Starch face masks

Each woman has moments when the image in the mirror ceases to inspire. If it reflects the emerging small wrinkles, the skin that has lost its elasticity and dull complexion, do not rush to panic. If you want to change anything, it is not necessary to run to the beauty salon or turn to plastic surgeons for help. Sometimes a fairly simple home care to give the skin a fresh and rested look. To do this, you can use a starch mask - it’s hard to believe, but in terms of effectiveness this simple tool can surpass expensive salon procedures.

Composition and healing properties of starch

Even in the era of our great -grandmothers, it was known about the beneficial properties of potatoes, including the advantages of applying it for cosmetic purposes. These properties were fully inherited by the product of processing tubers of potatoes, which is a white powder called starch. For many years, this product has been actively used in cooking and medicine.

It has long been used in Rus' from starch facial masks to combat freckles and increased pigmentation, as it is known that this tool helps improve complexion and helps to enhance the protective functions of the epidermis. It was used as follows - washed and cleaned potato tubers rubbed on a grater and squeezed, and then the sediment received at the bottom was mixed with dairy products (yoke or sour cream) and used as a face mask.

According to the testimonies of the trapping, starch has a pronounced property of improving blood circulation, due to this effect, the skin is smoothed out after using such a tool, acquiring a light glossy shine. Currently, there is no need to independently extract starch from potatoes, as it can be freely purchased at any supermarket at a low price. This potato processing product does not contain any impurities or harmful additives-thus, such a simple and affordable tool can be safely used for skin care. Starch does not have a pronounced smell and can act as a suitable basis for various masks with the addition of medicinal herbs, berries, fruits, etc. When mixing it with warm water at the output, a viscous fluid in the form of a Clayster is obtained.

In its composition, starch includes a significant amount of vitamins and trace elements that positively affect the condition of the skin:

• ascorbic acid acting as a powerful antioxidant. Vitamin C is known for its properties to restore damaged cells and stimulate the epidermal rejuvenation process;
• vitamin E, protecting cell membranes from damage;
• vitamin PP, which has disintexication properties, which improves blood microcirculation and provides full breathing of skin cells;
• iron that improves blood circulation and enriches the skin with oxygen, as well as potassium, effectively holds moisture on the surface of the skin;
• b vitamins with the property of normalizing metabolic processes of dermis and epidermis. Due to the use of a face mask from starch, the condition of the problem epidermis is markedly improved, the manifestations of acne, dermatitis or allergies are left, a pronounced effect of moisturizing and pull -ups is observed;
• in addition, starch contains choline that regulates the sebaceous glands, as well as selenium, which promotes the effective protection of the skin from the effects of adverse external factors.

It is worth noting that starch is essentially an amazing product - thanks to its universal and hypoallergenic composition, it is suitable for the skin of various types.

Facial masks from starch: Contraindications

Potato starch as a component of masks is characterized by a sufficiently soft effect - thus, contraindications to its use for cosmetic purposes are practically absent. Nevertheless, as for other means, there are some restrictions on the external use of drugs based on it. These include:

• cases of individual intolerance in the form of irritation on the skin or manifestations of an allergic reaction;
• the presence of damage to the skin in the form of abrasions, wounds and cracks;
• exacerbation of herpes.

Masks for the face from starch: Advantages of use

To rejuvenate the skin and align its tone at home will help face masks with starch. This tool will also help to lighten it, give freshness and radiance. The starch is characterized by a noticeable vasoconstrictive and soothing epidermis effect. Such a homemade cosmetological tool will help normalize the condition of the skin, in addition, it can be used for preventive purposes.

Applying face -based masks, the following results can be achieved:

• eliminate the feeling of tightness, get rid of peeling and dry skin;
• to calm the sensitive epidermis, relieve irritation and give the skin a sense of comfort, increase its resistance to various weather influences in the form of wind and cold or heat;
• get rid of itching and irritation, eliminate inflammation, cleanse the skin of small rashes;
• save oily skin from excessive shine, reduce pores, eliminate black dots and reduce the activity of the sebaceous glands;
• lease skin relief, give it silkiness and velvety;
• slightly whiten, making freckles less noticeable, as well as pigment spots, lease complexion;
• rejuvenate the skin - eliminate or make wrinkles less noticeable, give it elasticity and elasticity.

Especially relevant is the use of face masks from starch from wrinkles for mature leather with the presence of signs of wilting. This tool will help to smooth shallow wrinkles, stimulating the production of collagen and elastan. The face masks from starch instead of Botox are quite effective, while they differ in completely natural composition with nutritional, whitening and softening properties.

The use of face masks from starch

In modern conditions, Botox injections are used to obtain a pronounced effect of facing the skin. It is known that this procedure can be dangerous if it is performed by a not too experienced specialist. At home, without special costs, and most importantly, without risk to health, you can make a face mask from starch instead of Botox. According to reviews presented on the Internet, the face masks from starch are approached in effectiveness to this cosmetic procedure, returning the skin to elasticity and effectively eliminating shallow wrinkles.

In general, for home use, you can use a starch face mask in its pure form or combine this tool with other components that enhance the beneficial effect of this natural product:

1. Coiling facial masks from starch.

To conduct a home rejuvenation session, the following sequence of actions must be done:

• brew the starch brazer - for this you should dissolve 1 tbsp stirkhmala in half a glass of water, and then pour this mixture into a bucket or a pan and add 0.5 l of boiling water to it. Next, mix it thoroughly and warm it on low heat, stirring, to thickened (without boiling);
• next, you need to slightly cool the resulting “jelly” and add 5 tbsp to it. freshly squeezed carrot juice, as well as 1 tbsp. fresh sour cream;
• after cooling the mixture to a comfortable temperature, you need to apply the resulting mixture to a clean face. The exposure time of this anti-aging mask is 20-25 minutes;
• after the specified time, it is necessary to wash off the applied composition with warm water and apply a suitable cream to the skin.

The prepared composition can be stored in a cool place for three days. Such a face mask with starch, carrot juice and sour cream is very effective, allowing you to get a tangible effect after the first use - the skin is smoothed literally before our eyes. This procedure will be needed to be carried out within 3-7 days, depending on what effect you want to achieve.

To give elasticity and increase the tone of mature skin will also help a face mask with starch, honey and salt. To carry out such a procedure, you will need to mix 1 tbsp. starch with 1 tsp salt, pour warm milk and mix, and then add 1 tbsp. honey. This mask should be applied, easily massaging the skin. Next, it is recommended to lie down, since the mask after solidification significantly pulls the face.  After 15 minutes, it will be necessary to wash off the mask with cool water and apply a nutrient cream to the skin.

Express mask with a pronounced lifting effect can be prepared by mixing the protein of one egg with 1 tbsp. starch and adding to them 1 tbsp. Kefira. This composition should be applied to the skin for a quarter of an hour, and then washed off with cool water.

2. It is not difficult to clarify and make the freckles less noticeable on the skin, applying the next face masks from starch:

• with the addition of lemon juice. It is known that lemon juice can affect the skin irritating - nevertheless, in combination with the starch, the mask acts rather softly, while the beneficial properties of the ingredients are manifested especially efficiently. Mix 1 tbsp. starch and lemon juice. Apply the composition for 5-7 minutes to the skin of the face, avoiding areas around the eyes. This mask has a pronounced clarifying effect. A noticeable result can be achieved after a single session;
• with hydrogen peroxide - will help get rid of freckles for oily or normal skin. To do this, you need to mix one and a half tablespoons of potato starch and peroxide. Apply this mask for a quarter of an hour, and then rinse with warm water. At the end of the procedure, rinse the face with warm water acidified by lemon juice.

3. You can normalize the condition of the skin with increased oily, as well as with rashes with the help of a face mask with starch and tea tree oil. To do this, you need to use a mixture of 1 tbsp. starch with a protein of one egg and the addition of a few drops of tea tree oil. Such a mask will need to be applied for 20 minutes. After the specified time, the composition should be washed off with cool water. In this composition, essential oil can be replaced with a decoction of chamomile or calendula, as well as aloe juice. The mask acts soothingly on irritated skin, pulls off expanded pores and eliminates rashes.

To improve the skin tone, it is very useful to wash with starch water - for this it is necessary to dilute 1 tsp. starch in 1 liter of warm boiled water. This solution should be washed the neck and face, after that it is necessary to rinse them with clean water and apply a suitable cream.

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