
It is no coincidence that the oil from the fruit of the olive tree was given the name “liquid gold”. This product has unique nutritional properties, remarkable antioxidant and moisturizing characteristics, which is why cosmetic manufacturers often include it in exclusive formulas of masks, creams and serums for facial skin.
How do you get it?
High-grade olive oil is produced using a time-consuming and labor-intensive technology that uses manual labor and has been proven over centuries. Olive trees grow in specially treated soil without the use of chemical fertilizers or chemicals. Harvest dates are determined based on the fruit's maximum ripeness, when the production liquid obtained from the olive becomes most fragrant and oily. Before harvesting, cover the soil near the olive tree to prevent the skin of fallen fruit from being damaged.
The fruits of the olive tree are most often collected by hand, trying not to damage the surface and to prevent the fruit from souring, into small containers in which the harvest is promptly transported for further grinding. The most important condition for maintaining maximum benefits of the oil is processing the fruit on the day of collection. Before grinding, the olives enter the ventilation zone, where aeration occurs and wood residues are separated. Before washing, the olives are sorted according to quality indicators, then driven through stone millstones, obtaining an oil pulp necessary for cold pressing.
Olive oil separation is typically done in one of two ways. The traditional method involves placing the pulp in special mesh containers, which are placed in tiers and subjected to compression. The first cold-pressed product is separated from the water due to the difference in density. The modern method involves separating the oil and water phases using centrifugation.
After settling, the final product is carefully checked to determine its categorization. Oil that does not meet the requirements of the highest category is subjected to refining, during which the final removal of impurity compounds occurs. Olive pomace, subjected to heat treatment with special chemicals, is used to produce a cheaper refined product.
Compound
Natural oil contains a whole range of nutrients important for the human body. The product is characterized by a high content of monounsaturated fatty acids, especially oleic acid. Olive oil also contains flavonoids, vitamin E and provitamin A.
The polyphenolic compounds contained in virgin oil have an antioxidant effect and resist the effects of free radicals on the body. They protect human organs from cancer and cardiovascular diseases, help prevent inflammatory processes on the skin, and support its local immunity.
Oil, as a nutraceutical supplement, has a positive effect on all systems of the human body and individual organs. After using olive oil, for example, tissue regeneration is noticeably activated, and active synthesis of amino acids begins: arginine and lysine, which contribute to the body’s production of the necessary energy.
Beneficial properties for the skin
Unrefined olive oil has enormous potential for nourishing, moisturizing and protective properties that skin of any type needs. The ancient peoples of Mediterranean and European countries, where the year-round hot sun actively dries out the skin and hair, well understood the benefits of olive tree oil juice and used it after gymnastics and bath procedures to give the face and body a smooth, sleek look. Later, based on olive fruits, they began to produce rubs designed to soften, moisturize and smooth the skin of the face and décolleté, massage products, as well as aromatic compositions.
In the modern world, this precious product is readily used by perfumery and cosmetics concerns to produce nourishing masks and moisturizing creams that have beneficial effects on the skin. Products containing a storehouse of natural vitamins and fatty acids rejuvenate, tone and protect the epidermis from the harmful effects of the environment.
You can learn even more about the benefits of using olive oil for the face in the following video.
Contraindications
Surprisingly, olive oil, being an active natural product for maintaining youth and beauty, in some cases can be harmful to health. Before using the oil in its pure form or a cosmetic product with an oil formula, people prone to allergies should check the body's reaction. To do this, apply a small amount to an area with thin, sensitive skin, such as behind the ear. If no allergic reaction occurs, the product can be safely used.
Before using oil preparations on skin that has very enlarged pores, you need to thoroughly cleanse your face and try to narrow the pores with special products. Otherwise, the oil film can further lead to clogging of pores, already contaminated with sebum and dust, and the occurrence of an inflammatory process on the skin.
The oil should be used with caution on very oily, shiny facial skin that is prone to inflammation and rashes. In any case, it is necessary to first test the effect of an oil-containing product.
Application in cosmetology
Olive oil, which has universal properties, in its pure form or as a component of caring cosmetic formulations, performs the following functions:
- promotes effective cleaning and maintaining the integrity of the structure of the epidermis
- restores the beautiful appearance of problematic oily skin
- maintains fat balance and helps moisturize very dry skin prone to flaking
- heals and rejuvenates the epidermis when signs of aging occur
- regenerates skin that suffers from production factors, household and seasonal changes in temperature and humidity
- softens the negative effects of solar beach insolation and artificial tanning in a solarium on the skin.
- helps to achieve good elasticity of the tissue and acquire skin tone during the process of therapeutic and prophylactic massage.
Recipes for effective masks
Cosmetologists consider proper cleansing and the use of masks to be the simplest and most effective methods of facial skin care at home. To achieve the greatest effect, it is better to use slightly warmed olive oil.
It is advisable to wipe your face daily with a cotton pad with warm oil in the morning an hour before going outside and in the evening before bed. You can remove excess product from skin prone to dryness using a damp towel. Excess oil from oily facial skin can be easily blotted off with a paper napkin. The procedure promotes better opening and cleaning of pores and refreshes the skin. To enhance the effect, care can be completed by applying a moisturizer.
Regular use of oil on the delicate skin around the eyes instead of cream allows you to eliminate a network of fine wrinkles and get rid of deep facial “crow’s feet”. The product is applied in a thin layer without effort and left for about half an hour, then lightly blot off the excess with a napkin.
Having set the goal of obtaining unusually elastic and smooth skin of the face and body, you must constantly use a mixture of pureed avocado and olive oil at a ratio of one to one. Apply the mask to clean skin and leave for a quarter of an hour. Remove the remainder with a damp towel.
The health of a normal skin type will be supported by a paste of one tablespoon of rice, oatmeal or wheat flour with a spoon of olive oil. The mask must be carefully applied to the face, neck and upper chest. After holding for about 20 minutes, remove the remaining mixture with warm water, then with water at room temperature.
A paste of equal parts olive oil and any fruit puree, applied to previously cleansed skin of the face and décolleté, will help to improve the health of a face with acne-prone skin. Keep the product for a quarter of an hour, then wash with warm water.
Sensitive dermis can be delicately nourished with a mask consisting of one chopped fresh cucumber mixed with half a banana and two tablespoons of olive oil. The nourishing substance is applied for 25 minutes, then washed off with warm water.
Updated: March 25, 2019
Olive oil has gained popularity in many countries around the world due to its healing and rejuvenating properties. Many cosmetic preparations for the care of the skin of the face, body and hair contain natural olive oil, which significantly increases the effect of the procedures. Also, traditional medicine offers many simple recipes based on natural oil for women who want to look young and well-groomed.
Cosmetic olive oil for face
Sensitive facial skin needs special, gentle and vitamin-rich care. Olive oil fats, as scientists from France have discovered, are identical to sebum produced by the skin of the human body. Thanks to this, olive oil has many advantages over other means: it soothes irritation and inflammatory processes in the layers of the dermis, moisturizes and eliminates dryness and redness. The mask is applied for 10-40 minutes, depending on the recipe.
Important! Warm olive oil can be used as a makeup remover, as it removes makeup well and restores freshness to the skin.
Benefit
Benefits of olive oil lies in its rich chemical composition, consisting of many vitamins B, E, K, D and antioxidants, which increase tone and remove harmful toxins that accumulate over time in cells. Olive oil contains both saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. They are able to form a kind of breathable film on the skin, which will preserve the skin when directly exposed to ultraviolet rays or at low temperatures.
Also, the great benefits of olive oil come from such components as trace elements of iron, copper, calcium, and phospholipids, which are responsible for metabolic processes.
Natural olive oil can become the main skin care product for the face, neck and entire body it will preserve youth for a long time, cope with most skin problems and allow it to look attractive.
Olive oil contains the well-known vitamin E - an immunomodulator that prevents the formation of free radicals in cells, which in turn prevents the appearance of wrinkles on the surface of the skin. The product is saturated with iron elements, which stimulates blood circulation and helps saturate cells with oxygen. Thanks to this action, masks with “liquid gold” can restore youth to the skin, smooth out fine expression wrinkles and reduce the depth of age-related changes.
Negative consequences from the use of “liquid gold” can only be identified if the indications for use are violated or if the technology for making face masks is incorrect. Contraindications may include teenage problem skin. On young faces, this can lead to blockage of the sebaceous glands and the formation of blackheads.
Also, harm from this type of mask can occur if you are overly fond of applying them frequently to oily skin types or if you keep the product on the skin for more than 40 minutes. Excess fat will upset the balance of the skin and create blockages in the glands.
Mask recipes
Before choosing one or another recipe, you first need to decide on the type of skin on your face, because for each case there are specific options.
Important! You should not get too carried away with moisturizing oily skin with oil, so as not to clog the sebaceous ducts and lead to additional problems.
For dry skin
Consider a few simple recipes that eliminate dryness and flaking, which are not difficult to make at home:
- Mix 2 tbsp. spoons of olive oil with 1 teaspoon of fresh aloe juice. Add 3-4 drops of liquid vitamin E and an egg yolk to the mixture for better effect. Next, apply the mask to clean, dry skin and hold for 20 minutes. After this, rinse off all residues under running warm water.
- Take 1 tbsp. spoon of full-fat cottage cheese, knead it well and combine with 2 tablespoons of olive oil until smooth. Gently apply to skin and leave on for 15 minutes.
- For the next option, you will need a small piece of banana pulp you need to thoroughly mash it into a paste and squeeze it into it for 1 hour. a spoonful of fresh lemon juice. The resulting mixture is applied to the skin for 15 minutes. It whitens, moisturizes and cleanses the skin well.
For oily and combination skin
Pure olive oil is not recommended for oily skin., it is advisable to dilute it with ingredients that remove fat and greasiness. The following recipes are suitable for fatty types:
- Finely chop a cabbage leaf, take 3 tbsp. l. component. Add 3 tbsp. spoons of olive oil and stir thoroughly. Apply the composition for 15 minutes to achieve tightened and elastic skin.
- Rice or oat flour, or white clay in the amount of 1 tbsp. spoon mix with 1 tbsp. l. oils Apply to the face for 15 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
For combination skin, prepare the following mask: take oatmeal, then finely chop the dill and add oil. Take 1 tbsp of all ingredients. l. Apply the mixture to your face for 20 minutes, then rinse off under running water.
For normal skin
For normal skin, you can use the following recipe: grate half a fresh cucumber on a fine grater and squeeze out the resulting juice. Add 1 tsp to the cucumber pulp. sour milk and the same amount of olive oil. The resulting product should be applied to the face for 15 minutes and rinsed off with cool water.
For aging skin
You can refresh your skin with this mask:
- Grind a quarter of the lemon along with the skin.
- Add one yolk and a teaspoon of olive oil.
- Mix the ingredients with oatmeal until a paste forms.
- Apply to face for 15-20 minutes, then rinse.
Around eyes
For wrinkles in the area around the eyes, prepare the following lotions to smooth out crow's feet and facial reticulation: take a cotton pad and soak it in oil preheated in a water bath. The lotion is placed on the eyelids and kept there for 20 minutes. Next, blot with dry wipes. These lotions can be combined with other oils, for example, flaxseed or sea buckthorn, and you can also add fresh fruit juice to them.
On the forehead
Wrinkles on the forehead require increased smoothing and nutrition. In this case, this recipe will come in handy: 1 tbsp. l. combine natural honey with 1 tbsp. l. oil, then add 1 tsp. lard and benzoya tincture. The mask should be applied for 20 minutes.
Best olive oil for wrinkles
How to choose?
When choosing a product, pay attention to the bottle in which it is sold - it should only be glass, not plastic. Next, study the label: oleic acid should be at least 55%, the acid number should be no more than 1.5, and the mass fraction of moisture should be close to 0.1%. Place the purchased product in the refrigerator white flakes will settle at the bottom of the bottle of a quality product.
Natural (virgin) and extra-natural
Extra virgin and extra-natural oils are considered the most natural and healthy. This is an unrefined, cold-pressed oil, essentially represented by the juice of pressed fruits, without the use of chemical additives. It has a tart taste with bitterness and a greenish tint. In this oil, all useful microelements and vitamins are preserved as much as possible, so the benefits from it will be the highest.
For Tan
To get a beautiful, even tan and not dry out your body skin under the influence of ultraviolet radiation, you can apply a little olive oil to your skin. It will effectively retain moisture inside, remove harmful substances from within and resist dry skin. In summer, olive oil is an excellent alternative to many tanning creams, while it is absolutely safe for the body and does not cause allergic reactions.
Every woman strives to look young and charming, to have an even complexion without wrinkles and age spots. For facial skin care, especially after 25 years, olive oil is a good choice - a natural product rich in vitamins, which has not for nothing earned the name “Liquid Gold”. Various types of masks and lotions will help cope with skin problems and restore health if proper care is not enough.