Apricot face mask: homemade recipes or ready-made products?

Delicate, soft, velvety skin is not in vain compared with an apricot – they really look alike. Moreover, apricot extract and seed oil as part of cosmetics can bring a lot of benefits to the face and body.

Benefits of apricot for skin

Why focus on apricots? It’s simple – they are good not only as a dessert, but also for “external use”.

Of course, we are talking about the pulp of the fruit, which has the following properties:

  1. moisturizes well;

  2. help soften the skin;

  3. energize;

  4. fights dull complexion.

  5. cleanse the pores.

And these are not just words. See what a rich composition of apricot pulp. It contains:

  • vitamins A, groups B, C, PP;

  • fruit acids – malic, citric, tartaric;

  • trace elements zinc, copper and selenium.

Apricot pulp softens the skin well

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Mechanism of action on the skin

  • Acids, vitamins, zinc and selenium make apricot an ideal ingredient for people with oily and combination skin. Thanks to these components, the pores narrow, black spots become less noticeable, and sebum production is regulated.

  • Vitamin C in apricots it serves as a stimulator of rejuvenation processes.

  • B vitamins are responsible for moisturizing the skin, help relieve stress, eliminate signs of fatigue and have a pronounced rejuvenating effect.

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What to give preference to: a homemade mask or a cosmetic product

Fans of hand-made cosmetics are ready for any experiments and with great enthusiasm make masks from everything that is at hand. This impulse is understandable – especially in the season of ripening vegetables and fruits. And there is nothing wrong with that. We simply recommend that you keep in mind that the effect of a mask prepared by oneself is always unpredictable.

For an apricot mask, only fresh fruits must be used.

When applying a homemade apricot mask, there are a few things to consider.

The lack of a verified composition

Yes, apricots are full of vitamins and minerals that the skin needs. But you cannot say for sure how much and which ones are contained in each fruit. In the finished mask of factory production, everything is clear: the composition of the product is strictly regulated, checked, tested.

Questionable security

Adherents of “bio” and “eco” between a cosmetic mask and one that is prepared by one’s own hands will certainly choose the second option. And people who know firsthand what an allergy is are more likely to turn to a store-bought product.

“When using the masks that are offered in the store, we can count on the fact that only useful substances have been added to it in the required concentration. As they say, nothing more,” says Elena Alekseeva, expert of the Biotherm brand in Russia.

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Apricot face mask: choosing recipes and remedies

Before you start making a mask with your own hands, take into account the following information:

  1. only fresh fruits are suitable for the mask, without rotten “cheeks”;

  2. apricots should not be used immediately after taking them out of the refrigerator, you need to give them time to warm up to room temperature;

  3. do not make a mask if the skin is irritated, there are inflammations and acne;

  4. apricots must be thoroughly washed, freed from peel and pits;

  5. to obtain a homogeneous mass, the pulp can be whipped in a blender;

  6. to avoid an unexpected reaction, test the effect of the product by applying a little prepared mass on the wrist;

  7. keep the mask on for no more than 30 minutes.

There are many “folk” recipes for masks from abrocots.

Apricot, carrot and yogurt mask for oily skin

Result: Moisturizes the skin, fights oily sheen and acne.

Ingredients:

  1. 1 small carrot;

  2. 2 ripe apricots;

  3. 1 teaspoon of natural yogurt.

How to cook:

  1. peel the carrots and grate on a fine grater;

  2. wash the apricots and grind them into a puree in a blender;

  3. mix carrots, apricot puree and yogurt.

How to use:

  1. apply to well-cleansed face, avoiding the skin around the eyes;

  2. exposure time – 15-20 minutes;

  3. wash off with warm water;

  4. apply moisturizer.

Editorial opinion

We have nothing against such a mask, but remember that it takes quite a lot of time to prepare and use it. If you are ready to spend almost an hour on man-made beauty, act.

Pineapple & Papaya Facial Scrub, Kiehl’s

Pineapple fruit acids, papain, natural exfoliating particles in the form of apricot kernel powder delicately exfoliate and remove dead cells from the surface of the epidermis. The skin becomes soft, smooth, takes on a well-groomed appearance thanks to natural oils.

Mask with apricot, honey and orange juice for dry skin

Result: powerful skin hydration and clean pores.

Ingredients:

  1. 1 ripe apricot;

  2. 3 teaspoons of honey;

  3. 1 teaspoon orange juice.

How to cook:

  1. mash a ripe apricot in a bowl until gruel;

  2. add honey and orange juice to the puree;

  3. mix thoroughly until smooth.

How to use:

  1. cleanse your face;

  2. apply the mask on the face, avoiding the area around the eyes;

  3. leave for 30 minutes;

  4. rinse with warm water.

Editorial opinion

The mask is good, but how to deal with those who are allergic to honey is an open question. Our advice is to avoid such experiments if you know that your skin reacts to honey. It is better to take note of the development of beauty technologists. The composition of modern cosmetics includes apricot kernel oil, which softens and moisturizes the skin without any risks.

Nourishing body balm for dry skin Oil Therapy Baume Corps, Biotherm

Apricot kernel oil, which is part of the balm, cares for dry skin after a shower. It also contains vitamin E and thermal plankton extract.

Face balm for very dry skin Aquasource Nutrition, Biotherm

A rich balm texture that moisturizes for 48 hours. The formula with apricot, rice and corn oils enhances this effect, providing additional nutrition and softening.

Apricot mask with lemon juice for problem skin

Result: cleanses the skin of the face, relieves inflammation.

Ingredients:

  • 2 ripe apricots;

  • 1 st. a spoonful of lemon juice.

How to cook:

  • make puree from peeled apricots;

  • add lemon juice;

  • stir.

How to use:

  • cleanse the skin of the face with a scrub or peeling;

  • apply the mask on problem areas of the skin: T-zone, forehead, cheekbones;

  • leave for 20 minutes;

  • rinse with cool water.

Editorial opinion

Lemon juice does have a mild exfoliating effect. But are you sure you don’t overdo it with his concentration? “A home-made mask is usually prepared by eye, and its effectiveness is always in doubt,” warns Ekaterina Turubara, Vichy brand expert. “Two or three drops of lemon juice in a glass of mask will not have an effect, and three tablespoons can easily cause a burn.” We would advise you to use any tonic or lotion with fruit acids in the composition.

Apricot, honey and milk rejuvenating mask

Result: this mask has a fantastic rejuvenating effect.

Ingredients:

  1. 1 apricot;

  2. 1 teaspoon of honey;

  3. 2 tbsp. spoons of warm milk.

How to cook:

  1. peel and pit the apricot;

  2. soften with a fork or in a blender with milk and honey to the consistency of sour cream.

How to use:

  1. Apply the resulting mixture to cleansed skin;

  2. leave for about 20-30 minutes;

  3. rinse with warm water.

Editorial opinion

Milk, honey and apricot together give a rejuvenating effect. But given that honey is still a common allergen, you should not risk it again. In the finished product, the ratio of all ingredients is strictly observed, and it is much easier to avoid unpleasant situations. Better yet, use a cream that contains apricot kernel oil.

Cream-care intensive action to protect dry skin Nutrilogie 1, Vichy

Apricot kernel oil, combined with other oils, ceramides and vitamin E, combats dry skin and restores the skin’s protective barrier.

Night cream for face and neck with a lifting effect Rénergie Multi-Lift Nuit, Lancôme

Apricot oils, shea butter provide nourishment and enhance skin regeneration at night.

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Terms of Use

  • In order for the effect of the mask to bring the expected result, it is worth preparing for the procedure. To begin with, thoroughly cleanse your face of the remnants of makeup.

  • The mask will work better if applied to a steamed face. To do this, it is not necessary to hold your face over a basin of hot water. The pores also open during the shower.

  • Hide your hair under a bandage and with a wide brush, apply a mask to a slightly damp face, avoiding the skin around the eyes.

  • The action of the mask, as a rule, should not exceed 20-30 minutes.

  • Rinse off the mask with a sponge or cotton pads soaked in warm or cool water.

  • After exposure, moisturize the skin with tonic and apply a moisturizing or nourishing cream.

  • Do not leave a natural mask overnight.

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