If you want to make your own face masks, here are some for you to try. When you have found one that really suits your skin, stick with it and wait for the compliments!
A yeast mask is rich in B vitamins, boosts blood circulation and metabolism, helps with flabbiness, cleans pores and is recommended for normal, oily, dry and wrinkled skin.
Mix 1/2 oz of yeast with warm milk ( for normal skin ) or olive oil ( for dry skin ) or 3% hydrogen peroxide ( for oily skin ). Apply a few layers of this mask on your face and leave it for 20 min, then rinse it with warm water. Full treatment is 20 masks.
Whip 1 egg white with the juice of 1/2 lemon and a pinch of salt. Apply for 15-20 min.
Excellent for wrinkled skin.
This mask tones up dry wrinkled skin: grind plantain leaves, add 1 tea spoon of boiled water and 2 tea spoons of honey. Apply on your face for 15-20 min.
Mask for wrinkled normal / dry skin: mix 1 egg yolk, 1 tbl spoon of olive oil and 1 tbl spoon of honey. Apply on your skin in 3 layers. Wait until the first layer gets dry, then apply the second layer, then the third one. Take off the mask in 25 min. Do it 1-2 times a week for 1-1 1/2 months. Repeat in 2-3 months.
Great energizing lotion: instead of washing your face, rub it with a piece of cotton wet in strong fresh prepared tea. This is excellent at toning up mature skin. You will also get a darker complexion.
For any skin type: mix 1 tbl spoon of cottage cheese with 2 tbl spoons of sour cream, add 1 tea spoon of salt. Apply the mask on your face for 15-20 min. Rinse it with warm water, then with cold water. Follow with your moisturizer. Do this mask 1-2 times a week for 6 weeks.
Oatmeal mask: mix 2 tbl spoons of oatmeal with 4 tbl spoons of milk or cream. Leave it for 10-15 min, then apply the mask on your face for 20 min. Rinse it with warm water, then with cold water. Follow with your moisturizer.
Very effective nourishing anti wrinkle mask: mix 2 tbl spoons of flax seeds with 2 cups of water and boil it until the seeds become soft. Apply the hot mashed seeds on your face if you do not have red capillaries or let it cool and apply a cool mask if you have redness or visible capillaries Leave it for 20 min. Rinse it with warm water, then with cold water. Follow with your moisturizer.
Anti-wrinkle lightening mask: mix 1 tea spoon of ground parsley with 1 tea spoon of ground dill. Add 2 glasses of boiling water, let it sit for 2 hours, then filter it. Wet a cotton towel in this herbal tea and apply the compress on your face for 15-20 min. Follow with your moisturizer.
Mask for very dry, thin and withering skin: mash 2 peaches and add 1 tea spoon of lemon juice. Apply on your skin for 15-20 min. Follow with your moisturizer.
An amazing remedy: mix 1 oz of chamomile, 2/3 oz of peppermint, 1/3 oz of rose marine, 2/3 oz of salicil acid and 4 glasses of red dry wine. Leave it for 2 weeks, then filter it. Pour the mixture in a bottle and keep it in your refrigerator. Rub your face and neck with it before you go to bed. Your wrinkles will be smoothed and your skin will become resilient and beautiful.
For dry skin: mix 2 tea spoons of honey with 2 tbl spoons of oatmeal, 1 tbl spoon of strong black tea and 1 tbl spoon of mineral water with no gas. Add 2 tea spoons of carrot or beet juice. Cook the mixture on steam bath for 10-15 min. Apply a thick layer of the warm mask on your face for 15-20 min.( cover it with a paper towel ). Rinse it with warm water. Follow with your moisturizer.
An excellent mask for flabby wrinkled neck: mix 1 whipped egg white with juice of 1 lemon and 1 tbl spoon of olive oil. Apply on your neck every night. Follow with your moisturizer.
For wrinkled puffy eyes with dark circles: mix 1 tea spoon of ground parsley with 2 tea spoons of sour cream. Apply the mask on your eye area for 20-30 min. Rinse it with cool water and follow with your eye moisturizer.
HEALTH TIP:
Great remedy for cleansing and rejuvenation of your body: mix 1 tbl spoon of Provence olive oil with 1 tea spoon of warm honey and 1 tea spoon of lemon juice. Drink this mixture every morning before breakfast.
BEAUTY TIP:
Try this peeling for face and body: Whip bubbles from children's soap with 1 tea spoon of sugar. Apply it on your face or body and massage your skin following the massage lines. Rinse it and follow with your moisturizer. Use the peeling twice a week and you will get an amazing result. It will tone up your skin, give you healthy radiance and prevent getting lines or wrinkles.