Homemade Recipes for Problem Skin. Thistle Masks.

Thistle or Spongilla lacustris is a freshwater sponge. Thistle is well-known tool for dissolving stagnant spots, infiltrates, hematomas. However, the sponge has been used in cosmetics and in particular, in acne treatment. Reduced flint needles of thistle perfectly exfoliate damaged and old layers of skin, which cork the pores. And thanking this effect the penetration of oxygen into the tissues increases, so unnecessary work sebaceous glands eliminates.

Thistle mask recipe

Dissolve thistle powder with hydrogen peroxide in the proportion 1:1. Then, using a brush apply the mask all over face and leave on for 5-10 minutes. Then thoroughly rinse with warm water.

Important! After the thistle mask reddening or irritation may appear on facial skin. Don’t worry; it will be over in a couple of hours.

Homemade Recipes for Problem Skin. Yeast Masks.

Masks from natural yeast are real boon for the people with Oily Skin. These masks clean and restrict pores, and have a whitening effect.

Yeast masks recipes

- Dilute 20 g of yeast with small amount warm kefir or low fat cream to the consistency of thick sour cream. Apply yeast mixture on the clean face for 15-20 minutes. Rinse the mask with cool water.

- Take 15-20 g of yeast, 1 egg, 1/3 teaspoon of honey, 1 teaspoon lemon juice and 1-2 tablespoons of oatmeal. Mix the ingredients thoroughly. Apply on the face with cosmetic brush. Rinse with cool water after 20 minutes.

Homemade Recipes for Problem Skin. Protein Masks.

Masks with beaten egg white excellently whiten and tighten face skin, clean and constrict pores.

Recipes of protein masks

- Beat up a white of egg. Add 1 teaspoon camphor spirit and beat once again. Then apply the liquid mask on your face by skin lines. Wait until it dries a bit, and apply another layer. After 10 minutes, rinse face with cool water.

- To prepare this mask you will need 1 egg white, 2 tablespoons of green clay, a couple of drops of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of liquid honey, 1 drop of tea tree essential oil. Beat up a white of egg; add the clay, honey, lemon juice and tea tree oil. Mix everything well. If the paste is too thick, you can dilute it with mineral water. Apply mask on your face for 15-20 minutes. Rinse with warm water.

Important! If the skin is very sensitive, then you’d better not to add essential oils in cosmetic masks.

Homemade Recipes for Problem Skin. Clay Masks.

If you care for problem or acne skin regularly and properly, follow the rules of skin care, do the courses of dried and cleaning masks, then the skin condition will greatly improve soon.

Problem skin is the facial skin, which has some defects: rash, acne, etc, because of external and internal factors. If the internal reasons of the problem are eliminated (problems with the liver, gastrointestinal tract, hormonal background, and so on), then you should concentrate on "external" facial care. In this case, cosmetic mask is enough effective mean for skin defects removing. But the visible result is achieved only with their regular and systematic using (1-2 times a week).

Clay masks

Masks of white, blue, green and black clay are very effective for skin problems. Such masks perfectly clean skin, narrow and make less visible pores on the face, help to normalize the discharge of sebum and have a clear antiseptic effect. You can and should do clay masks regularly, but not more than 1 time per a week.

Clay masks recipes

- Take 2-3 tablespoons of blue or white clay. Dilute the powder with warm water until the creamy viscous substance. Apply it on the face with cosmetic brush. Rinse with warm water after complete drying.

- Take 3 tablespoons of black clay; dilute it with chamomile decoction to a thick cream. Add a few drops of lemon juice. Apply mixture on the face with cosmetic brush. Rinse with warm water after complete drying.

Important! Do not use metal dishes for preparing of clay masks.

Face Care Tips

The facial skin needs even more attention than the rest of the body because the face has more oil glands, especially the central forehead, eye areas, nose and chin.

Preparing Your Face before a Facial
It is easy to prepare the face for a facial. Do it every time before applying mask and your skin will glow.

- Bring pan of water to boil and remove from gas. Watchfully cover pan with a towel and place face over steam, at least one foot from the pan to prevent burn. Be very attentive not to damage your skin with the steam. Five minutes or less is enough to open up your pores.

- Apply mask of your choice.

- Rinse off mask with lukewarm (not hot) water, ending with a cold-water rinse to close your pores.

Daily face care tips
- Wash face systematically in the morning and before bed. Skin needs to be kept as clean as possible. Never wear makeup overnight.

- Protect skin from sunlight and other environmental insults. Sunlight causes the skin aging, so one of the most essential steps that you can make for your facial skin is to stay away from sunlight (otherwise, please, use liberal amounts of sunscreen).

- Wet face with somewhat hot water to open pores, use your preferred facial cleanser. Be gentle with your skin, let the cleanser work. Do not rough up your facial skin and don't forget your neck. Rinse with warm water, gradually to tepid, and then a final rinse with cold water to close pores.

- Use a toner, astringent, if you want, but always moisturize. Your facial skin will thank you throughout your life if you treat it well every day.

Following these easy tips, you can look younger and more beautiful without spending too much time and money. Once you have work out your skin care regime, it will only take five to ten minutes a day. Always consider your skin type, is it oily, normal, combination, dry, sensitive, or sun-damaged. Use only products designed for your skin. Remember to avoid stress, sun damage and poor nutrition, the factors that speed up skin aging process.