When deciding on anti-aging care, you need to consider what the characteristics of your skin are and what type it is. Some people need anti-aging face 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 take 30 years as a conditional limit).
This is neither good nor bad, this is how our body works and the natural aging processes start differently for each young person. But as soon as the first little wrinkles start to appear, you'll need to reconsider your care program.
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 age 30?
To choose the right care products and homemade mask recipes, you need to know what happens to our skin at the age of 30. We must admit that these changes are quite serious and profound and lead to gradual fading and changes in the structure of the skin layers.
5 signs of aging:
- Cells begin to lack oxygen due to deterioration of blood supply.
- The first wrinkles appear, not yet very deep, and the culprit is the decreased production of collagen and elastin.
- Due to a slowdown in metabolism, metabolic processes at the level of skin cells are interrupted.
- The skin loses its shine and looks sloppy, acquiring wrinkles as the protective properties of its lipid layer are disturbed.
- Deep nasolabial folds appear on the face and sagging cheeks are expected due to decreased facial muscle tone.
To solve all five problems, you will need anti-aging masks combined with facial massage and facial building.
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 the most varied recipes, you can always choose the one that suits you best and, with its rejuvenating effect, it will help preserve your beauty for a long time.
Let's 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, chamomile infusions, St. John's wort, cornflower, oregano, string, sage, calendula, golden root, Schisandra chinensis, etc. ;
- pharmaceutical products: oily vitamins A, E, C, group B, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, etc.
8 rules for facial care after 25-30
- Before choosing an anti-aging facial mask, determine your skin type and proceed from there when choosing a recipe. Keep in mind that our skin changes throughout our lives and its condition depends on the season and the environment. And the use of decorative cosmetics seriously affects your 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: don't lie on a very high pillow and face down on the pillow, don't sleep with makeup on your face and rest at least 8 hours. This is important to relax your facial muscles.
- To avoid morning bloating, don't drink too much water before bed.
- Anti-aging facial care after 25-30 years old should be comprehensive. Homemade masks are additional care and do not replace the regular use of exfoliants, creams, serums and tonics. You should not avoid visiting a cosmetologist.
- Pay close attention to skin care around the eyes and neck, as it is in these areas that the first wrinkles appear.
- It is important to keep your facial muscles toned, so you will have to master massage techniques and do it regularly.
These simple rules of home cosmetic care will help you significantly slow down the aging of your facial skin, and when the "bells" of aging appear, they will 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 packaging if you have purchased a ready-made cream or serum. Incorrect use will cause harm rather than benefit. This also applies to homemade masks that you prepare yourself using natural ingredients.
- Before applying the mask, the face must be completely 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 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 rejuvenating effect if you lie down and relax during the procedure. There is no need to speak or make facial movements.
- After removing the mask from your face, don't forget to seal the result with the moisturizer 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, you can store the composition in the refrigerator for a maximum of a few days.
- The duration of the procedure usually does not exceed 15-20 minutes, unless the prescription gives you other recommendations. Remember that formulations containing berries or acid-containing 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 not be effective, as the skin will quickly get used to the composition.
- The course consists of approximately 10-15 procedures, after which you need to choose another recipe so as not to develop addiction.
Preparing 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 becomes smoother and fresher.
Lightly beat the fresh chicken yolk and mix with 1 teaspoon of milk. Add 1 teaspoon of honey heated in a water bath to the mixture. Mix all the ingredients and apply to the skin. After 15-20 minutes, rinse off the residue with clean water at room temperature and apply moisturizer.
Recipe with cottage cheese and cream
An excellent recipe for hydrating your skin after 30 years. Remember: hydrated skin doesn't age anymore. In addition, after a few procedures you will get a healthy complexion.
Mix 1 tablespoon of low-fat cottage cheese with 1 teaspoon of cream. Then rub well until smooth 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
It 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. Blend and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then add 5-8 drops of freshly squeezed lemon juice. After mixing well, apply the food to your face with a soft brush. After 20 minutes, wash your face with purified water at room temperature, pat your face lightly 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 receive 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 warmed 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 becomes slightly taut. Try not to squint. Lie down with your eyes closed during the procedure. Gently, without stretching the skin, remove any residue with a damp cloth and apply serum or eye cream.
P. S. The recipe is also recommended for caring for the entire face. You can use olive oil instead of milk if your skin is very dry.
Recipe with potatoes, butter and parsley
Potatoes and parsley are essential products for facial care, they are part of many anti-aging compositions, as they perfectly nourish, moisturize and whiten the epidermis.
To begin with, finely chop the parsley (a small bunch) and pour ½ cup of boiling water and leave to infuse under the lid 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 it doesn't run and stir.
After applying the mask to the face, neck and décolleté, leave it to act 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 for toning your skin in the morning.
Recipe with cucumber, gelatin, green tea and aloe
We offer an excellent recipe with a facelift effect. In addition, deep hydration, nutrition and skin healing occur. Don't waste your time with 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 take on a gelatinous state. Remove any residue and rinse your face with the remaining tea leaves, then apply additional moisturizer.
Recipe with herbs and rolled oats
To prepare this anti-aging mask, you will need fresh parsley, spinach and green salad. This is a real storehouse of vitamins and minerals, which are so necessary to preserve youth. One advantage is the moisturizing and nutritional properties of oats.
Take the greens in equal proportions, chop and grind them into a paste. Pour boiling water over a tablespoon of rolled oats and let it cook well for 5 to 10 minutes. Mix green porridge with steamed flakes and apply to face and neck for 20-25 minutes. Rinse with cold water and apply your regular moisturizer.
Recipe with oats and milk
A very simple and affordable composition, you will need regular oatmeal or oatmeal and milk of any fat content. But the effect of such procedures will significantly improve the condition of the skin, the face will become fresh, smooth and well-groomed.
Take 1 tablespoon of finely ground oats or oats and pour hot milk until it covers the oats. Leave to swell for half an hour. Apply the warm mixture to the skin of your face and neck and leave it for 20-30 minutes. Remove with a damp cloth, then rinse lightly with cold water and apply moisturizer.
Recipe with honey and protein
This mask helps to smooth wrinkles and firm the skin. And everyone knows the nutritional properties of these ingredients.
Gently heat the honey (1 tablespoon) in a water bath. Beat the egg white and mix it with the honey, beat well again. To prevent the mask from leaking, you can add 1 teaspoon of oatmeal or wheat flour to the composition, this will only improve the rejuvenating effect of the procedure.
Apply the mask evenly to the face and neck and leave it for 20 minutes. Then, rinse with warm water and apply additional hydration.
Recipe with banana and butter
With this procedure you will smooth out fine wrinkles and your skin will receive the nutrition it needs. After a series of masks, your face will look 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 face, neck and décolleté. Remove residue after half an hour with warm water and lubricate the skin with moisturizer or serum.