Alginate mask
Like many other procedures, applying an alginate mask has long “migrated” from beauty salons to women’s kitchens and bathrooms. And for good reason, because this cosmetic product is one of the most versatile. It is based on a concentrated product extracted from seaweed. Alginate masks eliminate inflammation, tighten pores and reduce acne marks, relieve swelling and swelling, refresh the skin and increase peripheral blood circulation in it. When applied, the alginate mask gradually hardens to the point of rubber and is removed like a real mask.
At home, you can prepare a mask from ingredients that can be found in pharmacies or specialized stores for home cosmetology:
- alginate – two grams;
- daitomite – 5 grams, the substance can be replaced with ordinary cosmetic clay;
- calcium chloride - one ampoule, the drug is needed so that the mask “seizes”;
- water – 50 ml.
The alginate is dissolved in half the water and left for five hours. The clay is mixed with the rest of the water. Before application, mix both parts of the mask and add calcium chloride. When the mixture reaches the consistency of sour cream, it should be immediately applied to the face, excluding the area close to the eyes and around the nose.
If you don’t want to “bother” with unfamiliar ingredients, you can purchase a ready-made mixture for preparing a mask, which needs to be diluted with water - strictly according to the instructions. To enhance the effect of the alginate mask for a radiant face, you can add a few more components to it (literally a couple of drops):
- essential oil of clove and cinnamon;
- flax seed oil;
- coriander oil;
- chamomile decoction - can be used instead of water;
- calendula decoction;
- rose oil;
- blueberry juice;
The mixture is applied from bottom to top, starting from the chin, using a cosmetic spatula. The mask is kept for 30 minutes (no more) and then removed in one layer from bottom to top.
Activated charcoal for radiant skin
Such masks help get rid of blackheads, deeply cleanse pores from the accumulation of dirt, normalize the function of the sebaceous glands, eliminate acne and inflammation, and even out the skin texture.
Grind a tablet of activated carbon and mix with 10 grams of rice or oatmeal (cereals or flakes can be ground in a coffee grinder). Add 30-40 ml of slightly warmed milk to the powder. Then add a pinch of ground cinnamon and two drops of any nut oil, such as macadamia, Brazil nut or hazelnut, to the mixture. The mask can be applied to the entire face or only problem areas with an abundance of blackheads. After 10 minutes, the composition is washed off with cool water.
This mask for facial radiance works best on skin that has been previously cleansed with a scrub. You can also enrich a gelatin mask with crushed activated carbon, which is then removed like a film. Those for whom the problem of blackheads is relevant add the drug to honey, egg, yeast, clay and fermented milk masks, and use it as a scrub. Charcoal masks should not be used if there are fresh acne marks or other fresh wounds.
Home remedies for glowing skin
Green tea, water and honey mask
What you need
- 1 cup green tea water (chilled)
- 2 spoons rice flour
- ½ spoon of honey
What to do
- Mix the above ingredients and apply the paste on your skin. Leave it on for about 20 minutes or more, or until the mask is completely dry.
- Before washing off the mask with water, be sure to massage in circular motions. This is important as the mask removes dead skin cells and evens out skin tone.
- Wash your face with cold water. This gives you a lighter and more even skin tone.
When to do it
In the morning, before going to the bathhouse.
Why It Works
The antioxidants contained in green tea water will remove free radicals and toxins from your skin. Adding honey will help protect your face from bacteria. It also improves skin texture and keeps it hydrated. Rice flour acts as an excellent scrub.
Oatmeal-lemon face mask
What you need
- 1 tablespoon oats, cooked and mashed
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
What to do
- Mix all the ingredients in a bowl, apply the mask to your face and massage it gently.
- Let it dry for 20 minutes.
- Rinse with cold water and pat dry with a soft, clean towel.
When to do it
In the morning, before taking a bath.
Why It Works
Oats reduce inflammation and heal the skin. Oats also work as an exfoliant and cleanse the skin of oil, dirt and impurities. Lemon juice helps lighten your skin tone as it is rich in vitamin C.
Caution: If you have sensitive skin, you can dilute lemon juice with water.
Face mask with turmeric and lemon
What you need
- 1 tbsp. l. gram flour
- 1 tbsp. l. turmeric
- 1 tbsp. l. lemon juice
- 1 tbsp. l.a milk
What to do
- Mix all the ingredients in a bowl until you get a smooth paste.
- Apply the paste to your face, scrubbing it for about five minutes.
- Leave the paste on for about 20 minutes, after which you can cleanse your face with cold water.
- Pat dry with a clean towel.
When to do it
You can do this in the morning before taking a bath.
Why It Works
Turmeric has been shown to improve skin smoothness. It also has antibacterial properties that help cleanse the skin and keep it healthy.
Face mask with Turmeric and Tomatoes
What you need
- 1 tbsp. l. turmeric
- 1 tbsp. l. tomato juice
What to do
- Mix both the ingredients in a bowl until you get a smooth paste.
- Apply the paste to your face and leave on for about 15 minutes.
- Rinse your face with cold water.
When to do it
In the morning before taking a bath, or in the evening before bed.
Why It Works
Tomatoes contain lycopene, an antioxidant that protects against ultraviolet radiation. Moreover, it also works as an excellent anti-aging agent.
Yogurt and dried orange zest
What you need
- Several dried orange peels
- 1 tablespoon fresh and unflavored yogurt
What to do
- Grind the dried orange peels into a powder (ideally you can dry the peels in the sun after eating the fruit).
- Mix a tablespoon of this powder with yogurt until you get a smooth paste.
- Apply this paste on your face and keep it for about 20 minutes.
- Rinse off with cold water.
When to do it
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In the morning, before taking a bath.
Why It Works
Orange is rich in vitamin C and perfectly tones the skin. Yogurt plays an important role in bringing back the lost glow to your skin. It fights skin discoloration and other signs of aging such as wrinkles and fine lines. Yogurt is also effective in moisturizing the skin.
Yogurt and Lemon for glowing skin
What you need
- 1 tablespoon fresh and unflavored yogurt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
What to do
- Mix yogurt and lemon juice thoroughly.
- Apply the resulting paste on your face and leave it on for about 20 minutes.
- Wash your face with cold water.
When to do it
You can do this either in the morning before taking a bath or in the evening before going to bed.
Why It Works
Yogurt and lemon moisturize the skin and help remove blemishes. Lemon also contains vitamin C, which protects the skin from UV damage. Yogurt improves the overall texture of the skin and even makes it brighter.
Milk, Lemon Juice and Honey
What you need
- 1 tsp. milk
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- 1 tsp. honey
What to do
- Mix all the ingredients evenly in a bowl until you get a smooth paste.
- Apply the paste to cleansed face and keep it on for about 20 minutes.
- Rinse your face with cold water.
When to do it
In the morning, before going to the bathhouse.
Why It Works
Milk contains natural fats and minerals that tone the skin. It also contains magnesium, calcium and other proteins that tighten and nourish the skin.
Milk and Saffron for glowing skin
What you need
- 2-3 teaspoons cold raw milk
- A few strands of saffron
What to do
- Take raw milk in a bowl and add saffron strands to it.
- Leave the strands in the milk for three to four hours.
- After this, apply this mixture to your cleansed face.
- Keep it on for about 20 minutes, after which you can wash it off with warm water.
When to do it
You can do this in the morning before taking a bath.
Why It Works
One Iranian study found that saffron can help improve skin color.
Papaya and Fuller's Earth
What you need
- 1 tbsp. l. papaya pulp
- 1 tsp. Fuller's lands
What to do
- Mix the ingredients well until you get a smooth paste of even consistency.
- Apply the paste to your cleansed face and wait until the paste dries.
- After this, rinse your face with cold water.
When to do it
Do this in the morning before taking a bath.
Why It Works
Papaya contains the enzyme papain, which exfoliates the skin and makes it smoother. The fruits also restore and rejuvenate the skin. Fuller's Earth is known to cleanse and tone the skin.
Potatoes for radiant skin
What you need
- Potato pulp
What to do
- Apply potato pulp to your face and leave for 20 minutes.
- Rinse off with plain water.
When to do it
You can do this remedy twice a day - once in the morning before taking a bath and once in the evening before going to bed.
Why It Works
Potato is a natural bleaching agent that plays an important role in brightening your skin and giving it a natural glow.
Lemon Zest
What you need
- Lemon zest
- A few teaspoons of raw milk
What to do
- Dry the lemon zest in the sun and grind it to a fine powder.
- Mix the powder with milk and make a smooth paste.
- Apply this paste on your face and leave it on for 20 minutes.
- Wash your face with warm water and immediately apply a cooling toner.
When to do it
In the morning, before taking a bath.
Why It Works
The high vitamin C content in lemon will brighten your skin and protect it from external pollutants.
Honey face mask
What to do
- Take a tablespoon of raw honey and then heat it by rubbing it with your fingertips.
- Apply warm honey all over your face.
- Leave this natural mask on for about ten minutes and then rinse off gently with warm water.
- Pat your face dry with a fresh towel or cloth.
When to do it
Follow this remedy only once a week and then confidently emerge with naturally soft and glowing honey skin.
Why It Works
Honey is a natural antibacterial beauty care ingredient.
Raw Honey and Lemon
What to do
- Pour four to five drops of raw honey on a lemon wedge.
- Rub lemon all over your face for one minute only.
- Wash your face with cold water, leaving the lemon and honey mixture on for a maximum of five minutes.
When to do it
Try this tip before bed, since citrus fruits like lemon are photosensitive.
14. Olive Oil and Sea Salt Scrub
What to do
- A mixture of olive oil and sea salt is required. The mixture ratio should be two to one.
- Apply this body scrub and massage for a few minutes.
- Rinse off with cool water.
Why It Works
This natural salt and oil body scrub is cheap and effective; and works just like other expensive, chemical body scrubs. It removes dead skin cells and also helps your skin achieve a glamorous appearance.
Coconut milk for glowing skin
What to do
- Squeeze coconut milk from grated raw coconut.
- Apply this milk all over your face including your lips.
- You will definitely get glowing skin. This is one of the best natural skin care tips.
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Raw milk for glowing skin
What to do
- Take a piece of cotton swab and dip it in unboiled milk.
- Rub it over your tired face for instant freshness.
Why It Works
This natural kitchen corner product has the ability to remove invisible, harmful dirt from the skin. It works as an effective detergent and is much safer than packaged cleaners.
17. Moisturizer made from oranges, lemons and yogurts
How confident are you in your moisturizer? Does it hydrate your skin and lock in moisture? If not, then you can surely try this natural moisturizer that not only hydrates your skin but also keeps it hydrated from within.
What to do
- To make this moisturizer, you will need one tablespoon of orange juice, one tablespoon of lemon juice and a cup full of yogurt.
- Then mix them together, apply the paste all over your face and leave it as a mask for ten to fifteen minutes.
- Take a damp cloth and wipe your face with it.
Why It Works
The ingredients in this moisturizer brighten your skin color and also enhance the glow of your face.
Castor oil
What to do
- Apply a few drops of pure castor oil to your face and massage it well.
- Leave it for half an hour or so and then wipe with a damp cloth.
Why It Works
Pure castor oil has the potential to reduce the aging process of your skin. It works wonders in preventing wrinkles and can even magically soften your skin.
