When deciding on an anti-aging treatment, you need to consider what characteristics your skin has and what its type is. Some people need anti-aging face masks at home already from the age of 25, while others do not have wrinkles even at 30-35 years old and can do without them for now (we will consider 30 years as the conditional limit).
This is neither good nor bad, this is how our bodies work and the natural aging processes start differently for every young woman. But as soon as the first small wrinkles begin to appear, it is necessary to reconsider the care program.
It should gradually be included in anti-aging products, including homemade masks for skin rejuvenation. They will help you significantly slow down the natural aging process and keep your face fresh and young for longer.
The more attentive you are to your skin, the more likely you are not to waste time and in the future you will not have to deal with accumulated and neglected problems.
How does our skin change by the age of 30?
To choose the right care products and recipes for homemade masks, you need to know what happens to our skin at the age of 30. We must admit that these changes are quite serious and profound and lead to gradual fading and a change in the structure of the skin layers.
5 signs of aging:
- Cells begin to lack oxygen due to deterioration of blood supply.
- The first wrinkles appear, not yet very deep, the fault of which is a decrease in the production of collagen and elastin.
- Due to the slowdown of metabolism, metabolic processes at the level of skin cells are disrupted.
- The skin loses its luster and has an unkempt appearance, acquiring wrinkles, as the protective properties of its lipid layer are disrupted.
- Deep nasolabial folds appear on the face and sagging of the cheeks is expected due to decreased tone of the facial muscles.
To solve all five problems, you will need anti-aging masks in combination with facial massage and facelift.
What products can be included in anti-aging masks?
Masks against premature aging of the face include many natural products available to women at any time of the year. Among a variety of recipes, you can always choose the right one for you, and with their rejuvenating effect, it will help you preserve your beauty for a long time.
We name a few:
- dairy products: natural sour cream, cream, yogurt, whey;
- edible gelatine (source of collagen);
- natural honey, royal jelly;
- vegetable and cosmetic oils: olive, sesame, linseed, sea buckthorn, coconut, wheat germ, almond, avocado, peach, grape seed, etc. ;
- egg;
- medicinal herbs: aloe, chamomile infusions, St. John's wort, cornflower, oregano, string, sage, calendula, golden root, Schisandra chinensis, etc. ;
- pharmaceutical products: oil vitamins A, E, C, group B, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, etc.
8 rules for facial care after 25-30
- Before choosing an anti-aging face mask, determine your skin type and proceed from this when choosing a recipe. Keep in mind that our skin changes throughout our lives and its condition depends on both the season and the environment. And the use of decorative cosmetics seriously affects its appearance, especially if it is abused.
- Pay attention to your lifestyle: how do you eat, how do you rest, do you move enough? And get rid of bad habits such as smoking and drinking alcohol.
- Protect your skin from the harmful effects of the environment: extreme cold and heat, dry indoor air and sunlight. Protect your face with SPF creams all year round.
- Pay particular attention to sleep: do not lie on a pillow that is too high with your face turned towards the pillow, do not sleep with your face covered in makeup and rest for at least 8 hours. This is important for relaxing your facial muscles.
- To avoid morning bloating, don't drink a lot of water before going to bed.
- Anti-aging facial care after 25-30 years should be comprehensive. Homemade masks represent an additional treatment and do not replace the regular use of scrubs, creams, serums and tonics. You should not avoid visiting a cosmetologist.
- Pay maximum attention to skin care around the eyes and neck, as it is in these areas that the first wrinkles appear first.
- It is important to keep your facial muscles toned, so you will need to master massage techniques and do it regularly.
These simple rules of home cosmetic care will help you significantly delay the aging of the skin of the face, and when the "bells" of aging appear, they will correct them.
How to apply youth masks correctly?
When taking care of your face, any product must be applied correctly, follow the instructions on the package if you have purchased a ready-made cream or serum. Incorrect use will bring harm, not benefit. This also applies to homemade masks that you prepare yourself from natural ingredients.
- Before applying the mask, the face must be thoroughly cleansed of dirt and makeup.
- In order for beneficial substances to help your skin as much as possible, you must first steam it using a hot compress or a steam bath with medicinal herbs.
- Apply the composition, following the main massage lines of the face, without pressing or stretching the skin.
- Do not apply the product around the eyes and lips unless it is prescribed to nourish these areas of the skin.
- You will get the maximum rejuvenating effect if you lie down and relax during the procedure. There is no need to speak or make facial movements.
- After removing the mask from your face, be sure to seal the result with the moisturizer you usually use.
- For home treatments use only the freshly prepared composition, as the natural components of the mask oxidize and deteriorate quickly. In some cases indicated in the recipes it is possible to store the composition in the refrigerator for no more than a few days.
- The duration of the procedure usually does not exceed 15-20 minutes, unless the prescription gives other recommendations. Remember that formulations containing berries or acid-containing fruits can be harmful to sensitive skin.
- It is recommended to use most youth masks up to 2 times a week. More frequent use will not have any effect, as the skin will quickly get used to the composition.
- The course consists of about 10-15 procedures, after which you need to choose another recipe so that addiction does not develop.
Preparation of masks to prevent facial aging
Recipe with eggs, honey and milk
This recipe will help your skin get vitamins, minerals and amino acids which are very important for its health and beauty. After a series of procedures, you will see how your skin is smoother and fresher.
Lightly beat the fresh chicken yolk and mix with 1 teaspoon of milk. Add 1 teaspoon of honey to the mixture, heated in a bain-marie. Mix all the ingredients and apply to the skin. After 15-20 minutes, rinse off the residue with clean water at room temperature and apply a moisturizer.
Recipe with ricotta and cream
An excellent recipe for hydrating the skin after 30 years. Let's remember: hydrated skin no longer ages. In addition, after a couple of procedures you will get a healthy complexion.
Mix 1 tablespoon low-fat cottage cheese with 1 teaspoon heavy cream. Then rub thoroughly until a homogeneous mixture is obtained and apply a thin layer on the face, neck and décolleté. Remove residue after 15-20 minutes, rinse with clean water and moisturize with cream.
Recipe with egg yolk and butter
This is an excellent composition, very convenient and easy to prepare. It perfectly nourishes the epidermis, smoothes the first web of wrinkles and refreshes the color.
Take 1 fresh chicken yolk. Whisk it and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then add 5-8 drops of freshly squeezed lemon juice. After mixing thoroughly, apply the nourishment to your face with a soft brush. After 20 minutes, wash your face with purified water at room temperature, lightly pat your face and moisturize it with the cream.
Recipe with milk and yeast
The first signs of aging are small wrinkles (crow's feet) at the corners of the eyes. Therefore, you need to pay close attention to this area when caring for your face. Yeast diluted in milk has a slight lifting effect, in addition to its nutritional properties.
Take 1 tablespoon of yeast and dilute it in 1 tablespoon of warm milk until you obtain a thin dough. Using a brush, apply the composition to the skin around the eyes and hold until the skin dries and tightens slightly. Try not to squint. Lie down with your eyes closed during the procedure. Gently, without stretching the skin, remove any residue with a damp pad and apply the serum or eye contour cream.
PSThe recipe is also suitable for the care of the entire face. You can use olive oil instead of milk if your skin is too dry.
Recipe with potatoes, butter and parsley
Potatoes and parsley are indispensable products for facial care, they are included in many anti-aging compositions, as they perfectly nourish, moisturize and whiten the epidermis.
To begin, finely chop the parsley (a bunch) and pour ½ cup of boiling water and leave to macerate under the lid for 20 minutes. Grate the potatoes on a fine grater, squeeze them lightly and mix with 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil (sea buckthorn, olive, sesame). Add a little parsley infusion to the mixture so that it does not drip and mix.
After applying the mask to your face, neck and décolleté, leave it on for 25 minutes. Wash your face with clean water and rinse your skin with the remaining infusion. Or make some ice cubes from leftover parsley which will be useful for toning your skin in the morning.
Recipe with cucumber, gelatin, green tea and aloe
We offer you an excellent recipe with a lifting effect. In addition, there is deep hydration, nutrition and healing of the skin. Don't waste time with such procedures.
Grate the cucumber on a fine grater and dilute the pulp with 1 tablespoon of brewed green tea. Add 1 tablespoon of gelatin to this mixture and leave to swell. Then place in a water bath and heat until completely dissolved. At the end, add 1 tablespoon of aloe juice.
Apply the mask while still warm and keep it on your face for 20-25 minutes. It will take on a gelatinous state. Remove any residue and rinse your face with the remaining tea leaves, then apply additional moisturizer.
Recipe with herbs and oat flakes
To prepare this anti-aging mask you will need fresh parsley, spinach and green salad. This is a real storehouse of vitamins and minerals, so necessary for preserving youth. A bonus is the hydrating and nutritional properties of oatmeal.
Take vegetables in equal proportions, chop them and then grind them into a paste. Pour boiling water over a spoonful of oatmeal and let it steam for 5-10 minutes. Mix green gruel with steamed flakes and apply to face and neck for 20-25 minutes. Rinse with cold water and apply your usual moisturizer.
Recipe with oatmeal and milk
A very simple and economical composition, you will need ordinary oatmeal or oatmeal and milk with any fat content. But the effect of a course of such procedures will significantly improve the condition of the skin, the face will become fresh, smooth and well-groomed.
Take 1 tablespoon of oatmeal or finely ground oatmeal and pour hot milk to cover the oatmeal. Leave to swell for half an hour. Apply the warm mixture to the skin of your face and neck and leave for 20-30 minutes. Remove with a damp cloth, then rinse lightly with cool, settled water and apply moisturizer.
Recipe with honey and proteins
This mask helps smooth wrinkles and firm the skin. And everyone knows the nutritional properties of these ingredients.
Lightly heat the honey (1 tablespoon) in a water bath. Beat the egg white and add it to the honey, beat well again. To prevent the mask from leaking, you can add 1 teaspoon of oatmeal or wheat flour to the composition, this will only enhance the rejuvenating effect of the procedure.
Apply the mask evenly to your face and neck and leave for 20 minutes. Then rinse with warm water and apply additional hydration.
Recipe with banana and butter
With this procedure you will smooth out fine wrinkles and your skin will receive the nourishment it needs. After a course of masks, your face will feel fresher and more radiant.
Mash half the pulp of a ripe banana with a fork and add 1 tablespoon melted butter. Mix and apply warm to face, neck and décolleté. Remove residue after half an hour with warm water and lubricate the skin with moisturizer or serum.