Hello dear readers. Today I want to share recipes for homemade masks for facial wrinkles. I haven't seen my friend for a long time, we met recently, at 47 she is just great. The skin on her face is so smooth and even, I noticed it too. It is simply impossible not to notice her radiant face. We talked for a long time. I still couldn't stand it and asked her how does she take care of her face?
Natasha shared with me the recipes of the masks that she uses for her face, all the masks are homemade, made from natural products, that is, natural masks for wrinkles. She performs gymnastics for her face; Below in the article I add a video of performing facial gymnastics. Moreover, openness, joy, love, despite all the problems and adversities, I continue to love, smile and have fun every day, she said my friend.
Today there are many cosmetic products that can smooth out wrinkles. I myself have wrinkles on my face and I also bought all kinds of products and creams, as soon as you use them, your face is smooth, even, just beautiful. Wrinkles seem to fade. But I've stopped using all the store-bought anti-wrinkle products and I'm already noticing that my face isn't as smooth and I notice wrinkles. In general, as long as you use anti-wrinkle products everything is fine, as soon as you stop everything comes back.
Folk remedies for wrinkles
You don't always have enough money and time for expensive creams and beauty salons, but you still want to look good. So, I am already trying popular face masks and sharing mask recipes on the blog. I want to say that our skin "loves" when it is cared for, even the feeling in the soul is different, I recommend trying face masks.
The most common means in the fight against wrinkles are massage, facial rubbing, compresses, homemade masks based on natural products, lotions, herbal decoctions and ice cubes. The benefits of ice for the face and how to prepare it at home can be found in the blog article "Cosmetic ice for the face".
The effect of masks against wrinkles
Anti-wrinkle masks help smooth small wrinkles on the face and make them less noticeable. In addition, with the constant use of natural masks, deeper wrinkles become less noticeable.
The skin of the face becomes firmer and more elastic, the skin becomes softer and smoother. Additionally, using masks can reduce bags and puffiness under the eyes.
You also shouldn't experiment with different face masks every day; choose a mask that suits you and do it a couple of times a week, at least 2-3 weeks, to see the result, then you can try a different recipe.
Anti-wrinkle mask at home. Terms of use
Any anti-wrinkle face mask has a different composition of components. It is very important before using a face mask to check whether you are allergic to the components of the mask. Apply a small part of the mask on your wrist, wait 20 minutes, if there is no redness or irritation on the skin, you can use this face mask.
It happens that a person is allergic to honey, sour cream, eggs and other components of the mask, so the mask containing these components should be discarded.
- If the face mask contains vegetable oils, it is better to take olive, almond, avocado oil. . .
- if the mask contains sour cream, milk or eggs, then it is better to buy homemade products from friends or people you trust
- Typically, the anti-wrinkle mask on the face should be kept for no more than 20 minutes.
- also, if after applying the mask you notice that your face is burning, then the mask should be washed off immediately, which means it is not suitable for you
- apply face masks to the cut after preparation, they should not be stored
- apply the mask to a cleansed face
- It is recommended to wash the anti-wrinkle mask with warm boiled or settled water
Recipes for homemade masks for facial wrinkles
Among such a variety of anti-wrinkle face masks, how to choose the most suitable and effective one? Of course, through experimentation, try, for example, to make several face masks for a month. And choose the mask or masks that had the best effect for you.
The following anti-wrinkle face masks have been proven effective. Which my friend shared with me and I share the mask recipes with you.
Banana anti-wrinkle mask
I love banana masks, I do them periodically for my face. You will also learn how banana is good for facial skin.
Banana nourishes and moisturizes the skin well, and vitamins C and E contained in banana help smooth wrinkles and also slow down the aging process of skin cells, as they are natural antioxidants.
Banana masks are useful for aging skin; the natural complex of vitamins and microelements contained in bananas has a positive effect on the processes occurring in skin cells.
Banana masks can be used for any skin type. It all depends on the composition of the components of the mask.
Banana wrinkle mask for oily skin
To prepare the mask, take 1/3 of a banana, mash it with a fork and add a lightly beaten egg white. You can add a little lemon juice. Apply the mask on your face for twenty minutes, rinse with water.
Banana face mask for dry and combination skin
For dry skin, add one egg yolk and one tablespoon of olive oil to 1/3 of a banana. Mash the banana with a fork, add the remaining ingredients and apply the mask to your face, rinse with water.
A mask based on natural sour cream and banana also nourishes the skin very well. 1/3 of a banana is mixed with a spoonful of sour cream. Apply the mask to your face and rinse with water.
If you are not allergic to honey, 1/3 of a banana is mixed with a teaspoon of honey and also applied to the face and washed off with water.
Egg mask for wrinkles
Egg masks are also used for wrinkles. It is better to take homemade eggs for the mask rather than store-bought ones. In egg masks both egg white and egg yolk are used, mixing it with the various components of the mask.
Egg white narrows the pores, dries the skin, one might say, even tightens it a little, making it more elastic. Egg white is more suitable for oily skin, yolk for dry skin.
Among the egg masks, I really like the one based on yolk, olive oil and lemon juice.
Egg anti-wrinkle mask for oily skin
For oily facial skin, you can mix the yolk with a spoonful of kefir and apply the mask on your face for twenty minutes, rinse with water. You can mix the yolk with sour berries. One yolk with a teaspoon of sour berries, the berries are pre-chopped. Cranberries, kiwis, currants and other berries.
Egg mask for dry and combination skin
The yolk is mixed with a teaspoon of homemade sour cream. Apply to your face for twenty minutes and rinse with water. You can use olive oil instead of sour cream.
Anti-wrinkle protein mask
Egg white cleans and dries the skin; very often, egg white is used in facial skin masks against wrinkles. The masks are very easy to prepare.
Mix the proteins with a teaspoon of honey, add a teaspoon of lemon juice and apply the mask on your face for 15 minutes. Wash with water.
Mix the egg white with a finely grated apple and apply the mask on your face for 15 minutes. Wash off with water, after the mask apply the cream on your face.
Anti-wrinkle mask based on sour cream
I also really love sour cream masks, they nourish the skin of the face, after the mask the skin glows, so soft and hydrated.
Sour cream face masks are used to reduce visible wrinkles on the face. I have an article on my blog where I detail what benefits it has for the face. You can also choose any mask that contains sour cream.
For masks, I recommend using homemade natural sour cream. Sour cream masks have a rejuvenating effect and slow down the aging process of the facial skin.
Vitamins A, C, E are natural antioxidants and help in the fight against the aging of skin cells; natural sour cream is rich in these vitamins.
Anti-wrinkle mask for oily skin
Typically, for oily skin types, a mask consisting of a protein, a spoonful of sour cream and a teaspoon of lemon juice is suitable, mix everything and apply to the face for 20 minutes, rinse the mask with water.
Mask for dry and combination skin
Here you can add a teaspoon of honey to a tablespoon of sour cream, if you are allergic to honey you can add an egg yolk. You can add 1/3 of a banana to a spoonful of sour cream.
Parsley mask for wrinkles
Parsley masks are suitable for both the face and the skin around the eyes against wrinkles. Use a teaspoon of sour cream and a teaspoon of finely chopped parsley. Sour cream and parsley are mixed and applied to the skin around the eyes for 20 minutes. The effect is surprising.
Parsley face masks help smooth fine wrinkles, relieve facial inflammation and help make facial skin more even, smooth and elastic.
Chop the parsley very finely, mix in equal proportions with sour cream, kefir or yogurt without additives and apply the mask to your face.
Mix the chopped parsley with the egg yolk and olive oil. A teaspoon of olive oil, a tablespoon of parsley and one egg yolk, mix everything. The mask is applied to the face.
Aloe anti-wrinkle mask
Aloe masks are simply a real godsend for our skin, considering the beneficial properties that the aloe plant possesses. On the blog I have already described the beneficial properties of aloe, told how aloe is good for facial skin and shared recipes for masks.
Aloe softens, heals, soothes, smoothes the skin. It is very useful to use aloe for people who have sensitive skin; aloe is suitable for everyone, except those who are allergic to aloe or have an individual intolerance.
Nourishing anti-wrinkle mask with aloe
To prepare the mask, aloe juice is mixed in a 2: 1 ratio with oil, you can take olive oil or whatever you prefer to use for the skin. Mix the juice and oil and apply on your face for 20 minutes, rinse with water.
Aloe lifting mask
Aloe juice is mixed with sour cream in a 2: 1 ratio, the mixture is applied to the face for 20 minutes and washed off with warm water. You can replace sour cream with cream.
Honey mask for wrinkles
I love honey masks, my face looks amazing after having them. It is better to use natural honey for the mask, which you are sure of. And, of course, honey masks are suitable for you if you are not allergic to honey; if you are allergic, alas, you cannot use honey masks.
Honey is the most useful and natural natural medicine that helps us from many ailments. But honey is also good for the face, it helps retain moisture in the skin cells, firms the skin of the face making it more elastic.
Honey anti-wrinkle mask for aged facial skin
A honey mask nourishes the skin, tones and helps smooth wrinkles on the face. The first version of the mask is one yolk and a spoonful of honey, mix everything and apply it to your face. The second version of the mask is a teaspoon of olive oil and a tablespoon of honey, mix everything and apply it to your face.
And lemon honey is suitable for oily skin, it will cleanse your face and brighten it. A spoonful of honey is mixed with a teaspoon of lemon juice and applied to the face.
Potato masks for wrinkles
Potato masks for wrinkles are generally unique: potatoes are used not only for wrinkles on the face, but also for wrinkles around the eyes. Use potatoes to eliminate black circles and puffiness under the eyes.
Potatoes are used both boiled and raw. Raw potato circles are applied to the eyelids for 20 minutes; potatoes relieve puffiness under the eyes and signs of tiredness.
Boiled potato mask against facial wrinkles
Boil the potatoes and puree them. When the potatoes have cooled but are still warm, add the olive oil and apply a mask to your face. For 1 tablespoon of mashed potatoes, a teaspoon of olive oil. You can add homemade sour cream or milk instead of butter.
Raw potato mask
Potatoes are grated and applied to the face for 20 minutes. Wash off the mask with water. Raw potatoes are grated and mixed with the yolk.
One egg yolk for each tablespoon of grated potatoes. Grated potatoes can also be mixed with egg whites in the same proportion.
As I promised you, a facial aerobics video clip. All together, as we know, helps very well. So try it, I think you will succeed.
Many women face the problem of dry skin on the face, which is usually accompanied by tightness, irritation and flaking. On such a face wrinkles appear more often, as the skin is more susceptible to loss of elasticity. What can you do to provide your skin with the hydration it needs and eliminate unwanted signs of dryness?
There are many cosmetics and treatments for this type of skin, some even use hemorrhoid cream, but it is always possible to make anti-wrinkle face masks for dry skin at home with natural products.
Causes of dryness
What causes fluid loss? The skin is made up of several layers:
- dermis
- epidermis
- external stratum corneum
The epidermis and the cells of the stratum corneum protect the dermis from environmental influences. Namely, the dermis contains 80% liquid, which provides elasticity. If the protective layer is thin, it is difficult to retain fluids in the dermis. Without such necessary help, the skin quickly loses moisture. And this happens even more intensely under the influence of external irritating factors: heat, frost, wind.
It is important to know that there are two types of dry skin:
- This type is given to man by nature. The skin is delicate, does not cause problems at a young age, without oily sheen and acne, but over time it is susceptible to the early appearance of wrinkles and peeling.
- The skin becomes like this due to dehydration. This can happen to any skin type due to insufficient hydration or excessive dehydration with specific products.
If you have doubts about how to determine your skin type, you can perform a simple test:
- Wash thoroughly
- Clean your face
- Do not apply creams or cosmetics on your face
- After a couple of hours, apply a paper towel to your face.
If no wet marks appear on the napkin, the skin is dry. When spots appear in the nose, forehead and chin area, we can safely say that the skin is oily.
The main reasons why the skin becomes dry:
- Disorder in the functioning of the sebaceous glands
- Dry air
- Frequent exposure to sun and frost
- Prolonged stay in water
- Washing with warm water
- Poor quality cosmetics, excessive use of cosmetics
- Using soap
- Frequent peeling
- Not enough vitamins
- Various skin diseases
- Diseases of the stomach and intestines, thyroid, nervous system
- Side effects of some drugs
- Bad nutrition, diets
- To smoke
- Lack of proper facial care
- Hormonal changes/pregnancy, menopause, hormone therapy
- Age-related changes
Dry air, especially during the cold season, is one of the most common causes of skin dehydration; it makes the skin dull and lifeless. Frost, strong wind, high temperature, low humidity are dangerous for all skin types, especially if it is naturally dry and thin. A similar effect occurs with frequent visits to the solarium.
The same negative effect is produced by hot water, and also by the use of soap. In this case, the natural fat layer is washed off, while the skin dries and tightens.
But the body must receive a sufficient amount of liquid. Violation of the water balance, resulting from improper organization of the diet or some diets, will be reflected first of all on the face.
Diseases such as diabetes, dysbacteriosis, eczema also affect dry skin. A malfunction of the thyroid gland reduces fat production, as a result the skin loses elasticity and dries out. Numerous medications (antibiotics, diuretics) can have a side effect that deprives the skin of sufficient moisture.
Dry skin type is the most sensitive to hormonal changes. The main factor influencing the formation of dry dermis is a malfunction of the sebaceous glands. But this can be influenced by weather conditions and incorrectly selected cosmetics, as well as poor ecology, bad habits and even active facial expressions and time spent in front of a computer monitor.
How to use anti-wrinkle masks on dry skin
Before starting healthcare procedures, you need to find out what caused dry skin and eliminate the root causes. Otherwise, no product applied to the surface will be able to solve the problem.
There are myths about proper care for this type of skin:
- Sometimes you can hear the misconception that dry skin care is practically unnecessary. This decision is made among the young representatives of the fair half. But once you reach the age of thirty, the natural aging process begins in the body. And it is dry skin that suffers the most from the lack of mandatory care. Therefore, the early appearance of facial wrinkles is noted.
- Some say that after the age of 30, no matter what you do, wrinkles will still appear on dry skin. The body really ages and this cannot be prevented, but there is always the possibility of slowing down this process. Well-groomed skin ages more slowly and certainly looks better. Correct actions allow you to keep your skin young, and even at a more mature age, wrinkles will be practically invisible.
The best positive results, both for the prevention and elimination of wrinkles on the face with dry skin, can be achieved using homemade cosmetic masks. After all, they are full of natural beneficial ingredients. When you prepare it yourself, there is no need to doubt that chemical ingredients have been added to the composition.
When choosing recipes for masks, it is better to focus on options that produce a nourishing and moisturizing effect.
These masks are intended to achieve the following effects:
- Restoration of water balance
- Rejuvenation
- Smooth wrinkles
- Maximum moisture retention
Many people note that after regular use of homemade masks, the skin looks smooth, healthy and matte.
It is necessary to use homemade care products 2-3 times a week before going to bed for 15-20 minutes. After rinsing, apply a proven moisturizing night cream. It is better to alternate masks.
Homemade mask recipes
There are many popular recipes for effectively moisturizing the skin. You can choose the cheaper ones or the simpler ones to prepare.
Honey - curd
- Fatty cottage cheese – 1 tbsp
- Liquid honey, slightly warmed – 1 tbsp
Mix the ingredients, if the composition is thick, dilute with a small amount of heated milk.
Mustard
- Dry mustard – teaspoon
- Vegetable oil, preferably olive oil – one tablespoon
Combine the mustard with the oil, add warm water and mix until it forms a paste with a consistency similar to thick sour cream. This mask should not be left on for 20 minutes to avoid irritation; 5 minutes will be enough.
"Medicinal Collection" mask
Take equal amounts of fresh or dried herbs:
- daisies
- hop cones
- strawberry leaves
- yarrow
Pour the collection with hot water, let stand for 30 minutes, strain, add a spoonful of apple juice, a spoonful of honey and an egg yolk, mix well.
Lettuce leaf mask
- 2 large, fresh green lettuce leaves
- High-fat sour cream - 1 tbsp
- Olive oil – 1 tbsp
Chop the leaves, add butter and sour cream, mix
Oatmeal
- Oatmeal – 1 tbsp
- Milk – 4 tablespoons
It is better to take the flakes in small sizes or pre-chop them, pour in hot milk (! ), cover the bowl with a lid and let it brew for 10 minutes. Mix thoroughly, cool and apply.
Apple
- 1 apple (medium sized, preferably green)
- Olive oil – 1 tbsp
Peel the apple, remove the seeds and chop it with a fine grater, add the oil. This mask can be made by mixing apple and cucumber.
With aloe
- Aloe leaf pulp – 1 tbsp
- Honey – 1 tbsp
- Egg yolk – 1
Mix and beat thoroughly.
Almond
- Almonds – a few nuts
- Milk – 2 teaspoons
- Oatmeal – 1 tsp
Pour water over the nuts and leave for 6-8 hours, then remove the peel and crush them, add flour and heated milk, mix well.
Cucumber
- 1 medium sized fresh cucumber
- Heavy cream – 1 tbsp
Chop the cucumber on a fine grater without peeling it, add the cream.
Avocado and banana mask
Take an avocado and a banana, peel them and grind them in a blender.
Chamomile
- Chopped chamomile herb – 2 tablespoons
- Half a glass of hot water
- Olive oil – 1 tbsp
Prepare a chamomile decoction, cool, filter, mix with oil.
Decoction for washing
For morning washing it is better to use a herbal decoction, which can be prepared from any medicinal herb: mint, lemon balm, chamomile, calendula.
To do this, pour 2 tablespoons of fresh or dried herbs into a glass of warm water and let it brew, strain and wash.
There are positive reviews that the remaining squeezed herb, applied to the face in the form of an application, is also beneficial.
Oil therapy
Take half a glass of olive oil, add a few drops of coconut and almond oil. Use this product for daily massage. The oil can be stored in a jar, stored in the refrigerator, but reheated a little before using.
Kephyrotherapy
Kefir is very beneficial for the skin. If the intestinal microflora is disturbed, the result, as they say, is on the face. That is why it is necessary to consume kefir daily both in the diet and in masks. Moreover, it is not even necessary to supplement it with any components, but it is enough to apply the fermented milk product on the face. After waiting for the first layer to dry, apply another layer and repeat the operation several times.
"Waste in business"
No matter how paradoxical it may seem, people who would generally seem unsuitable for this will come to the rescue in the fight against wrinkles and dry skin.
The remaining strips of cucumber peels left over from salad preparation can be safely applied to problem skin or simply rubbed into the face. Cucumber is very useful for dry skin types; hydrates the skin and lightens it slightly. By carrying out this simple procedure for a week, you will already notice improvements.
Bananas also have a surprisingly beneficial effect on the skin. Not only the pulp of the banana, but also its peel contains a large amount of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants necessary for maintaining healthy skin. Simply rubbing the inside of a banana peel on your face will provide nourishment and hydration.
Contraindications, side effects
Masks prepared at home from natural ingredients have practically no contraindications. Apart from individual intolerance to some product or allergy to a component of the mask, they cannot cause any harm. But there are many options for masks, so you can easily replace one recipe with another, where all the ingredients are suitable for a specific person.
Sometimes you can find recipes where lemon juice is included in the mask. This product should be used with caution if you have dry skin, as thin epidermis is particularly susceptible to irritation. The acid threatens to cause severe burning and redness.
If a capillary network appears on the skin of the face, it is necessary to avoid including honey in masks, as it has a vasodilatory effect.
Those with dry skin and premature wrinkles should not despair.
Using simple recipes for masks prepared at home, in the near future you will be happy to look at yourself in the mirror. It's nice to feel healthy and beautiful.