Strawberry mask at home, a unique natural remedy to restore the elasticity and firmness of your skin. By stimulating blood circulation in the upper epidermis of the skin layer, you not only cleans the pores, but also saturates them with useful substances.
Strawberry has proven itself in cosmetology as a natural remedy that saturates the skin, not only the face, but the whole body with minerals and vitamins. Beauticians recommend using strawberries in nourishing and preventative masks for all skin types. An important condition for the use of this natural product in home masks is the use of environmentally friendly material.
The benefits of strawberry masks at home
Strawberries contain many different trace elements and a complex of vitamins. All the beneficial substances in it, accelerating the metabolic processes in the skin, thereby increasing its elasticity. Due to the acids contained in it, the mask has whitening properties, improves complexion, since the increased pigmentation of individual skin areas is removed. The antioxidants contained in the mask in a significant amount, produce new cells, contributing to their regular renewal.
Regeneration of the skin epidermis slows down the aging process, prevents dryness and stimulates the production of collagen. Acne completely disappears, the likelihood of inflammatory processes is reduced, which is facilitated by the antibacterial effect of the mask. Blood vessels and small capillaries are strengthened, the barrier function of the skin epithelium is improved, preventing the penetration of bacteria and viruses.
Beneficial substances contained in a strawberry mask
Ripe strawberries used in cosmetics contain:
• Vitamin B 9, that is, folic acid;
• vitamin A - retinol;
• vitamin C - ascorbic acid;
• pectin;
• tannins;
• salicylic acid;
How to prepare the skin before applying the mask
Before applying the mask, you must first cleanse the skin. Since clean skin absorbs nutrients much better. To do this, wash yourself with the gel or foam that you use. Then, with a towel soaked in hot water and well wrung out, steam the skin by applying a towel to your face.
To open the pores better, you need to repeat this procedure several times. Before applying the mask, it is necessary to test for an allergic reaction. Apply a small amount of the prepared mask to the inside of the bend of the elbow or wrist and rinse off after 10 - 15 minutes. If within an hour after the test the test site does not turn red and does not appear irritation or itching, then you can safely use the mask.
But the important thing is that it is advisable to conduct a similar test every time, because the reaction of the body depends on your health at the moment. The test results can be different, due to the fact that the state of the body depends on many factors: the disease, environmental pollution and even the psycho-emotional background.
How to prepare the material and apply a mask of strawberries at home
Before you prepare a mask from natural raw materials, you must:
1. Peel the berries from the green leaves, cut them with a knife and then rinse the strawberries in several waters. Putting it on a dry towel to drain it from excess moisture.
2. Then knead the berries with a fork until mashed. You can use a blender.
3. Mix all the necessary ingredients.
It must be remembered that the natural components of the mask are not only nutritious and beneficial, but also due to the content of acids in them, they can cause side harm. Therefore, cosmetologists recommend a maximum time for a mask of no more than 10 - 15 minutes. Then, after removing the mask, it is best to wash your face with warm water and then rinse your face with cool water. Warm water will cleanse the pores of the remnants of the mask, and from cool water the pores will close well, retaining all the beneficial substances.
After draining your face, apply a nourishing or moisturizing cream that you normally use. Thus, you will preserve the maximum nutrients and prevent possible irritation from natural components. Specialists recommend using the prepared mask only once, since under the influence of air the composition of the mask changes, and its repeated use can cause great harm.
Types of various strawberry masks at home
To prepare a mask of strawberries to improve the firmness and elasticity of the skin, you can use several different ingredients, including natural raw materials.
Masks for firmness and elasticity:
A mask using clay and strawberries. To prepare the mask you need to take:
• 1 tablespoon of dry clay;
• 5 pieces of mashed strawberries;
• a small amount of water;
To dissolve clay, water needs just a little - a little, since the strawberries themselves are quite saturated with moisture. To mix everything. Red clay is used for dry skin, green for normal skin and white for combination and oily skin. The mask smooths out irregularities, improves elasticity and gives a matte effect to the skin, reducing pigmentation.
Mask of strawberries, egg white and lemon
Composition:
• 1 chicken egg protein;
• 5 ripe, mashed strawberries;
• lemon juice 1 teaspoon;
The use of lemon juice dries the epidermis, which has beneficial effects on oily and combination skin. Egg white, due to the presence of useful substances and antioxidants in it, dries and stretches the skin. The combined action of all components of the mask significantly improves elasticity, saturating the skin with natural collagen, smooth fine wrinkles.
Strawberry mask with cottage cheese or sour cream
Composition:
• 5 ripe strawberries;
• cottage cheese or sour cream - 1 tablespoon;
Cottage cheese is added to the mask for normal skin, for dry it is best to take sour cream. The mask helps to produce collagen and improves the appearance of the skin, giving it not only elasticity, but also the glow effect, removing roughness and roughness. It moisturizes the skin well.
Moisturizing mask with honey and strawberries
Composition:
• strawberries - 5 pieces;
• natural honey - 2 teaspoons;
The mask acts as an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory agent, while saturating the skin well with moisture. Helps in the production of elastin responsible for the elasticity and firmness of the skin, stimulating its regeneration. Great for all skin types.
Strawberry cleansing mask
Composition:
• strawberries 5 - 6 pieces;
The simplest, but nonetheless very effective strawberry mask, which also works as a kind of peeling. Grains of mashed strawberries create a massage effect if you cleanse your face with a cotton pad in a circular motion; the skin is hydrated at the same time. You can add oatmeal, in this composition before the mask there is no need to pre-clean the skin. Because the flakes will remove dead skin cells and remove black spots in the pores. After a massage, rinse off the mask after 10 minutes.
By varying the composition of the various components in a strawberry mask at home, you can achieve amazing success in facial skin care.
