If you have oily skin, then you will need a mask that narrows the pores. If you need to return the skin to a healthy and blooming appearance after a long working day, then a toning mask will help you.
Every modern woman knows how the environment affects her skin negatively. In modern conditions, it is simply not possible to do without additional care and cleansing of the skin of the face. Specialists recommend doing face cleansing masks once a week. But not every woman can regularly visit beauty salons. In this case, a cleansing facial mask cooked at home is perfect.
What is the effect of the cleansing mask on the face and from what it is made. Typically, cleansing masks are prepared on the basis of clay, wax and various synthetic products. After applying the mask to the face and as it dries, dead scales, grease, dirt are attracted to it, and then all this is removed from the skin of the face along with the mask. As a result of the application of such masks, blood circulation improves, the pores are cleared, and the skin of the face acquires a fresh and healthy appearance. The great advantage of cleansing masks is that they are suitable for all skin types. As a rule, after cleansing it is necessary to make a nourishing mask, but if there is no time, you can simply apply a nourishing cream on the skin of the face. If you prefer to use masks from manufacturers, you should remember that with oily skin, the cleansing mask can be used about two times a week. When combined, normal or dry skin is enough once, but with sensitive skin, the cleansing mask can be used only once every two weeks. The made facial cleansing mask at home has also nutritional properties and can be used more often.
For best results, the mask should be applied to the cleansed skin. To cleanse the face, a steam bath or a hot compress is perfect. The mask can be applied with a special brush, cotton swab or fingers, the main thing is that everything should be clean. Cleansing masks, especially those that contain fresh vegetables, flakes or fruits are washed off with warm boiled water. For greater efficiency, you can add apple cider vinegar or lemon juice to the water (one teaspoon per glass of water).
Masks manufactured at home are considered the easiest way to care for the face. Masks, including food and medicinal herbs, have both cleansing and nutritional properties. Vegetable and fruit masks help to eliminate fatigue and skin flaccidity, and a large amount of nutrients stimulates the activity of cells.
The easiest way to prepare a cleansing face mask at home is to mash fresh fruits or vegetables and immediately apply them to the skin. There are also several recipes for making masks at home.
Cleansing oat mask: one glass of oatmeal flakes, grind with a blender, pour a teaspoon of salt and add warm water. Consistency of the resulting gruel should resemble thick sour cream. Apply mass to the skin and as soon as you feel that it starts to drain, rinse with warm water.
Cleansing mask for oily skin: pour a steep boiling water a piece of crumbled black bread. Wait for the bread to soften and cool down. Wash with the resulting gruel, and rinse the rest of the mixture with cool water.
Cleansing tomato mask: cut tomatoes into thick pieces and rub into pre-cleaned skin. After the rest of the mixture, wipe off the face with a cotton swab or paper towel. Wash your face with cool water.