Homemade body masks

Since ancient times, women have always paid a lot of attention to their skin. But in the modern world, full of fuss and endless trouble, many have ceased to take enough time to care for the body. Constant employment allows you to contain in perfect form only hair, face and hands. And only a small amount of cream or milk after a shower is enough for the body, so as not to experience obvious discomfort from dry skin. But a woman should look amazing in all respects, so it will be useful to learn to make body masks at home.

Body masks at home

An impeccable appearance is very important for the beautiful half of humanity. In conditions of excessive environmental gasket, it is necessary to regularly monitor the condition of the skin of the face and body. If the face is constantly in the field of close attention, then the body is mostly hidden under clothes. Therefore, all the processes of deterioration of the skin are unnoticed. But when it becomes obvious that it is not so easy to get rid of dryness, irritation and peeling, it can already be too late to sweep out of the store shelves all kinds of moisturizing and restoring means. In order to avoid such catastrophic situations, the skin of the body, like the skin of the face, is best to protect your youngster.

Do not spend frantic amounts on ready -made factory creams and masks - it is better to recall the experience of our grandmothers. They could have been from improvised means that can be accessible to everyone, to make incredibly effective masks for the face and body.

Before applying any auxiliary tool, the skin should be carefully cleaned, and best of all, steamed. The components of a mask made at home quickly penetrate open pores, thereby increasing the effectiveness of the procedure. So after a sauna or bath, even after taking a bath at home, you can safely use a suitable body mask.

Features of the use of homemade body masks

At home, you can prepare not only masks, but also cleansing agents. It is necessary to apply a scrub or peeling on wet skin with soft massaging movements, after which it with warm water to wash the remains of the product. This procedure perfectly removes the dead particles of the skin, making it smooth. After a few minutes, you can start applying a body mask. After a quarter of an hour, it should be removed and a nutritious and oily cream should be used.

As they say, the good should be a habit. If you constantly adhere to simple skin care rules at home, then there will be little time for the procedure.

Care rules are very simple:

• after each session of water procedures, moisturize the skin with a nourishing cream or milk to prevent dryness;
• use cleaning agents (scrubs and peels) once a week to remove dead cells;
• from time to time, do wrapping at home or visit a massage salon.

Types of body masks

There is a huge selection of masks for body skin, each of which is characterized by a specific composition with a directed nature of the action.

Types of masks:

1. Moisturizing masks are suitable for all skin types. They cope with dryness, roughness and dehydration perfectly. After applying such a mask, the skin becomes radiant and fresh, elasticity increases.
2. Nourishing vitamin body masks. With their help, the skin returns its natural color, blood circulation and metabolic processes improve.  After use, it will look fresh and velvety to the touch.
3. Cleansing masks, first of all, make it possible to get rid of pollution, fat in cells, dead particles. They are not suitable for all skin types - mainly the impact goes to the problematic and combined type.
4. Soothing masks affect irritated and inflamed skin. Their composition allows you to instantly get rid of redness, excessive dryness, itching. They perfectly relieve stress caused by excessive stay in the sun. After use, the skin tone increases, the regeneration process begins.
5. Modeling masks are the most popular species. It is they who help the skin get rid of stretch marks and cellulite, improve blood circulation and accelerate the regenerative process. Masks for the elasticity of the body supply cells with oxygen, strengthen the walls of blood vessels.

What to make face and body masks from: natural components

In nature, there are a huge number of plants, the properties of which can be used not only in the cosmetic sphere. Natural active substances have a beneficial effect on the skin, which allows you to quickly feel a powerful soothing, tonic, softening, anti -inflammatory and antiseptic effect.

Chemical compounds, such as vitamins, essential oils, sugar, minerals, organic acids, etc., are formed with the active interaction of plants and the environment. Therefore, the manufacture of cosmetic masks with a natural composition at home is much more useful for those that can be found in stores.

The effect of individual elements of the body mask on the skin

Sugar is fructose, glucose and sucrose. To a greater extent, the body requires glucose, which is contained in grapes, berries and seeds of some plants. It affects the preservation of moisture in the cells, thereby smoothing small wrinkles.

Lemon, apple, oxalic and other acids are organic.  The juices in which they are contained actively affect the metabolism.

Essential oils are one of the main elements that are part of various cosmetics not only for the face and body, but also for hair. Essential oils are extracted from many plants, for example, chamomile, St. John's wort, mint, roses, linden, etc. In addition to bactericidal and wound healing, they are able to remove irritation and sunburn, thanks to such a component as azulen.

Fatty vegetable oils (olive, almond, etc.) help to fight dry skin, protect against the negative effects of surrounding stimuli, for example, dust and cold. But they are suitable only for dry skin type.

Pectin and tannins, mucus, phytoncides and resins have an active bactericidal effect. These elements protect the skin from malicious microorganisms, contribute to the rapid healing of wounds and cracks, show astringent and wound healing effects, and contribute to narrowing of pores. Contained in many plants: St. John's wort, wormwood, sage, onion, garlic, yarrow, calendula, plantain. And also in fruits and berries: cherry, plum, gooseberry, lemon, cranberries, etc.

Vitamins are the most important elements that the body should receive to improve its condition. In particular, they have a beneficial effect on skin cells, stimulating their activity. With a shortage, sagging appears, and the epidermis loses its necessary moisture. Most vitamins are not synthesized in the human body, so they should be obtained from the outside. Vitamins are part of anti -cellulite body masks.

There are a large number of vitamins useful for the skin:

1. Vitamins A and E prevent the appearance of wrinkles, peeling, dryness, acne. Karotin (provitamin a) is found in mountain ash, yarrow, rosehips, carrots, pumpkin, melon, currants, apricots, peaches, nuts.
2. B vitamins are designed to improve the functioning of the sebaceous glands. Useful for various acne, pigment spots, dermatitis, seborrhea. Contained in wheat, rice bran, sea buckthorn, chamomile, legumes, bakery yeast, in many fruits, berries and vegetables, etc.
3. Vitamin C is used in cosmetics that help fight signs of skin aging. The main sources are fruits (lemon, orange, apple, etc.), vegetables (tomato, beets, potatoes, cabbage, etc.), berries (black and red currants, cranberries, mountain ash, strawberry, strawberries, etc.).
4. Vitamin K helps healing wounds, improves capillaries strength, thereby preventing subcutaneous hemorrhages. Contained in plantain, yarrow, grapes, potatoes.
5. Group P vitamins nourish skin cells. Great for the treatment of acne, inflammation of the skin, dermatosis and seborrhea. Cereals, legumes, vegetables and fruits are rich in vitamin.

Facial masks

Recently, more and more often you can find women who prefer home masks for the face. Since each of them is suitable for solving a specific problem, the composition can be simulated individually. But you must always remember that, unlike creams, serums and tonics, masks are not suitable for daily use. Despite this, you can find many advantages in their use. For example, efficiency and accessibility.  Do not forget that the mask needs to be selected for your skin type.

Types of face masks

There are such types of face masks:

• films and ropes - types of exfoliating masks aimed at resuming a layer of skin, by separating dead particles;
• nourishing and moisturizing masks have almost the same effect, helping to maintain the water balance of the skin;
• cleansing masks for the most part consist of clay, which begins to quickly dry, causing tightening sensations. Therefore, after application, it is best to cover the face with cling film - a greenhouse effect will create, and the mask will work better;
• hot body and face masks are needed to cleanse the skin due to heat exchange. When applying, the composition releases heat, the pores are revealed and cleaned. Best after use, apply scrub;
• tonic masks are needed to quickly restore skin color to give it a natural blush and freshness. Such masks are most often replete with vitamins.

Body masks recipes

The composition of masks made at home may be different. Therefore, the impact will also be multidirectional. Below will be the most popular varieties of compositions and recipes for body masks.

Body masks: alginate masks

Brown algae is the only source of alginic acid. It is part of any cosmetics with the effect of rejuvenation. The gel, which is obtained as a result of mixing alginate powder with water, contains many minerals and vitamins. They “force” the skin to produce collagen, fight the formation of cellulite in problem areas.

Recipe and recommendations for the use of an alginate body mask:

1. In the container, mix the solvent with sea salt and powder of brown algae in a proportion of 3: 1.
2. Mix thoroughly until a homogeneous mass is formed.
3. You need to apply the mask with a special spatula for 7 minutes, otherwise the mixture will freeze.
4. Wrap the body with cling film to increase sweating, and lie under the blanket for an hour.
5. Remove the mask and apply a nourishing cream.

The effect will be achieved after several procedures within a month.

Contraindications:

• iodine allergies;
• the presence of chronic and oncological diseases;
• critical days.

Body masks for weight loss

Additional means in the fight against excess centimeters, cellulite and sagging of the skin are masks for weight loss or wrapping. They are usually applied to the most problematic areas of the body - buttocks, hips, stomach and sides.

Recommendations for the use of homemade body masks for skin elasticity:

• before applying, the problem area needs to be cleaned and steamed, thus, the active substances of the masks will penetrate deeper into the epidermis;
• apply the composition and wrap this part of the body of the body with cling film, and then wrap with a blanket;
• do not eat food before applying a mask, it is better to drink warm green tea in the process;
• the whole procedure lasts from 30 to 60 minutes. (depends on the recipe of the mask);
• rinse in a shower with warm water or take a bath with sea salt;
• the course of use of the mask is 5-15 days.
  

There are a lot of recipes for weight loss masks, but they are separated depending on the main components - honey, clay and coffee.

Body masks recipes:

1. Mask for the body from honey - gives the best result in just 5 days. It is necessary to mix mustard (it is best to cook it yourself from mustard powder) and liquid honey in a 1: 1 proportion. Apply to problem areas.
2. A clay mask is suitable for resuming the skin after childbirth. It is necessary to mix blue clay and warm milk to obtain a homogeneous mass. If desired, you can add vitamins A and E or essential oils.
3. The coffee mask has the ability to effectively break down subcutaneous fat. For wrap, use the porridge mixture of warm milk and ground coffee.

Contraindications:

• allergies to the components of the mask;
• pregnancy and gynecological diseases;
• varicose veins;
• a cold and weakness.

In general, to keep your body in good shape, you do not need to spend a lot of money. Nature provides everything to maintain beauty and this beauty can be created at home using effective masks, scrubs, creams and other cosmetics.