Acne flour, all types of flour beneficial for facial skin

The most common flour is in any kitchen, since this product is actively used in the preparation of various dishes and, of course, baking. Each housewife has her own approach to the choice of flour, as well as her own preferences, so one always has 1 - 2 types of flour in the kitchen, while the other has an incredible variety of them. However, few people know that this product can be used in home cosmetology to solve various skin problems. In particular, acne flour is used, for example, as part of various masks.

Flour mask, reviews

According to reviews of girls who tried the mask on themselves, the following advantages of the cosmetic product can be highlighted:

Blackheads, blackheads and pimples disappear from the skin of the face.
Eliminates oily shine on oily and mixed skin types.
Tired facial skin is toned and becomes more resistant to negative environmental factors (heat, wind, cold, etc.).
Aging, aging skin is transformed in just a couple of procedures: fine wrinkles disappear. And the facial contour becomes tightened and defined.
Flour masks even out the complexion.

Benefits for your beauty
We advise you to read about the useful Zhguchka mask, which you can also prepare at home.

What is rye flour?

Photo of rye flour

Rye flour is a type of flour obtained by grinding rye grains. Compared to wheat, it has a darker shade. The color depends on the grinding fraction, starch content and can vary from grayish-white to gray with a green tint. The smell of rye flour is neutral, without harsh notes. For cosmetic purposes, you can use either a store-bought product or one you prepare yourself.

A few tips on how to properly prepare and store rye flour:

Take clean rye grains and grind them in a coffee grinder. To prepare flour, you need to choose raw materials without chemical treatment.
Place the resulting composition on clean paper and dry a little.
Pour the finished product into a cloth or paper bag.
Rye flour should be stored in a cool, dark place, away from products with a strong odor. And be sure to sift before each use.

Rye is often used in cooking, medicine and cosmetology. The wide range of uses of this cereal crop is due to its valuable composition. For example, it contains minerals (among them: magnesium, iron, manganese, potassium), vitamins (B, B12, B6, A, C and E), amino acids (niacin, lysine), active enzymes and powerful antioxidants. Also among the components of rye flour are folic and ascorbic acid, fructose, fiber, protein and carbohydrates.

What flour should I use for the mask?

A wheat flour mask will help heal oily dermis.
A rice flour mask will transform dry skin and moisturize it. It will also relieve inflammation and give the skin elasticity.
A mask made from chickpea flour will perfectly cleanse the epidermis and relieve it of acne and pimples.
Pea flour masks will help smooth out wrinkles. It is also indispensable for dermatological problems.
A flaxseed flour mask activates blood circulation and helps cleanse pores. It is ideal for aging facial skin.

For elasticity and youth

A corn flour mask also perfectly clears acne and blackheads and promotes firmness.
A face mask made from rye flour helps slow down age-related changes.

You need to use masks up to two times a week, only then you will see the result. Also knead the mask thoroughly and distribute it evenly over your face.

Benefits of flour for skin

Flour of any type is obtained by processing the corresponding grain crop or certain vegetables, while the final product retains all the benefits and vitamins of the original natural raw materials.

Since each grain and vegetable has a different composition, as well as a set of chemical elements, the effect on the skin when applying flour from them will be different. At the same time, each type of flour also contains certain general components that provide the skin with the necessary care. Using flour masks you can:

Noticeably smooth the skin, eliminating small skin folds and wrinkles from its surface, increase skin elasticity, tighten the oval of the face, making it clearer.
Eliminate oily shine from the surface of the epidermis, narrow enlarged pores, and dry the skin.
Eliminate acne of various types from the surface of the skin, due to which flour is often used in cosmetology to combat blackheads, rashes and skin irritation.

In addition, flour is an absolutely safe substance that has a tonic effect on the skin, significantly improving the condition of the skin, transforming it literally before our eyes. As a result, the skin becomes smoother, softer, acquires elasticity and smoothness, its protective properties increase, and a healthy complexion is restored.

Flour face masks: effective recipes for youth

Traditional mask made from flour. Dilute 3 tsp with cool purified water. wheat flour to a smooth, liquid dough. Then spread it in a thin layer over the surface of the face and leave for 15 minutes. Wash off the rest of the mask with warm water. Instead of water, you can use fresh milk to prepare the product.
Face mask with flour and egg. Heat half a glass of milk in a clean container. Then dilute 1/2 tsp in it. dry yeast and add a beaten raw egg. Thicken the whole mass with wheat flour and mix it until smooth. Apply the finished mask in a generous layer for 20 minutes. Remove the remainder of the mask using warm water and a cotton pad.
Face mask made from baking soda and flour. It is necessary to mix 6 tsp in a clean deep cup. wheat flour with 1 tsp. baking soda, then dilute the mixture with water until a homogeneous paste-like mass is formed, which should be applied in an even layer to the steamed skin of the face. After about 20 minutes, remove the remainder of the mask using warm water and a piece of cotton wool.
Mask – flour with honey. Whisk 2 tbsp of high-quality wheat flour with 1 tsp. liquid honey and one egg yolk. Apply and rinse off the mask in the same way as described in the previous recipe.
Mask – cream and flour. Mix 3 tbsp to a paste. cream with 2 tbsp. wheat flour. Distribute the finished mass over the entire skin of the face and wait half an hour. Next, wash your face several times with warm tap water.
Fruit face mask made from flour. Dilute 2 tablespoons of flour with fresh apple juice to a paste. Apply for 20 minutes. After such a mask, you will immediately see how fresh your face is. The product will be especially useful for tired skin, as it has excellent tonic properties.
Mask made of oatmeal and clay. Mix flour with cosmetic clay (green, blue or white) equally and dilute with chilled green tea. Apply for 15 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

Simple but effective component

General recommendations for using flour cosmetics

The effectiveness of caring procedures depends on the correct use of flour cosmetics. First, a sensitivity test to the components of the mask is performed to make sure there is no allergy:

apply the mixture to the skin on the wrist;
leave for 30-40 minutes;
wash off and evaluate the condition of the skin.

If a rash or red spots appear on your hand, avoid using cosmetics. Experts advise performing an allergy test every time you use a new recipe.

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For medicinal purposes, homemade masks are used once every 2 days in courses of 3-4 weeks, and for the prevention of premature aging - once a week.

Recommendations for using homemade cosmetics:

Cleansing. Makeup is removed with cosmetic milk or micellar water. Wash with gel, liquid soap or foam. Blot your face with a towel.
Steaming. To expand the skin pores, take a steam bath with herbal decoctions. As an alternative, use a hot compress.
Applying a mask. Apply the product evenly over the face with clean hands. If there are scrubbing components, rub into problem areas in a circular motion. After the time specified in the recipe has passed, wash with herbal infusions, distilled or mineral water.
Care after the procedure. Any cleansing cosmetics thins the lipid layer of the epidermis. To restore it and saturate the cells with moisture, use a cream with hydrants - sodium hyaluronate, peptides, marine collagen, aloe vera, sorbitol, etc.

Flour cosmetics are a good alternative to store-bought face masks. Rye flour contains more than 10 bioactive substances that improve skin condition. With the systematic use of home remedies, wrinkles are smoothed out, greasy shine is eliminated, age spots, circles under the eyes and other defects disappear.

Methods of application

Any product presented in retail chains can be used for cosmetic purposes. In terms of mineral composition, they are not inferior to each other, so the choice must be made depending on what kind of cosmetic product is intended to be prepared:

Yadritsa is a whole grain. Fried has a dark brown color, steamed has a brown color. The cost depends on the size of the grains, but they are not used entirely for cosmetics. It is necessary to grind the pre-washed and dried grains in a coffee grinder.
Prodel , chopped grain.
Smolensk groats , crushed into finer grains.
Flakes . Viscous porridge, which is obtained from boiled or steamed flakes, is an excellent composition base, for example, for wraps.
Flour . The most convenient product for preparing cosmetics. Buckwheat flour produces masks with a delicate texture. You can make flour yourself from the core to obtain a coarser grind for making scrubs and peelings.
Buckwheat honey.

The basis for decoctions and poultices, ointments and masks can be taken not only from the grains themselves, but also from the stems of the plant, buckwheat flowers and husks. Foot massagers and therapeutic pillows are made from grains and husks. Flour (buckwheat powder) sifted through a fine sieve is recommended as powder for babies.

For skin diseases, wounds and burns, it is recommended to make compresses from buckwheat porridge. Buckwheat decoction is also suitable for lotions. In emergency situations, it is enough to apply a compress of simply chewed buckwheat kernels to the wound and fix it; in folk medicine, a mixture of crushed buckwheat with a decoction of celandine is used to heal boils and abscesses.

Chemical composition and calorie content of buckwheat flour

The calorie content of the product is 353 kilocalories per 100 grams of dry product.

Flour contains a lot of carbohydrates: 72 g. per 100 gr. It contains 14 grams of protein and only 1.2 grams of fat.

Buckwheat flour contains many valuable vitamins and microelements:

B vitamins necessary for the normal functioning of the nervous system;
iron and copper, which take part in the process of hematopoiesis and help avoid anemia;
sodium and potassium, without which normal functioning of the heart and muscles is impossible;
calcium and magnesium, which have a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system;
iodine is a trace element that is part of the structure of hormones produced by the thyroid gland;
phosphorus, which strengthens bone tissue;
fluoride is necessary to keep tooth enamel hard.

Important! It is best to prepare buckwheat flour at home yourself. During production, buckwheat grains are carefully cleaned from the husks, which contain many substances beneficial to the body. At home, you can leave the husk and make a healthier product.

Peelings and scrubs

The mashed yolk is mixed with vegetable oil (pumpkin or olive) and sugar. Take a teaspoon of both components. Mix well and add a tablespoon of buckwheat flour. Gently massage the skin with the resulting product for several minutes. You can leave this healthy mixture on your face for another ten minutes. The effect will be not only of peeling, but also of a nourishing mask;
For a more thorough treatment of the skin, you can add natural coffee to buckwheat flour. To do this, you need to choose the finest grind. It is quite possible to take coffee grounds from a cup after drinking a drink. The powder is diluted with chamomile or mint infusion. This scrub is great not only for the face, but also for the whole body. The coffee component perfectly tones the skin and helps with cellulite.