Coffee grounds face masks: homemade recipes. Coffee for the face - recipes for the most effective masks Instructions for use

Coffee beans are real an invaluable storehouse of various vitamins(A, E, B), macroelements, proteins, carbohydrates, fats, however, this list can be continued endlessly.

Coffee has long gained fame as an invigorating and tasty drink.

But exquisite taste and increased tone are only a small part of its advantages.

Magic properties

Due to the presence of large amounts of antioxidants, polyphenols, carotenoids and chlorogenic acid, it is capable of beneficial to the skin, transforming, tightening and rejuvenating it.

It was this unique chemical composition that opened the doors to “brown gold” in cosmetology.

Based on ground coffee beans, masks, scrubs, and creams are produced that are used well-deserved popularity among the fair sex.

Coffee face masks have magical properties :

• smooth out the skin, after which scars and irregularities disappear;
• improve the functioning of blood vessels, as a result of which the skin acquires a healthy color;
• slow down the aging process;
• increase the elasticity of the epidermis, the skin becomes soft and velvety.

You can make these miracle masks at home. Grinded coffee beans are usually used for this. high quality expensive varieties coffee or coffee cake (drunk coffee, the grounds that remain in the Turk after making the drink).

The effect of homemade masks will be no worse than after using expensive coffee-based salon cosmetics.

Who really needs such coffee masks?

But, unfortunately, not everyone is given the opportunity to experience rejuvenating power coffee masks on your skin.

Important advice from the editors

If you want to improve the condition of your skin, you should pay special attention to the creams you use. A frightening figure - 97% of creams from well-known brands contain substances that poison our body. The main components due to which all the troubles on the labels are designated as methylparaben, propylparaben, ethylparaben, E214-E219. Parabens have a negative effect on the skin and can also cause hormonal imbalance. But the worst thing is that this nasty stuff gets into the liver, heart, lungs, accumulates in organs and can cause cancer. We advise you not to use products that contain these substances. Recently, experts from our editorial team conducted an analysis of natural creams, where first place was taken by products from Mulsan Сosmetic, a leader in the production of all-natural cosmetics. All products are manufactured under strict quality control and certification systems. We recommend visiting the official online store mulsan.ru. If you doubt the naturalness of your cosmetics, check the expiration date; it should not exceed one year of storage.

Contraindications

There are a number of contraindications for use. So, these masks not recommended for use, If:

1. There are open wounds on the surface of the skin.
2. If there are chronic skin diseases (dermatitis, etc.).
3. There are inflammatory processes on the face.
4. There is an allergic reaction to coffee products.
5. You have very sensitive skin.

Recipes

As mentioned above, making coffee masks at home is very easy. The cosmetic effect will be enhanced additional ingredients. Together with coffee you can use: honey, eggs, clay, cream, and much more.

For oily skin, ground coffee is usually used in masks; for dry and sensitive skin, coffee cake (spent coffee or coffee grounds) is used.

In this article we will look at some of the most effective and easy to prepare mask recipes.

With honey

Before using this mixture, it is advisable to be firmly sure that you do not have allergic reaction for bee products.

• honey must be melted in a water bath (mandatory) to 30-40 degrees;
• grind the coffee (for this mask you can use not only ground coffee, but also cake, then the mask will acquire scrubbing properties);
• mix the ingredients until smooth (3 tablespoons of honey and one spoon of coffee);
• Apply to face with a brush and leave for 15-20 minutes, then rinse with warm water.

This coffee-honey composition has a beneficial effect on the skin, restoring it elasticity and saturating vitamins.

For oily problem skin

This mixture will not only reduce the number of acne and inflammation, but also prevent the appearance of new acne.

• grind coffee;
• mix one teaspoon of coffee with one tablespoon of clay (white or blue, it doesn’t really matter);
• dilute the ingredients with warm boiled water until creamy;
• apply to face with a brush, avoiding the area around the eyes;
• in 20 minutes. rinse with warm water.

For dry skin types

This mask helps to cope with peeling and redness skin, and also saturate the upper layer of the dermis with vitamins.

• coffee cake - one tablespoon;
• olive oil (high quality, unrefined) - one tablespoon;
• Before applying the composition, it is advisable to scrub your face, apply the mixture, and leave for 20 minutes;
• rinse with warm water, then apply nourishing cream.

With oatmeal

This mask composition is suitable for all skin types, helps cleanse and rejuvenate the skin.

• Grind oatmeal into flour - two tablespoons;
• grind coffee (or take coffee cake, there is no big difference for this mask) - two tablespoons;
• one teaspoon of low-fat sour cream;
• mix the ingredients, apply the mixture to the face with a brush, except for the area around the eyeballs, leave for 20 minutes;
• rinse with warm water.

Efficiency and frequency of use

How effective are coffee masks? How often can they be used? Women have long appreciated amazing effect after using masks with coffee.

For many of us, coffee is a favorite morning drink that can energize us throughout the day. However, not everyone knows that coffee also perfectly rejuvenates and tones the skin, giving it a light tan. It’s easy to prepare effective cosmetics even at home.

What are the benefits of coffee for facial skin?

The miraculous properties of coffee and its derivatives, such as cake, grounds and oil, are due to the presence of a wide variety of useful elements in the composition of coffee beans:

• Caffeine helps regulate blood circulation, remove dryness and swelling, and saturate the epidermis with moisture. This is why cosmetic companies quite often add caffeine to night creams and eye care products.
• Linoleic acid present in coffee slows down the aging process of the skin and increases its elasticity, making the face incredibly toned and elastic. In addition, the acid protects the skin well from ultraviolet rays and has an anti-inflammatory effect.
• Antioxidants successfully resist free radicals, thereby providing a powerful rejuvenating effect.
• Chlorogenic acid has antibacterial properties that protect the skin from harmful external factors and reduce sensitivity to sunlight.
• Carotenes contained in coffee improve complexion, giving the skin a healthy, well-groomed appearance.

In addition, the smallest scrub particles that make up coffee grounds gently and delicately cleanse the skin of blackheads, impurities and dead cells. Therefore, if your skin is prone to acne and flaking, you can safely use coffee grounds as an exfoliant.

Coffee is a universal remedy that can transform any skin type.

Homemade cosmetic recipes

To achieve specific goals, coffee is used in combination with other ingredients that can enhance its effect. Below are the most common and effective recipes for coffee facial cosmetics.

Table: Cosmetics based on grounds, cakes and other derivatives for all skin types

Forms and purpose of use		Ingredients and method of preparation	Instructions for use
Face masks	Softening and moisturizing the skin	1 tbsp. l. mix coffee grounds with 1 tbsp. l. natural honey and mix thoroughly. Heavily sugared honey can be pre-melted by placing it in a water bath for 5-8 minutes. If your skin is prone to oily skin, you can add 0.5 teaspoon of lemon juice to the mask. To moisturize drier and dull skin, add 1 teaspoon of almond oil	Apply the mask for 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water. This coffee-honey mixture is suitable even for daily care. It can be prepared for several days at once and stored in a dark place at room temperature.
		Grind 4-5 coffee beans and then mix with 3 tbsp. l. cocoa butter and 1 tsp. cosmetic face cream	Apply the mask to skin pre-moistened with warm water. Leave on for 20 to 35 minutes, then rinse with cold tea
	Deep nutrition and skin restoration	1 tbsp. l. coffee grounds and 1 tbsp. l. Mix honey thoroughly and add 0.5 tsp. olive oil. Olive oil can be replaced with apricot kernel oil or cocoa butter	Apply the mask for 8–10 minutes, then rinse with water
	Increased skin tone and elasticity	1 tbsp. l. mix coffee grounds with 1 tbsp. l. natural honey and 1 tbsp. l. medium fat sour cream. Add 1 raw chicken egg to the resulting mixture.	Apply the mask to a well-cleansed, steamed face for 15 minutes, then rinse with water and a few drops of lemon juice. For maximum effect, perform the procedure before bedtime.
		2 tsp. Mix ground coffee beans with 1 tsp. wheat/rice/rye flour (optional) and 1 tsp. vegetable oil	Apply the mask for half an hour, then rinse with warm water
	Getting rid of pimples and acne	Mix coffee grounds and milk powder in a 1:1 ratio. Pour some rose water until it forms a mushy consistency.	Apply the resulting mask for 15 minutes, then rinse with water.
		2 tsp. Mix ground coffee beans with 1 tsp. lemon juice and 1 tbsp. l. pre-grated apple	Apply the vitamin mask to your face in a circular motion. Wash off after half an hour
		1 tsp. Mix ground coffee beans with 1 tbsp. l. blue or white clay and 1 tsp. chopped orange zest. Quench a pinch of soda with apple cider vinegar and add to the previously obtained mixture. Mix everything thoroughly and dilute with water until thick.	Apply the mask for 15–20 minutes, then rinse with warm water
	Getting rid of blackheads and tightening pores	1 tbsp. l. mix coffee grounds with 1 tsp. lemon juice. Grind the pulp of 1 cucumber using a blender and add to the previously obtained mixture	Apply the paste to a steamed face for 15 minutes. At the end of the procedure, wash with cool water and apply a thin layer of moisturizer.
	Smoothing age and facial wrinkles	2 tbsp. l. Boil crushed coffee beans in half a cup of water and leave to cool. Mix cold coffee with egg yolk and 1 tbsp. l. rye flour so that you get a thick paste	Apply the mask to your face and leave for 15 minutes. Rinse off with warm water
		2 tbsp. l. Mix the coffee grounds thoroughly with a ripe, pre-mashed banana and 1 tsp. cream	Apply the resulting mixture for 20 minutes, then wash with warm water.
	Quick restoration of tired skin	2 tbsp. l. mix coffee grounds with 1 tbsp. l. freshly squeezed zucchini juice. Grind the core of 2-3 walnuts to flour and add to the previously obtained mixture	Apply the mixture to your face using light patting and circular movements. After 15 minutes, rinse with cool water
Facial scrubs	Facial skin peeling, improving blood circulation	1 tbsp. l. mix coffee grounds with 1 tbsp. l. honey. Add 5 carefully crushed aspirin tablets to the resulting mixture.	Massaging lightly, apply the mixture for 15 minutes, then rinse with cool water.
		1 tsp. Mix crushed coffee beans with 2 tsp. white clay and dilute with a small amount of purified water	Apply the mixture to your face and leave until completely dry. Then rinse and apply a thin layer of cream
		2 tbsp. l. mix coffee grounds with 1 tbsp. l. chopped oatmeal and 1 tbsp. l. sour cream (for oily skin types it is better to use kefir)	Apply the finished mixture to the face with massage movements, avoiding the areas around the eyes. After 5–8 minutes, carefully rinse the mixture with warm water.
		1 tbsp. l. Mix coffee grounds with eggshells ground to flour (it is enough to use 1 thoroughly washed egg). Dilute the resulting mixture with 1–2 tsp. milk to make an easy-to-apply cream	Apply the mixture to your face for 10 minutes, then rinse with water
		1 tbsp. l. mix coffee grounds with 1 pinch of cinnamon, 1 pinch of salt, 1 tsp. sugar and 1 tbsp. l. olive oil	Apply the scrub for 10 minutes. Rinse off first with warm and then cool water.
Toner for face and neck	Improved complexion and toning	2–3 tsp. Boil ground coffee beans in 1 cup of water	Wipe the skin of the face and neck with coffee toner using cotton wool or a sponge. You can wash your face with freshly brewed coffee every morning instead of water. The toner is especially suitable for aging and aging skin.
Ice for face	Narrows pores and evens out overall skin tone	Pour the strongly brewed coffee into ice cube trays and place in the freezer.	Use the resulting ice cubes to wipe your face in the morning and, if possible, in the evening (your face should be clean and dry)
Eye compress	Relieving swelling	1 tbsp. l. Grind the coffee beans in a coffee grinder, then boil them in half a cup of water and cool. You can also use ready-made crushed grains, but in this case they must be finely ground	Apply cosmetic cream to the eyelid area and let it absorb. Soak two cotton swabs or gauze thoroughly in coffee and place them on your eyelids. After 15 minutes, remove the compress
Lip ointments	Restoring and moisturizing damaged lip skin	1 tbsp. l. Mix ground coffee beans thoroughly with 1 tsp. olive oil	Apply with rubbing movements onto lips and the area around them. After 5–8 minutes, remove the ointment with a cotton swab dipped in warm boiled water.
	Getting rid of herpes	1 tsp. Mix ground coffee beans with 1 tsp. honey, 1 tsp. wheat flour and 2 tbsp. l. yogurt. Grate 2 cloves of garlic and mix with all ingredients	Apply a small amount of ointment to problem areas of the lips. If the mixture dries out and falls off, apply it again.
Eye product	Getting rid of dark circles under the eyes, bags	0.5 teaspoon coffee oil	Apply the oil with gentle movements to the skin around the eyes before bed. Can be used in the morning for quick results

As you can see, you can make a good cosmetic product even from products that are always available in the refrigerator. Here is another clear example of preparing and applying a coffee scrub.

Video: Facial scrub

Important conditions for applying masks

When preparing and applying coffee cosmetics, consider the following nuances:

1. All coffee products for facial beauty and health should be made only from natural coffee. Soluble granules will not give the desired result, moreover, they can harm your skin.
2. The same can be prepared from green coffee. The specificity of their effect on the skin is identical to masks with black coffee and affects the skin in approximately the same way.
3. All masks and facial scrubs should be applied along massage lines: from the chin to the temples, from the lips to the earlobes, from the temporal areas to the nose. In this case, it is advisable to put your hair in a bun or secure it with a bandage.
4. Facial peeling is not recommended more than once a week.

Fun fact: Coffee has the same pH level as our skin.

It is very important to take precautions when applying coffee masks to your face

People who have:

• severe inflammation in the facial area;
• open wounds;
• herpes in the acute stage;
• hypersensitive skin;
• pronounced rosacea (regarding scrubs);
• infectious skin diseases.

In addition, the use of coffee products is not recommended for those who are allergic to coffee or other components of the mixture.

The benefits of flaxseed oil for the face and recipes for masks based on it:

If this is your first time using a mask, do a test to prevent an allergic reaction: apply the mixture to the delicate skin of your wrist or behind your ear and leave for 5-10 minutes. If the procedure does not cause itching or redness, you can safely apply the mask to your face. If an allergy is detected, you will have to abandon the product and seek advice from a specialized specialist.

Ginseng is the root of life. Translated from Latin it means “panacea”. Even in ancient times, it was used by the healers of ancient China. This plant contains many useful biological substances, microelements and vitamins. It will help heal damaged areas of your skin and will be a useful addition to your personal care products.

Now this plant is very rarely found in nature, so it is cultivated under artificial conditions. The greatest value of ginseng is its root. As a mask, it slows down the aging process of skin cells, smoothes wrinkles and regulates blood circulation. It also contains a number of vitamins:

• vitamins C, B;
• folic acid;
• contains calcium, phosphorus;
• amino acids;
• ginsenosides;
• iron;
• magnesium;
• potassium.

When buying ginseng, on store shelves you will notice: tonic, scrub, lotion and milk made from ginseng. It is also used as an additive for creams. Due to its foaming properties, it is a common ingredient in shower gels.

More effective natural masks. Although it is also true that you should not forget about professional cosmetics. However, it can be expensive. If you prepare homemade masks, then buy the roots in trusted stores. If possible, read reviews from people and recommendations from friends. Do not spare money, because as they say, “the miser pays twice.” There are several types of Chinese ginseng:

• red - more than five years old, steamed at +90 o C;
• solar - processed at +110 o C;
• white - fresh, dried root, age - from four to six years.

It is important that the ginseng meets the requirements. After all, overdried roots lose their properties. On average, it weighs about twenty grams, but exceptions are possible.

After purchasing, all that remains is to prepare them and apply them to the surface of the face. If you have dry skin, then this recipe is suitable: ginseng root, chamomile, hawthorn, sage. All ingredients must be added in equal quantities. Your goal is to get one and a half tablespoons per liter of water. Mix the herbs thoroughly. Keep the mask on for 15 minutes and then wash off.

If you have combination skin, try mixing:

• a teaspoon of coconut oil;
• two drops of ginseng essential oil;
• two tablespoons of mint raspberries;
• a tablespoon of wheat bran.

Wash it off after fifteen minutes.

Prepare a “hot” mask. It is suitable for any skin type. To do this, turn dry ginseng root into powder. Pour in and mix with water about seventy degrees. Wait until it cools down to body temperature. Wash off the mask twenty minutes after application. Apply it at least once a week.

But a ginseng mask may cause side effects. Before using it, consult a dermatologist. Allergic reactions are possible. It is not always possible to communicate with specialists. Therefore, before using the mask, apply it to the bend of your elbow and check how your body reacts. Ginseng has established itself as a personal hygiene product. But that doesn't stop it from being a great gift. In addition to face masks, it is suitable for making tinctures and extracts. For a long time in Tibet, ginseng roots have been used as a component of green tea. In combination with other ingredients, it relaxes, reduces fatigue and restores strength.

Use ginseng as a complementary cosmetic at any time. However, keep in mind that legends are made about him for a reason. Its root has powerful properties. He is capable of not only healing, but also harm.

Natural coffee can not only be your favorite morning drink, but also become a good cosmetic product for cleansing your skin. Coffee scrub has an effective tightening and exfoliating effect, regular use of which will help stop early skin aging, remove toxins and protect cells from destruction.

Making a coffee scrub at home is not at all difficult; the process requires the right choice of coffee. To create the products, you need to choose roasted black coffee, completely natural and without flavoring (preferably very finely ground).

Instant coffee is not suitable for making a scrub - it can only harm your skin. When using coffee beans, you should be careful: their particles can injure delicate skin.

If a coffee facial scrub contains coffee grounds in its recipe, they should only be used when they have cooled, about 20 minutes after drinking a cup of coffee.

The procedure for applying the scrub is also not complicated: the product is distributed over the skin and actively massaged in a circular motion for 1-2 minutes, then washed off with warm, clean water.

Benefit

The excellent cleansing effect of a coffee scrub is not surprising - the composition of coffee beans is quite rich in beneficial substances that have a positive effect on skin health:

These components, having a comprehensive effect on the skin, help improve blood flow, restore damaged areas (cuts, stretch marks, cracks), deeply cleanse and moisturize the epidermis.

Recipes

Today there are many ways on the Internet to make a coffee scrub, but don’t rush to use the first one you come across. Each skin type is suitable for a certain option, so before you start preparing, you should decide which product will bring you the most benefit.

Coffee grounds scrub with oatmeal

This recipe is best suited for sensitive and dry skin.

Thanks to its composition, the oatmeal scrub gently cleanses and at the same time moisturizes the skin without irritating it.

After the procedure, it will be useful to do this, which will provide additional hydration and relieve irritation.

Coffee and honey scrub

A very easy to prepare and effective homemade facial cleanser recipe. Recommended for use by those with normal or oily skin.

It is advisable to cleanse the skin with this product no more than 2 times a week.

The product is contraindicated for those who are allergic to bee products (honey and its components).

Coffee scrub for scalp

A coffee-based scrub can be used not only on the face, but also on other parts of the body - for example, on the head. The product improves blood flow to the scalp, activates hair growth and nutrition of hair follicles.

• Mix 2 tbsp. l. coffee grounds, yolk, 1 tbsp. l. honey and 1 tsp. lemon juice.
• Distribute the mixture over the hair roots, massage the skin for 5 minutes.
• Cover the top with a bag and a towel and leave for 30-40 minutes.
• Rinse off the product with warm water and shampoo.
• Repetition frequency: 1 time per week.

The procedure helps to strengthen hair and make it healthier, and is a good remedy for dandruff and acne under the hair.

Remember that coffee contains coloring pigments and this product may not be suitable for use by blondes.

Curd scrub based on coffee grounds

Making this scrub is very simple: mix 1 tbsp. l. coffee grounds with 1 tbsp. l. fat homemade cottage cheese. The mixture prepared according to this recipe can be used not only as a peeling, it is also suitable for a mask if you leave it on the face for 10-15 minutes.

Coffee grounds scrub with salt

• Take 1 tbsp. l. coffee grounds (cake).
• Mix with 1 tsp. sea ​​salt (you can replace it with coarse table salt).
• Apply to the face and gently massage the skin to avoid injury and scratches.

This composition is not suitable for those with dry and sensitive skin. Salt effectively removes oily shine from the face, fights deep impurities and is most effective for acne. It has a similar effect, which we have already written about on our website.

Coffee soap-scrub

Homemade natural soap-scrub perfectly removes dead cells and activates the process of rapid skin renewal, making it soft and smooth. This soap improves blood circulation, which helps enrich the blood and skin with oxygen, prevents the formation of cellulite and has a refreshing effect.

First you need to melt the base, then add cocoa butter and coffee to it and mix thoroughly. Then dye and fragrance are added. When the mixture is ready, the soap is poured into molds and decorated with whole coffee beans (if desired).

Making coffee scrub soap with your own hands is not difficult, and the effect of its use will pleasantly surprise you: the skin will become radiant, take on a delicate pink tint and become smooth.

If you don’t want to prepare different products yourself at home, you can buy ready-made ones in the store. For example, the Black Pearl coffee scrub, which has a pleasant light scent and is used to cleanse and tone the skin of the body, has earned a good reputation.

Lemon juice, rich in vitamin C, cleanses and strengthens the skin, reduces enlarged pores. 6-7 g of fatty cream are combined, one drop at a time, with 1/2 - 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon of sour cream or mayonnaise. The resulting mixture is applied to the skin for 20-25 minutes, removed with a spatula, and then with a tampon moistened with a tonic lotion.

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Clean skin is lightly lubricated with nourishing cream or vegetable oil. A finger-thick layer of cotton wool is moistened with softened water and applied to the face for 30 minutes. On top you can put a mask made of parchment paper or polyethylene and a terry towel. With this compress, the skin absorbs moisture well.

Soak a piece of cloth in any warm vegetable oil (preferably olive oil), squeeze it lightly and place it on your face and neck. To enhance the effect, cover the mask with compress paper and a terry towel. For 1/2 cup of oil, you can add 1 teaspoon of honey, 1 teaspoon of rowan juice, crushed chamomile. After 10-15 minutes, remove the mask with lotion and wipe the skin dry.

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1 yolk, 1 teaspoon liquid honey, 1 teaspoon warmed vegetable oil. Remove the mask with an oil swab and rinse the skin with cold water. Indicated for wrinkled, dehydrated, dry and normal skin.

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Lubricate the skin with warm vegetable oil. Then, with your fingers dipped in hot water, rub the yolk on your face along the massage lines (you can lubricate your fingers with aloe juice). You can use mayonnaise instead of yolk. Smoothes out fine wrinkles and tones the skin.

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1 teaspoon carrot juice, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon, 1 teaspoon cream. Grind the cottage cheese with cream and add juice.

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Boil the leaves of fresh cabbage with boiling water until they become soft, and, removing them from the water, moisten them with vegetable oil and place them on the face and neck.

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Mix crushed tomato with a small amount of starch and a few drops of vegetable oil.

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Place crushed leaves of raspberry, blackberry, viburnum, coltsfoot on the skin of the face, lubricated with a rich cream, for 10-15 minutes.

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Apply warm mashed potatoes (with yolk, milk) to your face for 15-20 minutes.

Honey masks soften and make facial skin silky.

Grind a tablespoon of melted honey with 1 tablespoon of warm milk or warm freshly brewed tea. Milk can be replaced with sour cream and cream.
Mix a teaspoon of honey with 1 teaspoon of glycerin and 1 teaspoon of flour. Dilute the mixture in 2 tablespoons of water.
Mix 3 teaspoons of honey with half an egg yolk and 1 teaspoon of wheat flour, add a little milk so that the mixture is thick like sour cream.
Heat 2 tablespoons of honey in a water bath, add 2 tablespoons of flour and 1 egg white, beat everything. This mask is used no more than once a week, as the protein strongly tightens the skin.
Mix 100 g of honey with the juice of 1 lemon. The resulting syrupy liquid can be stored in the refrigerator for a long time. The mask is applied to the face and neck every day before washing.
Melt a tablespoon of honey in a water bath and mix with 2 tablespoons of blackcurrant juice.
Grind the yolk with 1 teaspoon of honey, 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon of rowan juice.
Protein masks

Beat the egg white until slightly foamy and, if possible, add three to five drops of lemon juice to it. Sit quietly in a chair or lie down on the couch, relax your facial muscles, coat your entire face without moving your skin with whipped egg white and let it dry. Then apply a second layer of foam on the resulting film. After 20-25 minutes, rinse the mask with water.

Yolk mask

Grind one egg yolk thoroughly with 1 tsp. linethol, add 1/4 tsp. honey, and then, little by little, 1 tsp. water.
This mask is active. It can be stored in the refrigerator for three to four days.

Yeast mask

Mix one third of a stick of baker's yeast and half a teaspoon of honey with water until it reaches the consistency of sour cream. The mixture is left to ferment in a lukewarm place. When it starts to rise well (doubles or triples in size), apply all of it to the face and leave for 15-30 minutes, then rinse with warm water.

This cosmetic face mask combines the action of the components of yeast (vitamins B1, B2, PP, pantothenic, folic acid, etc.), unfermented honey and released carbon dioxide (like a carbon dioxide bath). When the mask begins to dry out on the face, it should be moistened by reapplying the mixture or applying a tampon moistened with warm water, or (even better) spraying the face with warm water from a spray bottle.

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Halva face mask

Prepared from sesame oil seeds (tahini halva), sunflower, peanuts, walnuts, almonds. It is these seeds and kernels that give halva its unique taste and determine its significant content of vegetable oil, proteins and fiber. Halva contains carbohydrates, mineral salts, vitamins and a lot of glucose.

Sunflower halva should be considered the best for cosmetic purposes, which contains highly active substances, in particular, chlorogenic acid, which has a rejuvenating effect on aging skin (this acid is contained in the sunflower kernel, more precisely, in the cake, not in the oil), and especially a lot of lecithin.

Halva should be ground with water until the consistency of liquid sour cream is obtained and used as other masks.
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Cosmetic procedures with medicinal plants are useful for preventing, nourishing and moisturizing wrinkled skin.

Rub the face or lotion for 10 minutes 2-3 times a week with fresh aloe juice.
Add 2 tablespoons of heated honey to 1 tablespoon of biostimulated aloe juice, stir and apply to the face for 10-15 minutes. The mask nourishes any skin, maintains a good complexion, and prevents the formation of wrinkles.
A paste of biostimulated aloe leaves crushed in a meat grinder is applied to the face 2 times a week for 10-15 minutes. Wash off first with warm and then with cold water. The mask is used for aging, wrinkled skin; tones the skin and smoothes wrinkles.
Aloe juice is added to a small container with lanolin or petroleum jelly, ground, and its remains are drained. Used to prevent the formation of wrinkles, especially on dry skin.
Aralia Manchurian

Aralia decoction is used for tonic lotions, lotions, compresses, and in nourishing masks.

Mash a ripe banana into a paste with a fork, add cream and, while stirring, add potato flour until the consistency of sour cream. Before applying the mask, the eyelids are lubricated with a nourishing cream. The prepared mass is applied to the skin in a thin layer, and as it dries, a second layer is applied, especially to places where there are wrinkles. Cover the face with gauze or a thin layer of cotton wool. The mask is kept for 30-40 minutes, then removed with a cotton swab dipped in warm water. Recommended for dry skin. Apply every other day. Course - 10 procedures. After 1-2 months it can be repeated.

Silver birch

Fresh birch leaves are poured with 1 glass of cold water, left for 8 hours, then filtered. Used as compresses for wrinkles, especially around the eyes.

Grape

Mix 1/4 cup grape juice with 1/4 cup raw milk. Moisten a layer of cotton wool with this liquid and apply it to the face, covering it with a terry towel on top. Remove after 15-20 minutes, dry the skin slightly and lubricate with cream.

Grapefruit

Mix grapefruit juice or pulp with a teaspoon of sour cream (or thick sour milk, poured through a sieve), a teaspoon of carrot juice and a tablespoon of rice flour. The mixture is applied to the face, cheeks, and chest for 30 minutes. Then the mask is removed, the skin is washed with water and lubricated with grapefruit juice, allowing it to dry. The mask is made 2 times a week for a month.
1 tablespoon of rice flour, prepared from finely crushed (in a coffee grinder) and sifted rice, is mixed with a tablespoon of curdled milk and 2 tablespoons of grapefruit juice. The mask smoothes out wrinkles and prevents their appearance. Recommended for all skin types.

Ginseng

Wipe your face with a decoction, tincture or infusion of ginseng root in the morning and evening with a cotton swab.

Zamanikha high

Decoctions and infusions of zamanikha are used to wipe the skin of the face and hands. Any nourishing masks can be diluted with a decoction.

Strawberries

A mask prepared from 1/4 cup of milk diluted with 1/4 cup of strawberry juice is applied to the face. A layer of cotton wool soaked in this mixture is applied to the face for 15-20 minutes and covered with a terry towel. After removing the mask, the skin is lightly wiped and lubricated with nourishing cream.

Zucchini

Add a teaspoon of juice squeezed from the mashed zucchini pulp to the mashed yolk. The mask is applied to the face, after 15-20 minutes it is removed with a cotton swab moistened first with warm and then with cold water. Zucchini is recommended for dry and rough skin, to prevent wrinkles, soften and smooth out dull and wrinkled skin.
The zucchini pulp is grated and applied to gauze, applied to the face for 15-20 minutes. This mask stimulates metabolic processes in the skin, moisturizes, cleanses and tones it.
Grated zucchini (2 tablespoons) is mixed with crushed or steamed rolled oats (1 tablespoon) and applied to the face and neck. After 20 minutes, the paste is removed with a swab dipped in unboiled milk.

Calendula

Calendula tincture (1:5) is used for lubrication in the area of ​​wrinkles, as well as internally.

Potatoes, cucumber

Grind potatoes and cucumber on a fine grater, mix and apply to the face and neck for 20 minutes. Then rinse with water, adding a little lemon juice, dry, lubricate with olive oil and massage.

Chestnut

Boiled chestnut fruits are kneaded, mixed with milk, cream or sour cream; The paste is applied to the face in the form of a mask.

Strawberry

Mix salicylic acid (ground into powder) - 0.5 g, strawberry juice - 1/4 cup, cucumber juice - 1/4 cup and 45% alcohol - 1 cup. This freshly prepared liquid is wiped over the face every evening for several weeks. In the absence of skin irritation (redness and swelling), to increase the therapeutic effect, you can cover your face with a thin layer of cotton wool during the procedure and pour this mixture onto it with a spoon. If your skin is dry, it is better to use wine instead of alcohol, as alcohol causes skin irritation.

Leuzea safflower

Prepare a decoction at the rate of 10 g of crushed Leuzea root per 1 glass of water. Used as lotions for the face and neck, wiping the skin.

A mask is made from equal quantities (1 tablespoon each) of lemon juice, carrot juice, curdled milk and rice flour. The components are thoroughly mixed and applied to the face 2-3 times a week. Course - up to 20 procedures.
Beat the raw yolk until foamy and add 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice to it. The mask is applied to the face for 15-20 minutes, washed off first with warm and then cool water. Recommended for dry, dull, flaky skin with wrinkles, as well as normal skin. The mask refreshes, nourishes and softens it.
Mix the white of one egg, beaten into foam, and a teaspoon of lemon juice. The mask is applied to the face for 15-20 minutes, then washed off first with warm and then with cold water. It tones, whitens, degreases and dries the skin, tightens pores and smoothes wrinkles. It is used for oily, porous skin with wrinkles and age spots, as well as for dull, sagging skin.
Finely chopped lemon is poured with 1 glass of vodka and left for 8-10 days. Soak a layer of cotton wool and apply it to the face for 15-20 minutes. After removing the mask, do not wash your face. Used for oily skin: the mask tightens pores and smoothes wrinkles.

Schisandra chinensis

An infusion of lemongrass fruits can be used to wipe the skin and added to nourishing masks.

Linden, raspberry

Take 1 tablespoon of linden flowers and green raspberry leaves and pour 1 glass of boiling water, leave, then filter. Rubbing with ice from the resulting frozen infusion is very effective against wrinkles.

Field poppy

2 tablespoons of poppy petals are poured with 1 glass of boiling water and left for 1 hour. The infusion is used as a lotion.

Almond

Soak 12 g of sweet and 4 g of bitter almonds in warm water, remove the skin. Add 100 g of honey and 1 liter of water, rub everything through a sieve. The resulting almond milk “smoothes out” wrinkles.
Prepare a mixture of the following composition: almond bran - 50 g, egg yolk and glycerin - 10 g each, alcohol - 10 ml, camphor - 1.5 g. The mixture is stirred, water is added until a paste of soft consistency is obtained. The resulting paste is applied to the area affected by wrinkles for 1-1.5 hours. Then the face is washed and dried thoroughly.

Carrot

Finely grated 1-2 carrots are mixed with the white of 1 egg, add 1 teaspoon of vegetable (olive or peach) oil and a little oatmeal or starch. The mask is applied to the face and neck for 15 minutes (for oily skin) or 30 minutes (for dry skin). Wash off first with warm and then cool water. Used for aging skin with fine wrinkles.
Add the beaten yolk of 1 egg and a few drops of olive oil to the carrot juice. Apply to the face and neck and wash off with cool water after 20-25 minutes.

Sea ​​buckthorn

Fresh juice or pulp of sea buckthorn fruits is used in masks for wrinkled facial skin.

To 1 beaten egg yolk add 1 teaspoon of honey and 1 tablespoon of oatmeal (oatmeal). The paste is applied to the face for 15-20 minutes, washed off with warm water, after which a cold compress is applied. Used for dry, wrinkled skin.

spring primrose

To prevent the appearance of wrinkles, it is useful to wash your face with an infusion of primrose herb.

Large plantain

Pour 2 tablespoons of finely chopped plantain leaves into 1 cup of boiling water, leave, and filter after cooling. Then pour into molds to freeze in the refrigerator. This ice is good for wiping oily skin with deep, sharp wrinkles. It is not recommended to lubricate your face with greasy cream after wiping.

Rhodiola rosea

The decoction is used to wipe wrinkled facial skin and lotions.

pharmaceutical camomile

1 glass of grape wine is mixed with 1 teaspoon of salicylic alcohol and 3 tablespoons of dried chamomile. The mixture is infused for 5 days, then filtered. Soak a mask of several layers of gauze with this lotion and apply it to the face for 5 minutes. The procedure is done once a day for 10 days. The remaining lotion can be used for daily wiping of the face. Used for oily, porous skin to smooth out wrinkles.

Chamomile, mint, rosemary

Pour chamomile - 30 g, peppermint - 20 g, rosemary - 10 g and salicylic acid in the form of fine powder - 20 g into a dry deep vessel. Add 1 liter of good quality wine to this mixture and leave for 2 weeks. Then the tincture is filtered and the liquid is carefully and systematically wiped on the face every evening for 15 days. To eliminate wrinkles, this product can be used without interruption for a long time.

Yarrow

3 tablespoons of yarrow herb are poured into 1.5-2 cups of boiling water, infused, then filtered. The infusion is used for washing the face and lotions.

Rose hip

2-3 tablespoons of rosehip are poured into 2 cups of boiling water, after cooling, the infusion is filtered. Used to smooth out wrinkles. To prevent the appearance of wrinkles, viburnum fruit juice, pieces of frozen or warmed cucumber, and massage with an ice cube made from parsley decoction are also used.