In-salon beauty treatments are very effective, but they are quite expensive and are not regularly available to everyone. And only they are still not enough to always remain young and beautiful. In any case, the skin needs constant and high-quality home care. And lifting masks should become an integral part for women after 30.
Causes of skin aging
With age, irreversible changes begin to occur in the human body. And since the skin is the largest organ, they appear on it first. It becomes drier, loses its firmness and elasticity, becomes covered with wrinkles and curves with ugly folds.
The main reasons for these transformations are:
- changes in hormone levels;
- decreased production of collagen and elastin;
- decreased moisture in the skin;
- negative environmental impacts;
- bad habits;
- lack of sleep and stress;
- various chronic diseases.
It is still impossible to completely stop the aging process even with high-tech professional methods.
However, with the regular and correct use of home lifting masks for face rejuvenation, you can keep your skin in good condition for a long time, even without the use of radical measures.
Who needs masks
Cosmetologists recommend making moisturizing and nourishing face masks at least once a week after 25 years. Due to constant stress and unfavorable ecology, already at this age, the skin begins to suffer and needs support.
But you shouldn't be in a hurry with lifting masks. Additional stimulation is justified only after 30-35, when the rate of natural cell regeneration decreases and the first signs of aging appear:
- lack of natural luster of the skin;
- yellowish or grayish complexion;
- deepening of mimic wrinkles;
- flaccidity and lack of skin life;
- lowering of the corners of the lips and eyes;
- the appearance of horizontal rings on the neck;
- pronounced double chin;
- hyperpigmentation of the skin;
- a feeling of dryness and peeling;
- swelling of the oval of the face;
- bulldog cheeks appearing.
In addition, it is very advisable not to wait for all these negative signs to manifest themselves in full force. The earlier you start using effective masks, the better the result from them will be.
Rules of application
The result largely depends on the correct application of the lifting masks. Ignorance of the basic principles of their use can nullify all efforts, and even the most expensive means will not give the expected effect:
- the composition of the mask should be selected taking into account the individual characteristics of the skin;
- before using it for the first time, it is recommended to do an allergy test;
- masks according to folk recipes are prepared immediately before use;
- the skin must be well cleaned before the procedure, it is also recommended to do a peeling;
- masks are applied in layers, spreading evenly with a brush along the massage lines;
- then you need to lie down calmly with your eyes closed and not talk;
- the film mask is removed with a movement in the direction from the chin up;
- hardened masks must first be soaked by covering the face with a damp cloth for 3-5 minutes.
After the product has been thoroughly washed off, apply a light moisturizer or gel to the skin. The frequency of application of lifting masks is not more than 2 times a week. Again you can do multivitamins or nutrients. On the other days, the skin should rest - it is not worth overloading it.
After a rejuvenation course of 10-15 procedures, it is necessary to take a break for at least one and a half months, then it can be repeated.
The best masks
A good lifting face mask must contain moisturizing and nourishing ingredients to continue taking care of your skin. But this is not enough for its tightening.
Manufacturers add biologically active high-tech components to masks purchased today: liquid collagen, elastin, placenta extract, stem cells, nano-silver, and so on. Of course, the price for them is high, but the results after application are just great.
But natural remedies also work well. It just takes longer to get the same effect. And it is very important to choose the right composition that will be ideal for the skin. Therefore, it is better to consult a beautician and listen to her advice.
Professional
You can buy a good professional lifting mask today via the Internet or in specialty stores. Its main advantage is high efficiency: after a few applications, clear changes for the better on the face are noted.
The main disadvantage is the rather high price, due to the presence of biologically active high-tech components.
The second significant problem is that such intense masks are not suitable for everyone: they often have allergic reactions. Therefore, it is a good idea to purchase and use a probe first.
Natural
In ordinary cosmetic stores, you can buy masks with a lifting effect, which are based on natural ingredients: plant extracts, essential oils, algae. They can be used more often - with an intensive course, even every other day.
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If you are not lazy, you can make good anti-aging masks at home according to folk recipes. There are many, but most of them are based on the same components: cosmetic clay, yeast, natural and essential oils, honey, decoctions or tinctures of medicinal herbs.
Here are three of the most popular, simple and effective homemade face mask recipes:
- Clay. On two tablespoons of cosmetic clay (preferably white or green), pour a tablespoon of fresh grape juice and add a teaspoon of peach, olive or wheat germ oil. Mix everything well, apply on the face and keep until completely dry. Don't move and don't talk! The mask gives an excellent rejuvenating effect, perfectly cleanses and tightens pores, improves the complexion.
- With retinol. Such masks are suitable for those who have problems with increased oily skin: they regulate the activity of the sebaceous glands and perfectly strengthen the capillaries, allowing you to get rid of the vascular network. In a tablespoon of homemade cream or sour cream, add two vials of retinol (or 10 drops) and pulp of aloe pounded to gruel. Keep for at least half an hour.
- Ginger. Perfectly improves blood circulation, accelerates metabolic processes, firms and rejuvenates the skin. Add a teaspoon of honey, the same amount of freshly squeezed ginger juice, half a teaspoon of ground cinnamon to a tablespoon of flaxseed oil. If the mask is too liquid you can thicken it with pea or rice flour. Apply in layers along the massage lines and leave for 15-20 minutes. In case of severe burning, wash first. Not recommended for very thin and sensitive skin.
There are many other useful recipes that you can find or compose. The main thing to remember is that you shouldn't jump from one tool to another. To get a good result, you need to use a mask for at least a month. So you can take a break and try something new.
Contraindications
It may sound strange, but there are contraindications to the use of lifting masks. There are few of them and they are mainly associated with the peculiarities of the composition of these cosmetics. You can't use them:
- before the age of 30;
- six months after any plastic surgery on the face;
- in violation of the integrity of the skin;
- with purulent acne and dermatological problems;
- with severe rosacea;
- in the later stages of obesity.
It is strictly forbidden to use professional products and masks with aloe for people with cancer - they can exacerbate their course and accelerate the growth of the tumor.
Fix the result
To enhance the effect of lifting face masks, it is necessary to reconsider the diet and at least slightly change the lifestyle. Experts advise to adhere to the following recommendations:
- giving up bad habits: nicotine and alcohol dry the skin and accelerate its aging;
- add fresh fruits and vegetables, fatty fish, seeds and nuts, wholemeal bread and cereals to the menu;
- drink at least 1. 5 liters of clean non-carbonated water per day;
- limit the consumption of coffee to 1-2 cups a day;
- refuse to visit the solarium, do not sunbathe;
- before exposing yourself to the sun, protect your face with a cream with UV filters.
It is very useful to regularly massage the face and, if possible, take a course of hardware cosmetic procedures at home or in a salon every six months.
summing up
According to most women, it is impossible to get a high-quality face lift at home, especially after the age of 35, using only masks. However, they are a great help in the struggle to preserve beauty and youth. In combination with other anti-aging treatments, and in between, they give remarkable results.
Of course, high-quality professional products, when properly selected and applied, work better than masks exclusively on a natural basis. This is not surprising: the formulas for leading manufacturers are developed by high-level specialists in modern scientific laboratories. Therefore, if there is an opportunity to purchase such masks at least once a year, it is worth doing it.
But home remedies should also not be neglected. The skin will respond to any vitamin and mineral nourishment by improving the complexion, increasing firmness and reducing the number of wrinkles. The main thing is regular care and high-quality cleaning. Therefore, when using masks, peeling should be done at least once a week. Helps unclog pores and remove the top layer of dead skin cells. This means that the skin will be able to breathe and the nutritional components of the lifting masks will penetrate deeper.
