Closer to 35, the skin begins to lose its youth and potential. The moisture is not so actively retained, the face gradually "settles" down, and the first wrinkles form around the lips and eyes. It is important not to miss this moment by diluting the usual care with anti-aging products. And homemade masks can help with this.
Face masks 30+
After 30 years, even oily skin type needs periodic moisturizing, but it is too early to forget about matting compounds. But for the owners of a "dry" face, it’s time to wake up - moisturizing masks should be alternated with those aimed at restoring and renewing the epidermis.Although the transition from young to mature skin should not be accompanied by extremes.Excessively nourishing products will only make wrinkles more visible, and the passion for "heavy artillery" can cause flabbiness. Care should be tailored to the needs of the skin, so feel free to experiment by combining masks with different effects.
Indications for use
Moisturizing and rejuvenating masks marked "30+" are used to solve several problems:
- the first age-related changes;
- wrinkles, including mimic;
- pigmentation;
- gravitational ptosis - sagging of the face under the influence of gravity;
- pronounced nasolabial folds;
- "Bulldog cheeks";
- double chin;
- dullness, dehydration, flaking and dry skin.
Application rules and frequency of use of masks
Homemade products are applied only to previously prepared skin.Before the main procedure, you must remove makeup and cleanse your face. Using a scrub or exfoliation will increase the effectiveness. Steam baths also increase the effectiveness of the care. But be careful, they are contraindicated in cardiovascular diseases, thin skin, rosacea and rosacea.
Fresh food and non-metallic utensils are used to mix the masks. You need to apply the product immediately after preparation - remember that natural ingredients quickly deteriorate.
The optimal exposure time for any mask is 10-30 minutes. Keeping it on the face for less or longer is pointless - the active ingredients simply do not have time to be absorbed or stop acting. But the frequency of use depends solely on the condition of the skin: from 1 to 3 times a week.
The mask can remain on the face until it is completely absorbed, but its drying is usually undesirable - periodically spray the applied mixture with water.
Recipes for anti-aging face masks 30+
The effectiveness of the formulations depends on the individual characteristics of the skin, age, as well as the naturalness, quality and freshness of the ingredients used. Don't be discouraged if one of the recipes doesn't work for you, just try another one.
Moisturizing mask with honey
For the mixture you need:
- 0. 5-1 tbsp. l. liquid honey;
- 1 tspsea buckthorn oils;
- 1 tspaloe vera juice.
Preparation:
- All ingredients are separately heated in a water bath (up to the same temperature). Then they are mixed.
- You can add 1-5 drops of geranium essential oil. The mask is applied for 10-20 minutes and rinsed off.
After 2-3 weeks of application, the face visually improves, the skin becomes soft and moisturized. And after 2 months, small wrinkles begin to smooth out.
Kefir-curd mask
This recipe mattifies and gently whitens while helping to maintain skin tone. It is enough to mix 2 components:
- 3 tbsp. l. kefir;
- 1 tbsp. l. soft cottage cheese.
The mixture is applied to the face, neck and décolleté (suitable for sensitive skin and the area around the eyes), and after 20-25 minutes it is washed off with water. Positive changes are visible after 3-4 weeks of regular use.
If the mass is liquid, you can add potato starch or flour. To soften and nourish 1 tbsp. l. kefir is replaced with the same amount of honey. And to refresh the face, add 1 tsp to the mask. greenery.
Protein mask
Classic formulations of whipped protein and lemon juice matte, but at the same time dry the skin a lot. But based on these ingredients, you can prepare a nourishing mask that will tighten the oval of the face and tighten the pores. Would need:
- egg white;
- 1 tsplemon juice;
- 0. 5 tspvegetable oil;
- a pinch of salt, sugar and mustard powder;
- 1-3 drops of bergamot essential oil.
Preparation:
- Pour salt and sugar into the protein, beat until an airy mass is formed.
- Warm the oils and lemon juice slightly using a water bath. Mix with mustard and esters.
- Combine everything in one mixture and beat for about 2-5 minutes.
Since the mask contains "aggressive" components, be sure to make sure that there is no allergy.The mixture is applied 1-2 times a week for 10-20 minutes, rinsed off later. The positive effect appears in about 1-3 months.
Refreshing cucumber and protein mask
Cucumber pulp is refreshing, while chicken proteins are known to tighten pores and tighten skin. Preparation:
- Grate the cucumber on a fine grater.
- Beat 1 egg white (when applying to the neck and décolleté, take 2 pcs. ) Into a firm foam. Connect the components.
The mask is spread over the skin and left on for 10-15 minutes.It is advisable to wash it off first with warm and then cool water.A single application will temporarily even out the tone of the face and eliminate signs of fatigue, and after 2-3 months of regular use, it will smooth out pigmentation and wrinkles.
Anti-wrinkle milk mask
The tool copes with the first signs of age-related changes and mimic wrinkles. Recipe:
- Grind the egg yolk with 1 tsp. flower honey and mix with 1 tsp. milk.
- Apply for 10-20 minutes. It can even be used for the eyelids by applying cotton pads soaked in the mass.
- Wash off with contrasting wash.
Prolonged use - at least 2–4 months - will relieve the face of crow's feet, reduce dryness and the severity of wrinkles.
Egg mask for combination skin
For cooking you will need:
- 1 egg;
- 12-17 ml of avocado oil;
- 15-25 g of cottage cheese;
- 0. 5 tsplemon juice.
The components are thoroughly mixed and applied to the face in a thick layer, washed off after half an hour.The mask is designed for high-quality nutrition with a slight tightening effect. To achieve a lasting result, you need a course of 14 procedures, done every other day.
Gelatin film mask
Gelatin is animal collagen - a substance directly responsible for elasticity. A similar recipe is suitable for oily skin care:
- Soak 1 tbsp. l. gelatin in 2-4 tbsp. l. green tea, milk or water. After 15–20 minutes, dissolve, heating in any convenient way (do not bring to a boil! ).
- Stir 1 tsp into the mixture quickly. honey and 0. 5 tsp. lemon juice. Apply on face in 2-3 layers.
- After 25-30 minutes, the mask is carefully removed in one layer. If it is painful to do this, you can soak and wash off the mass with hot water.
In 2-3 months it allows you to remove local inflammation, tighten the skin and reduce the number of wrinkles.
Starch lifting mask
The product helps to lift the face by tightening the skin.But to get exactly the lifting, you should lie down immediately after applying the mask in order to reduce the effect of gravity.Ingredients:
- 1-2 tbsp. l. potato starch;
- some water;
- 1 chicken or 3-4 quail proteins.
Application:
- The starch is diluted with water and added to the whipped egg whites.
- It is better to apply the mass in several layers, and rinse off after 20-30 minutes, when the mask dries up and begins to noticeably tighten.
The visible effect appears in 1-3 months.
Carrot rejuvenation
Carrots contain vitamins especially useful after 30 years: A, K and C.A mask made of it, like a cucumber mask, refreshes after 2-3 applications, giving the skin a healthy glow and glow. And constant use allows you to gradually smooth out the network of fine wrinkles. Required components:
- chopped carrots;
- 1 tbsp. l. natural cream;
- 1 tspstarch;
- 2-5 drops of juice (0. 5 tsp. Pulp) of cranberries.
The ingredients are thoroughly mixed and placed in a water bath so that the potato paste can thicken. The ready-made mixture is applied for 15-30 minutes, then washed off.
Vitamins A and E
To eliminate flabbiness and maintain elasticity of the skin, vitamin mixtures are made. For such a mask you will need:
- 10 drops of vitamin A;
- 12 drops of vitamin E;
- 5 ml of wheat germ oil;
- 7 ml rice or olive oil;
- 5-10 g cocoa powder.
The process itself:
- The base oils are heated in a water bath to 50 ° C, then thoroughly mixed with cocoa. Vitamins are added at the end.
- When the mask cools down a little, apply it to the face, neck and décolleté.
- After 15–20 minutes, the excess funds are removed with a damp cloth, after which you need to wash with cold water.
Formulations like these are good for wrinkled and dehydrated skin. But it is better to do them in autumn or spring, in courses of 14–20 procedures with an interval of 2–3 days - during these periods the person needs additional nutrition.
Purifying mask
Hercules gently exfoliates impurities, while greens eliminate redness and puffiness in just 2-3 applications. Components:
- 1 tbsp. l. ground oatmeal;
- 1 tbsp. l. chopped dill and parsley;
- 1-2 tspbase oil - almonds or grape seeds.
Preparation and use:
- Mix the ingredients and leave for a few minutes. The oatmeal should swell and soften slightly.
- Apply with light movements, massaging the skin for a while, and leave for 10-15 minutes. Washes off similarly to scrubs.
Firming mask
Grapes are a natural antioxidant that helps neutralize harmful toxins and radicals.This allows you to maintain the elasticity of the skin while smoothing out wrinkles. To prepare the recipe you need:
- Mix in equal proportions honey, grape juice and the same amount of berry pulp.
- Spread the mixture onto cheesecloth or cloth, apply to a damp face and neck.
- After 15–20 minutes, remove the excess and wash.
Visible changes will appear after 3-6 procedures. After 3-4 months, the skin is tightened, and its relief is noticeably improved.
Lifting mask
After 30–40 years, yeast-based formulations acquire special relevance. They are rich in amino acids, vitamins H, E and B group, which allows them to have a rejuvenating and anti-inflammatory effect. Preparation:
- Warm up about 2 tbsp. l. oil of apricot or peach (you can take both in a 1: 1 ratio). Just add about 20-30 g of dry yeast to the mixture. If they are soft, then they must first be grated with a grater, and the tablets must be crushed.
- Stir and remove for 20-40 minutes in a warm place, covering with something.
- Chicken yolk is added immediately before application. The mass is whipped well.
The mask is applied in 2-4 steps.Washes off with warm water, about 15-20 minutes after the last layer has been spread. . . To smooth minor wrinkles, a course of 7-14 procedures is sufficient, while visible lifting will take about 2-4 months of application.
Contraindications and possible consequences
Anti-aging products are not used by women under the age of 25. In addition, it is undesirable to apply home or purchased masks in case of:
- lesions on the face - open wounds, fresh sunburn, skin irritations, etc. ;
- active rashes and inflammations;
- a large number of moles;
- dermatological diseases, including chronic diseases - during an exacerbation;
- the rehabilitation period after some cosmetic procedures - laser resurfacing, chemical peeling, mesotherapy, etc.
Otherwise, such care, if not abused, is considered relatively safe.Of course, provided that you have previously checked for allergies: the product is applied to the wrist and left there for 10-60 minutes.If immediately after cleansing the skin and within 24 hours there are no signs of irritation, then the mask is not dangerous.
It should be understood that self-prepared masks will not return the lost youth. They act rather superficially and will not trigger cellular renewal. But they are quite capable of maintaining a well-groomed appearance of the skin, and in combination with well-designed care, they can serve as a good tool for the prevention of premature aging.