As a woman ages, her skin loses moisture and the production of collagen and elastin decreases. As a result, changes and signs of fading appear: wrinkles and folds are formed, the corners of the eyes and lips fall, hyperpigmentation and other defects appear that are difficult to hide with cosmetics.
Blemishes give the face a messy and sad look.
Anti-aging face masks specially designed and tested at home after 40 years, which have been tested by many ladies and received many positive reviews, help to eliminate or reduce the appearance of age-related changes.
What ingredients should be present in the mask?
Anti-wrinkle face masks can be based on natural ingredients and products found in the home of almost every modern woman.
The following ingredients are often used for cooking:
- vitamins;
- olive oil;
- milk and fermented milk products;
- essential oils;
- natural juices;
- berries;
- greenery;
- yeast;
- gelatin;
- glycerin;
- vegetable stew;
- honey;
- eggs etc.
The choice of components depends on the type of skin, as well as the effect to be achieved as a result of using the product.
New components can be added to standard recipes, thus increasing the effectiveness of the composition.
Features of using face masks after 40
Before you start preparing an anti-aging mask after 40 years at home, you should familiarize yourself with the rules that help increase the effectiveness of the product and help achieve a quick effect:
Mixtures are not prepared in large quantities. When stored for a long time, the ingredients lose their beneficial properties. The mask must be prepared before use.Allergy test. Before applying the makeup to your face, you should test the product on your hand. If there is no reaction, you can continue to use.Skin preparation. An anti-aging mask is applied to facial skin that has previously been treated with a cleansing composition. To increase effectiveness, the surface is pre-steamed. Thus, the ingredients penetrate faster into the layers of the dermis and epidermis.Application. The mask is applied using a brush or fingers. The application is carried out strictly along the massage lines. It is important not to stretch the skin.Time of use. On average, the anti-aging product stays on the skin for 20-30 minutes.
The mask is washed off with warm water. In addition, it is recommended to treat the surface with an ice cube prepared from a herbal decoction.
Recipes for anti-aging masks at home
After forty-five years, women are recommended to do nourishing, rejuvenating and moisturizing treatments at home.
It is important to provide complete high-quality skin care and saturate the epidermis with useful substances. Thus, in a short period of time, it is possible to significantly improve the appearance, eliminate fine wrinkles and make deep wrinkles less noticeable and visible.
Anti-wrinkle mask
A vitamin-based product will help you rejuvenate your face, restore skin turgor and even out the surface.
Composition:
- Vitamin A and E – capsule;
- Egg white;
- boiled potatoes.
Grind the ingredients and mix them until a smooth mass is created. Apply to the surface for 30 minutes.
Mask for the epidermis of the orbital region
The skin around the eyes is very thin and completely fat-free. As a result, wilting mainly affects this area. Also, middle-aged women often experience dark circles and puffiness under the eyes due to poor lifestyle choices. A homemade anti-aging product based on herbal ingredients helps eliminate the defect:
- 1 tablespoon. l. sour cream;
- 1 spoon. Almond oil;
- a teaspoon of cilantro juice.
Mix the ingredients so that there are no lumps. Apply gently to the skin before going to bed. After waking up, remove the excess with a tissue.
Rejuvenating mask
A number of ingredients can quickly restore skin elasticity and stimulate cells to produce their own collagen and elastin. To do this, use the following mask.
Composition:
- a package of gelatin;
- 4 tablespoons. l. sturgeon stew;
- ampoule with vitamin C;
- 3 drops each citrus oil.
Gelatin is boiled directly in sturgeon broth. Then add the remaining ingredients. You can not pour vitamin C into a hot mixture, as it is destroyed. The product is applied warm and left for 30 minutes.
The mask can visually remove a few extra years from the surface of the face.
Strengthening mask
To tighten the skin, masks with a lifting effect are recommended for women. It can be prepared without any problem at home.
Composition:
- 1 protein;
- 1 tablespoon. l. sour cream;
- a teaspoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice;
- teaspoon of glycerin.
Mix all the ingredients. Glycerin is added last. The product is applied to the surface of the face and décolleté for 20 minutes.
The mask has a pronounced tightening effect, softens folds and wrinkles well, eliminates hyperpigmentation, gives a person visual freshness and moisturizes perfectly.
Toning mask
To increase tone, women are recommended to prepare products based on natural honey.
Composition:
- 1 tablespoon. l. thin honey;
- 1 spoon. kaolin;
- 2 grams of tangerine oil;
- 1 spoon. brandy
The product is applied to the face in an even layer for 15-20 minutes. It is important to avoid the orbital area. If tingling or burning occurs, the mask should be washed off immediately.
Eye mask
With age, the skin of the eyelids becomes thinner, fades, dark circles often appear, swelling and benign neoplasms appear, which are caused by the deterioration of blood circulation and the reduction of oxygen supply to tissues and cells.
The following remedy will help prevent problems and eliminate traces of changes: mix 2 dessert spoons of rice starch with the yolk of an egg, add a few drops of almond oil. Form small pancakes that are applied to the upper eyelids for 30 minutes.
Eye mask
For the lower eyelid, cosmetics are used, the action of which is aimed at nourishing and moisturizing the epidermis.
Composition:
- 10 drops of olive oil;
- teaspoon of cocoa;
- ¼ banana.
Crush the fruit well in the blender. Mix with other ingredients. Apply to the skin for 15 minutes.
Refreshing mask
A product based on ripe cucumber, coconut milk and kaolin helps to gain freshness and natural shine. Mix the ingredients in such proportions that the resulting thick mass is formed. The composition is applied in a generous layer on the surface of the face and neck, avoiding the eyelids, for 20 minutes.
For dry skin
Nutrients are used to care for dry and cracked skin.
Composition:
- 1 tablespoon. l. sour cream;
- 5-6 black currants;
- 1/5 avocado.
Puree the fruits. Mix with sour cream. Spread on the surface for 30 minutes.
For combination skin
Combination skin is considered one of the most problematic to take care of. To tighten pores and get rid of impurities, a product based on Dead Sea mud is used.. For processing you will need a spoon full of mud, 10 ml of vitamins E and C.
The composition is distributed with a spatula on the face, under the chin, on the chest and left for 15 minutes. Additionally, heat can be used.
The product should not be used for any skin damage, rashes, cuts, etc. If fever occurs, remove the mask.
For a faded surface
A product based on hyaluronic acid will help provide the epidermis with vitamins, minerals, moisture and other useful substances.To prepare it, you will need 5-6 drops of hyaluronate, an ampoule of vitamin C and a few drops of lemon juice. The mask is applied at night without rinsing.
The product eliminates hyperpigmentation, equalizes the shade, stimulates the formation of collagen, hydrates well and eliminates the signs of aging.
For oily skin
Oily skin is not susceptible to wrinkles for a long time. However, very large pores and an oily sheen give the surface a messy appearance.
To eliminate problems, compositions based on white clay are used. For the preparation you will need 20 grams of kaolin, 10 grams of ground coffee, you can use cake from a coffee machine, 10 grams of starch. Additionally, mint decoction is added to the mixture.
The product cleans well and then closes the pores, exfoliates the stratum corneum and eliminates oily shine.
For problem skin
Compositions based on natural ingredients help eliminate skin rashes and inflammations.
Composition:
- 20 cocoa;
- 10 grams of aloe juice;
- 5 grams of kaolin.
The mixture is applied for 20 minutes using additional heat.
Other masks
In summer, you can use formulations based on fresh seasonal berries. Strawberries are the most suitable for making masks. It is rich in vitamin C. When used, the skin quickly takes on a fresh appearance. Berries can be applied to the face without the use of additional ingredients.
To provide a lifting, rejuvenating effect, to increase softness and velvet, a composition of honey and paraffin is used. Paraffin should first be melted and then mixed with honey. The product is applied generously to the surface and left for 30 minutes. Once the paraffin has hardened, the composition can be easily removed without the use of additional equipment.
How long to wait for the result
Homemade masks act much slower than professional cosmetics. At the same time, they have a significantly lower cost and do not contain dangerous ingredients. Such products do not cause addiction to the skin.
It is recommended to make masks 1-2 times a week, alternating them with each other. It is not recommended to use the same product for a long time.
The visible effect appears after 3-4 weeks of regular use.
Also, in order to preserve and preserve the youth and beauty of the face, you need to spend more time in the fresh air, take vitamin complexes, play sports, get enough sleep and eat properly.