Purifying face mask
The skin of the face is constantly exposed to adverse environmental influences: its pores are clogged with particles of dirt, dust, harmful gases, etc., as a result of which the tissues of the epidermis receive a lack of oxygen, nutrients, the skin becomes dull, loses its health and attractive appearance.
A cleansing face mask can deal with the problem of contaminated skin. It allows you to provide proper skin care, thereby prolonging its beauty and youthfulness. The components included in the cleansing face mask act on the skin in the most favorable way:
- Promote deeper penetration and cleansing of the epidermis layers;
- Removes dust, dirt and sebum from the pores;
- Helps fight acne;
- Eliminate redness, relieve inflammation, even out the tone of the face;
- Get rid of increased dryness or oily sheen;
- They have an antibacterial effect;
- Provide access to oxygen for facial tissues.
All of the above properties of cleansing face masks, according to reviews, allow you to achieve (with regular use) an excellent result: get the perfect skin color and appearance, delay the appearance of the first signs of aging, and maintain a hygienic skin of the face.
Cleansing face mask recipes
In a beauty salon, a specialist can offer you a lot of methods that allow you to carry out high-quality cleansing of the facial skin. These include hardware ultrasonic cleaning, cold hydrogenation, and deep chemical peeling.
However, not every woman has the opportunity to use the services of a specialist. However, the skin needs regular cleansing, regardless of the capabilities of its owner. Homemade cleansing face masks are a great natural alternative to salon care, which, with constant use, can achieve an effect no less pronounced than professional cosmetic procedures.
Recipes for dry skin cleansing masks:
- Mask with red cosmetic clay. Red clay powder is diluted in warm water, mixed until a homogeneous mass is formed (with a consistency resembling sour cream) and applied to the face;
- Eggshell mask. It has a strong cleansing effect. The dried and crushed shell of one egg is mixed with one tbsp. spoon of cottage cheese, half tbsp. tablespoons of semolina and a small amount of sour cream until a homogeneous consistency is obtained. The mask is applied to the skin for at least 15 minutes, after which it is washed off with water;
- Honey mask with cottage cheese. 1 teaspoon of honey is mixed with 3 teaspoons of cottage cheese. The resulting mixture is applied to the skin in a thick layer, including the area around the eyes, and then washed off with warm milk.
Recipes for cleansing face masks for oily skin:
- Potato mask with salt. Add 1 teaspoon of honey, egg white and a little coarse salt to the mashed potatoes. Apply the mass on the face, after 10-15 minutes wash off with cool water;
- Oatmeal purifying face mask. Add a teaspoon of lemon juice to the oatmeal cooked in water, apply the resulting mass in a generous layer on the face, rinse;
- Yeast mask. Well relieves skin inflammation and eliminates comedones. Mix two teaspoons of yeast with 3% hydrogen peroxide and milk until a creamy consistency. Immediately rub the product into the skin and after 15 minutes remove the mass with a hot swab. After the procedure, it is good to apply a cold compress to the skin for a few minutes.
Homemade cleansing face masks have many undeniable benefits:
- You always know from what products a cosmetic product is prepared;
- You save time and money on visiting a beautician;
- The masks you make are free of chemicals and preservatives.
In some cases, homemade masks can cause an allergic reaction, so when using a cosmetic product for the first time, apply the prepared mass to a small area of the skin.
How to use a cleansing face mask
It is necessary to apply a cleansing face mask on clean and moisturized skin (you can use a toner to remove makeup residues and other impurities from the skin surface). Spread the cleansing mask with a cotton swab or with clean fingers, massaging from the middle of the face to the temples. After the product has been absorbed (after 10-15 minutes, unless otherwise indicated), the mask can be washed off with warm boiled mineral water or herbal decoction.
According to reviews, a cleansing face mask is more effective after a steam bath: exposure to hot steam on the skin helps to open skin pores, increase blood circulation, and also more intense removal of harmful substances from the deep layers of the epidermis.
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