Cleaning the skin and then applying a mask with moisturizing properties is a way to maintain the beauty and health of the skin.
But in addition to using this moisturizing mask for the face, other important care to maintain the health and beauty of the skin is to ingest more than 1.5 liters of water a day, always wash the face with moisturizing soap, clean the skin regularly with lotion and finally apply a thin layer of moisturizing cream with sunscreen on every face.
Check out some great recipes.
1. Papaya Mask
This blend is ideal for moisturizing the skin due to the properties of honey and papaya, but also provides vitamin A and carotenoids from carrots that protect the skin and help maintain elasticity.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons papaya
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 grated carrot
Method of preparation
Grate the carrot and mix with the other ingredients until a paste forms. Apply this mask all over the face and let it act for about 20 minutes. Then remove with warm water and a little soap with neutral pH. For a better result, you can do a homemade exfoliation on the face using as a scrub 1 spoon of sugar, as indicated in this recipe.
2. Yoghurt Mask
This natural mask is good for rejuvenating the skin because it is made with homemade ingredients being a great way to keep it always clean and moisturized, with a healthy and beautiful appearance.
Ingredients
- 2 strawberries
- 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 teaspoons of cosmetic clay
Method of preparation
The fruits should be mixed with the yogurt and the honey until they are even and then the clay must be added to form a malleable mask. After washing the face with warm water the mask can be applied.
3. Clay mask
The green clay mask for the face helps remove impurities from the skin and excess oil, and provides more vitality and toning, delaying aging, as the properties of green clay stimulate cell renewal, eliminate toxins and dead cells, leaving the skin more silky.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of green clay
- Mineral water
Method of preparation
Mix the ingredients with a wooden spoon or plastic until a homogeneous mixture is obtained, apply the mask on the face and leave to act for 30 minutes. After this time, rinse the face with warm water and apply a moisturizing cream preferably in gel, for those who have oily skin, and that contains sun protection.
It is indicated to use this mask of green clay once a week or every 15 days as needed. Clay can be found in natural product stores such as Mundo Verde, for example. Another excellent mask to cleanse the face and remove impurities is the mask Betonina Clay, which can easily be prepared with water. Here's how to prepare in 3 Ways to Use Bentonite Clay.
4. Avocado Mask
An excellent homemade mask for the face can be made using avocado and honey, because it has a humectant action, which helps to give the skin an extra hydration. This mask is easy to prepare, inexpensive, and has excellent skin benefits, making it a great choice to wear in winter, or after a beach season, when the skin tends to be more dry.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado
- 1 teaspoon honey
Method of preparation
Knead the avocado with a fork and add the honey, mixing until you get a homogeneous cream.
Make an exfoliation on the face, with sugar and honey, for example, and then wash it, dry it very well and apply the following avocado mask, letting it act for 20 minutes. When applying the mask be careful not to apply too close to the eyes. In the end, wash your face with fresh water and dry it with a fluffy towel.
5. Mask for irritated skin
A great natural mask for irritated skin is the one that uses oats, honey, yogurt and chamomile essential oil in its composition, because these ingredients have properties that soothe the skin by fighting redness and irritation.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons of oats
- 2 teaspoons plain yogurt
- 1/2 tablespoon honey
- 1 drop of chamomile essential oil
Method of preparation
Mix all ingredients well until a homogeneous mixture is formed. Leave the mask on the face for 15 minutes and remove using cotton discs with warm water.
Chamomile essential oil is a great anti-inflammatory and has calming action for sensitive skin, and honey, oats and yogurt allay skin irritation. Therefore, applying this mask to the face or body after epilating can be very helpful.
Step-by-step facial drainage
Watch in this video how you can do a facial drainage to complement your home beauty treatment:
