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Mature skin is in great need of vitamins, minerals, moisturizers and nutrients. All this is contained in masks. Which one will work better, purchased or cooked in the kitchen, we’ll figure it out right now.
Why do we need masks after 50 years
After 50 years, the production of estrogen in the female body decreases. Deficiency of these essential hormones for a woman leads to skin problems such as:
decrease in turgor;
the appearance of wrinkles;
flabbiness and sagging of the oval of the face;
skin thinning.
Composition
Masks for women 50+ usually have a much richer and richer composition compared to products addressed to younger women. This is understandable, because over the years the skin not only does not get younger, but becomes more demanding. Which means she needs more care.
Vegetable oils nourish and restore the protective barrier of the skin.
Ceramides maintain the integrity of the lipid mantle.
hyaluronic acid retains moisture and fills wrinkles.
Vitamin A promotes renewal, strengthens the skin frame.
active molecules and peptides stimulate collagen synthesis and increase elasticity.
Homemade mask or purchased: expert opinion
Let’s compare home-made preparations and masks bought at a cosmetic store in two main parameters.
Differences in composition
Purchased
Homemade
Yes, we can mix virgin vegetable oil in one container, add vitamins from the pharmacy and organic fruits rich in trace elements. Looks spectacular? Perhaps. But the benefits are many times less than from a purchased mask, since the composition is not verified, the proportions cannot be accurately calculated and observed.
Efficiency
Homemade
Purchased
Ready-made masks have a complex composition and, most importantly, may contain components that are obtained in a complex laboratory way. They have proven effectiveness. The penetrating power of the ingredients is also important.”
Masks after 50: choose recipes and products
Weigh all the pros and cons, compare the results and determine the best way to care for your skin.
Anti-wrinkle mask
Ingredients:
½ cup buttermilk;
2 tablespoons oat flour;
1 tablespoon of olive oil;
1 teaspoon sweet almond oil.
Olive oil provides complete nourishment to the skin
How to cook:
mix buttermilk and flour and heat over low heat until the oatmeal softens;
add oil and mix;
Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes to a comfortable temperature.
How to use
Apply to the face and neck, except for the area around the eyes and lips, for 20 minutes, rinse with cool water.
Hydrogel mask for radiance and youthful skin Advanced Génifique Hydrogel Melting Mask, Lancôme
Mask for the skin around the eyes
Ingredients:
½ cup green tea;
1-2 teaspoons of olive oil.
“Homemade” green tea patches relieve puffiness.
How to cook:
add olive oil to the cooled tea;
cut cotton pads in half;
put in the prepared mixture;
when the liquid is absorbed, squeeze lightly;
put discs on foil;
put in the refrigerator for half an hour.
How to use
Apply patches to the lower eyelid for 20 minutes.
Eye mask in Advanced Génifique patches, Lancôme made not of cotton, but of high-tech material impregnated with concentrated whey. In 10 minutes, the patches will provide the skin with comfort and freshness.
Lifting mask for those over 50 years old
Ingredients:
¼ glasses of yogurt;
½ avocado;
2 tablespoons wheatgrass juice.
How to prepare and use
Mix everything and apply on face for 15 minutes.
Saturates the cells with oxygen and fights the effects of oxidative stress. The coffee-colored gel contains resveratrol, baicalin, bifidobacteria lysate, caffeine, niacinamide. Feel the difference.
Anti-aging mask for those over 50
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon coconut oil;
½ teaspoon cocoa powder;
1 teaspoon thick plain yogurt.
How to cook
Mix all ingredients at room temperature until smooth.
Coconut oil is one of the favorite ingredients for aging skin.
How to use:
cover the face, neck and décolleté area with a thin layer;
leave for 20 minutes;
rinse with warm water using a soft towel;
Pat dry with a dry towel or paper towels.
Nourishing mask after 50 years
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons of avocado pulp;
2 tablespoons of avocado oil;
3 drops of vitamin E in oil.
How to prepare and use
Mix everything, apply on face for 10 minutes, rinse.
Nourishing mask, Kiehl’s in addition to extract and oil, avocado contains evening primrose oil. Interferes with loss of moisture and protects it about dryness.
Rules and Recommendations
Choose only fresh fruits and vegetables for making masks at home.
Check the expiration date of dairy products.
Use cold pressed oils.
Remember that a homemade mask, as well as a ready-made one, is an additional care product and cannot replace systemic daily care.