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Used to take care of your skin since adolescence? Commendable. And surely there are masks in your beauty routine. We will help you understand exactly what they should be – purchased or cooked in the kitchen.
Features of masks for young skin
Each age has its own advantages and disadvantages. Yes, even in youth, when the skin is at its peak, problems arise, and sometimes they are so obvious that it is impossible to ignore them.
The specifics of young skin
Salty shine.
Black dots.
Acne.
Fortunately, not everyone in their youth has to deal with the concept of “problem skin”. But you should not relax. An unfriendly environment can also lead to unpleasant consequences, such as:
dehydration;
dullness;
hypersensitivity.
In masks for young skin, mattifying, exfoliating and moisturizing components are used.
What ingredients are included in the masks for young skin
Natural clay. The main “youth” component for intensive cleansing of pores, detox and matting.
Extracts of berries and fruits. Young skin loves them for their acid content (they fight blackheads and greasiness plus whiten) and vitamins that everyone needs.
Aloe juice and extract. The number one ingredient for skin hydration.
Oats and chickpeas (in home remedies). They cleanse and soothe, work like a scrub, and also thicken the consistency of the product.
Vegetable oils. May be present in small amounts to prevent dryness.
Essential oils. They provide an additional effect, for example, soothing, astringent.
Who will suit the mask
When choosing a mask, consider your skin type and concerns.
Oily skin showing matting masks with clay and acids.
Dry skin loves moisturizing masks.
Problem skin Cleansing masks with clay, acids and components with antiseptic properties will come in handy.
Freckles and pigmentation are losing ground under the pressure of masks with fruit acids.
Rules for the use of masks at home
It would seem, what is so difficult? And yet there are rules that are recommended to follow.
Prepare
Remove make-up from the skin and wash with a foam or gel. Pat your face dry with a towel or disposable tissue. It is not forbidden to pre-steam the skin by holding a warm, damp towel on your face for a couple of minutes. Alternatively, apply the mask immediately after a shower while the pores are open as a result of exposure to hot water and steam.
Masks are applied only after thorough cleansing.
Rules for applying a mask
Masks are applied by hand or with a brush. The main thing is that both are clean. Usually the lip area and eye contour are not affected, but there are exceptions. If the texture and density of the mask allow, apply it in a dense layer.
How long to keep
How to wash off the mask correctly
Masks are removed with a damp sponge or a towel soaked in warm water along the massage lines. And then rinse your face with cool water.
Care after the mask
How often can masks be used
In general, masks can be used 1-2 times a week, and moisturizers – at least every day.
Which mask to choose: homemade or purchased
| Homemade | Purchased | |
composition | The composition of homemade masks is quite limited, but you decide how to feed the skin. | The set of ingredients is interesting and rich, and the formula is carefully balanced. |
Efficiency | You will have to test the effectiveness of masks on your own skin. Successful or not is an open question. | Everything that is declared by the manufacturer, the mask must fulfill, and the effectiveness and, most importantly, safety have been tested and proven not only in theory, but also in practice. |
Expert Opinion | “You can often see the label “hypoallergenic” on finished products. But how the skin will react to acids from berries and fruits, no one knows, ”- Elena Eliseeva, Vichy. | |
Convenience | It depends on the composition, but in general, homemade masks are inconvenient to use. | The main trump cards of masks from the manufacturer, apart from efficiency, are texture and aroma. An absolute advantage can be considered the fact that there are no problems with application and rinsing. |
Folk recipes vs professional remedies
Favorite folk mask is made of clay.
Mask for young skin from acne
Act: cleanses, mattifies, has an anti-inflammatory effect.
Ingredients:
1 st. l. white clay kaolin;
¼ tsp turmeric;
mineral water.
How to prepare and use:
mix clay powder and turmeric in a glass bowl;
dilute with water to a paste, stirring with a wooden spoon;
apply for 10-15 minutes;
wash off with plenty of water;
if the skin is stained, wipe the face with a cotton pad dipped in milk.
Steaming mask with zinc “Clean Skin”, Garnier contains active ingredients to fight imperfections: clay, salicylic acid and zinc. The mask warms up on the face, creating a thermal effect to combat blackheads. And no fuss with clay and spices.
Mask for young skin from blackheads
Ingredients:
1 tbsp. l. yogurt;
½ tbsp. l. nutmeg
How to prepare and use:
mix components;
apply a face mask
rinse with warm water after 5-10 minutes.
Purifying Facial Sugar Scrub, 3 Natural Sugars & Kiwi, L’Oréal Paris has a warming effect that helps in intensive cleansing of the skin, and kiwi pits work as an exfoliating component. Peppermint oil is known for its soothing properties. The result is visible immediately. And no fuss in the kitchen.
Fruit masks for young skin
Act: brighten and exfoliate the skin, preventing clogging of pores.
Ingredients:
1 st. l. blackcurrant;
1 st. l. red currant;
1 st. l. sour cream or yogurt.
How to prepare and use:
Night peeling Idéalia, Vichy – it is not necessary to crush the berries (and also defrost them in the cold season) to restore radiance and whiteness to the skin. You can simply wipe your face before bed with this lotion with glycolic acid, blueberry and black tea extracts without any inconvenience. You need to do this regularly, before applying the night cream.
Mask for oily skin
Act: exfoliates and cleanses the skin.
Ingredients:
3 tbsp. l. yogurt;
1 st. l. honey;
1 st. l. flax seeds.
How to prepare and use:
mix all;
apply the mask on the face with circular massaging movements;
leave for 2 minutes;
rinse with water.
Mineral peeling mask “Double Radiance”, Vichy provides a double peeling effect, for which fruit acids and small volcanic particles are responsible. Works conscientiously.
Combination skin mask
Act: renews, softens and moisturizes the skin.
Ingredients:
3 Art. l oatmeal;
2 tbsp. l. yogurt;
1 Art. l. honey.
How to prepare and use:
brew flakes in boiling water until swelling;
mix with the rest of the ingredients;
apply on face and leave for 15 minutes.
Turmeric & Cranberry Seed Energizing Radiance Masque, Kiehl’s contains soft clay with the addition of turmeric extract, cranberry oil, rich in antioxidants, and the seeds of the same berry – everything you need to exfoliate, soften, moisturize the skin.
Moisturizing mask for young skin
Act: moisturizes and refreshes.
Ingredients:
½ cucumber;
2 tbsp. l. aloe vera juice.
How to prepare and use:
cut the cucumber and grind in a blender;
mix with aloe vera;
apply the mixture on the face and leave for half an hour;
wash off with cool water.
Sheet mask “Moisturizing + anti-stress”, Garnier Enriched with lavender oil, it provides an intense moisturizing and relaxing effect at the same time.
Safety measures
When experimenting with home masks, you should keep in mind that they can cause:
irritation;
burning;
redness;
an allergy.
At the first hint of an undesirable reaction, you should not wait and hope that the skin will “get used to it”. Wash off the mask immediately to avoid problems.