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If you type “anti-aging face masks” in a search engine, the smart system will return links to anti-aging products and recipes. And it will be right: in the understanding of users, this is one and the same thing. It remains to decide which of the masks to choose, purchased or prepared with your own hands.
Anti-aging masks: benefits and effectiveness
Let us remind you right away that the mask, including anti-aging, is not the main, but an additional skin care product. That is, the mask, in principle, will not be able to replace the cream – neither day nor night.
However, there is a popular format for indelible sleeping pack night masks, but this is a separate category. And you can’t make such a mask at home.
The mission of an anti-aging mask is to supply the skin with the maximum amount of active ingredients in a short period of time. In order for the result to be noticeable, it is better to use masks at least 2-3 times a week.
Anti-aging masks fight the visible signs of skin aging.
Mechanism of action
Masks are good because in most cases they are suitable for any type of skin and usually give an instant effect due to the concentrated composition:
powerful hydrants are responsible for humidification;
updating components provide radiance;
nourishing oils help softness and comfort.
Homemade mask or purchased: expert opinion
Anti-aging masks
| Homemade | Purchased | |
| composition | Oils, berries, juices, thickeners in the form of flour, eggs and honey – the composition of homemade natural masks is not diverse. It is not necessary to dream of high technologies, as well as to wait for such a desired effect of “lifting”. | To combat age, in addition to a variety of oils and hydro-fixers, the formulas include complex molecules that work to tighten the skin, as well as antioxidants that you will not find in the kitchen. |
| Efficiency | If everything goes as it should, homemade masks will bring some benefit. But the main thing is that there is no harm from them. | Finished masks may contain components that are difficult to obtain and have high efficacy. |
| Convenience | Everything is relative. Of course, all homemade cosmetics lose out to finished ones in terms of textures, flavors and practicality. | They do not require labor costs and work effectively. Easy and pleasant to use. And the kitchen already has enough worries. |
Expert opinion: “The composition of anti-aging masks includes highly effective components, for example, retinol-based retinol, vitamin A. Homemade masks have the right to exist if you need to urgently restore the skin, but there was no ready-made product at hand. However, one must understand that the choice of components for such masks is limited,” says Marina Kamanina, L’Oréal Paris.
Folk recipes vs ready-made products
Let’s take a look at what exactly anti-aging face masks are capable of, using the example of homemade recipes and finished cosmetic products obtained in laboratories.
Anti-aging face mask after 30 years
At this age, the skin needs extra hydration and help fight the effects of stress. Masks are quite capable of providing all this and giving the face a well-groomed appearance.
Ingredients:
½ cucumber;
2 tbsp. l. pulp (gel) of aloe vera;
1 tsp yogurt;
½ tsp lemon juice.
How to prepare and use:
chop the cucumber, chop in a blender;
mix with the rest of the ingredients;
apply the mixture on the face and leave for half an hour;
remove with a damp towel.
Sheet mask “Moisturizing + anti-stress”, Garnier with hyaluronic acid and lavender essential oil will come in handy at any age. Unless, of course, you need hydration and relaxation in one care ritual.
Anti-aging face mask after 40 years
Ingredients:
1 st. l. baker’s yeast, dry or “live”;
1 st. l. honey;
2-3 st. l. warm milk
How to prepare and use:
mix everything until smooth;
apply for 15 minutes (until dry).
Editorial opinion. Yeast is a well-known beauty product from the kitchen arsenal, a source of vitamins and trace elements. Flavored with honey and diluted with milk, yeast is designed to prevent the formation of wrinkles and soften the skin. However, if you expect a wow effect from the mask, we advise you to pay attention to the formulas developed by experts.
Hydrogel mask for radiance and youthful skin Advanced Génifique Hydrogel Melting Mask, Lancôme contains a hydrogel and adheres tightly to the face, impregnated with a concentrated extract of probiotics. You can apply for 10, 20 or 30 minutes – the result will please you in any case. Well, there is no doubt about the convenience and pleasure when using it.
Anti-aging face mask after 50 years
Dryness, thinning of the epidermis and loss of tissue density are the main signs of mature skin. With the manifestations of aging, you can fight with the help of masks, including home ones.
Ingredients:
½ cup buttermilk;
2 tbsp. l. oatmeal (flakes can be ground in a coffee grinder);
1 Art. liter. olive oil;
½ avocado;
1 tsp sweet almond oil.
How to prepare and use:
mix buttermilk and flour and heat over low heat until the oatmeal softens;
mash the avocado and add to the mixture;
add oil and mix;
allow to cool to an acceptable temperature;
apply for 20-30 minutes.
Revitalizing night cream and mask for intense oxygenation of the skin Slow Age, Vichy – what is not in the formula of this gel for intensive skin restoration.
Resveratrol and Baicalin – powerful antioxidants.
Bifidobacterium lysate — probiotic.
Caffeine stimulates blood circulation.
Niacinamide restores the skin.
Anti-aging strawberry face mask
A strawberry mask is a hit for all times.
Any berry is a source of fruit acids that exfoliate the skin and restore its smoothness and radiance. And strawberries are also fragrant and juicy. For the effect of freshness, just wipe your face with a bitten berry. But you can slightly complicate the recipe.
Ingredients:
2-4 strawberries;
1-2 tbsp. l. yogurt without filler.
How to prepare and use:
mix everything in a blender or by hand;
apply for 15 minutes.
Mineral peeling mask “Double Radiance”, Vichy unlike strawberries and other berries, it is available all year round, and not only in spring and summer. Its main feature is a combination of AHA acids and exfoliating particles that provide double peeling – chemical and mechanical.
Anti-aging honey face mask
Ingredients:
1 tsp. honey;
1 st. l. coconut oil / shea butter;
2 Art. l. chickpea flour
How to prepare and use:
mix all components;
apply for 15-20 minutes.
Editorial opinion. The bet is made on the nourishing and regenerating properties of oils. The flour softens the skin and slightly exfoliates during the removal of the composition. Honey is a useful and fragrant additive. True, it is far from the most convenient to use. In general, the skin becomes smoother, radiant and softer. Cosmetics manufacturers have used the valuable properties of this product to the maximum.
Botanic cream for dry to very dry skin, Garnier with shea butter, soybean, sunflower, vitamin E, beta-carotene, and most importantly – Ethiopian honey perfectly nourishes and restores the skin.
Anti-aging face mask with gelatin
Gelatin in home remedies is used actively. It is easy to prepare a mask with it, plus the recipe can be varied, adapting to personal needs. The main thing is to remove it correctly.
Ingredients:
1 st. l. gelatin powder;
2 tbsp. l. hot milk;
½ st. l. Teddy bear.
How to prepare and use:
without allowing to cool, apply evenly on the face with a brush;
let dry completely and rinse off.
Many cannot resist the temptation and remove this mask, literally peeling it off the skin like a mask-film. It is unacceptable!
But even if you act more carefully and wash off the mask, the effect is still not very impressive. Especially against the background of ready-made masks that can cleanse, exfoliate, and moisturize the skin.
Cleansing Charcoal & Black Algae Black Sheet Mask, Garnier not positioned as an anti-aging, but hydration, detox and cleansing have not bothered anyone yet. A multi-faceted effect is provided by a combination of moisturizing ingredients, absorbent and LHA. The skin begins to shine and is saturated with moisture.
Rules and recommendations for use
We offer you to remember five rules that will come in handy if you are going to treat your skin with dishes of your own cooking.
To prepare masks, use glassware and wooden spoons.
Before applying the mask, exfoliate your skin with a gentle scrub.
Apply the mask to the skin after removing make-up and washing.
Pre-steam your face by placing a warm, damp towel on it for a couple of minutes.
Rinse off the mask a little before the face is completely dry. Don’t overdo it on your face.
Safety measures
In case of burning and discomfort, immediately wash off the composition applied to the skin.
Always test the formulation on a small area of skin for tolerance.
Do not use expired, immature, unsuitable foods. “Feed” the skin with what you are ready to eat yourself.