Skin regeneration is a process of cell restoration, accompanied by the synthesis of various compounds at the molecular level. Due to this, there is a continuous renewal of all tissues of the human body. With age, the formation of cells takes more and more time, so regeneration in general slows down significantly, which is one of the reasons for skin aging. Read on to find out what homemade masks and food products improve the regenerative functions of the skin.
Why express masks act instantly
After most cosmetic products, the effect does not appear immediately - after all, they act slowly, gradually, penetrating deep into the cells and launching active regeneration processes. The point of the express remedy is that it allows you to achieve instant changes.
She does not promise you radical transformations in 1-3 minutes, but a quarter of an hour will be enough to look rested and fresh. After the beauty procedure:
- normal blood circulation will be restored at the cellular level;
- dead skin particles will be removed;
- fine wrinkles will disappear;
- the greasy shine will disappear;
- complexion will improve.
A quick mask is a real beauty find for you and your skin. Such formulas act comprehensively, evening out the complexion, moisturizing and toning the epidermis at the cellular level. Roughness will be smoothed out, the tone will become even. The undeniable advantage of masks is that they can be prepared from available products.
The express mask gives the effect for 5 hours, but it will appear instantly. And for the evening such results will be enough for you.
Indications for use
Express masks are an option for quick results. They will be useful for:
- dull complexion;
- loss of elasticity;
- white, black dots;
- bags, circles under the eyes;
- small wrinkles;
- pimples, acne;
- increased dryness;
- greasy shine;
- tightness;
- freckles;
- pigmentation.
The main thing is to make sure in advance about the individual tolerance of the components and use only fresh ingredients. Select products based on your problems and desired results.
Express masks should not be used all the time, but on occasion they will come in handy.
Reviews
Olga (32 years old): “I use salt scrub regularly. When you need to quickly get rid of blackheads and other means do not help, it always helps. Yes, in combination with soda the mixture turns out to be quite aggressive, but it acts instantly. I recommend it, especially to teenagers.”
Tatyana V (41 years old): “I consider express masks as a good base for makeup. The skin becomes smooth, there is no unnecessary shine, it is clean and well-groomed. The foundation after such a mask goes on smoothly and stays on perfectly. Of course, it takes longer than just applying the base for makeup, but it’s worth it when you need to look 100%.”
Maria K (35 years old): “I love express masks made from fruits and berries. Of course, they will not replace a trip to a cosmetologist in difficult, neglected situations, but it is easy to refresh the skin, return a beautiful color and blush.”
Recipes for the best homemade express masks
Express face masks are easy to make yourself. Below we provide a list of popular recipes that will be useful for different skin types. Remember that the key to successful care is regularity.
Recipes:
Quick with salt
Cheap table salt will remove signs of fatigue from your face and give your skin radiance. You can use sea salt. Dilute a teaspoon of crystals in a glass of hot water, soak gauze or terry cloth, and apply to your face for 15 minutes. Be sure to wash your face. The recipe is suitable for all skin types, but especially oily.
Egg
An effective remedy for oily shine and enlarged pores . Take a small sour apple, grate it, mix the pulp with whipped egg white. It is enough to keep the composition on for 20 minutes, then you will need to wash your face. Remember that protein is needed for oily skin, and the yolk is dry. You can learn about other protein masks in this material.
With butter
Nutrients accelerate regeneration processes, heal wounds, and accelerate cellular metabolism. Natural components restore normal lipid balance and improve skin structure. It is advisable to apply after deep cleansing - this way the effectiveness will be maximum. The composition of the mixture is a couple of spoons of clay (any), a spoon of sea buckthorn oil, a few drops of propolis tincture.
First, dilute the clay with mineral water, then add the rest of the ingredients. Leave for 20 minutes, making sure that the clay does not dry out.
Potato
Anti-wrinkle product to increase skin elasticity and strengthen oval shape. The mask is especially effective before a party or an important event, it guarantees deep nutrition and eliminates swelling. For one potato, take two tablespoons of banana puree, a spoonful of pea flour, and the same amount of apricot oil. Grind raw potatoes, add banana puree, bean flour, and butter. Apply to entire face except lips and eyelids. Keep for up to 20 minutes. You can find out about other potato masks here.
Dairy
A simple and effective recipe, suitable for all skin types. Choose the fat content of milk taking into account the condition of the epidermis - dryness will eliminate the fatty product, simply nourish and improve the light color. Pour milk into a glass, soak gauze in it, and apply it to your face. Action time: 15 minutes.
Lemon
Take a couple of tablespoons of lemon juice onto the egg yolk and use the composition to nourish and give freshness to dry skin. For oily skin, use white instead of yolk. When the lemon mask dries, wash your face.
Vitamin
For the yolk you need a tablespoon of olive oil, two tablespoons of orange juice. The recipe is suitable for all skin types, adds shine and radiance. Keeping the vitamin mask for 15 minutes is enough, or even less.
Yeast
Great homemade recipe for oily skin. Take a teaspoon of yeast, a tablespoon of sauerkraut juice, half a teaspoon of camphor oil. First, the yeast is diluted with juice, then combined with oil. Rinse off with warm water. You can learn how to prepare a rejuvenating yeast mask by following the link.
Nutritious
Saturates with moisture, vitamins, valuable substances, eliminates flaking and itching. After the procedure, the skin looks renewed, acquires elasticity, and fine wrinkles disappear. A good winter care product. With regular use of the application, pronounced pigmentation disappears. Take 10 g of nut oil and starch, 5 g of white coal, a drop of grapefruit oil. Keep for up to 20 minutes. Other whitening masks are described here.
For oily skin
Removes redness, inflammation, itching. The epidermis is restored and acquires a healthy shade. To prepare the mask you need a tablespoon of yeast, two tablespoons of aloe juice, a couple of drops of lemon balm oil. It is advisable to dilute yeast not with water, but with green tea. Apply to the entire face except the nasolabial triangle and eyelids. Keep for up to 12 minutes. Recipes for other aloe masks are described in the article.
Restorative
Quickly refreshes the skin, gives it elasticity, reduces the number of wrinkles. For the mask, take a teaspoon of oatmeal, 3 tablespoons of cottage cheese and parsley decoction, and a few drops of retinol. The product soothes well, relieves inflammation, and is suitable for different skin types. Keep the curd mask for 20 minutes, rinse with water or herbal decoction.
To find “your” recipe, we recommend trying different ones. Perhaps you can create your own comprehensive care program.
Products to accelerate regeneration
Fish, especially fatty varieties, namely sardines, salmon, mackerel, herring, are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins A and D. Constant consumption of them improves blood circulation in the deep layers of the skin, restores complexion and makes it smooth.
Dairy products such as milk, cottage cheese, and cheese are no less useful. You should especially consume more cottage cheese, since the selenium and vitamin A it contains prevents aging and loss of skin elasticity. At the same time, the product has a beneficial effect on the entire body and strengthens teeth and bones.
Whole grain bread and cereals, which improve metabolism, cleanse the intestines and help remove waste and toxins from the body, are necessary to maintain regenerative functions at the proper level. Porridges work in a similar way, especially those made from buckwheat and oatmeal - the skin of the face becomes fresh when consumed regularly.
Nuts contain coenzyme Q10 and a lot of vitamin E. Being a potent antioxidant, the latter accelerates regenerative processes and does not allow toxins to destroy the body.
Don't forget about green tea, which contains a lot of antioxidants. If you drink 1-2 cups of it daily, your skin will look much better. It is especially useful to drink tea with honey and lemon.
Among fruits and berries, sour, yellow, orange and red fruits provide the greatest rejuvenating effect. These are oranges, strawberries, apricots, grapefruit, pumpkin and currants, which contain large quantities of vitamin C, which is involved in the production of collagen. Pomegranate helps wound healing, elastin and collagen production. When consumed as food, aging will slow down as it prevents the destruction of elastin and collagen.
Carrots, tomatoes, and peppers contain a lot of beta-carotene, which is responsible for intensive cell renewal. Avocado has many substances that nourish and make the skin smoother.
Olive oil is a remedy that will not allow the skin to fade, since the fatty acids and biologically active compounds in its composition help rapid tissue restoration, rejuvenation, as well as better absorption of vitamins A and E. It is also known that it contains much more vitamin B than in other oils.
Rules for using masks
It will take you up to 10 minutes to prepare the product, the main thing is to do everything correctly to achieve maximum results. Follow the recipe strictly, otherwise the effect will not be as desired, or it may not appear at all. Do not substitute foods at your own discretion - it is difficult to predict in advance how an orange will react instead of an apple.
Deep peeling before the express procedure is contraindicated. It will be enough to wash your face with gel or milk.
If you are experimenting, you can use any recipe, when you need to look amazing right now, it is better not to take risks.
Other beauty session rules:
For the best effect of the mask, apply it along the massage lines.
- You need to keep the composition for a maximum of 15-20 minutes, it is recommended to lie down and relax thoroughly.
- Mix all ingredients thoroughly. This is especially important for citrus ingredients - otherwise one part of the face will look different from the other, or worse, a rash will appear in places.
- Rinse off the application with warm rather than hot water.
If there is damage to the skin, it would be better to postpone the procedure - many formulations are quite aggressive and can aggravate inflammation. Do not overuse decorative cosmetics, especially since you will look great without it (or rather, with a minimal amount).
Pharmacy assistants
In addition to masks, it is advisable to use other means that accelerate regeneration. These include:
- Actovegin is a drug of animal origin in the form of cream, ampoules, ointment, and gel. Oxygen enters the tissue faster through it, blood circulation is normalized.
- Dexpanthenol - softens the skin, removes flaking and red spots.
- Badyaga - its components help stimulate blood supply, smooth, cleanse and resolve inflammation.
- Essential oils, namely rose, tea tree, patchouli and petitgrain, actively regenerate the skin and also relieve it of acne, papillomas, dandruff, and fungus. Helps with insect bites, cuts and abrasions.
Before applying any product to the skin, it is necessary to test for allergies on the wrist or in the crook of the elbow.
Express mask effect
You can make a regular mask before a holiday - it’s useful, but it doesn’t always give the desired quick results. If you need to see changes immediately, your option is an express composition.
Acids, minerals, vitamins, thanks to their special composition, instantly penetrate the skin and restore its normal condition, giving shine and radiance.
To transform and noticeably freshen up, only one procedure will be enough. Results of using masks:
- improvement of complexion;
- strengthening capillaries;
- activation of blood flow;
- removal of toxins;
- removal of dead cells;
- elimination of pigmentation.
If you don’t want to make these masks yourself, you can look for store-bought ready-made options.
Regenerating agents
The following means help speed up the process of facial rejuvenation:
Cosmetic products containing nutrients - vitamins, microelements, amino acids and fatty acids - are useful for skin restoration.
Hormonal restoration complexes are suitable for women at least twenty-five years of age. Thanks to them, the skin regenerates faster, but this product must be used carefully and only under the supervision of a doctor.
Replacement components consist of keratin, collagen and elastin. Today, various oral supplements containing these substances have been created; they help the facial skin maintain its protein frame and remain elastic. A professional cosmetologist can perform procedures that promote rejuvenation and faster cell renewal. Within beauty salons, there are many programs to improve the condition of facial skin.
At home, for regeneration, the following vitamins are added to masks and taken orally:
- A - will eliminate peeling and redness, and also make the skin healthy.
- C – better production of collagen and elastin, eliminating sagging skin and wrinkles.
- E – activates the action of vitamins.
- K – improves blood circulation and promotes elastin synthesis.
Contraindications
Express masks are represented by a whole range of broad-spectrum products. There are no contraindications to their use as such, but you need to take into account your skin type and existing problems. For example, if the greasiness is high, there is no need to use olive oil or heavy cream.
Be sure to make sure that there are no allergic reactions to lemon or orange juice if you plan to make quick vitamin-rich, refreshing cocktails with citrus fruits.
You can make only one mask, alternate different recipes. The best option is to alternate between nutritious and, for example, refreshing cocktails.
To ensure that an express mask gives optimal results before an important event, first test it on a small area of skin.
