Mango face mask: homemade or ready-made products?

In Ayurvedic science of beauty and skin care, mango takes pride of place. They don’t call it the “king of fruits” for nothing. Mango not only tastes good to us, but also to our skin. Therefore, cosmetics manufacturers also tried it. What is the value of a tropical fruit and, most importantly, how to get the most out of it?

Why mango is good for facial skin

The mango tree is a value entirely. In traditional Indian medicine, absolutely everything is used: the bark, leaves, roots, as well as the divine taste of the fruit, along with the stone and peel. They are the most popular in skin care.

  • Dried grated mango peel acts as an abrasive in homemade and cosmetic scrubs. Moreover, the abrasive, which includes a lot of useful elements.

  • The mango seed is used to squeeze out an excellent base vegetable oil, which, despite its exotic origin, turned out to be quite friendly to sensitive skin.

  • Mango pulp has become an ingredient in homemade cosmetics and the basis for an extract (mangifera extract), which is included in skin care products.

Which mask is right for you? Answer the test questions to find out.

If we are talking about homemade mango masks, it is clear that few people in central Russia will grind the peel into powder for a nourishing scrub.

But the pulp is very convenient for cosmetic purposes.

But mango pulp is very convenient for cosmetic purposes. What is so special about it that it is suitable for solving a wide variety of beauty tasks?

  1. Mangiferin. This is the main antioxidant in the mango, its protector, which helps the tree grow and bear fruit for 300 years. Scientifically proven to reduce the effects of UVB radiation. Antioxidants, as we now know for sure, are needed by everyone, from young to old, to resist the harmful effects of the environment and resist the aging process.

  2. Beta-carotene. It is a precursor of retinol, vitamin A. Moreover, in terms of the content of beta-carotene, mango belongs to the champions. This means that it will benefit both problematic and aging skin, stimulating cell renewal (this is one of the properties of retinol).

  3. Vitamin C. If mango is the king of fruits, then vitamin C is the king of vitamins. Only with a sufficient amount of it, all (!) Other vitamins are normally absorbed and function. Vitamin C acts as an antioxidant and also has bleaching properties. Like retinol, it helps even out skin tone. And at the same time it forces the cells to produce collagen so that the skin is elastic and fresh.

  4. Vitamins of group B. Mango is one of the few fruits rich in this vitamin company. And almost in full force. And this gives its pulp soothing, softening, regenerating properties. Therefore, sensitive skin tends to respond well to an exotic fruit.

  5. Astringents. They help repair, improve the appearance of acne-prone skin, tighten pores, and affect sebum production. However, the more ripe the mango, the less astringent it has. It is believed that substances with similar abilities are located in the layer immediately adjacent to the peel.

  6. Antimicrobial, antifungal, antiviral agents. They support the skin microflora and local immunity.

  7. Trace Elements. Calcium, magnesium, zinc – these three elements from a fairly rich mineral composition of mango will benefit both damaged dry and sensitive skin, and problematic, oily.

  8. Mango butter contains the necessary skin polyunsaturated fats, including a solid amount of omega-9, -6 and -3. This is especially valuable when caring for dry skin and restoring the hydrolipidic mantle. Fatty acids make the skin smooth and soft to the touch.

The effectiveness of mango masks for facial skin

Although it is customary to put mango, papaya, and pineapple on a par as exotic fruits, in terms of cosmetic use, they are unlike each other. If pineapple and papaya are primarily valued for their enzymes, which are good for exfoliating (exfoliating) the skin, then mango is just not too rich in such substances, especially the ripe fruit. It is low in fruit acids and high in sugars.
Mango masks primarily saturate the skin with antioxidants, which means that they:

  • increase resistance to the negative effects of external factors;

  • correct accumulated damage during the day;

  • smooth wrinkles;

  • improve complexion;

  • soothe and soften the skin.

All this makes mango a versatile ingredient that, on its own or in combination with other natural ingredients, is appropriate for an acne mask for a teenager and a wrinkle mask for his grandmother.

Who will suit the mango mask

For hyperpigmentation

Whitening and smoothing skin tone is one of the main know-how of Eastern women. And, of course, not without the help of mango. After all, the king of fruits is very rich in vitamin C, which is famous for its whitening effect. However, we must remember: the more ripe the fruit, the less vitamin C it contains. And even the unripe fruit, which traveled for a long, long time to cold Russia, lost the lion’s share of vitamin C during the journey. But we have the opportunity to enhance the whitening effectiveness of mango, for example, with the help of our native cucumber.

For oily and problem skin

Mango is very useful for oily problem skin. And even additional components are optional. Mango contains enough anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, pore-tightening, softening and skin-soothing substances. You can turn mango pulp into a scrub for problematic skin by adding turmeric or clay, for example.

For dry and aging skin

Of course, mango butter is the perfect moisturizer for dry and aging skin. But mango pulp, rich in antioxidants, is quite able to breathe new life into the skin. Both on its own and in combination with such a superfood as honey. And if you combine mango pulp with avocado pulp, you get a nourishing mask for dry skin.

For skin prone to redness

The antioxidant richness of mango and the presence of significant amounts of vitamin C make mango a suitable ingredient for redness-prone skin. Because it combines the soothing properties of B vitamins with capillary-strengthening vitamin C.

Homemade mask or purchased: expert opinion

Which mask to choose, homemade or store bought?

Composition

There is no doubt about the general health benefits of mangoes. But that’s in theory. But in practice? Given that the fruits that come to us ripen along the way, and more often do not ripen at all, they, of course, lose to their counterparts who have ripened under the hot southern sun.

Fans of homemade cosmetics often do not trust ready-made products due to the complexity of the formula. But a natural product, as we have seen, also has a very complex chemical composition. Yes, it does not contain emulsifiers or texturizers (although these auxiliary cosmetic components can also be of natural origin), but extra potentially allergenic impurities are possible.

Efficiency

All pharmaceuticals and cosmetology once began with homemade masks, and they give an effect. But only the pleasure of smell, pleasant hassle, texture is guaranteed to meet expectations. But some of the useful substances in the process of home creativity will collapse – from contact with the metal blade of a knife or from light.

Purchased masks, unlike homemade ones, take into account the experience of centuries. The composition includes only the necessary, it is balanced to act as efficiently as possible.

Convenience

In the case of mango, making a mask with your own hands is convenient and pleasant. And you can even eat a little, unless, of course, you spoiled a ripe mango with clay. In any case, homemade masks require a lot of time. And if in the case, for example, with cucumber or aloe from the windowsill, we can talk about the cheapness and availability of home cosmetics compared to expensive store ones, then in the case of mango there is no such trump card.

The finished product does not require any preparation, does not get dirty, does not fall off in pieces, does not leave behind dirty dishes. But … everyone chooses for himself.

Expert Opinion

Ekaterina Turubara: “It’s not just the components of fertilizers or soil that could get into a homemade cream from an insufficiently clean fruit or hands. The manufacturer will put, for example, only azulene in the cream, and the “self-technologist” – the whole chamomile. Why do you need unnecessary components? How effective is the home composition? The manufacturer tested the product and proved that, for example, pores will become 37% cleaner, and wrinkles will be smoothed out by 25%. And behind each of these figures there are serious studies. And who proved the effectiveness of a homemade mask?

Mango face mask: choosing recipes and remedies

Like any other popular ingredient in home cosmetics, mango can be used in thousands of ways. Both alone for moisturizing, softening, rejuvenation, etc., and for any type of skin, and in company with other cosmetic superfoods.

However, Healthy-Food strongly recommends consuming ripe, tasty, juicy and wholesome mango exclusively internally – this way it will definitely bring more benefits.

Ripe mango will have a beneficial effect on the skin as well.

Mango mask for oily skin

Result: clear skin, mattifying, narrowing of pores.

Ingredients:

1 mango.

How to cook:

  1. peel the mango;

  2. cut the pulp from the bone;

  3. mash the mango into a jelly-like mass.

How to use:

  1. wash your face with cool water with gel or foam;

  2. apply mango paste, avoiding the area around the eyes;

  3. leave for 10-15 minutes;

  4. wash off with cool water.

Editorial opinion. Perhaps the mask will really help your skin. But, in our opinion, the only reason that can make her do it is that the mango bought in the store turned out to be tasteless. However, it is also better not to apply it to the skin, because a change in taste indicates an incorrect composition of the fetus. Mango is no more effective in caring for problematic skin than, for example, salicylic acid in combination with vitamin B3.

You can make a lotion from mango for problem skin: boil the fruits directly in the peel, cool the broth and use as a tonic to prevent rashes.

Lotion to reduce and prevent skin imperfections Breakout Control Blemish Treatment Facial Lotion, Kiehl’s cleanses the skin with salicylic acid and softens with vitamin B3.

Mango masks for dry skin

If not the most ripe mango is quite suitable for oily skin, then for dry skin you need a fully ripened sweet fruit.

Mango, avocado and honey mask

Result: moisturizes, restores the hydrolipid mantle of the skin, protects against dryness, saturates with vitamins, antioxidants and lipids.

Ingredients:

  1. 1 ripe mango;

  2. 1 avocado;

  3. 2 tablespoons of honey.

How to cook:

  1. peel mango and avocado;

  2. cut them into small pieces and knead;

  3. combine with honey and mix thoroughly until smooth.

How to use:

  1. cleanse the skin;

  2. apply the mask on the face (avoiding the area around the eyes and lips), neck and décolleté;

  3. leave for 15-20 minutes;

  4. rinse with a sponge.

Mango and cream mask

Result: moisturizing and nourishing the skin, it becomes soft, smooth, complexion improves.

Ingredients:

  1. 1 ripe mango;

  2. 1 tablespoon heavy cream.

How to cook:

  1. peel the mango, cut the pulp from the stone;

  2. cut the mango into small pieces and mash into a puree;

  3. add cream little by little to get a creamy mass that is convenient to apply on the face and which will not leak.

How to use:

  1. thoroughly cleanse the skin;

  2. wipe the face with tonic;

  3. apply the mask, avoiding the area around the eyes (the mask can be applied to the lips);

  4. leave for 15 minutes;

  5. remove excess with a napkin, if necessary, wash your face with water.

Editorial opinion. Delicious masks are sure to bring benefits and pleasure if you manage not to get your hair and clothes dirty. Just keep in mind that, for example, honey is an allergen. It is better to pay attention to ready-made products with mango butter to moisturize the skin.

Night mask for lips Buttermask For Lips, Kiehl’s in addition to mango butter, it is enriched with a luxurious bouquet of oils: coconut, sunflower, jojoba, shea, cocoa, as well as vegetable and bee waxes.

Melting Body Milk with Bifido Complex and Mango Butter, Garnier – It is perhaps difficult to pamper yourself with a homemade mango body mask. And the finished milk, which contains not only mango butter, but also a probiotic, does not need to be washed off. It moisturizes and restores the hydro-lipid mantle of the skin, leaving it velvety and smooth to the touch.

Rules and recommendations for use

  • Mango masks can be done at any time of the day. It is only important to leave enough time to have time to cook everything, and then rinse and clean.

  • The rest of the mask must be discarded.

  • Home masks (as well as cosmetic ones) are applied to cleansed and slightly damp skin.

  • If you wash off the mask with water, then wipe your face with a tonic to restore the pH of the skin after tap water, and apply a moisturizing treatment.

If you have a ripe and sweet mango in your hands, eat it. Don’t waste.

Safety measures

As for homemade mango cosmetics, there are no barriers to using it if:

  • you are definitely not allergic to an exotic fruit or other components of home cosmetics;

  • you are not afraid that an unripe mango may not be too soft for the skin and tingle, especially in the lip area.

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