When deciding on anti-aging care, you must take into account what characteristics your skin has and what its type is. Some people need anti-aging masks at home from the age of 25, while others do not have wrinkles even at the age of 30-35 and can do without them for now (we will consider 30 years as a conditional limit).
This is neither good nor bad, this is how our body works and the natural aging processes begin differently for every young woman. But as soon as the first small wrinkles begin to appear, it is necessary to reconsider the care program for it.
It should be gradually 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 at 30 years old?
To choose the right care products and homemade mask recipes, it is necessary to know what happens to our skin at 30 years old. It must be admitted that these changes are quite serious and profound and cause gradual fading and changes in the structure of the skin layers.
5 signs of aging:
- The cells begin to lack oxygen due to the deterioration of the blood supply.
- The first wrinkles appear, not yet very deep, and the reason is a decrease in the production of collagen and elastin.
- Due to a slowdown in metabolism, metabolic processes at the level of skin cells are altered.
- The skin loses its shine and has a neglected appearance, acquiring wrinkles, as the protective properties of its lipid layer are altered.
- Deep nasolabial folds appear on the face and sagging cheeks are expected due to a decrease in the tone of our facial muscles.
To solve all five problems, you will need anti-aging masks in combination with facial massages and face contouring.
What products can be included in anti-aging masks?
Masks against premature aging of the face include many natural products that are available to women at any time of the year. Among a variety of recipes, you can always choose the one that suits you best and that, with its rejuvenating effect, will help you preserve your beauty for a long time.
We name some of them:
- dairy products: natural sour cream, cream, yogurt, whey;
- food gelatin (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, infusions of chamomile, St. John's wort, cornflower, oregano, thread, sage, calendula, golden root, Schisandra chinensis, etc. ;
- Pharmaceutical products: oil of 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 start 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 like 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 special attention to your sleep: do not lie on a pillow that is too high and facing the pillow, do not sleep with makeup on your face and rest for at least 8 hours. This is important to relax the facial muscles.
- To avoid morning bloating, don't drink a lot of water before bed.
- Anti-aging facial care from the age of 25-30 should be comprehensive. Homemade masks are additional care and do not replace the regular use of scrubs, creams, serums and toners. You should not avoid visiting a cosmetologist.
- Pay the greatest attention to caring for the skin around the eyes and neck, since it is in these areas where the first wrinkles appear.
- It is important to keep your facial muscles toned, for which you will have to master massage techniques and do it regularly.
These simple rules of cosmetic care at home will help you significantly delay the aging of the skin on your face and, when the "bells" of aging appear, 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 bought 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, your face should be thoroughly cleansed of dirt and makeup.
- In order for the beneficial substances to help your skin as much as possible, you must first steam it with 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 greatest rejuvenation effect if you lie down and relax during the procedure. It is not necessary to speak or make any facial movements.
- After removing the mask from your face, make sure to seal the result with the moisturizing cream you usually use.
- Use only freshly prepared compositions for home treatments, as the natural components of the mask quickly oxidize and deteriorate. In some cases indicated in the recipes, it is possible to keep 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 recipe gives other recommendations. Remember that formulations containing acid-containing berries or fruits can be harmful to sensitive skin.
- Most youth masks are recommended to be used up to 2 times a week. More frequent use will have no effect, since the skin will quickly get used to the composition.
- The course consists of approximately 10-15 procedures, after which it is necessary to choose another recipe so that addiction does not develop.
Prepare masks to prevent facial aging
Recipe with egg, honey and milk
This recipe will help your skin obtain vitamins, minerals and amino acids that 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 honey, heated in a double boiler, to the mixture. Mix all the ingredients and apply to the skin. After 15 to 20 minutes, rinse the residue with clean room temperature water and apply moisturizer.
Recipe with cottage cheese and cream
An excellent recipe to hydrate the skin after 30 years. We remember: hydrated skin does not age any more. In addition, after a couple of procedures you will achieve a healthy complexion.
Mix 1 tablespoon low-fat cottage cheese with 1 teaspoon cream. Then rub intensely until you obtain a soft texture and apply a thin layer to the face, neck and décolleté. Remove residue after 15-20 minutes, rinse with clean water and moisturize with cream.
Recipe with yolk and butter
This is an excellent composition, very affordable and easy to prepare. Perfectly nourishes the epidermis, smoothes the first wrinkles and refreshes the color.
Take 1 fresh chicken yolk. Whisk it together and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then add 5-8 drops of freshly squeezed lemon juice. After mixing well, apply the food on your face with a soft brush. After 20 minutes, wash your face with purified water at room temperature, gently pat your face and moisturize it with cream.
Recipe with milk and yeast
The first signs of aging are small wrinkles (crow's feet) in the corners of the eyes. Therefore, this area should be given maximum attention when taking care of 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 get a fine paste. Using a brush, apply the composition to the skin around the eyes and hold until the skin dries and is slightly taut. Try not to squint. Lie down with your eyes closed during the procedure. Gently, without stretching the skin, remove residue with a damp pad and apply serum or eye cream.
PSThe recipe is also suitable for caring for 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 start, finely chop the parsley (a small bunch) and pour in ½ cup of boiling water and let it sit, covered, for 20 minutes. Grate the potatoes on a fine grater, squeeze 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 flow and stir.
After applying the mask to the 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 ice cubes with leftover parsley that will be useful to tone your skin in the morning.
Recipe with cucumber, gelatin, green tea and aloe
We offer an excellent recipe with a lifting effect. In addition, deep hydration, nutrition and healing of the skin occurs. Do not waste time on such procedures.
Grate the cucumber on a fine grater and dilute the pulp with 1 tablespoon of prepared green tea. Add 1 tablespoon of gelatin to this mixture and let it 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 it is still warm and keep it on your face for 20-25 minutes. It will acquire 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 to preserve youth. An advantage is the hydrating and nutritional properties of oats.
Take vegetables in equal proportions, chop and then grind into a paste. Pour boiling water over a tablespoon of rolled oats and let them steam for 5 to 10 minutes. Mix green porridge with steamed flakes and apply on face and neck for 20-25 minutes. Rinse with cold water and apply your usual moisturizer.
Recipe with oats and milk
A very simple and affordable composition, you will need regular 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 oats or finely ground oats and pour in the hot milk to cover the oats. Let it swell for half an hour. Apply the warm mixture on the skin of your face and neck and leave it 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.
Heat the honey a little (1 tablespoon) in a water bath. Beat the egg white and combine it with the honey, beat well again. To prevent the mask from dripping, 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 the face and neck and leave it on for 20 minutes. Then rinse with warm water and apply additional moisturizer.
Recipe with banana and butter
With this procedure you will soften fine wrinkles and your skin will receive the nutrition it needs. After a series 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 of melted butter. Mix and apply warm to the face, neck and décolleté. Remove the residue after half an hour with warm water and lubricate the skin with moisturizer or serum.