Natural facial cosmetics are not a luxury, but a quality skin care product available to every summer resident. No need to run to the cosmetics store, the main ingredients can be found in your garden!
Organic cosmetics are a trend in modern skin and hair care. It is not so easy to find a complete replacement for natural remedies, and it is not always possible to purchase high-quality cosmetics. Here are recipes for homemade facial cosmetics based on the fruit beloved by many.
Benefits of apples for skin
It is no secret that apples contain a lot of micro- and macroelements that are indispensable for the normal functioning of the human body. Let's list some of them (the amount per 100 g is indicated):
| Minerals contained in apples and their benefits for the skin | |
| Iron (0.12 mg) | Helps supply skin cells with oxygen. |
| Potassium (107 mg) | Helps moisturize the skin. |
| Calcium (6 mg) | Accelerates skin cell renewal and increases elasticity. |
| Magnesium (5 mg) | Improves complexion, strengthens immunity. |
| Sodium (1 mg) | Increases elasticity and moisturizes the skin. |
Apples are extremely rich in vitamins, which have a beneficial effect on the health of the entire body, including the skin:
| Vitamins contained in apples and their benefits for the skin | |
| A (retinol) | Has an anti-inflammatory, moisturizing and soothing effect. |
| B1 (thiamine) | Prevents the development of skin diseases and helps rejuvenate cells. |
| B2 (riboflavin) | Promotes proper cellular respiration. |
| B3 (niacin) | Increases elasticity and moisturizes the skin. |
| B5 (pantothenic acid) | Regulates the functioning of the sebaceous glands, strengthens skin cells. |
| B6 (pyridoxine) | Helps in the treatment of many skin diseases. |
| B9 (folic acid) | Protects the skin from the harmful effects of sunlight and fights rashes. |
| C (ascorbic acid) | Helps produce collagen and improves skin elasticity. |
| E (tocopherol) | Strengthens the regenerative properties of cells, smoothes wrinkles. |
| K (phylloquinone) | Prevents the appearance of puffiness and age spots. |
Homemade apple masks are effective at any age for all skin types. Thanks to the properties of this fruit, such masks and compresses make the skin more elastic, relieve irritation, help smooth out wrinkles and improve complexion.
All masks must be applied, avoiding the area around the eyes and lips. To check if you are allergic to one of the components, first apply a small amount of the mask to the crook of your elbow and watch the skin reaction.
To prepare the mask, the apple must be thoroughly washed. If you did not take the apple from your own garden and are not sure about its environmental friendliness, it is better not to use the peel. In the process of industrial cultivation, apples are subjected to chemical treatment, and not the most beneficial substances are retained in the peel.
Apples against tumors and diseases
Apples are an excellent remedy that will protect your skin from skin cancer. After all, apples contain vitamin C, which helps prevent free radical damage to skin cells and stimulates the production of white blood cells, which strengthens the immune system and thus reduces the likelihood of skin cancer. The pulp, when applied to the skin, maintains the skin's pH (acidity) and helps prevent infection and inflammation.
After all, as you know, in the absence of necessary vitamins, some unpleasant and sometimes dangerous diseases can appear on our skin:
- Dryness;
- Cracks;
- Eczema;
- Scaly dermatitis;
- Vitiligo.
Apple masks for dry skin
You can moisturize and nourish dry skin with one of the following masks made from natural ingredients.
Mask “Apple in sour cream”
You will need : 1 apple, 1 egg yolk, 1 tbsp. sour cream, 1 tbsp. vegetable oil.
Cooking . Finely grate the apple, add the yolk, sour cream and butter, mix thoroughly. Apply an even layer to your face and leave for 20 minutes. Rinse off the mask with warm and then cold water.
Mask “Juice mixture”
You will need : 1 tbsp. apple, tomato, carrot, plum, cabbage and raspberry juices.
Cooking . Mix all the juices, soak several cotton pads in the mixture and place them on your face. Leave the mask on for 25 minutes, periodically moistening the cotton wool with the mixture. Then wipe your face with a dry cloth or cotton pad.
Any mask should be applied to cleansed skin in an even, dense layer, making circular massaging movements from the nose towards the chin and temples.
Mask “Honey and cream”
You will need : 1 tbsp. applesauce, 1 tbsp. butter, 1 tsp. honey, 1 yolk.
Cooking . Mix the puree with butter, beat the honey with the yolk, mix all the ingredients. Apply the mask to your face, leave for 20-30 minutes, then wipe your face with a paper napkin.
Mask “Nourishing”
You will need: 1 tbsp. vegetable/olive oil, 1 apple.
Preparation. Finely grate the apple, mix the puree with butter.
Apply the resulting paste to your face and leave for 15 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.
Properties
To be more precise, among the useful elements you can find a whole treasure.
Useful elements
- potassium, which performs moisturizing functions;
- iron, which is essential for normal blood circulation, as it ensures a normal supply of oxygen to the subcutaneous tissues, thereby improving the appearance of the face.
- vitamin A, which has special properties that are good at resisting peeling, inflammation and dryness of the skin, and it also perfectly resists excess oiliness on the face;
- Vitamin B9 is a natural remedy for protection against external irritants;
- a rejuvenating effect can also be expected due to the presence of vitamin C;
- Vitamin K works well against swelling, and at the same time whitens the skin.
Propolis in cosmetology: for acne, wrinkles, oily, dry skin
This entire list of advantages makes it possible to use apples for dry and problematic skin, also in the presence of wrinkles and excessive pigmentation. However, people with delicate skin should avoid the current product in various recipes, due to the large amount of C vitamins.
Effect of honey
Honey has a wonderful cleansing and disinfecting effect. In addition, it is a real storehouse of vitamins, nutrients and beneficial elements. It contains components that retain moisture in the cells, preventing dryness of the epidermis, and protect it from the harmful effects of sunlight. But besides this, this product cleanses spores well and stabilizes the normal fat balance. It is useful not only to consume it orally, but also to use it as an ingredient in recipes for ointments and masks.
Contraindications
However, even such an excellent product has two contraindications. Firstly, it cannot be used by people whose bodies reject bee products. And if you have never consumed honey before, then you should immediately check your body for such a reaction. Secondly, those who have a genetic predisposition to facial hair should not use masks made from bee products. This is due to the powerful stimulation of hair growth by this product.
Apple masks for oily skin
Regular use of masks prepared according to these recipes will help correct the functioning of the sebaceous glands, remove oily shine, and make the skin more matte.
Mask for matte skin
You will need: 2 tbsp. potato starch, 1 tsp. burdock root juice, 2 tbsp. applesauce (preferably from a sour apple).
Preparation. Mix the ingredients thoroughly and apply the mask to your face. After 20 minutes, rinse with cool water.
“Lemon-apple” mask
You will need: 1 apple, 1 egg white, 10 drops of lemon juice.
Preparation. Finely grate the apple, add juice and protein, stir. Apply the mask to your face, excluding the area around the eyes. After 20 minutes, rinse with warm and then cold water.
Homemade natural apple masks should be used immediately after preparation. They cannot be stored - the apple mass quickly oxidizes and darkens, losing its beneficial properties.
Pore tightening mask
You will need: 1 egg white, 1 tsp. apple juice.
Preparation. Beat the egg white, adding apple juice drop by drop. Apply to face, leave for 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
Anti-acne mask
You will need: 1 egg white, 1 tbsp. milk, 1 tbsp. applesauce, 1 tsp. Sahara.
Preparation. Mix the ingredients until smooth. Apply the mask to your face, leave for 15 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
Important nuances
Apple masks are suitable for every woman if you choose the other components of the composition correctly. If you don't have time to bother with masks, you can wipe your face with a piece of apple every morning for at least five minutes. Even for such nutrition, your skin will thank you with radiance. Also consider other important points when preparing apple face masks.
- Choose exclusively ripe apples and only domestic ones. Foreign varieties may contain harmful substances.
- If you have oily skin, take sour apples, and if you have dry skin, take sweet ones.
- Prepare applesauce not only from the pulp, but also from the peel, since it contains most of the beneficial substances.
- Before eating the apple, rinse it thoroughly in warm water.
- Prepare apple puree immediately before applying the composition, since after just a few minutes the apple oxidizes and loses most of its beneficial components.
- It is better to use raw apples for masks, since many beneficial properties are lost during heat treatment.
- Before applying the mask, it is better to steam your face in herbal baths. If, for example, you have problem skin, then use a decoction of calendula or chamomile; if you have dry skin, use green tea.
- Upon completion of the procedure, be sure to “close” the pores of the skin by wiping your face with ice cubes. You can freeze apple slices or apple juice diluted with water.
And finally, a few words about contraindications. Apple masks are generally well tolerated, but you still shouldn’t do them if you have inflammation on your face or scratches, for example. Such masks are also not suitable for women with very sensitive skin.
We wish you pleasant procedures and beautiful results!
Apple masks for all skin types
These masks have a general effect on the skin of the face: they remove signs of fatigue, tone and nourish, which is useful for both normal and combination, dry or oily skin. As a result of regular use, the skin will look radiant and fresh.
“Custard” mask
You will need: 1/2 cup milk, 1 apple.
Preparation. Chop the apple and dilute with hot milk until pureed, stir. When the mass has cooled down a little, apply it to your face and leave for 20 minutes. Rinse off with cool water.
Mask "Starch"
You will need: 1 egg white, 1 tsp. potato starch, 1 apple.
Preparation. Finely grate the apple and mix with the remaining ingredients. Leave on your face for 20-25 minutes, rinse with warm, then cold water.
To reduce dark circles under the eyes, mix 2 tbsp. cottage cheese and 2 tbsp. apple juice. Divide the mass into 2 parts, place each in a separate gauze bag and place on closed eyes for 5-10 minutes.
Mask "Vitamin"
You will need: 2 tablets of ascorbic acid, 1/2 apple, 1 tbsp. honey, 1 egg yolk, 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp. vegetable oil.
Preparation. Grind the tablets, mix with chopped apple and other ingredients. Apply to face, rinse with cool water after 30 minutes.
Mask "Sunny"
You will need: 1 tbsp. honey, 1 egg yolk, 1 apple.
Preparation. Beat the yolk with honey, mix with the grated apple. Leave the mask on your face for 20 minutes, then rinse with cool water.
Eliminates hair problems
The benefits of apples for hair can hardly be overestimated, since apples contain several natural compounds that are excellent for hair growth and strengthening.
These natural compounds are presented in the form of organic acids, namely:
- Apple acid;
- Lemon acid;
- Wine acid;
- Chlogenic acid;
- And uroslovic acid.
A paste made from the pulp and skin of green apple works wonders when it comes to eliminating dandruff. This paste can be used as shampoo. With regular use, the fruits strengthen the hair structure, improve growth and prevent hair loss. In fact, apple is an excellent fruit for those suffering from baldness, thinning or brittle hair.
To get the most out of apples, you can enjoy these crunchy fruits in the form of fruit salad, apple pies, apple cider vinegar, or applesauce. Eating apple on a regular and moderate basis is very beneficial for the skin. This delicious fruit is filled with a lot of nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, enzymes and antioxidants. After all, it is these compounds that make the apple very suitable for rejuvenating the skin and maintaining its health.
Apple masks for aging skin
The main purpose of the following masks is to increase the elasticity and firmness of facial skin. By improving blood circulation, as well as stimulating collagen production, the skin looks tightened and the complexion is evened out.
Mask “Apple-Carrot”
You will need: 1 apple, 1 carrot.
Preparation. Finely grate the carrots and apple and mix. Apply an even layer on your face, after 20 minutes, rinse off the mask with water, and lubricate your face with moisturizer.
Mask “Curd and chamomile”
You will need: 1 tbsp. chamomile flowers, 2 tbsp. apple juice, 2 tbsp. cottage cheese, 1 tbsp. sour cream, 1 tbsp. olive oil.
Preparation. Pour chamomile with 1 glass of water, boil for 20 minutes over low heat, then strain. Add the remaining ingredients to the broth and stir. Apply to face, neck and décolleté. After 20 minutes, rinse off the mask with water or chamomile decoction, and lubricate the skin with regular cream.
One of the simplest apple masks is grated apple paste. It is kept on the face for 15-20 minutes, after which it is washed off with cool water and the skin is lubricated with moisturizer. This “lazy” mask refreshes and tones the skin well.
Baked apple mask
You will need: 1 baked apple, 1 tsp. honey, olive oil.
Preparation. Grind the apple with honey, add a few drops of oil. Apply for 15 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
Christina (Christina)
The Christina apple face mask from Israeli manufacturers has a moisturizing effect, gives the skin freshness, making it beautiful. The formula of the product is light and fat-free, suitable for dry and normal face types.
The product contains fruit acids that prevent premature aging of cells.
The price of a 60 ml package is about 450 rubles. You can buy the product in online stores or on the official website of Christina professional cosmetics.
Apply a thin layer for 10-15 minutes, remove with a damp cotton pad. After the procedure, it is good to use nourishing and moisturizing creams.
