The pulp and seeds of sea-buckthorn berries hide a mass of substances that can help to cope with almost any skin problems. Properly created masks can eliminate inflammation, moisturize the skin and even rejuvenate it. Therefore, sea buckthorn is an ideal remedy.
Indications for use
The rich chemical composition causes a wide range of application of masks from sea-buckthorn. They are relevant for:
- to eliminate puffiness;
- rejuvenation;
- humidification;
- healing of microcracks;
- skin protection from ultraviolet;
- activation of blood circulation;
- anti-dermatitis;
- recovery of normal skin microflora;
- eliminating black spots, blackheads, etc.;
- improved complexion;
- to combat increased skin fatness;
- whitening skin and removing freckles.
Warning!3 full courses of sea buckthorn masks will help to preserve the youthfulness of the skin for a long time.
Thus, a sea-buckthorn mask for the face can help to solve almost any skin problems in all areas, providing the desired effect on each of them.
Important: according to research data, cosmetic procedures with sea buckthorn help to get rid of atopic dermatitis.
Recipes for masks
- Classical. For the preparation of such a mask, it is enough simply to grind the fruits to a mushy state.
- Nutritious.1 tbsp.l. Sea-buckthorn slurry is mixed with 2 tbsp.l.milk, sour cream, kefir, cream or other dairy product.
- Toning. In a coffee grinder, grind 2 tsp.lemon peel and mix with egg yolk. The mass is left under the lid. After half an hour, add 1 tsp.solution of oils, which is prepared by mixing 10 ml of sea-buckthorn and 100 ml of sunflower oil. The composition is thoroughly mixed to a homogeneous consistency. The mixture is applied in a thick layer and left to dry completely.
Tip: to cheer up in the morning and moisturize the skin, it is worth wiping your face with an ice cube of sea-buckthorn juice and mineral water taken in equal proportions.
Sea buckthorn oil can be bought, or you can prepare yourself - From bags under the eyes.1 tbsp.l. The leaves of sea-buckthorn are brewed in a cup of boiling water. In a somewhat cooled infusion, soak the cotton wool discs and apply for 10 minutes to the eyelids.
- If excessive dryness of the skin shows a mixture of fruits of mountain ash and sea buckthorn, taken for 1 tsp, and 1 tbsp.l.sour cream.
- From the redness of the skin. Sea buckthorn oil is also widely used in the presence of expanded capillaries. To cope with this problem, a mixture is made on the skin, prepared from egg yolk, 1 tsp.solution of sea buckthorn oil and chamomile. The mask is applied in 2 layers.
- Softening. In equal parts, they mix sea-buckthorn puree with unrefined vegetable oil.
- Moisturizing.1 tbsp.l.sea buckthorn mixed with yolk.
- Cleansing Scrub. Mix the same amount of sea-buckthorn puree, chopped oatmeal and linseed oil.
- Drying.1 tbsp.l. Sea-buckthorn slurry is mixed with protein.
- Anti-Aging.1 tbsp.l. Sea-buckthorn slurry is stirred with 1 tsp.crushed sprouts of wheat and the same amount of high-quality olive oil. Also to combat wrinkles apply the following composition: 1 tbsp.l.sea-buckthorn puree and 1 tsp.honey.
- Lifting mask. On the person apply gauze, moistened in freshly squeezed sea buckthorn juice.
Tip: before you start making mask from sea buckthorn for the face, it is worth checking how the skin reacts to the finished mixture by applying it to the inner crook of the elbow.
Thus, beneficially affect the skin, not only funds based on fruits, but also leaves, as well as oils. Sea-buckthorn oil in cosmetology is especially often used to combat mimic wrinkles, especially with so-called crow's feet. To do this, it is enough to drive him with light patting movements into the skin of the problem zone every evening. In addition, sea buckthorn oil can help improve the condition of cilia and eyebrows.
Secrets of the effectiveness of
Sometimes you can hear that sea-buckthorn masks do not give the desired results. The reasons for this may lie in the non-observance of simple rules, in particular:
- It is better to use frozen berries to make a mask. They are scalded with boiling water and then injected into the cosmetic. This prevents skin staining and reduces the risk of allergic reactions to a minimum.
- Cosmetic procedures are recommended after taking a bath or holding steam baths for the face, as in this case the pores will be expanded and the maximum of useful substances will penetrate through them.
- Doing masks is not more than 2 times a week, but they should not be imposed on open wounds at all.
Tip: the time of exposure of masks from fresh berries - 10 minutes, from frozen - 20 minutes. If these terms are exceeded, the skin will acquire a bright yellow shade, which can persist for a week or longer.