Causes of uneven skin color
Many girls buy expensive creams, go to salons and often have no effect, because a lot depends on the cause.
First of all, you need to understand what causes uneven skin tone. Perhaps by changing your lifestyle and some rules, you can already noticeably improve your situation. The most common factors that influence skin heterogeneity are:
- Poor nutrition . Consumption of harmful preservatives has a negative effect not only on the stomach, but also on the entire body as a whole. Fatty, spicy and sweet foods retain water, cause acne and, of course, affect the complexion. The same thing is caused by a lack of fruits, berries and vegetables.
- Water balance . Water is vital for the skin, because it is responsible for many metabolic processes. Its deficiency can also spoil the color of the epidermis, as well as add peeling and many other troubles to its owner.
- Lack of sleep . Overnight, skin cells are renewed and the body receives new energy. We need to sleep at least 7-8 hours. In addition, you also need to go to bed not late, because after 12 o’clock at night, every hour is equal to minutes of rest. Constant lack of sleep affects not only fatigue, but also the skin.
- Ecology and climate . If there are many factories in your city, then every day a considerable share of impurities containing toxins floats in the air. They linger in our body and “stick” to the skin. The monotonous climate has no less negative impact. A small number of sunny days deprives the skin of necessary and beneficial vitamins, as well as a good mood, which also affects the appearance.
- Stomach problems . Diseases of internal organs never go unnoticed. Gastritis or ulcers cause particular damage to the face. They often give acne and an unhealthy complexion to the face. You should not be lazy, go to the doctor and do regular examinations, because some people have stomach pain “silently,” affecting only the external condition.
- Genetics . Many problems and illnesses are inherited. This is why bags under the eyes and uneven skin tone are so difficult to remove if they have been present since birth.
- Bad habits . It has long been known that smoking and alcohol cause severe damage to the skin of the face. Many people note that people who abuse bad habits look sick and tired.
- Lack of fresh air . With the advent of computers, the problem of a sedentary lifestyle has worsened. People have stopped taking regular walks, and many travel exclusively by car. This is one of the most striking reasons that has a strong impact on skin color.
- Incorrect care . Improper cleansing, inadequate moisturizing or poor-quality cosmetics are the enemies of a beautiful complexion.
What determines skin color?
Skin tone is the result of a combination of three pigments: • hemoglobin (red), • melanin (brown), • carotene (yellow).
If there is more carotene in the epidermis, it will be peachy and golden; fair skin with blush is a sign of hemoglobin dominance; melanin will give darker shades. Which pigment predominates in the skin is determined genetically.
Every skin tone is attractive in its own way, especially if the epidermis is healthy. It is the health of the skin that we must strive for, then its tone within the range given by nature will be ideal. Any skin should be:
• clean; • smooth; • juicy; • fresh.
But fanatically changing your data - lightening freckles, bleaching olive skin or spending time in tanning salons to make fair skin darker - is not worth it: this can cause serious damage to the epidermis.
Important! At different times, there was a different view of what ideal skin looked like: sometimes it was aristocratic pallor, sometimes a deep tan, sometimes a bright blush. Healthy naturalness is trending today.
Causes
It is very important to first figure out what is causing the uneven tone and try, if possible, to eliminate it. The following factors can affect the skin and its appearance:
- Nutrition. What a person eats sooner or later affects his appearance. Therefore, it is important to review your diet and exclude harmful foods, for example, fried, salty, spicy, fast food, soda. The color of the skin can be positively influenced by foods such as fresh vegetables and fruits (especially green and yellow), lean meats and fish, liver, eggs, kefir, yogurt, fermented baked milk, cottage cheese, and seafood. It is very useful to even out the tone by drinking juice from carrots, beets, and citrus fruits.
- Fluid intake. It is very important to drink enough water per day. For example, a healthy person is recommended to consume 1.5-2 liters of fluid per day. It is better to drink still water.
- Quality sleep. If you don't get enough sleep, over time the body begins to become exhausted, and this, of course, changes the complexion. To get an even tone, it is not enough to just sleep all day. But if you go to bed at 10 pm, and not later, positive changes can be seen within 2 weeks.
- Ecology and sun. It is quite difficult to hide from environmental pollution, as well as from ultraviolet radiation, but it is quite possible to minimize their negative impact. To do this, you need to remember to daily cleanse your facial pores of impurities and use sunscreens with a high SPF level.
Causes of uneven facial tone
- Diseases of the digestive system. They also negatively affect the skin and complexion. Stomach problems will turn your face grayish or yellowish. Dark circles under the eyes indicate skin diseases.
- Genetic predisposition.
- Bad habits, for example, smoking, drinking alcohol, strong coffee, also lead to changes in facial tone.
Ways to improve your complexion
The following will help improve your complexion and keep it in excellent condition for a long time:
- Skin care. You need to cleanse your facial skin every morning and evening. This is washing your face with toilet soap or other cleansing agents at your discretion. Use of lotions, tonics, scrubs. No matter how old you are, your skin needs to be moisturized and nourished. And masks are good for this. But you shouldn’t neglect this. Everything should be in moderation
- Healthy and proper nutrition. Separate nutrition will help improve your complexion. In addition, you need to include foods rich in vitamins in your diet - seafood, lean boiled chicken, rabbit, beef, eggs, dairy products, soy, fruits, vegetables
- Premature aging of the skin is affected by a lack of water in the body. In order for the skin to receive a sufficient amount of moisture from the inside, you need to drink at least 1.5 liters of clean water per day.
- For the full functioning of all internal organs and a good complexion, fresh air is important. When spending a long time indoors, the body experiences a lack of oxygen. And when a person spends a lot of time in the fresh air, his skin becomes ruddy and takes on a healthy appearance.
- Movement will help keep your skin toned. After all, movement helps improve metabolism and cleanse the intestines. And these processes directly affect the condition of the skin.
- Adequate rest is important. It is during sleep that skin cells are renewed and restored. And if you don't get enough sleep regularly, over time it will affect your complexion
- Stress and excessive nervousness worsen complexion. Therefore, you need to learn to control your emotions
- A good option to improve your complexion is a good mood and a smile.
Skin smoothing methods
You can even out your facial tone not only by eliminating the above reasons. Every day, many girls are saved by the right makeup, and for some, good effective masks. For those looking for quick results, salon treatments are suitable.
It is worth saying that an integrated approach will help best. The combination of all the rules will help deal with the problem quickly and efficiently. You can also use some methods that have proven themselves for a long time:
- It is worth carrying out skin care procedures twice a day. Particular attention should be paid to thoroughly cleansing the skin. Even if you haven't left the house, dust and grease will still form on your skin, so simply rinsing with water won't be enough. Also, we must not forget about hydration after the procedure. Use multi-step care.
- After about a day, you need to use face masks that even out the tone and are suitable for your dermis type. Only constant nutrition and deeper cleansing will allow you to achieve the long-awaited beauty.
- Remember to remove dead skin cells. Use peels and scrubs several times a week. They remove flaking and make the epidermis smoother and more even. Particularly popular now are “rolls,” which cleanse the skin more delicately and evenly than scrubbing particles.
- Spend detox days, because they remove toxins from the body. On detox days you need to consume a lot of vegetable and fruit juices.
How to prepare your skin for makeup to even out your face
Before you start straightening your face, you need to thoroughly clean it. After all, if there are areas of severe peeling left on the skin, no amount of makeup will eliminate it. Particular attention should be paid to cleansing and moisturizing.
If you don’t take care of the condition of your skin and take care of it every day, you definitely won’t be able to achieve an even tone. Dull, unhealthy skin with a yellowish tint will make any woman look older. Dead cells, if not removed in time, will prevent the moisturizer from being absorbed, and accordingly, the tone will lie unevenly. As a result, the makeup will be done poorly, and the appearance will become untidy. Before evening out your complexion with makeup, be sure to use scrubs to ensure complete skin care. Your esthetician may perform special chemical peels or beta-alpha hydroxy acid peels.
How to even out your complexion at home?
The main basis in caring for your appearance is daily cleansing of your facial skin, preferably twice a day. It’s better not to skimp on cleansers, because they are the key to youthful and beautiful-looking skin. Cleansing should include removing cosmetics, degreasing tissues and, if necessary, disinfecting. Then apply a little cream or serum. This will avoid thickening of the stratum corneum and dull and pale facial skin.
After each wash, the skin should be wiped with ice cubes, which will prevent the problem of skin redness. It is very useful to make such compositions based on herbal decoction; in addition to improving skin color, it will also have a nutritional effect.
Several times a week it is recommended to make masks tailored to your skin type, taking into account your needs, be it rejuvenation or whitening. With regular use of homemade masks, the effect will not be long in coming.
It is very useful to peel the facial skin at home (peeling with fruit acids has a good effect). In terms of effectiveness, homemade scrubs are not inferior to salon scrubs, and their undoubted advantage is that this procedure is carried out in a comfortable environment and at any time convenient for you. The benefit is that the skin tone becomes uniform and roughness and unevenness on the surface are removed.
It is advisable to visit the bathhouse, provided that the temperature there does not exceed 70 degrees. This is the best option for restoring your complexion without cost or extra effort.
Evening out facial skin with folk remedies
Applying a mask with natural products to the face
You can verify the miraculous power of natural self-care by using homemade masks. To prepare them you only need natural products and a little time. Masks can be applied only after preliminary cleaning.
Cucumber mask Helps refresh and brighten the face. You need to take cucumber and lemon juice in a 2:1 ratio. Apply and rinse after 10-15 minutes.
Coffee mask Helps instantly even out tone. To prepare it, take strong coffee and zucchini juice in equal proportions. Leave for 10 minutes and rinse with water at room temperature.
Oatmeal mask An effective remedy for achieving smooth, silky skin with an even color. Mix 2 tbsp. spoons of oatmeal, 1 tsp. Spoon of honey and 4 tbsp. spoons of hot milk. The mask should be cooled before applying. Wash off after 10-15 minutes.
Carrot mask You will need to grate a couple of small carrots, add the juice of half a lemon, an egg yolk and a little olive oil. After 20 minutes, wash off the mask with warm water. The skin receives the necessary nutrition and acquires a noble color.
Ice rubdowns will help instantly give your face freshness and saturate it with valuable moisture. You just need to freeze the decoction of medicinal herbs.
Scrubs help well in achieving a uniform tone. The ingredients for their creation are always at hand.
Scrub with raspberries A handful of oatmeal crushed in a coffee grinder must be combined with raspberries (half a glass). Add 4-5 tablespoons of kefir. Shake well and apply to face. After 5 minutes, rinse off.
Coffee scrub Mix 2 teaspoons of ground coffee with the same amount of rice flour and add 4 tbsp. spoons of kefir. Apply and hold for 5 minutes, then rinse.
Corrective makeup to create an even color
What other ways are there to help even out your complexion?
Express methods include the use of decorative cosmetics. If before leaving the house you notice that your complexion is dull, then apply cosmetics in this order:
- Primer with reflective particles.
- Face corrector.
- Foundation.
Using cosmetics in this order will help you get a beautiful complexion.
What cosmetics will help even out your complexion?
The basis of beautiful makeup is an even complexion. Even if you do perfect eye makeup, beautifully shape your eyebrows, curl your eyelashes, it will all be in vain. If your skin is uneven in color, with inflammation and dark circles under the eyes, these imperfections will be the first to be noticeable.
But if you focus on skin tone, achieve the ideal color, and can hide signs of fatigue and unevenness, then you can do light makeup. Just apply mascara and lip gloss. The “nude” style technique is becoming increasingly widespread. This type of makeup is often used at fashion shows of famous designers. Makeup artists achieve the effect of velvety skin, a perfectly even color, as if glowing from within, leaving emphasis on the cheekbones.
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In order to create a make-up that will match your image, you need to choose the right cosmetics, taking into account your skin type.
- Primer.
- BB cream (CC cream).
- Highlighter.
- Concealers and correctors.
- Shimmers.
- Makeup base.
- Concealer.
- Powder.
A primer is a cosmetic product that is used as a base for makeup before applying foundation. It is necessary to make the skin texture even and slightly moisturize it. Then the foundation will apply better and there will be no signs of peeling. Primers that contain pigment (pink, yellow, green, lilac) will cope with the problem of uneven skin color. For a face with a pronounced reddish-pink tint, a product with a green pigment is suitable, which will eliminate unwanted redness and give the skin a natural look. Pink color neutralizes the olive tint, yellow will cope with pallor and blueness, lilac will lighten the skin and give it radiance. The primer perfectly mattifies the skin and fills it with moisture.
BB and CC creams have literally revolutionized the idea of makeup. What is the secret of their popularity and effectiveness? These products provide the skin with excellent care, after which it looks great, and this at a small cost and time. This cream is truly unique, as it provides an even skin tone, moisturizes it and protects it from harmful factors.
The big advantage of this product is that it has a lighter texture than foundation. It is applied in a very thin layer, so the product is completely invisible on the skin. CC cream is an improved version of BB cream; it has an even lighter texture with a matte effect. This cosmetic product is great for evening out the complexion with makeup if a woman has oily skin. Manufacturers strive to improve their product: they supplement it with antioxidants or include substances that prevent skin aging.
If you are looking for an answer to the question of how to even out your face before makeup, a highlighter is perfect for this. This product is used to highlight certain areas of the face, making them lighter. It is used on the cheekbones, the middle of the bridge of the nose and forehead, the edge of the upper lip, and the mobile eyelid. Highlighter is often used simultaneously with dark powders or bronzers. This product differs in texture: it can be liquid, creamy, powdery.
The highlighter can be used as a base for foundation or mixed with it. As a result, you will get the effect of smooth, glowing skin, literally with a pearly glow. When creating evening makeup, highlighter is applied on top of foundation or mattifying powder, but for daytime it is better to distribute it under foundation. This will give your skin a slight glow and look natural.
These products speak for themselves. In makeup they are used to eliminate local imperfections. The green shade corrector helps to cope with redness, and the reddish-pink color helps neutralize dark circles under the eyes. But foundation is not suitable for this. To eliminate dark circles, you need to use a special product that will not only hide them, but also help moisturize the skin.
Correctors are applied pointwise to those areas of the face that require more thorough treatment. They vary in texture: from light and liquid to dense cream. The first ones can be used to apply tone. The latter not only give the desired shade to the skin, but also smooth out unevenness due to their matte finish. They are convenient to use to hide inflammation and age spots.
Thick compact correctors not only remove color, but also smooth out the skin texture due to their matte finish, for example, they fight pimples and age spots. With its help, you can prepare the base to later even out your face tone with makeup. In order for the corrector to adhere to the skin, it needs to be lightly powdered.
Translated from English, “shimmer” means to flicker. This cosmetic product is used in makeup when they want to even out the tone of the face and eliminate dullness of the skin. Shimmer helps achieve this with a radiant effect. The main difference between this product and highlighter is that it contains substances (mother of pearl, minerals, mica) that provide shine. Thanks to pigments of different tones, the shimmer makes the skin color multifaceted. It is best suited for an evening look, and it must be applied using a special artificial bristle brush. The powdery texture will help even out your complexion and complete your makeup.
If you want to even out your complexion with makeup, you should pay attention to a product such as a primer. For those with oily skin, special mattifying bases are suitable: they neutralize shine. For dry skin, you need to choose an option with a moisturizing effect. The primer smoothes out unevenness, fills pores and wrinkles. It is not only perfect as a base for makeup (it is applied before foundation), but also ensures its durability.
You can't do without foundation if you want to get a beautiful, even complexion. To find your ideal option, first apply the product to your skin. This way you can evaluate its texture, durability, and whether this shade suits you. After all, the foundation should blend with your skin; it is not allowed to be lighter or darker. The foundation creates a kind of “canvas” from the face, which allows you to experiment with makeup: draw arrows, make a “smoky eye” or apply red lipstick to your lips.
It is used to complete makeup. Using powder you can fix the final result and preserve your makeup for a long time. But you can apply it yourself, without foundation. For problematic skin, a variety with antibacterial components is suitable, and for those prone to dryness - with a weightless finish.
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The effect of food on skin color
Any food gives the body not only a feeling of fullness, but also useful substances, some microelements. This is why consuming the right foods is so important.
Seafood, chicken, eggs, cottage cheese and many other dairy products have a great influence on the epidermis. Any vegetables and fruits are irreplaceable and very healthy. For a healthy complexion, it is recommended to eat more beets, carrots, citrus fruits, apricots, broccoli and tomatoes.
As for drinks, freshly squeezed juices in moderate doses have an extremely positive effect on the body. Good green tea also has benefits. But it is better to avoid coffee, carbonated lemonades and packaged juices.
We also recommend excluding smoked foods of unknown origin, mayonnaise, processed foods, chips and a lot of fried, spicy foods from your diet.
Color Uniformity Factors
A healthy complexion indicates that a person is feeling well. In this case, the use of leveling cosmetics is not required. If the shade is uneven, then the condition of the skin needs to be improved. The reason for this phenomenon may be:
- Weather
. During frost and strong winds, the skin must be treated with a protective serum, otherwise there is a risk of uneven color appearing. The film covering the face prevents harmful influences from penetrating; - Exposure to ultraviolet radiation
. You should not exclude sunbathing; you just need to constantly use protective creams. Then the skin of the face will always have a uniform tone; - Bad habits
. Due to excessive alcohol consumption, the vascular walls become weak, and smoking leads to their spasm. If you eliminate bad habits, the even complexion will return; - Poor nutrition
. The complexion becomes uneven due to the consumption of fatty, spicy foods. Due to such food, blood flow increases, which affects the appearance of an unhealthy complexion; - Medical factors
. You need to visit your doctor regularly for examination. If you have diseases, you should not delay their treatment.
Don't neglect these simple recommendations. First you need to eliminate the cause, otherwise no cosmetic products will help completely solve the problem. As a result, the skin takes on an unhealthy appearance.
How to even out your complexion using cosmetics
If you are just starting to deal with this problem, then the right makeup will help you at first. You should choose cosmetics based on your skin type. If you have peeling, then pay attention to a moisturizing tone, and if you have oily skin, then to mattifying products.
Additionally, a base can even out your complexion and smooth out your skin. Do not use it every day, as a large amount of silicones can clog your pores over time. Therefore, carefully remove it when removing makeup.
Next, you need to apply foundation or BB or CC cream. Here a lot depends on the number of problems on the face. Still, the foundation is the densest. You need to distribute it over your face with a kabuki brush or beauty blender.
Those who suffer from dark circles under the eyes will also need concealer. It will also help remove age spots, acne marks, pimples themselves and rosacea. You can dust your face a little on top to set your makeup. Next, you can already make up your eyes, eyebrows, lips and whatever you want.
This makeup will perfectly hide all imperfections and make your complexion more even and rested. An important point is the quality of the products themselves. Don’t save money on this, because the face quickly “absorbs” both bad and good components.
How to prepare masks for a beautiful complexion
All masks to restore complexion must be prepared from products with a good shelf life. Natural components stabilize blood circulation, accelerate metabolism, and remove toxins. The skin receives the necessary hydration and nutrition.
You need to select ingredients depending on your skin type and the problem you want to get rid of. For example, to add freshness and natural blush, carrots, honey, and tomatoes are best suited. To whiten and remove age spots, it is better to use dairy products, cucumber, herbs, potatoes and lemon.
Masks are prepared and applied as follows:
- The skin is cleansed of cosmetic residues. To do this, you can use a scrub, peeling, milk or lotion. It is advisable to steam your face well in a steam bath after this. This will open the pores and allow the active components of the masks to penetrate deeper into the skin.
- Afterwards the product itself is prepared. It is important to adhere to the specified proportions and stir the composition well until it is homogeneous, so that there are no lumps left.
- The procedure is repeated several times a week.
To quickly achieve a positive effect, you need to make masks to improve your complexion regularly for several months. Then the skin needs to rest for a couple of weeks. Afterwards the course is repeated.
It is not necessary to apply the same composition every time. Components can be changed as desired.
From parsley
These are effective masks that improve complexion. With their help you can whiten your skin and slow down aging. A positive result is noticeable after just a few uses. There are several options for preparing a parsley mask:
- Mix 1 tablespoon of chopped herbs, the same amount of sour cream, a pinch of yeast and a teaspoon of aloe. Apply to the face and wash off after 15 minutes.
- Take 1 large spoon of parsley, ground in a mortar, 1 teaspoon of olive oil, mix and apply on the face for 25 minutes.
Both masks are washed off with cool water. After them, you can apply cream for daily care.
Citrus
This complexion-evening mask will also help maintain youthful skin. It is especially useful to do it in winter. Before use, you should conduct an allergy test by first applying the composition to the back of your hand. If no irritation occurs within 30 minutes, you can use it on your face.
- 1 recipe. Take 1 large spoon of freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, 3-5 drops of essential tangerine oil, 2 small spoons of white clay. All components are mixed and applied along massage lines to the facial skin. Keep the mask on for 15 to 30 minutes. Afterwards, it is advisable to wash your face with a herbal decoction (chamomile, string).
- 2 recipe. Take the pulp of 1 tangerine or small orange, knead with a fork or grind with a blender, add 1 tablespoon of natural yogurt without additives, spread on the face and wash off after 20 minutes.
Smetannaya
This mask, which evens out the complexion, is recommended for women over 30 years old. It should be used at least three times a month. To prepare it you need:
- sour cream 15-20% in the amount of 2 tablespoons;
- corn starch - 1 tablespoon;
- Vanilla essential oil – 10 drops.
Sour cream is mixed with other ingredients and applied to previously cleansed facial skin. This does not affect the areas around the eyes and lips. After 15 minutes, wash off with a cool herbal decoction (chamomile, plantain).
This dairy product is added to many homemade masks, since sour cream is an ideal remedy for improving skin color.
From clay
Regular homemade clay masks improve complexion, remove dead cells, and activate blood circulation. You will need 1 tablespoon of blue or gray clay, 15 drops of mint oil, 1 small spoon of crushed chamomile flowers. Everything is thoroughly mixed, applied to steamed skin, and left until the composition dries completely on the face. Afterwards, wash off the mask and wash with green tea.
You can also prepare this remedy:
- 1 teaspoon blue clay;
- 1 tablespoon of mashed sprouted wheat grains.
All components are mixed. If necessary, add a little water to obtain a homogeneous mass. Apply the composition for 20 minutes, then shake it off the skin with a napkin. You need to wash your face with chamomile decoction.
From coffee
By using a coffee mask to even out your complexion, you can slow down the aging process and make your skin softer and more velvety. Suitable for dark skin and giving a tanned tone. It is enough not to pour out the coffee grounds after a cup of natural coffee, apply it for 15 minutes and wash with cool water.
You can also mix the grounds with milk until a thick mixture is formed. The mask is applied for 20 minutes.
After rinsing, it is advisable to apply a nourishing cream to the skin.
Watermelon
This face mask promotes cell renewal, moisturizes the epidermis, and enriches it with microelements and vitamins. Thanks to this, the complexion improves.
All you need is watermelon pulp, which is applied to clean skin and washed off after 20 minutes. To prevent the berry from sliding off your face, you can put gauze or a piece of cotton cloth on top. You need to make a mask three times a week, and after 2 weeks the result will be visible.
Tomato
This product is recommended for moisturizing, toning, and evening out the complexion. The skin is removed from the tomato. To do this, the vegetable is immersed in boiling water for 20 seconds. Then it is grated or crushed in a blender. The resulting mixture is distributed over the face and washed off after 20 minutes. It is best to do this mask at night.
A honey-tomato mask is also effective. To prepare it, mix the pulp of 1 vegetable with 1 teaspoon of melted honey. Apply on face for 15 minutes and rinse with water.
With oils
Essential or base oil must be selected according to the type of epidermis. Flaxseed and olive oil are suitable for dry and dehydrated skin, tea tree oil for oily skin, and almond oil for mixed and normal skin. Essential oils can be applied as a stand-alone product several times a week or added to other components.
To even out your complexion and remove the effects of tanning, you can make the following mask:
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil;
- 1 tablespoon rice flour;
- 5 g (1 tsp) grated ginger root.
The skin is steamed using a water bath, a mixture of components is applied to it, and after half an hour it is washed off with cucumber water.
To restore the color and structure of the epidermis, a mixture of 2 ripe apricots, ½ teaspoon of cherry oil, 1 small spoon of white wine is suitable. The mixed components are evenly distributed over the face, after 30 minutes they are washed off with bird cherry decoction.
A peeling mask is very effective. With its help, the stratum corneum is removed, a beautiful shade returns, and blood circulation improves. You will need 5 raspberries, 3 strawberries or Victoria berries, 20 drops of bergamot oil. Apply for 20 minutes, wash off with still mineral water.
After the mask, it is advisable to moisturize the skin with shea butter or cream.
For women over 30 years old, a rejuvenating mask with the effect of improving complexion is suitable. You will need 1 tablespoon of kelp powder, 20 drops of peach oil, 1 crushed tablet of ascorutin or ascorbic acid. All ingredients are mixed, kept on the skin for half an hour, and removed with a damp disc.
Made from oatmeal
This complexion mask can also improve the condition of the epidermis. It will require: 100 ml of boiling water, 1 small spoon of flax seed, 1 large spoon of oatmeal.
Flaxseed is soaked in boiling water for 20 minutes, then brought to a boil and removed from heat. The resulting broth is poured over oatmeal. As soon as they swell, the composition is applied to clean skin. The duration of the procedure is 20 minutes.
Yeast
A yeast mask that improves complexion can be used several times in 7 days. Has a tonic, moisturizing, rejuvenating effect. Take 3 tablespoons of apricot/pear/peach/banana/avocado pulp, add 2 small tablespoons of dry yeast, the same amount of kefir (sour cream) and honey. Apply for 30 minutes and then wash off.
The following mask will help against excess pigmentation:
- 1 tsp yeast;
- 0.5 tsp peroxides;
- 0.5 tsp olive oil.
Mix everything, distribute it over your face, and wash it off with green tea.
Another effective mask with whitening and mattifying effects. Take 2 teaspoons of sour cream, yeast, 1 small spoon of red currant and grapefruit juice, 0.5 tsp. olive oil. Keep this mixture for 20 minutes.
After the yeast mask, be sure to apply moisturizer.
Egg
A mask with an egg can improve your skin tone. To prepare it, you need to take 1 tsp. low-fat sour cream, half a teaspoon of lemon juice, 1 beaten egg. Mix everything, apply to the skin, rinse after 20 minutes.
If you need to give your skin a light tan, you can try a mask of carrots with yolk. Take the pulp of 1 carrot, the yolk, and a large spoonful of warm mashed potatoes. The mixture is applied for 15 minutes.
From badyagi
The mask is suitable for those who suffer from red spots on the face. A tablespoon of badyagi powder (sold in a pharmacy) is diluted with water, applied to the skin of the face, and washed off after 15-20 minutes.
Cucumber
To improve tone and lighten acne scars, it is recommended to make the following mask:
- 1 cucumber grated, mixed with 1/2 tbsp. sour cream and 3 drops of lemon juice.
- Keep the composition on your face for no more than 15 minutes.
- Rinse off with cold water.
Also, grated cucumber or its juice can be added to the nourishing cream and applied for 15 minutes under a cloth. This procedure should be performed an hour before bedtime. You can improve the color of the skin around your eyes by regularly applying cucumber slices to it.
Beer house
Beer can significantly improve your complexion. You need to take not pasteurized, but a live drink in the amount of 2 tbsp. Add 1 tsp to it. oatmeal flour, yolk. The face is lubricated with the resulting composition and washed off after a maximum of 20 minutes.
You can make a mask with beer, potatoes and carrots. The potatoes are boiled in their jackets, cooled, peeled, and crushed to puree. Add carrots to it, which should be finely grated, 50 g of warm beer, and yolk. The mixture is applied for 15 minutes and washed off with a foamy drink.
Cosmetics as a means to even out complexion
One of the main conditions for a uniform complexion is good blood circulation, which is responsible for delivering nutrients to skin cells. This will ensure proper skin care. The following mandatory steps are distinguished:
- Start every morning by washing your face with cold water. This will help the skin wake up, close the pores and remove the oil that has been released overnight. It is very useful to prepare cubes of frozen herbal decoction (chamomile, mint) or green tea in advance and wipe your face with them.
- Cleanse your skin using special products to remove dirt and grease. This could be a cosmetic soap, lotion or cleansing gel.
- Wipe the skin with a tonic that will restore the natural acid-base balance, relieve inflammation, dryness, and eliminate skin redness.
- The final stage of daily facial skin care is its nutrition and hydration. In the cold season, cosmetologists recommend applying a nourishing cream in the morning and a moisturizing cream in the evening, and in the warm season - moisturize the skin in the morning and nourish it in the evening. Thus, the skin receives a sufficient amount of moisture every day, as well as all the vitamins and nutrients it needs.
This care is necessary for the skin, both morning and evening. Cosmetic products must be selected according to age and skin type. It is advisable to contact a qualified specialist for help in order to accurately determine your type and choose the right cosmetics.
In addition to daily care, do not forget to do it once or twice a week.
. To do this, use exfoliating products. This cleansing of the top layer of facial skin will ensure a uniform color throughout its entire surface. A scrub made from oatmeal, ground coffee, sugar or salt will do the job perfectly. Choose the most suitable peeling for yourself.
At home, you can use various products to improve your complexion, but masks made from natural ingredients are especially popular among them. They are easy to use, you just need to first steam the skin with a steam bath and clean it with a scrub - this is necessary so that the active components can penetrate deeply into the cells and start metabolic processes in the upper layers of the epidermis. After removing the mixture, it is recommended to treat your face with a nourishing or moisturizing cream.
Egg mask with orange juice for oily skin
This product helps to tighten pores, eliminate oily shine, and give the skin a matte and natural glow.
Compound:
- 1 egg white;
- 50 ml low-fat yogurt or curdled milk;
- 20 ml natural orange juice.
Preparation and use:
- Beat the egg whites until foamy and mix with the rest of the ingredients.
- Apply the prepared mixture to your face and leave for 20 minutes.
- Wash your face with cool filtered or simply settled water.
Oatmeal mask with strawberries for dry skin
This mask evens out the complexion, gives the skin a boost of energy, fills it with moisture and vitamins.
Compound:
- 30 g oatmeal;
- 150 ml hot milk;
- 20 g glycerin;
- 2-3 strawberries.
- Grind the oatmeal in a coffee grinder, pour hot milk over it and let the mixture brew for a while.
- Mash the strawberries into a puree with a fork.
- Mix oatmeal porridge with berry puree and glycerin.
- Mix everything thoroughly and apply the resulting mixture to your face for 30 minutes.
- Wash your face with cool water.
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Potato mask with yolk for aging skin
This mixture helps improve complexion, eliminate fine wrinkles and restore skin elasticity.
Compound:
- 1 young potato, boiled in its jacket;
- 1 raw carrot;
- 1 egg yolk;
- 20 ml olive oil.
- Peel the carrots and grate them on a fine grater.
- Mash the potatoes (peeled) into a puree.
- Mix carrot pulp with mashed potatoes, add beaten yolk and butter.
- Mix everything and distribute the finished mass on your face.
- After 30 minutes, wash your face with cool water.
Beer mask with potato flour for problem skin
A mask prepared according to this recipe perfectly refreshes the complexion, eliminates greasy shine and effectively fights acne.
Compound:
- 50 ml light beer;
- 1 raw carrot;
- 30 g potato flour;
- 1 egg white.
- Grate the peeled carrots on a fine grater.
- Mix the resulting slurry with flour and whipped egg whites.
- Pour the finished mixture with beer, mix and apply to the skin.
- Wait about 20 minutes and then rinse your face with warm water.
Apple mask-compress for normal skin
This easy-to-prepare product perfectly tones the skin, gives it a healthy and radiant appearance and evens out the complexion.
Compound:
- 1 large apple;
- 100 ml of cold mineral water;
- 50 ml cold milk.
- Grate the apple (along with the peel) and squeeze the juice out of the resulting pulp.
- Mix juice with milk and water.
- Soak a piece of gauze in the prepared solution and apply it to your face.
- Cover the compress with a plastic bag and lie in a comfortable position for 30–40 minutes.
- After the specified time has passed, remove the compress and rinse the skin with water.
By following the above rules and regularly carrying out cosmetic procedures using home or commercial products, you can not only improve your complexion, but also get rid of poor health, as well as strengthen your immune system and prevent the occurrence of various health problems. A balanced diet, fresh air, physical activity and quality self-care are the main components of the beauty of any woman.
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If you need to become irresistible in just a few hours, decorative cosmetics will be your best assistant. Only the effect of its use is short-lived, and it is not able to thoroughly solve the problem.
Carefully study the main stages and enjoy the magnificent transformation:
- wash, cleanse your face with foam, milk or scrub;
- wet the skin, apply moisturizer, wait 5 minutes until completely absorbed. You can use a foundation that matches the tone with an ultraviolet filter, which is equal to 15;
- use a primer. It will visually smooth the skin, hide minor defects and wrinkles. There are nuances here too. For example, a mattifying agent will prevent the appearance of oily shine, while a radiant primer will make the face more rested and well-groomed. A moisturizer will remove flaking, green will disguise red spots, and lilac will normalize the shade of a sallow complexion. Therefore, choose a primer depending on the problem you want to solve. After using the product, wait 2-3 minutes;
- apply foundation. It will make the skin uniform, hide enlarged pores and dryness. You can use a little trick and adjust the oval. To do this, a light shade of the product should be applied to the central part of the face, and a dark tone should be distributed pointwise along the sides and under the cheekbones. Shade the borders with a brush;
- Use concealer to disguise age spots and pimples. The product requires targeted, dosed application, so be very careful;
- Apply highlighter to the highest points of the cheekbones, above the contour of the upper lip, a thin strip along the bridge of the nose and precisely to the inner corners of the eyes.
Now you have an even, radiant, but rather pale tone. To complete your makeup, apply bronzing powder over your cheeks, forehead and nose, and then apply a little blush from the center of your cheeks to your cheekbones. Fix the perfect result with powder. Admire your own beauty and try not to ruin everything with inept makeup. With such perfect skin, all you need to do is apply a little mascara to your eyelashes, light eye shadow and lip gloss.
Use a color-correcting primer, long-lasting concealer, or blur-effect product. They smooth the skin, disguise enlarged pores and reflect light, hiding all imperfections.
It would be useful to purchase special serums. The effect of the concentrate is aimed at removing toxins, stimulating cell renewal, improving blood circulation and evening out skin tone. They effectively lighten pigmented areas, smooth out the microrelief, eliminate the “senile” complexion, and increase the elasticity of the skin.
If you have dark circles, puffiness under your eyes or a pimple, don't worry, makeup can hide many blemishes.
We already talked about peeling, but how to hide pimples? To do this, we will use concealer as an addition to foundation. It should be applied exactly to the pimple, driving into it with light movements.
Next, the face covered with foundation needs to be given volume. With one toning product, your complexion will turn out to be too pale, and with blush applied incorrectly, you can get an unsightly effect.
It is recommended to apply blush not only to the cheekbones, but also to the forehead and nose, best with a professional brush. You will immediately see how your face will glow and look younger. To set your makeup, brush your face with powder using a thick, fluffy brush.
In the meantime, on your way to perfect skin, use cosmetics to disguise imperfections:
- start with a makeup base, a fairly new product in the beauty world. Choose an individual product for your epidermis type.
For example, there are foundations designed to fill enlarged pores, mattifying for oily skin, and moisturizing for dry skin.
Apply a thin layer to a clean face; if the product is colored, it is recommended to select a shade lighter than the foundation;
- foundation. It will make your face the same color and hide minor imperfections.
It is important to choose a foundation that matches your skin tone. It looks very ridiculous when the shade is chosen incorrectly;
- corrector or concealer. Spot masking of more serious problems that foundation cannot cope with.
It perfectly masks bruises and bags under the eyes, pimples, age spots. It comes in different textures and colors;
- blush. With the previous means, we hid all the natural shadows, created a smooth canvas, now we need to draw everything again. Using blush you can create volume;
- powder. Fixing makeup, for oily skin, this stage is simply necessary, since cosmetics “come off” quickly.
How to even out your face with makeup: step-by-step instructions
- The first thing to start with is hydration. To do this, you can use a makeup base or any other product (serum is perfect). It is enough to apply it in a thin layer on the face, neck and décolleté. Pay extra attention to the area around the eyes, use a special moisturizer. Apply a thick layer of balm to your lips.
- Using a brush, cover your face with a thin layer of liquid highlighter. You can mix it with serum and get the now popular “wet” skin glow effect.
- For normal, combination or oily skin, a foundation in a stick is suitable, which will provide dense and long-lasting coverage. For skin prone to dryness, a cream with a liquid consistency and a moisturizing effect is suitable. When applying, use a blending technique from the center of the face to the periphery with light circular movements.
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- Use liquid or dry highlighter to add accents. Apply it to the prominent parts of the face: cheekbones, central part of the forehead, chin, bridge of the nose and the tick above the upper lip. This will avoid the “flat face” effect, which is a common mistake. Use a concealer or stick to neutralize under-eye circles.
- If you are slightly tanned, a liquid highlighter in a bronze shade is suitable for makeup; be sure to apply it to the moving eyelid. For girls with pale or fair skin, use a classic pearl shade.
- Now start the contouring technique. First, brush a dry brush over the entire surface of your face to remove sebum (excess sebum). Use a contouring palette: a beige-gray color for the cheekbones, the darkest shade for the temple area and jawline. If you want to visually reduce your nose and correct its shape, then slightly darken the wings. Apply the lightest shades to the following areas of the face: the central part of the forehead, the bridge of the nose and the chin.
- It's time to use blush. Take the lightest shade from the palette and apply it to the area located just above the apples of your cheeks, then to your brow bones and chin. Blend thoroughly to achieve a natural effect.
- Continue working with blush. Use fuchsia and light pink as shadows. Use a dark color for the area of the moving eyelid, where the fold is, and apply a light color to the central part. This will add lightness and freshness to the look.
- A juicy pink shade suitable for lips. Cover your upper lip with a more intense color, going slightly beyond the border. And just add a little tint to the lower lip. Finally, apply a moisturizing balm. This will give your lips a slight shine.
- To complete the look, use voluminous mascara to make your look more expressive.
Salon treatments
If you decide to get professional help, then take a closer look at these procedures:
- Laser cleansing (skin cell renewal occurs, post-acne and age spots are removed)
- Oxygen peeling (dead epidermal cells are exfoliated, and new ones are saturated with oxygen; blood vessels are strengthened and blood circulation is improved)
- Cryomassage (removes stagnant spots, tightens pores, normalizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands, adjusts metabolic processes)
- Diamond peeling (removes dead skin cells, strengthens blood vessels, makes the epidermis more elastic)
- Microdermabrasion (deep cleansing of the skin in several procedures, renewal of dermal cells and getting rid of post-acne)
We advise you to contact cosmetologists only after you have tried to get rid of the causes of uneven skin tone and tried several popular tips. Otherwise, expensive sessions will show an absolutely short-lived effect.
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Professional methods for beautiful skin color
In salons and beauty parlors you can be offered very effective procedures, such as:
- laser cleaning (a fairly safe and painless procedure, thanks to which dead cells are burned and stimulated to produce new ones);
- oxygen peeling (as a result, cells are regenerated and saturated with oxygen);
- peeling with liquid nitrogen (a safe procedure that eliminates redness and strengthens the walls of blood vessels);
- diamond peeling (a light massage effect occurs and gets rid of dead cells).
For greater effect, it is recommended to undergo such procedures in courses.
If you don’t have time to undergo salon procedures, then you can achieve a noticeable effect at home. After all, our grandmothers and great-grandmothers did not have expensive creams or plastic surgery. But natural cosmetics helped them maintain a beautiful complexion and have elastic skin.
Types of face masks
In order to maintain youthful facial skin, you need to regularly make masks. But first, it is advisable to consult with a cosmetologist so that he can select the ideal option specifically for your skin type.
Masks are divided into:
- whitening;
- tonic;
- moisturizing;
- nourishing for dry skin;
- mattifying for oily skin.
Why the skin color on the face may be uneven
Having found out the exact reasons, you can determine what specific action or factor provoked the deviation from the norm. It is worth noting that the causes of all types of uneven color are listed here - from redness to the appearance of age spots. Consider exactly what difficulty you are facing in order to accurately calculate the pathology yourself. You can't figure out how to even out your skin tone until you know what exactly you're struggling with.
- Impaired performance of the gastrointestinal tract. Waste and toxins in the body contribute to disruption of the level of melanin, a pigment that causes the appearance of moles and spots.
- Hereditary predisposition. Often, uneven skin color is passed on from parents to children or even from grandparents to grandchildren. Find out what caused the disorder in your ancestors.
- Lack of proper nutrition of the skin. A possible reason is the low efficiency of the circulatory system. The skin does not get enough vitamins, minerals and even oxygen.
- Dry skin. Most often, uneven complexion occurs in people with problematic dry skin types. It is necessary to regularly moisturize the skin with additional products or provoke activation of the sebaceous glands. This is especially true in winter, when the skin is regularly chapped and can be exposed to low temperatures for a long time.
- Exposure to direct ultraviolet rays. This reason, on the contrary, is more common in the summer. Many patients notice that, for example, after a vacation and regular sunbathing on the beach, the skin becomes blotchy. The tan fades over time, but the unpleasant formations remain. This also indicates a violation of melanin in the dermis.
- Bad habits and nutrition. This creates the preconditions for disruption of the gastrointestinal tract. And smoking and alcoholism clog the circulatory system itself with toxins. It is advisable to give up such habits and pay attention to healthy foods. Perhaps after this the question of how to even out the tone of your face will disappear on its own.
- Lack of routine for a long time. Your skin may become blotchy if you don't get enough sleep or only sleep during the day. Carefully monitor your daily routine and try to sleep from 7 to 9 hours.
- Hormonal imbalance. The cause is most common in adolescents, during puberty and pregnant women. Hormones are released unstably, which affects the pigments in the skin.
- Consequences of dermatological diseases. The tone level or even the texture of the skin may be affected due to any disease. For example, patients often notice that the dermis becomes mottled after complete recovery from acne. At the same time, the formation of post-acne and other types of scars on the dermis is also quite possible. Therefore, to eliminate it, it is necessary to use the most effective means.
Evening out facial tone cosmetology. A healthy lifestyle is the basis for an ideal complexion
The ideal complexion is a completely achievable goal. Today, there is a wide variety of folk recipes for an even complexion, salon procedures, and also as an express method, you can use decorative cosmetics and use makeup to achieve an ideal even complexion. However, all these procedures will have a temporary effect if you do not get rid of the cause of skin unevenness, various spots and rashes. Often the reasons for uneven complexion are trivial: bad habits, poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, neglect of rest and excessive exposure to the sun. By changing your lifestyle, you can achieve a healthy, even complexion without resorting to additional procedures to even out your tone.
The first condition for beautiful skin is the absence of bad habits. As long as the body is regularly poisoned with nicotine or alcohol, the skin will not look healthy. In addition, it is worth remembering that there is no immediate restoration of the skin immediately after quitting smoking or eliminating alcoholic beverages from your life. It will take time for the body to cleanse itself of accumulated harmful substances and begin to function fully again. The sooner the intoxication of the body stops, the faster the restoration of the epidermis will begin.
Particular attention should be paid to your diet. The condition of the skin depends on the foods we eat. Complexion is no exception. Poor nutrition affects the gastrointestinal tract, and intestinal-related diseases also affect complexion. As for specific food products, the tone of the face is negatively affected by the consumption of smoked meats, sausages, canned food, fatty mayonnaise, hot spices, chips and other fast food, fried foods, and carbonated drinks.
Striving for an ideal complexion, consume as little sugar and salt as possible, and drink at least one and a half liters of clean water a day. Let there be more vegetables and fruits on the table. The best assistant in achieving a uniform complexion is watermelon. Vitamins are also needed for healthy, smooth skin, especially A and E. They are found in eggs, pork liver, nuts and oatmeal. Instead of soda, drink natural juices.
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Another enemy of an even complexion is excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation. The sun's rays dry out the skin, making it thinner, and in the case of sensitive skin, ultraviolet radiation penetrates into the deep layers of the dermis and leads to the formation of dark spots, which are not easy to get rid of. When sunbathing on the beach or in a solarium, always use high-quality sunscreens carefully selected for your skin type.
For a healthy complexion, you also need to sleep at least 8 hours a day, regularly be in the fresh air, move and protect your nerves from overload. Physical exercise has a very beneficial effect on facial skin tone. During active movement of the body, blood circulation in the body improves, tissues receive more oxygen and nutrients, and as a result, the skin acquires a healthy, radiant appearance.
Evening out complexion using cosmetic procedures
No, not the advertised BB-glow. By the way, the procedure is just a marketing ploy. At first the effect is really visible.
A couple of months pass and the skin color may acquire a gray or even greenish tint.
Let's talk about methods that actually work, and, most importantly, with a positive outcome.
Cryomassage
What to do if you have an uneven complexion with redness - go for an ice massage. Or rather, liquid nitrogen. Although both are cold. Low temperatures eliminate acne, wrinkles and age spots, and also tighten pores. And without chemicals.
In general, get into the habit of wiping your face with an ice cube every morning.
A. You will wake up instantly.
B. Skin tone and elasticity will increase, wrinkles will smooth out. And you no longer have to type “even complexion cosmetology” into a search engine.
It is carried out using injections or laser. The procedure is based on hyaluronic acid. The component retains moisture in the dermis, due to which an even tone is achieved. Moisturizing, elasticity and antiage effect included.
There are many varieties - from diamond to light chemical. In the case of the first peeling, the skin is thoroughly exfoliated using attachments sprayed with diamond chips, while in the second peeling, the skin is exfoliated using a chemical burn. It just sounds scary. Light chemical peeling affects only the upper layers of the epidermis and the skin quickly recovers. Even despite such aggressive influence.
Just check out the contraindications. And it’s better to sign up for a salon.
Home "military" arsenal
The process of evening out facial tone on your own begins with choosing the right cosmetics. First, avoid regular soap for washing your face; it only dries out the outer epidermis, causing it to age prematurely. Choose special foams and gels for your skin, taking into account its type and problems.
Be sure to get into the habit of using a peeling mask. The product effectively removes dead skin particles and various impurities. And massage during the procedure will restore blood flow to the face, which will launch restoration processes at the cellular level. You need to please yourself no more than twice a week, otherwise thorough cleansing will harm the epidermis.
Remember the algorithm of action for healthy skin:
- Cleansing – twice a day (in the morning and before bed).
- Toning – tightens pores and saturates the skin with vitamins.
- Moisturizing – nourishes the skin.
How to improve the condition of your facial skin
You can improve your skin condition with masks. The main advantage of homemade masks is their natural composition. Their preparation does not take much time. They can be prepared using clay, fresh berries and fruits, oatmeal, dairy products, and coffee grounds.
Moisturizing and nourishing masks will help prolong the youth of your skin and improve its condition. An affordable means of preparing them is carrots. It should be grated on a fine grater and applied to the face for 15 minutes. After this, rinse with warm water.
You can also use sour cream or thick yogurt for the mask.
I offer several more recipes for different masks.
Nourishing face mask
It is quite simple to prepare and does not require expensive ingredients. And the effectiveness is noticeable after the first use.
You need to grate a small potato and a piece of cucumber of the same size. Mix white clay, sour cream or cream, oatmeal, honey in equal proportions. Mix well and apply to face for 15 minutes. Then rinse with warm water.
Anti-wrinkle mask
With age, any person develops wrinkles. And the best assistant in the fight against them is potato starch. It nourishes and tightens the skin. Improves complexion, relieves puffiness, smoothes wrinkles. Makes skin elastic and firm.
To prepare it you will need:
- 1 tsp. potato starch;
- 1 tbsp. sour cream;
- 3 tbsp. l. freshly squeezed carrot juice. You can use honey or aloe juice;
- If the skin is dry, you can add 1 tbsp. l. melted butter.
Starch must be dissolved in 0.50 ml of water. Pour into a saucepan and cook over low heat until thickened. After this, add carrot juice and sour cream to the mixture. Stir and cool. Then apply a thin layer to the face and rinse with warm water after 20 – 25 minutes.
Anti-wrinkle mask for young skin
It moisturizes the skin, gives an even tone, and removes signs of fatigue. For greater effectiveness, you need to do a massage before the procedure. Apply the mask to cleansed skin.
To prepare the mask you need to take:
- 1 tbsp. l. corn starch;
- 1 tbsp. l. honey;
- 1 banana.
Dissolve starch in 0.50 ml of water. Add honey and starch and apply to the skin of the face and neck for 20 minutes. After this, rinse with warm water.
Clay acne mask
Acne appears as a result of increased sebum production. This may be due to hormonal changes or disturbances in the gastrointestinal tract.
Clay masks are suitable for any type of face, because... it is hypoallergenic. Clay is a natural material rich in minerals and other beneficial substances. It tightens pores, cleanses and nourishes the skin, removes excess fat, eliminates inflammation, and smoothes out fine wrinkles.
Clay is used in medicine - it is part of some medicinal ointments and antidiarrheals. In cosmetics it is the basis of masks. White clay can be used as an antidote.
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To prepare the mask, you need to take 1 tablespoon of starch and cosmetic clay and mix with milk. Bring the mixture to the consistency of thick sour cream. Clean your face and apply the resulting mixture for 10 – 15 minutes. After this, rinse with cool water.
Acne mask with activated carbon
Activated charcoal is a powerful cleanser that removes dirt and excess oil from pores. Evens out complexion, regulates sebaceous glands.
The mask can be done 1 – 2 times a week.
To prepare it, you need to take 2 tablets of activated carbon, 1 tsp each. milk and gelatin.
Mash the coal, mix with gelatin, which must first be dissolved in a water bath. Add milk. Apply the mixture to the film and apply it to the T-shaped area for half an hour. After this, remove the film with a quick movement.
Mask for oily skin
To prepare it you will need:
- 3 tbsp. l. honey;
- 1 egg white;
- ⅓ glass of kefir;
- Ground oat flakes.
Beat the egg white until foamy. Add kefir, honey, cereal. Mix everything and apply to cleansed facial skin for 20 minutes.
Protein regulates the functioning of the sebaceous glands and removes oily sheen. Kefir cleanses, moisturizes and refreshes the skin. Honey improves blood circulation and nourishes the skin.
Moisturizing mask for dry skin
It will help maintain youthful skin and restore its protective properties.
To prepare it you will need:
- 1 tbsp. l. oatmeal;
- 1 tsp. sour cream;
- 1 tsp. honey
Add sour cream and honey to crushed oatmeal. Mix and apply to cleansed facial skin for 20 minutes. After this, rinse with warm water.
Whitening mask with lemon
Before making a whitening mask, you need to test it on a small area of skin. This is necessary because the mask contains “aggressive” components that can cause allergies or irritation.
To prepare the mask you will need:
- 1 tbsp. l. oatmeal;
- 1 tsp each milk and honey;
- 1 egg white;
- 1.5 tsp. lemon juice.
Beat the egg white until foamy. Then mix the ground flakes with all the ingredients. Apply to clean skin for 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
The mask nourishes the skin, whitens, eliminates age spots, accelerates metabolic processes in cells. Do it once a week.
Whitening mask with parsley juice
To prepare it you need:
- 1 tsp. chopped parsley;
- 1 tbsp. l. cucumber pulp;
- 1 tsp. fat sour cream;
- 0.5 tsp. lemon juice.
Mix all ingredients and apply to cleansed facial skin for 20 minutes. Then rinse with warm water.
Parsley is considered a good remedy for getting rid of age spots. In addition, it saturates the skin with vitamins. Cucumber has a calming, refreshing and tonic effect. Sour cream tightens the skin, makes it elastic and velvety. Lemon juice whitens and gets rid of acne.
You can wipe your face with parsley decoction every day. As a result, age spots will become lighter. It's very easy to prepare. Pour boiling water over chopped parsley and leave to steep for half an hour. Then dip a cotton swab in the broth and wipe your face with it.
Nourishing overnight mask for normal to oily skin
Will need:
- 3 tbsp. l. fat cottage cheese;
- 1.5 tbsp. l. warm milk;
- 1 tsp. cucumber juice;
- A few drops of olive oil.
Mix everything, apply the mask to your face and leave it overnight. It nourishes the skin, refreshes and tones it, relieves inflammation, rejuvenates, and removes signs of fatigue.
Peeling mask
Over time, the skin becomes covered with a layer of dead particles. Peeling exfoliates dead skin cells, increases oxygen supply, and smoothes wrinkles. As a result, the cream and masks will be able to penetrate deeper into the epidermis and their action will be more effective.
Peeling should be done once a week for 2 months. Then take a break for a month or a month and a half and repeat again. The best time for peeling is spring and autumn, because... in hot or cold weather there is a risk of chapping of the skin and pigmentation.
The simplest and most effective peeling is oatmeal. It tightens the skin and keeps it toned.
Will need:
- 1 tbsp. l. oatmeal;
- Silk scarf or any other fabric. Most importantly, the fabric should not be rough.
Cleanse your face with gel or foam. Place the cereal in a scarf and tie a knot. Wet the handkerchief with hot water. Make circular movements along the massage lines for 5 - 7 minutes. Periodically dip the bundle in hot water. Gradually, the epidermis will swell, and dead scales from the skin will be easily removed. To obtain a lifting effect, the oatmeal does not need to be washed off, but rather allowed to be absorbed.
Massage
You can improve your skin condition with massage. It improves blood flow, nourishes tissues, and eliminates lymph stagnation.
The following types of massage are common today:
- Lymphatic drainage;
- Vacuum;
- Spot;
- Japanese - tsogan.
Proper nutrition and lifestyle
But if you don’t eat right and don’t adhere to a healthy lifestyle, no procedures will bring a positive effect.
It is necessary to monitor your diet and drink enough water. Regularly ventilate the room and take walks in the fresh air. Quit alcoholic beverages, quit smoking, limit fatty and fried foods.
Eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, lean meat, fish, dairy and fermented milk products. Drink natural juices, compotes, fruit drinks.
Regular lack of sleep also affects the condition of the skin.