Why do you think a detox skin mask is needed? For those who are familiar with various diets first-hand, the word detoxification will probably be familiar.
You may be surprised, but detox masks are just as necessary for our skin as detox diets. It is these masks, which have pronounced cleansing and toning properties, that help the skin remain young, beautiful and attractive for longer. And in today’s article, the Beauty Pantry tells how this is possible.
Let us immediately note that the professional beauty industry has already elevated detox masks to a special rank. These cosmetics promise high efficiency and, it must be said, are not cheap.
The thing is that various natural extracts are added to these products, which help provide a cleansing and at the same time rejuvenating effect on the skin.
It is no secret that after using an express mask, the skin is transformed before our eyes: it takes on a delicate, radiant appearance, becomes velvety, elastic, firm, and the natural blush “lost” in everyday work returns.
In addition, masks provide skin hydration, which is necessary at any age, because disturbed water balance in skin cells is one of the reasons for its premature aging.
As you can see, detox masks are necessary, and one might say, universal, so the Beauty Pantry paid special attention to the composition of such products. What happened? The active ingredients of the product include essential oils, herbal extracts, vitamins, and antioxidants.
So why not use these components at home? We bring to your attention folk recipes for detox masks that you can prepare at home without much effort or expense.
Detox masks: folk recipes
Detox for normal to combination skin
A simple recipe for an antioxidant mask that will help preserve her youth. To prepare the mask, you will need a weak brew of high-quality green tea, lemon essential oil and a gauze napkin.
Add 2-3 drops of lemon essential oil to the tea leaves, and thoroughly soak the napkin, applying it to the skin for 10-15 minutes. It should be noted that the area around the eyes should be left open. If you are not allergic to the components of the mask, you don’t have to wash it off at the end.
Recipe for dry, sensitive skin
For sensitive facial skin, the Beauty Pantry suggests preparing a curd detox mask at home. To do this, mix 2 tablespoons of cottage cheese with 1 teaspoon of liquid honey. The mask is applied in an even layer to the skin for 10 minutes, rinsed off with lukewarm water. This mask can only be used if you are not allergic to honey.
Mask for problem skin
An excellent detox mask for acne-prone skin is prepared on the basis of blue or. To prepare the mask, 1 tablespoon of clay powder is diluted with a small amount of cool water.
Add a few drops of tea tree or rosemary essential oil to the mixture, which is thick like sour cream. For sensitive skin, essential oils can be replaced with ½ teaspoon of fresh aloe juice. The mask is applied in a thick layer to the skin and left until the clay dries completely. Wash off with a damp disc and finally apply a light cream to the skin.
Recipe for oily, combination skin
An egg white mask is perfect for oily skin with enlarged pores. Well, the active component of this detox mask will be, better than sour varieties, orange juice. Peel 1-2 medium apples, grate them on a fine grater and mix with pre-whipped egg white, add 1 teaspoon of fresh juice. The mask is applied to the face for 8-12 minutes, rinsed off with cool water.
Nourishing mask for any skin type
Another simple recipe for a detox mask based on egg yolk. To prepare this recipe, the egg yolk can be mixed with 1 teaspoon of berry pulp - cranberry, rowan, raspberry or sea buckthorn. Cranberry and rowan are ideal for combination skin, sea buckthorn - for dry skin.
Features of using detox masks
Considering the biologically active composition of the masks, we consider it necessary to mention that such masks cannot be used daily. Optimally – once every 7-10 days. In addition, we must not forget about individual intolerance to any of the listed components.
It is best to perform such masks in the evening, before bed, to give the skin the opportunity to rest and recover as much as possible.
In December I received another face mask as a gift. I already told you about cosmetics originally from Bali, and I already had experience with their masks, so I wanted to try this one too.
By-Cosmetics. Detox Mask for Face- Detox face mask, 200g.
Purifying face mask made from Spinosum seaweed and volcanic clay. Penetrating deeply into the epidermis, it nourishes the skin with beneficial substances, eliminating wrinkles and unevenness. Volcanic clay, like an absorbent, cleanses the skin of toxins, dirt and excess oil, and tightens pores. Tea tree in the mask has pronounced anti-inflammatory and disinfectant properties. All these effects are needed by any skin type, but oily and combination skin needs the effects of a mask most of all.
My opinion:
After opening, the shelf life is short, it had to be used within a month, so I only made it a few times. In addition, there was a huge amount - 200 grams. To do this, you need to make a mask every day))), in order to have time to use it.
The smell is a bit like a lifting mask, but less strong. The texture - you can see for yourself - is gel-like, mine turned out to be a little porous)), I saw others, the look is a little different. But it looks beautiful in my photo. Factually.
You need to use the mask wisely. To begin, heat up some warm water, put about a tablespoon in a small container, dilute it with a small amount of warm water, and heat the container in a water bath. Then the mask will melt and mix with water, and you will apply a thick gel mass to your face. That's what I did too. Although, for the purity of the experiment, I tried to apply it without diluting it with water. If with Facelift I remember “my whole face was pulled almost to a point,” then with Detox it’s quite possible to do this if you’re too lazy to follow the steps described above.
What is the essence of this mask? Remove toxins from the skin, refresh it, improve its appearance.
The mask copes with this perfectly, the face after use is fresher, as if smoothed out. I don’t know about cleaning pores, but I read that for some people they are visually cleaned. I simply don’t have a problem with this, since my skin is combination and sometimes dry in places, so I purposefully pay attention, but the mask certainly draws out the unpleasant from the skin. There was a slight tightening effect, because I already assessed the general condition after I washed my face and wiped my face dry.
By the way, please note that the packaging is recyclable and 100% recyclable. The product should be stored at a temperature not exceeding 3-7 degrees Celsius. Best in the refrigerator (usually +5 there)
Women who regularly undergo cleansing and toning procedures using detox masks can boast of a healthy, natural complexion and a youthful, flawless appearance.
Benefits of detox face masks
The constituent ingredients of detoxifying masks, due to their high efficiency and unique cleansing ability, allow you to remove impurities and toxins accumulated in skin cells, significantly improving the condition of the skin. Face masks containing special extracts on a natural basis help prevent the appearance of rashes, deeply cleanse, intensively rejuvenate the skin and tone it.
Ready-made skin cleansing products
There are many cosmetic masks to remove toxins. Positive feedback received:
- Herbal leave-on overnight mask produced by Natura Siberica for any type of skin, stimulating cells to regenerate;
- Scrub-mask from Lumene for all skin types with cloudberry and fruit and berry extracts - gently but effectively removes dead cells, ideally polishing the skin layer;
- Cleansing oxygen mask from the manufacturer Thalgo with a refreshing and invigorating effect for sensitive skin;
- Givenchy cosmetics mask for oily and combination skin types, tightens pores, eliminates inflammation and oily shine.
Homemade detox masks
Cheaper and more useful ways to remove unwanted skin deposits are homemade cosmetic masks. Homemade masks contain only natural ingredients without the addition of preservatives and various fragrances. Use these products twice a week. The prepared mask is evenly distributed over the face and neck, excluding the areas of the eyelids and lips, left for 15–20 minutes, and removed with warm water.
Gelatin mask for any skin type
An excellent product for removing impurities with a gentle effect on the skin layer. One tablespoon of gelatin is poured with half a glass of water. The swollen product is placed in a water bath until the gelatin is completely dissolved and cooled. The resulting warm solution is applied to the face using a brush.
Eliminating flaking curd detox mask
Perfectly softens dry skin. Mix two teaspoons of cottage cheese and kefir well, add honey (half a teaspoon), and grind well.
Apple-egg mask with detox effect
Good for oily skin types. Finely grate a small apple and add one egg white. The mixture is thoroughly beaten.
Mattifying mask for combination skin
It has an anti-inflammatory, deep cleansing effect and gives the face a matte finish. Blue or white clay (one tablespoon) is dissolved in lukewarm water to the consistency of sour cream.
Phyto-masks
They have an excellent cleansing effect. St. John's wort, yarrow, and sage are suitable for oily skin. Pink petals, chamomile, rose hips, linden flowers, mint - for dry problematic. Pour 2 tablespoons of herbal mixture into 100 ml of boiling water, leave for 30 minutes, and drain the broth. The remaining paste is applied to the face. Regular use of detox masks provides the skin with a soft, smooth, silky surface, a healthy and attractive appearance, maintaining freshness and charm.
Not long ago, detox masks appeared in the programs of all leading beauty salons. And they are not cheap. The peculiarity of such masks is that they are classified as “super effective”. After one procedure, the effect is noticeable immediately. The skin becomes soft, radiant, velvety. She is well hydrated. The whole secret is that detox masks consist of natural ingredients, essential oils, herbal extracts, vitamins and antioxidants. This unique composition will make your skin fresh, smooth and toned. By the way, you can easily make such a mask at home.
Detox face mask at home
Normal and combination skin
This mask can improve the condition of your skin in a very short time. To prepare it, take a brew of good green tea, lemon essential oil and a gauze napkin. Add a couple of drops of oil to the tea leaves and thoroughly soak the gauze cloth. Then apply it to your face for 15 minutes, so that the eye area remains open.
Dry skin
The best help for dry skin is a detox mask with fermented milk products. So, to prepare such a mask at home you need half a teaspoon of honey, two teaspoons of cottage cheese and the same amount of kefir. All ingredients must be mixed, you will get a thick mass. Apply it to your face and leave for 15 minutes.
Oily skin
For those with oily skin, an apple detox mask is ideal. It will cleanse your skin well and significantly reduce pores. You need to peel the apple and grate it on a fine grater. Mix the resulting puree with one egg white. This mask should be kept on the skin for at least twenty minutes.
Dull complexion and general deterioration of skin condition can be caused by an abundance of waste and toxins in the body. The process of their accumulation is inevitable, so it is important to help the skin fight “toxic”. And this can be done not only with the help of and, but also with the help of specially selected care.
Let us remind you that all the substances necessary for normal life enter the body through the digestive and respiratory systems. Toxins, a product of cellular metabolism, are formed in it and removed from it continuously, but in some cases there may be delays, which are commonly called “slagging.” The responsibility for this lies mainly with food additives, such as preservatives, stabilizers, emulsifiers, thickeners, sweeteners, flavor enhancers and other not-so-healthy components of our daily diet.
Eliminating them from the menu is not easy and is not always possible, and therefore you need to make sure that the cosmetics you use contain anti-toxic components. We know at least five ingredients that will be effective in combating toxins.
These products may not completely protect your skin from pollution, but they definitely play an important role in detoxification. “Antioxidants significantly reduce the damage caused by pollution. They slow down pigmentation while improving collagen and elastin production,” notes Krutmann. Your ideal helpers will be creams and serums with idebenone (a fat-soluble form of the antioxidant coenzyme Q10), niacinamide or natural antioxidants such as pomegranate, mangosteen and berry extracts. "Research shows that antioxidants work in conjunction with other detox products," adds New York dermatologist Jeannette Graf.
Shopping list:
- Sheet mask Vitamin C + Nano-collagen, Japan Gals
- Exfoliant with pink grapefruit extract, Grown Alchemist
- Mattifying sorbet cream “Life-giving Moisturizing”, Garnier
Activated carbon
Coal works like a vacuum. "It contains enough absorbent to draw out from your pores a lot of the dirt that, whether you like it or not, accumulates in them as a result of environmental exposure," says cosmetic chemist Ron Robinson. Activated carbon sponges are a good investment, but they should be paired with a product that contains carbon. Moreover, in order for the ingredient to have the desired detox effect, it needs to be on the skin for at least a minute. So it’s better to make a choice in favor of a mask, or leave a cream or cleanser on the skin for a while.
Shopping list:
- Northern detox soap, Natura Siberica
- Night Angels Cleanser, Lush
- Air sponge for problem skin with bamboo charcoal, The Konjac Sponge Company
Sea salt
It is said that salt scrubs and other cosmetic products with salt ingredients can remove beneficial minerals from the skin - and these claims are not unfounded. However, their abilities in this case may outweigh. Researchers from the University of Kiel in Germany conducted an experiment in which people with dry skin took a daily bath with sea salt, immersing themselves in it for 15 minutes. The results are impressive: in more than half of the experiment participants, the hydrolipid balance was restored. “When your skin's barrier function improves, it is natural that fewer toxic particles penetrate the skin,” says Jean Krutmann, professor of dermatology and environmental medicine at the University of Düsseldorf.
Shopping list:
- Moisturizing cream with pomegranate and ginger extracts SPF 25, Dr. Sea
- Sea salt with algae, Mylovarov
- Kamchatka body scrub, Planeta Organica
Soft clay
Remembering Brooke Shields' character in The Blue Lagoon, one thing is for sure: covering yourself in mud is a good idea. Soft clay masks are a new version of the well-known clay masks. They draw dirt out of the skin, just like charcoal, but with an added (and powerful) benefit. To obtain “soft clay,” cosmetologists mix clay with organic oils—such as lavender or sweet almond—so that a product with this composition not only cleanses, but also intensely moisturizes and nourishes the skin. "These products are better suited for dry, sensitive skin than products containing charcoal, which can absorb too much sebum," warns Robinson.
Shopping list:
- “Lavender” blue clay mask, Spivak
- Detox mask, REN
- Express mask with red clay Radiant Glow, Sisley
Seaweed
Seaweed, like algae in general, is an excellent skin protector. “They stimulate blood flow quite strongly, which makes the skin glow from the inside,” says Jeannette Graf. You shouldn’t expect the same active cleaning from them as from coal or clay, but you should expect changes for the better. In addition, these components are often found in the same cosmetic product to make it even more effective. “Don't forget that seaweed is an excellent antioxidant and is rich in detox minerals,” reminds Graf.
Shopping list:
- Drainage cream Fangocrema Dren, Guam
- Organic Algae Body Scrub, Organic Shop
- Moisturizing and mattifying milk “Seaweed SPF 15”, Body Shop
