As a woman ages, her skin loses moisture, collagen and elastin production decreases. As a result, changes and signs of fading appear: wrinkles and folds appear, the corners of the eyes and lips drop, hyperpigmentation and other defects that are difficult to hide with cosmetics appear.
Flaws give the face a messy, sad look.
Tested by many ladies and receiving many positive reviews after 40 years, specially designed and tested anti-aging facial masks at home help to eliminate or reduce the signs of age-related changes.
What components should be in the mask?
Anti-wrinkle face masks can be based on natural ingredients and products that almost every modern woman has in her home.
The following ingredients are often used for cooking:
- vitamins;
- olive oil;
- milk and fermented milk products;
- essential oils;
- natural juices;
- berries;
- greenness;
- Yeast;
- gelatin;
- glycerin;
- herbal decoctions;
- honey;
- eggs etc.
The choice of components depends on the type of skin, as well as the effect to be achieved as a result of using the product.
New components can be added to standard recipes, thereby increasing the effectiveness of the composition.
Features of using face masks after 40 years
Before starting to make an anti-aging facial mask after 40 years at home, you should familiarize yourself with the rules that help to increase the effectiveness of the product and achieve a quick effect:
Mixtures are not made in large quantities. When stored for a long time, the components lose their useful properties. The mask must be prepared before use.Allergy test. Before applying the composition to your face, you should test the product on your hand. If there is no reaction, you can continue to use.Skin preparation. An anti-aging mask is applied to the facial skin, which was previously treated with a cleansing composition. The surface is pre-steamed to increase efficiency. Thus, the components penetrate faster into the layers of the dermis and epidermis.Application. The mask is applied with a brush or fingers. The application is carried out strictly along the massage lines. It is important that the skin does not stretch.Usage time. On average, the anti-aging product is kept on the skin for 20-30 minutes.
The mask is washed off with warm water. In addition, it is recommended to treat the surface with an ice cube made from herbal decoction.
Homemade anti-aging mask recipes
After forty-five years, women are recommended to do nourishing, rejuvenating and moisturizing treatments at home.
It is important to provide high-quality, complete skin care and saturate the epidermis with useful substances. Thus, in a short period of time, it is possible to significantly improve the appearance, remove fine wrinkles, and make deep wrinkles less obvious and obvious.
Anti-wrinkle mask
The vitamin-based product will help rejuvenate your face, restore skin turgor and even out the surface.
Mixed:
- Vitamins A and E - capsule;
- egg white;
- boiled potatoes.
Crush the ingredients and mix until a soft consistency is formed. Apply to the surface for 30 minutes.
Mask for the epidermis of the orbital region
The skin around the eyes is very thin and completely devoid of oil. As a result, paleness primarily affects this area. Also, middle-aged women often experience dark circles and puffiness under their eyes due to poor lifestyle choices. A homemade anti-aging product based on herbal ingredients helps to eliminate the defect:
- 1 tablespoon. l. sour cream;
- 1 ch. q. almond oil;
- a teaspoon of cilantro juice.
Mix the ingredients so that there are no lumps. Apply gently on the skin before going to bed. After waking up, remove the excess with a tissue.
A rejuvenating mask
A number of components can quickly restore skin elasticity and stimulate cells to produce their own collagen and elastin. Use the following mask for this.
Mixed:
- a package of gelatin;
- 4 tbsp. l. decoction of linden;
- vitamin C ampoule;
- 3 drops of any citrus oil.
Gelatin is evaporated directly with lime juice. Then, the remaining components are added. You can't pour vitamin C into a hot mixture because it destroys it. The product is applied hot and left for 30 minutes.
The mask can visually remove a few extra years from the surface of the face.
Firming mask
Masks with a lifting effect are recommended for women to tighten the skin. It can be prepared at home without any problems.
Mixed:
- 1 protein;
- 1 tablespoon. l. sour cream;
- a teaspoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice;
- teaspoon of glycerin.
Mix all the ingredients. Glycerin is added last. The product is applied to the surface of the face and décolleté for 20 minutes.
The mask has a clear tightening effect, smooths wrinkles and wrinkles well, removes hyperpigmentation, gives a person visual freshness and perfectly moisturizes.
Toning mask
To increase tone, women are recommended to prepare products based on natural honey.
Mixed:
- 1 tablespoon. l. thin honey;
- 1 ch. q. kaolin;
- 2 grams of tangerine oil;
- 1 ch. q. brandy
The product is applied to the face in an even layer for 15-20 minutes. It is important to avoid the orbital area. If tingling or burning occurs, the mask should be washed off immediately.
Eye mask
With age, the skin of the eyelids becomes thinner, droops, dark circles, swellings often occur, and benign neoplasms appear, which lead to poor blood circulation and a decrease in oxygen supply to tissues and cells.
The following remedy will help prevent problems and remove traces of changes: mix 2 dessert spoons of rice starch with the yolk of an egg, add a few drops of almond oil. Form a small pancake that is applied to the upper eyelids for 30 minutes.
Eye mask
For the lower eyelid, cosmetic products are used, whose actions are aimed at nourishing and moisturizing the epidermis.
Mixed:
- 10 drops of olive oil;
- teaspoon of cocoa;
- ¼ banana.
Crush the fruits well in a blender. Mix with other ingredients. Apply to the skin for 15 minutes.
Refreshing mask
A product based on ripe cucumber, coconut milk and kaolin helps to achieve freshness and natural radiance. Mix the components in such proportions that the result is a thick mass. The composition is applied in a generous layer to the surface of the face and neck, avoiding the eyelids for 20 minutes.
For dry skin
Nutrients are used to care for dry, cracked skin.
Mixed:
- 1 tablespoon. l. sour cream;
- 5-6 black currants;
- 1/5 avocado.
Crush the fruits. Mix with sour cream. Spread on the surface for 30 minutes.
For combination skin
Combination skin is considered one of the most problematic for care. A product based on Dead Sea mud is used to tighten pores and get rid of impurities.. For processing, you need a heaping tablespoon of mud, 10 ml of vitamins E and C.
The composition is spread with a spatula on the face, under the chin, on the chest and left for 15 minutes. In addition, heat can be used.
The product is suitable for any skin damage, rashes, cuts, etc. should not be used forRemove mask if fever occurs.
For a pale surface
A product based on hyaluronic acid will help provide the epidermis with vitamins, minerals, moisture and other useful substances.To prepare it, you need 5-6 drops of hyaluronate, an ampoule of vitamin C and a few drops of lemon juice. The mask is applied overnight without washing.
The product eliminates hyperpigmentation, evens out the shade, stimulates the formation of collagen, moisturizes well and eliminates signs of aging.
For oily skin
Oily skin is not sensitive to wrinkles for a long time. However, very large pores and oily sheen give the surface a messy look.
Compositions based on white clay are used to eliminate problems. For its preparation, you need 20 grams of kaolin, 10 grams of ground coffee, you can use the cake of a coffee machine, 10 grams of starch. In addition, mint decoction is added to the mixture.
The product cleans well and then closes the pores, exfoliates the stratum corneum and removes oily shine.
For problem skin
Compositions based on natural substances help to eliminate skin rashes and inflammations.
Mixed:
- 20 cocoa;
- 10 grams of aloe juice;
- 5 grams of kaolin.
The mixture is applied for 20 minutes using additional heat.
Other masks
In summer, you can use formulas based on fresh seasonal berries. Strawberries are best suited for making masks. It is rich in vitamin C. When used, the skin quickly gets a fresh look. Berries can be applied to the face without using additional components.
The composition of honey and paraffin is used to ensure the lifting effect, rejuvenation, increase smoothness and velvety. Paraffin must first be melted and then mixed with honey. The product is applied generously to the surface and left for 30 minutes. After the paraffin solidifies, the composition can be easily removed without the use of additional devices.
How long to wait for the result
Homemade masks act more slowly than professional cosmetics. At the same time, they have a significantly lower price and do not contain dangerous components. Such products do not cause dependence on the skin.
It is recommended to alternate masks 1-2 times a week. It is not recommended to use the same product for a long time.
The visible effect is visible after 3-4 weeks of regular use.
Also, in order to maintain and preserve the youth and beauty of the face, one should spend more time in the fresh air, take vitamin complexes, do sports, sleep enough and eat properly.