Persimmon contains a lot of vitamins, especially beta-carotene, which gives it a bright orange color. Beta-carotene is a precursor of vitamin A, which protects the youth and beauty of our skin. It is not by chance that it is called the vitamin of beauty and youth. Therefore, persimmon masks perfectly tone up, refresh the face, remove inflammation and smooth out fine wrinkles. For greater effectiveness, masks should be done 2 times a week, in a course of 10-15 procedures.
Problem – and solution
The persimmon pulp should be mixed with other ingredients and applied to the face, avoiding the area around the eyes and mouth, for 15-30 minutes. Then rinse with cool water and apply a cream according to skin type – moisturizing, nourishing, lifting cream, etc.
Moisturizing mask for oily skin: 1 tbsp. spoon of persimmon pulp + 1 teaspoon of honey + 1 teaspoon of lemon juice. Apply for 15 minutes, rinse.
Nourishing mask for dry skin: 1 teaspoon of persimmon puree + 1 teaspoon of sea buckthorn oil + 1 teaspoon of aloe vera juice or gel (sold in a pharmacy) + 1 teaspoon of honey. Keep for 20 minutes, rinse with cool water.
Anti-aging mask: pulp ½ persimmon + 1 tbsp. a spoonful of heavy cream + a few drops of olive oil. Whisk and apply on face and neck for 15 minutes.
Purifying mask: the pulp of 1 persimmon pour 1 glass of vodka, add 1 teaspoon of lemon or grapefruit juice. Insist in a dark place for a week, strain, moisten a napkin and apply on face for 10 minutes. Do not more than 1 time per week, keep the mixture in the refrigerator.
In good company
You can add other foods to the persimmon masks that you can find in the refrigerator. For instance:
- puree from apples and pears – for intensive nutrition and light whitening of the skin of the face;
- low-fat cottage cheese and sour cream – for sensitive skin (this combination perfectly relieves redness and irritation);
- kiwi or freshly squeezed carrot juice – for a rejuvenating effect, this mask tightens the skin and refreshes the complexion;
- starch – for a gommage mask that replaces coarse scrub or peeling, it is especially good for combination skin.
Important! Before the cosmetic procedure, it is imperative to do an allergy test. A ready-made mask or 1 teaspoon of persimmon pulp should be applied to the wrist or the inner surface of the forearm, cover with a napkin and hold for 10 minutes. If the skin is not red and does not look inflamed, the mask can be applied.