Whitening face mask: folk recipes
Women and girls of all ages often face skin problems. One of the most common is the presence of excessive skin pigmentation, enlarged pores and wrinkles. You can deal with all these problems with the help of folk remedies. Whitening masks for age spots prepared at home are especially effective.
Effective recipes for whitening masks
The best options for natural remedies with a whitening effect are recipes based on sour dairy products (for example, kefir, cottage cheese, sour cream, etc.), with parsley, hydrogen peroxide, kelp, lemon (juice), or cucumber base. They allow you to even out, brighten the complexion of the skin, and also solve the problem of age spots, for example, freckles.
After applying natural ingredients, the skin will become healthier, more beautiful and fresher.
After the procedures, a nourishing or moisturizing cream should be applied, depending on the time of application and the type of skin, and before them, it is necessary to degrease the skin, i.e. wipe it with lotion or wash.
In home masks, you must use variations with fatty components. This will help to avoid overdrying and cope with the peeling of the skin of the face. Traditional medicine has a huge selection of recipes to solve skin problems for less money.
The most common and effective homemade skin whitening masks include products based on the following:
- From kelp;
- With lemon juice;
- With aspirin;
- From parsley;
- With cucumber;
- With banana.
Masks with hydrogen peroxide, lemon juice and aspirin are especially effective, as they contain special substances that help to quickly lighten the pigment.
Whitening mask for age spots
To get rid of unwanted pigmentation, including freckles, a whitening face mask against red spots can be recommended, which gives a quick effect.
This mask includes:
- Honey – Art. spoon;
- Lemon (use juice) – 1 tsp;
- Oatmeal (flakes) – 1 tablespoon;
- Olive oil – 1 tablespoon;
- Yogurt – 1 tablespoon
The ingredients should be thoroughly mixed until a homogeneous consistency and applied to the skin of the face for 15-20 minutes. Then the mask is washed off with warm water and a nourishing cream is applied.
Whitening mask for oily skin
To remove age spots and cleanse the skin of black spots, it is recommended to use two main components: green apple and starch (you can use wholemeal flour).
The mask is prepared as follows:
- The apple should be mashed;
- Mix in equal proportions with starch;
- Apply to steamed face skin for 20 minutes;
- Wash off with warm water.
You can use this mask no more than 1-2 times a week. The course of application is one and a half months.
Wrinkle whitening mask
A three-component potato procedure perfectly helps to get rid of wrinkles: boiled potatoes in their skins, boiled egg yolk and milk. To achieve a quick result, you must follow the recipe:
- Boil an egg and potatoes;
- Grind the ingredients until smooth;
- Pour in an equal amount of milk;
- Apply to the skin for 20-30 minutes;
- Wash off with soap and water.
This mask should be used warm immediately after preparation. This option can be applied to the entire face, including the problematic area around the eyes.
Facial whitening mask for normal skin
Cottage cheese diluted with warm milk is suitable for normal skin. To whiten the epidermis, you will need the following components in equal proportions:
- Cottage cheese;
- Chamomile decoction;
- Milk.
The ingredients are mixed and applied to the skin for half an hour. The option is suitable for a night procedure, i.e. the mask can be left on the face all night. This mixture also has a calming and relaxing effect.
Brightening mask for dry skin
For aging skin of both women and men, a three-component mask is a good option: banana (half of a fruit), starch (1 tbsp) and cream (1 tbsp). Cream is recommended to be taken fatter, the drier the skin, the greater should be the percentage of fat content.
Prepare the mask as follows:
- The components are mixed, brought to a single consistency;
- Apply to clean, steamed skin;
- Keeps exactly half an hour, and then washed off.
The mask should…