Skin aging and the appearance of wrinkles do not always depend on age. Often this is facilitated by an inappropriate lifestyle and inadequate skin care. But it is possible to rejuvenate the skin without using expensive cosmetics and procedures. You just need to know which home remedies can cope with skin aging.
Why does the skin age?
There are many reasons for the appearance of wrinkles, but the most important are:
- Stress, nervousness and chronic lack of sleep. These two factors affect not only the appearance, but also the rapid aging of the whole organism.
- Sun shine. Promotes rapid thinning and drying of the skin.
- Nicotine. And other harmful substances contained in cigarettes affect the oxygen supply to the skin.
- Top pillows. It is best to sleep on firm, low pillows. The fact is that sleeping on a high and soft pillow is the reason for the rapid appearance of wrinkles not only on the face but also on the neck.
Home remodeling techniques
You can easily fix your face without the help of cosmetologists. But you should start as soon as the first signs of skin aging appear. To do this, just use a few methods of rejuvenation:
- facial massage to nourish cells and improve blood circulation;
- herbal compresses that help cleanse the skin;
- use of cosmetic masks from natural ingredients;
- rubbing his face with ice cubes.
Antioxidants and oils
At the first appearance of wrinkles on the face, most cosmetologists recommend the use of products that neutralize free radicals. They appear due to the excessive action of ultraviolet rays, penetrate deep enough into the skin and affect its aging. Antioxidants, especially vitamins C and E, will help get rid of radicals. In addition, natural oils such as olive, jojoba, grape seed oil, peach, etc. Should be used in indoor face masks.
To achieve a greater effect, each essential oil should be added to one of these oils. Essential oils like neroli, jojoba, patchouli or sandalwood are considered to be the most effective in combating skin aging. To increase skin tone, you can mix any base oil with jasmine essential oil. The composition is applied to the skin and lasts at least half an hour. Washing it is not recommended; it is better to remove the residue with a cotton swab.
Retinoids
These are the so-called derivatives of vitamin A, which stimulate the production of elastane and collagen. Their use restores firmness, youth and elasticity to the skin. Particularly well retinoids cope with the first wrinkles, gradually softening the skin. Vitamin A easily penetrates into the deepest layers of the epidermis and provokes the emergence of new cells. Women with aging skin should definitely choose only those cosmetics that contain this vitamin.
When preparing homemade masks, it is important to add a vitamin. Just a few drops are enough to rejuvenate the skin. In the pharmacy, it can be found under the name retinol palmitate. And to achieve a quick effect, vitamins should be used with natural products that contain it. These are eggs and carrots, which are successfully used in cosmetology for the preparation of home remedies.
One of the most popular retinol masks is prepared as follows: grate the carrots, squeeze the juice and add a little oatmeal. Then add olive oil or vegetable oil to this mixture a few drops of vitamin A. You can add egg yolk and essential oil to the product. Hold the mask for half an hour.
Fruit acids
You can also quickly rejuvenate the skin of the face and neck at home with the help of fruit acids. They contribute to the natural renewal of the epidermis and fill its cells with the right amount of moisture. This helps smooth out small wrinkles. In addition, these acids have exfoliating properties, so they remove old cells. Thanks to this, the skin saturates faster with oxygen and other nutrients.
Often different skins are made with the help of these acids. And at home it is also possible. Just make a mask based on these acids, apply on face and hold for half an hour. It is best to prepare cosmetics with grapes, oranges, pineapple or fresh lemon juice.
Face masks at home
It is recommended to make masks for complete skin rejuvenation no more than 2-3 times a week, as the epidermis needs time to renew. They are prepared simply:
- Grind 20 grams of Hercules flour with a coffee grinder and add 1 tbsp. lçdo vaj. Mix everything and pour a glass of warm milk into the product. The mask is applied all over the face, as well as on the neck and décolleté for half an hour.
- 1-2 tablespoons Dissolve the mustard powder in lukewarm water. You should get the consistency of thick sour cream. Then you can add a few drops of vitamin A and olive oil to the formula. The mask stays on the skin no more than 5-7 minutes.
- Cut 1 small fresh cucumber in a glass and add 1 tbsp. black seedless lrrush. You can add 3-4 drops of jojoba or patchouli essential oil to the mask, as well as any oil or sour cream. Apply gently on the skin of the face and neck, and rinse after half an hour.
- Make wheat from aloe leaves (1-2 tablespoons), add milk powder, egg yolk and 2 tablespoons. linden honey. Leave on face for 15 minutes.
- Beat 1 egg white well and add honey, olive or any other oil to it as well as 3 tbsp. Flour. Mix the composition and keep on the skin until dry.
Face cream at home
These cosmetics effectively treat various manifestations of skin aging, such as dull complexion, wrinkles, etc. Cooking requires little time and the ingredients that every housewife has in the kitchen.
- This cream will require honey and lanolin. Just take 1 tablespoon. They are dissolved in a water bath and add 2 tbsp. almond oil (or any other) and boiled water (cooled). Then remove from the stove and beat gently. Better yet better to use such a cream at night.
- Herbal cream is more difficult to prepare, but its benefits are obvious. Necessary it is necessary to take in equal amounts chamomile, mint, calendula, linden, St. John's wort and green tea. You can also add yarrow. A tablespoon of this herbal mixture is poured into 100 ml of slightly warmed olive oil in a water bath, carefully sealed and infused for a week. Then prepare 2 parts of cream - 1 teaspoon is dissolved in a water bath (separately). beeswax and the same amount of pine resin. The ingredients are mixed, add a few drops of vitamins D, E and A. The infusion and plant base are thoroughly mixed.
- Add 1-2 tablespoons of orange or lemon juice to the glycerin (1 tablespoon). Then beat the egg yolk, spoon. honey and 1 tbsp. peach lvaj. Mix everything gently and add 4-5 drops of camphor alcohol.
Face lotions at home
These products can also be used to effectively fight wrinkles. They are prepared quite simply:
- 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley (with roots) should be put in a water bath for 20 minutes. Then let cool. Drain gently and pour 40 ml of white wine into the lotion.
- 4 tablespoons fresh mint in a boil in 500 ml of water. Cool and add a few tablespoons of calendula solution as well as 1 tablespoon. lemon juice and apple cider vinegar.
Natural facial cleansing
Occasionally, the skin should be cleansed of dead cells. The cleanser can be used before applying masks and creams. So these funds will bring more benefits. In addition, the cleanser is always applied to wet skin. For this, it is best to use cleansers made from natural ingredients, which are made as follows:
- Grind half of the papaya or mango fruit in the mince. Then add half a teaspoon of regular brown cane sugar to this mixture and mix. With this mixture, gently massage the skin of the face and neck for 5-10 minutes, then wash.
- You can also do a salt-based scrub. To do this, table salt should be thoroughly mixed with flower honey or sour cream in a 2: 1 ratio. The composition should be applied to the skin carefully so as not to damage it.
In order for facial skin to always remain young and beautiful, you do not need to constantly spend money on expensive funds. Just use home-made recipes. But proper skin care at home needs to be regular. And the ingredients of all the masks are just natural and healthy. And then you can forget about wrinkles and bad color.