The skin dries and tightens due to exposure to stressful and unfavorable natural factors, and soft, delicate, moisturizing masks are required to restore it. They normalize the water balance in skin tissues, form a protective film, and prevent premature aging.
You can use store-bought preparations, but it is better to make masks for dry skin from healthy products at home.
Why do you need hydration?
The skin constantly loses moisture. This depends on lifestyle, negative influences of the external environment, and regularity of fluid intake. Daily care allows you to keep the water level at the desired level. As soon as the skin loses moisture, it begins to dry out and flake; there is a feeling of tightness. But these are only external manifestations. At the same time, the skin's barrier function decreases and it is more susceptible to inflammatory processes. It also begins to age faster and wrinkles appear on it. That is why hydration is the main indicator of its youth.
The benefits of masks
Moisturizing is necessary not only for those whose skin is prone to dryness. Those with oily, problematic or combination skin will also need this protection. Moisturizing facial masks help:
- normalize blood flow, which leads to saturation with oxygen and nutrients;
- prevent the occurrence of acne and blackheads;
- make the epidermis more elastic, narrow the pores.
In order for the effect to be regular, it is recommended to make masks in courses of fifteen procedures, carried out every other day. And to prevent dryness, they are applied no more than twice a week.
Why the epidermis of the face should be moisturized
The human body consists of approximately 65% water, so its reserves must be constantly replenished. People drink water every few hours, and if there is no access to liquid, they begin to feel increasing thirst. Moisture is no less important for the skin of the body, especially the face. It not only helps to increase the elasticity of the epidermis, but also saturates the cells with oxygen and gives them the opportunity to “breathe”.
The less moisture enters the epidermis, the worse it looks. Problems such as dryness, flaking, thinning, sagging, enlarged pores, grayness and dullness of the skin, acne and blackheads arise. Toxins and impurities cease to be eliminated. The dermis ages faster, and the regenerative processes in it are suspended.
To increase skin moisture, you can use special moisturizers. But dermal cells, which are negatively affected by external and internal factors, may not fully accept such care. They need additional nourishment. In this situation, you can use professional masks, or the best recipes for moisturizing masks to prepare yourself. These recipes have been tested by many women, and their effectiveness has been proven by the experience of more than one generation.
However, it is worth considering that even the best recipes for moisturizing masks will not help normalize the condition of the facial epidermis if you do not help the body from the inside. To do this, you first need to drink enough clean water every day. For a woman whose daily activity is at an average level, drinking 1.5-2.5 liters is enough. water in order to maintain optimal water balance in the body and dermis.
When are moisturizing masks indicated?
Such procedures can be used for any skin type. They help get rid of problems that arise:
- as a result of the aggressive effects of UV study. After tanning, the skin needs special hydration and nutrition;
- after visiting a sauna or steam bath, where the skin was exposed to high temperatures;
- while following a diet and reducing the amount of fluid consumed;
- in winter;
- with a lack of vitamins;
- after regular use of cosmetics.
Who needs hydration?
The first signs that the skin does not receive enough water are the appearance of peeling, unpleasant sensations of tightness and the appearance of inflammation. In addition, the skin of women over thirty is in dire need of hydration, when the first wrinkles begin to form. Properly selected masks cannot turn back time, but they will greatly help slow down the aging process associated with loss of skin elasticity. Moisturizing masks also help saturate the bloodstream with oxygen and deeply cleanse the skin of cosmetics. So it is recommended to use them from the same age at which you start using decorative cosmetics.
conclusions
- Proper facial skin care must include an integral step of moisturizing. Otherwise, cell dehydration will lead to subsequent disruption of all protective functions of the skin.
- It’s not just the dry skin type that needs deep hydration. Those with problematic and oily skin should also not forget to use moisturizing masks and creams.
- Lack of moisture negatively affects the production of elastin in the tissues of the epidermis, which, in turn, leads to the formation of facial wrinkles.
- Homemade masks with a moisturizing effect will prevent moisture evaporation, thus slowing down irreversible aging processes.
- A significant advantage of such products is that they are completely safe for our skin, because homemade masks contain only beneficial ingredients of natural origin.
Rules for using masks for moisturizing
In order to achieve the desired effect with high-quality moisturizing of the skin, it must be regularly saturated with nutrients and oxygen. Therefore, homemade masks are made in courses, and between them - no more than twice a week. You should not overuse moisturizing face masks, especially if they are salon products. For example, Herbalife moisturizing serums need to be used two to three times a week to achieve a lasting effect. What should you keep in mind before you start using homemade masks at home?
About precaution.
The compositions can be used on the skin of the face, hands, neck and décolleté, avoiding the area around the eyes and lips. To moisturize these delicate areas, special products are used, which are best purchased at a professional salon.
About preparation
. The procedure must be carried out after treating the skin: first it must be thoroughly cleaned, then steamed.
About hygiene.
For even application, use a clean brush or sponge. Plus it's more hygienic.
About the right lines
. All masks are applied in massage directions: from the chin, center of the forehead, nose and upper lip - to the temples.
About a calm face.
During the procedure, it is worth maintaining neutral facial expressions, so it is better to carry it out alone so that there is no desire to talk or laugh. Even a smile can ruin the whole effect.
Are there any contraindications for such masks? Only if the composition includes a product to which you are individually intolerant. If, after applying the mixture, your face begins to pinch, tingle and burn unpleasantly, it should be washed off with plenty of water.
Proceed with caution
Contraindications for moisturizing masks come down to a general set of precautions. Masks cannot be made in the following cases:
- opening of a wound;
- severe acne;
- dilated vessels;
- allergy to mask components;
- individual intolerance to any mask ingredient.
To check your skin for allergies, apply the prepared product to the skin on the inside of your elbow or wrist. If after half an hour no discomfort appears in this area, you can apply the product to your face.
Masks for dry skin
Recipes are aimed at maximum hydration. They will help quickly nourish flaky skin with useful substances, making it more elastic, smooth and radiant.
Mask with chamomile.
Moisturizes, nourishes and relieves severe irritations. Suitable for any age. Brew 3 tablespoons of chamomile in 200 ml of boiling water, let it brew, strain and add a teaspoon of your favorite vegetable oil (linseed, peach, grape). Apply to problem areas and rinse with warm water after 20 minutes.
Honey mask
. Moisturizes, regulates water balance and gently cleanses the skin. Combine half a teaspoon of honey with the same amount of vegetable oil, add an egg yolk and a few drops of lemon juice. Mix thoroughly, add a tablespoon of oatmeal to the mixture and apply to problem areas, avoiding the skin around the eyes. Rinse off after 15-20 minutes with water at room temperature.
Honey and aloe mask
. Gently cleanses and moisturizes the skin, nourishes it, increasing elasticity and giving a healthy glow. Relieves inflammation and redness. To prepare, you will need to chop one aloe leaf, squeeze the juice out of it and combine with a tablespoon of honey. Apply the resulting mixture to your face and rinse with cool water after 20 minutes.
Express moisturizing
. A mask that will help instantly improve the condition of your skin, giving it a fresh and moisturized look. Beat the egg yolk with two tablespoons of full-fat sour cream, add chopped lemon zest and let the mixture rest for 15-20 minutes. Then add vegetable oil to it and apply a thick layer to your face, leaving for 20 minutes. It is recommended to rinse off with mineral or micellar water.
Milk mask
. It helps not only to moisturize the skin, but also to lighten age spots and relieve minor inflammations. It is mixed using full-fat cottage cheese and milk in a 1:1 ratio. After combining the ingredients, the mass is applied to the face and after 20 minutes, gently washed off with warm water.
Potato based mask.
Another option for those who need to not only moisturize their skin, but also remove age spots from it. Boil two medium-sized potatoes, mash them and combine with 2-3 tablespoons of fat sour cream until smooth. While the composition is warm, apply it to your face and wash off after 15-20 minutes.
Herbal mask.
You will have to go to the pharmacy to get the ingredients, but the result will be amazing. The mask will not only moisturize the skin, but will also have a pronounced lifting effect. For it you will need strawberry leaves, chamomile, yarrow, St. John's wort, hop cones. Add one teaspoon of each herb to 200 ml of boiling water, as well as the same amount of honey and fresh apple juice. Infuse, cool, strain and combine with egg yolk. Apply the resulting mixture evenly to the face, neck and décolleté. After 20 minutes, rinse with micellar water.
Oil based
. Another pharmaceutical mask, for which you will need capsules or oil solutions of vitamins A and E. Open one capsule of each vitamin (or add five drops) to any vegetable oil. Mix and apply evenly to face using a clean brush. After 20 minutes, rinse with water.
The best masks for face and neck rejuvenation in beauty salons
Each beauty salon has its own set of cosmetic procedures, the main of which are masks for facial skin rejuvenation. We recommend contacting the City Beauty and Health Center “Veronika Herba”. Here they will select a mask specifically for your skin, based on the results of certain tests, age and contraindications:
Care programs for the exclusive cosmetic line “HOLY LAND” (Israel)
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HOLY LAND Cosmetics is one of the leading laboratories for the creation and production of professional cosmetic products of the future generation, founded in Israel in 1984. Many years ago, the credo of this company was formulated, which has not changed to this day: effective, natural and safe drugs for solving aesthetic problems at the most modern level. The company develops special formulas that promote self-regeneration of the skin with minimal external influence. In production, only natural raw materials are used, which are not tested on animals. Cosmetologists perform unique procedures to treat a wide variety of skin problems. This is possible thanks to the high-quality products of “HOLY LAND” and the combination of drugs from various lines. You get an excellent opportunity to improve the appearance of your skin and make it healthier for a long time.
The company's specialists will select an individual cleaning method for you, based on the type and condition of your skin. The procedure can be performed at any time of the year and at any age; it is not contraindicated for pregnant women. Facial cleansing is done in stages: first, deep cleansing of the skin, delicate peeling, application of warming lotion and lipolytic solution, as well as anti-inflammatory disinfectants are performed. After this, a mask based on natural ingredients is used to stimulate the reduction of pores. The final part is the use of products that enhance skin protection and restoration. The result will be noticeable immediately after the procedure and will last for a long time. This is possible thanks to the deep and complex action of the drugs, as well as moisturizing regenerating procedures.
As a result:
- Inflammation is reduced;
- Pores are reduced;
- Skin looks clean, fresh and rested;
- Skin color and texture are evened out.
Indications:
- Porous skin;
- Acne;
- Post-acne (pigmentation, scars, stagnant spots);
- Uneven skin texture and color;
- Presence of minor defects (comedones, milia);
- Oily, combination, aging skin.
The cost of the procedure is from 3000 rubles.
Mask for lifting rejuvenation “ARCHI-LIFT”
This mask stimulates microcirculation and restores skin tone, as it contains vitamin PP and acetylhexapeptide-8. As a result, facial features will become softer and clearer, wrinkles will be smoothed out, and a noticeable and quick tightening effect will appear. This procedure costs approximately 7 thousand rubles.
Recommended for those who have wrinkles, decreased skin tone, and age-related changes. Skin type doesn't matter.
During the procedure, preparations are used that do not contain parabens, mineral oils, silicone, artificial dyes, animal products and methylosothiazolinone.
Active lifting “DELUXE ARCHI-LIFT”
The effect is achieved through double peeling in combination with vitamin C and an innovative two-phase plasticizing mask. This procedure improves skin tone. While the exclusive lifting massage “COMFORT ZONE” stimulates cell regeneration, changes the shape of the face, the client feels the fullness of the skin.
Recommended for all skin types with age-related changes, uneven complexion, localized hyperpigmentation, decreased tone and pronounced wrinkles.
During the procedure, preparations are used that do not contain parabens, mineral oils, silicone, artificial dyes, animal products and methylosothiazolinone.
This procedure costs at least 8 thousand rubles.
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You don't have to spend a lot of time performing complex and unpleasant procedures at home. It is much easier to seek help from real professionals - the Veronika Herba beauty and health center, equipped with effective and modern equipment. There are two such centers in Moscow – near Timiryazevskaya metro station and Otradnoye metro station.
Why clients choose Veronika Herba Beauty and Health Center:
- This is a beauty center where you can take care of yourself at a reasonable cost, while your face and/or body will be treated not by an ordinary cosmetologist, but by one of the best dermatologists in Moscow. This is a completely different, higher level of service!
- You can receive qualified help at any time convenient for you. The beauty center is open from 9:00 to 21:00, seven days a week. The main thing is to agree with your doctor in advance on the date and time of your appointment.
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Masks for oily skin
Homemade moisturizing methods for oily and problematic skin also do not require much preparation, and most of the necessary products are probably stored in your kitchen.
Mask based on honey and eggs
. Not only nourishes the skin and moisturizes it, but also has an anti-inflammatory effect and cleanses blackheads well. Mix 30 grams of honey with egg whites, add a tablespoon of oatmeal and half a spoon of oil (grape, peach, flaxseed, olive or almond). Apply the mixture to your face and after 20 minutes, rinse with warm and then cold water.
Cottage cheese mask
. Moisturizes and tones the skin, tightens enlarged pores well. Mix 2 tablespoons of full-fat farm cottage cheese with a teaspoon of honey and half a chicken egg. Grind the resulting mixture to a paste and apply to a steamed face. After 20 minutes, rinse with cold water.
Honey compress
. Helps get rid of inflammation, including severe acne. Perfectly moisturizes the skin and tightens pores. Add two tablespoons of honey to half a glass of warm water and stir. Dip a gauze pad into the solution, wring it out and apply it to your face. Every five minutes the gauze should be moistened with honey water. After half an hour, remove the napkin and wash with cool water.
Masks for all skin types
Not everyone's skin is prone to dryness or oiliness: it happens that it changes its condition depending on the environment and the current diet. Therefore, there are universal moisturizing face masks that will suit everyone:
Cucumber based
. Qualitatively moisturizes the skin, saturates it with vitamins and gives a fresh look. By the way, it is not at all necessary to make a mask: it is enough to wipe your face with cucumber slices every day. But if you need a more pronounced effect, then the squeezed juice of one cucumber should be mixed with heavy cream in a 1:1 ratio. For better results, you can add a few drops of your favorite vegetable oil. Beat the resulting mixture and apply the foam to your face. It is recommended to remove with a damp towel or warm sponge, then wipe with micellar water.
Mask based on carrots and apples
. This mask perfectly saturates the skin with moisture and vitamins and improves complexion. Grate the carrots and apple on a fine grater or grind them in a blender. Combine 2 tablespoons of the resulting apple-carrot mixture with a teaspoon of starch and apply to your face. After 20 minutes, wash with cool water.
Mask based on aloe and glycerin.
It will not only help moisturize the skin, but will also act as a gentle peeling. Mix a tablespoon of aloe juice with a little water and 15 grams of glycerin. Beat thoroughly, add a little oatmeal. Gently apply the resulting mixture to your face and rinse off after twenty minutes, then wipe your skin with micellar water or your favorite toner.
Mask with peptide complex EGIA Biocare System Biopeptides Peptide Face Mask
Mask with peptide complex EGIA Biocare System Biopeptides Peptide Face Mask Hyaluronic acid, peptides, panthenol, sweet almond oil, vitamin E, goji berry and pueraria extract - what is not in Peptide Face Mask, but the presence of each ingredient is absolutely justified. Some activate the production of collagen and elastin, enhancing the anti-aging effect; others hydrate the skin, neutralizing dull, sallow complexions.
Masks for aging skin
- Mix 100 grams of young zucchini pulp with a teaspoon of olive oil, place on your face and wash off after 20 minutes.
- Mix the pulp of a ripe banana with 3 tablespoons of milk in a blender. Apply a thick layer to the skin, after 20 minutes rinse with warm water.
- Take a piece of gauze and soak it in your favorite vegetable oil, heated to 37 degrees. Place the mask on your face, after 20 minutes, throw away the gauze and pat your face dry with a dry cloth.
Such masks will help maintain youth and tone of the skin longer, saturating it with nutrients and vitamins.
