No chemicals: 6 inexpensive homemade masks for all skin types

Each person's skin has its own characteristics. To make it easier to care for, experts distinguish several types of epidermis. Caring for each of them involves its own secrets. It is most difficult for a person with mixed (combination) skin type to care for the epidermis. It is characterized by a combination of areas of dry and oily or normal and oily skin. Each skin type requires its own care features, which include daily cleansing, toning, nourishing and moisturizing. Therefore, the appearance of combination skin and its health depend on how well the owner of this skin type manages to choose care products. In addition, you can make masks for combination skin type at home using available ingredients.

Causes and signs of mixed skin

Owners of this type of skin have areas of oily dermis in the T-zone (on the chin, forehead, nose), while dry or normal areas are located on the cheeks and temples.

There are several reasons for the formation of combination skin. Among them:

• genetic predisposition;
• excess testosterone synthesis;
• use of low-quality or expired cosmetics;
• unbalanced diet with excessive consumption of fatty, spicy foods, sweets;
• smoking;
• improper care (for example, abuse of scrubs);
• increased work of the sebaceous glands, most of which are located in the T-zone;
• hormonal imbalances (during adolescence, menopause);
• alcohol abuse;
• excessive passion for tanning and others.

It is believed that mixed coats are characteristic of young people. After 30 years they usually become normal. In order for combination skin to look smooth, radiant, and uniform, you need to provide it with proper care.

Signs of combination skin

Combination skin is a common, frequently occurring type of epidermis that combines oily and dry (at the same time) or oily and normal skin. It has a number of distinctive features:

• occurs in 80% of adolescents, 40% at a young age (up to 22 years), 10% in those over 30;
• fatty areas are usually located in the T-zone: it covers the forehead, chin and nose;
• dry and normal area - on the cheeks, where flaky spots may appear;
• healthy appearance;
• smooth structure;
• enlarged pores and comedones (blackheads) in the nose area;
• With age, combination skin type becomes normal.

If you recognize among the above listed signs those that relate to your skin, then you are the owner of a combined type of epidermis. Therefore, you need to know what care products you need to choose for it in order to cope with cosmetic defects in the form of peeling, blackheads and enlarged pores. Homemade masks for combination skin are just one of them. What results can you expect from them?

Which mask to choose, homemade or purchased?

Good masks for combination skin types should solve the main problems of dry and oily areas of the face:

• stabilize the activity of the sebaceous glands;
• eliminate peeling;
• lighten age spots;
• remove blackheads from the nose area;
• relieve inflammation;
• relieve rashes;
• even out the color of the integument;
• refresh;
• soothe irritations;
• moisturize the dermis;
• provide adequate nutrition.

You can achieve the desired effect using industrial products or self-preparation. They have a number of advantages. The choice depends only on the girl’s personal preferences.

The specially developed composition of ready-made masks allows you to satisfy the needs of all problem areas. They consist of ingredients purified from foreign impurities. Homemade compositions usually have to be combined, applying one to oily areas and the other to dry areas.

Industrial mixtures act faster due to deep penetration into the tissues of the integument. Homemade masks work well for minor, superficial defects.

Another advantage of store-bought cosmetics is ease of use. It has a uniform, pleasant texture, is easily distributed over the face, and does not injure the epidermis. It is very difficult to achieve a similar consistency at home without sufficient skills.

Masks for dry skin

Fighting peeling: avocado mask.

• half an avocado
• 5 drops hydrogen peroxide
• 12 grams baby powder or potato starch

A mask with an unusual composition will help cope with flaking and make dry skin more elastic. Mix the avocado into a puree, add peroxide, then powder or starch. Apply the mask to a clean face for 25 minutes. We wash it off with mineral water and a few drops of olive oil.

Important: we make a mask 2 times a week.

Tightening the facial contour: yeast mask.

• yeast, 1 tsp.
• warm milk, 3 tbsp. l.
• aloe juice, 1 tsp.
• olive oil, 2 drops

Pour milk into the yeast and leave for a few minutes. Then add aloe and olive oil. We apply the mask to clean facial skin. Wash off after 10 minutes or earlier, without waiting for complete drying.

Important: this mask will cope with several tasks at once: it will tighten the facial contour, make the skin smooth and refresh. We do it 3 times a week.

How to use masks correctly

In order for formulations rich in active ingredients to benefit the skin, they must be used correctly:

• Apply products only to thoroughly cleaned surfaces. To do this, you need to use special foams, gels, and milks;
• It is advisable to steam your face before the procedure. Brew 100 g of calendula, chamomile or sage with 500 ml of boiling water, leave for 40 minutes. Pour the infusion into a bowl of hot water, bend over it, cover with a towel, and sit for a quarter of an hour;
• It is advisable to scrub the T-zone. It is not advisable to treat dry areas with aggressive compounds;
• Apply the mask with light circular movements, starting from the nose, forehead, chin, moving to the cheeks and temples;
• the time for keeping the product on the skin must be strictly observed (usually it ranges from 10 to 25 minutes);
• It is advisable to rinse off the composition with water or a herbal decoction at room temperature.

Attention: before using any mask you need to do an allergy test. Apply a little product to the inside of the elbow and leave for an hour. If redness, itching, or rash appear, you will have to stop using cosmetics!

Procedures for therapeutic purposes should be carried out twice a week, for preventive purposes - once every 7-10 days. You will not be able to achieve the desired result from the first session. The course usually consists of 10-15 manipulations, then the skin should rest for a couple of weeks.

It is better to apply products in the evening. During night sleep, the skin relaxes and better absorbs nutritional components.

Masks for combination skin: properties, application

Masks for combination skin affect the entire surface and have a healing effect on both dry and oily areas. This is facilitated by the ingredients included in the composition, namely:

Protein helps cleanse pores of harmful substances and normalizes sebum secretion. Clay removes the upper keratinized layer with spent, old cells, saturates it with useful substances, and resists age-related changes. Banana maintains normal water balance, reduces the number of wrinkles, and enriches it with vitamins, macro- and microelements. Herbs have an antibacterial effect, relieve inflammation, and relieve skin rashes.

The purpose of using masks for combination skin is to have a moisturizing or drying effect on certain areas of the epidermis and normalize the activity of the sebaceous glands.

In summer, it is recommended to apply masks with a cleansing and drying effect, in winter - with a moisturizing effect. The components included in the recipe must be checked for an allergic reaction. A small part of the mass is applied to the elbow or wrist. After 15 min. It is necessary to check for redness, irritation, or red spots. If everything is fine, there are no unpleasant sensations, then the chosen products are safe for you and can be used.

Who should use masks for combination skin?

• They are applied when the epidermis is peeling.
• Greasy shine on the nose, cheeks, forehead.
• If there are pimples, acne.
• In the presence of red spots, inflammation.
• If there are a large number of age spots.

Applying scrubs and lotions will enhance the effect of these masks on the epidermis.

Features of application

Before starting the procedure, it is recommended to take a herbal steam bath. This will help cleanse the pores of dirt. In this case, calendula, sage or chamomile are perfect. To prepare a bath you need 100 g. pour 0.5 l of raw materials. boiling water, let it brew for 40-50 minutes, then strain.

Pour the hot contents into a basin or bowl, cover your head with a towel, bend over the herbal decoction, and remain in this state for 7-10 minutes. Additionally, you can use a scrub to cleanse your forehead or nose. There is no need to apply it to the sensitive surface of the cheeks to avoid injury.

All components are thoroughly mixed to obtain a homogeneous mass free of lumps. The composition is applied to the sensitive surface with light, smooth movements, and on the T-zone with more rigid, pressing movements. Wash it off with plain water or herbal decoction. It is recommended to do at least 10-15 procedures per course, then take a break. Frequency of application – no more than twice every 7-10 days.

Purchased masks

The choice of products on store shelves is very large. They differ in release form and consistency. The cosmetics industry offers ladies the following types of masks:

• cream;
• gel;
• fabric;
• powder

They differ in composition and effect on the integument. Depending on the main problem, you can buy a cleansing, moisturizing, anti-aging, tightening or soothing product. The main thing is to carefully study the packaging, choose a mask marked for normal skin or two - for different areas of the face. Let's take a closer look at several examples of products in different price categories that have earned positive reviews from consumers and cosmetologists.

Eva esthetic alginate mask

The composition with alginic acid extracted from kelp, when combined with water, acquires a delicate consistency. The mask is easy to apply, hardens on the face, and is washed off easily, without any unpleasant or painful sensations.

The product contains tea tree oil, which effectively disinfects the skin, relieves inflammation, and soothes.

Eva Esthetic is very easy to use. The application kit includes: measuring cup, spatula, alginate powder. It must be diluted with water in a ratio of 10 g of mixture per 30 g of liquid.

Bark Sebobalance with prebiotic

The mask was developed for combination skin with pronounced oily areas. It includes extracts:

• chamomile;
• sage;
• calendula;
• oak bark.

Additionally, the product is enriched with prebiotics, which increase the barrier functions of the skin. Sebobalance effectively but gently removes impurities from pores.

ARAVIA Professional Essential Mask Sebum-regulating mask

The mask has a pronounced mattifying, sebum-regulating effect and is specially designed for oily and combination skin.

The product includes:

• zinc oxide;
• glycerol;
• kaolin;
• urea;
• betaine;
• allantoin;
• bisabolol;
• olive, corn oil.

These components have the following effects on the epidermis:

• stabilize the functioning of the sebaceous glands;
• reduce sebum synthesis;
• tighten pores;
• accelerate regeneration processes;
• relieve redness;
• fight acne.

Masks for oily skin

Narrow pores: egg white mask.

• egg, 1 pc.
• lemon juice, 20 ml

Beat one chilled egg white until stiff and then mix with 20 ml of lemon juice. Apply the resulting product to the skin and leave for 15 minutes.

Important: this mask tightens the skin. That is why after washing with cool water you need to apply a moisturizer. You need to do it 2 times a week.

Gently cleanse with peeling: mask-scrub.

• oatmeal, 1 tbsp. l.
• sugar, 1 tsp.
• olive oil, 0.5 tsp.

Steam the skin and apply a scrub mask: grind 1 tablespoon of oatmeal in a coffee grinder, mix with a teaspoon of sugar. Finally, add half a teaspoon of warmed olive oil.

Important: we do this mask no more than once a week.

Recipes for masks for combination skin at home

Masks for combination skin, properly prepared at home, are no worse than industrial ones. Of course, it will not be possible to achieve a quick effect. But, with regular use, all-natural formulations allow you to achieve a sustainable effect.

Homemade mixtures can be prepared from ingredients available to any girl. They are affordable, but require time investment and do not last long.

Attention: homemade masks should be made immediately before application, at a time. They quickly deteriorate and lose their healing properties!

For those wishing to make their own cosmetics, it is better to buy separate glassware. Wooden spatulas work well for mixing ingredients. It is better not to use metal utensils. Here are several effective recipes for homemade masks with different effects on the skin.

Moisturizing masks

Compositions of this type are designed to retain moisture in cells, stimulate blood circulation, eliminate small facial wrinkles and cracking.

Aloe leaf mask

For the medicinal mixture you will need:

• beaten white of one egg;
• 1 tbsp. aloe juice;
• 7 drops of tea tree essential oil;
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice;
• 1 tbsp. corn starch.

Attention: in products for very dry dermis, the protein should be replaced with yolk, lemon juice with cucumber juice.

Mix all components thoroughly, add starch gradually, continuously stirring the mass until it becomes plastic. Spread the paste over your face in an even layer and lie there for half an hour. When the mixture begins to dry, rinse it with plenty of warm water and pat the skin dry with a soft cloth. The procedure visually tightens the facial contour, gives the epidermis freshness, velvety, and returns a healthy glow.

Mask with essential oils

You can prepare an effective moisturizing composition from:

• 1 tbsp. borage (borage) oils;
• 1 tbsp. honey;
• 1 tbsp. oat flakes ground into powder;
• essential oils of carrot seeds and ylang-ylang (three drops each).

The product not only helps retain moisture in tissues, but also whitens age spots and smoothes out fine wrinkles.

Mask of semolina porridge with honey and yolk

To make the composition, you need:

1. Cook semolina porridge.
2. Add liquid honey, vegetable oil in a ratio of 2:1:1.
3. Mix with egg yolk until smooth.
4. Pour in 1 tbsp. grape juice.

The mixture gently exfoliates the skin thanks to grains of semolina, refreshes and tones the epidermis.

Mask with cabbage oil and potatoes

To prepare the mixture you will need:

• 1 tbsp. grated potatoes;
• 1 tbsp. cabbage leaf puree;
• 1 tsp warm vegetable oil (preferably olive or corn).

All components must be mixed thoroughly and left on the face for 25 minutes. This mask cleanses pores well and eliminates rashes.

Milk curd mask

Fat cottage cheese must be diluted with milk until a thick, homogeneous paste is obtained. Spread the resulting mass over your face, after 15 minutes wash with warm water.

The product is rich in vitamins A, C, E. It quickly soothes irritated dry areas, eliminates peeling, and stimulates the synthesis of its own collagen.

Cream and oatmeal mask

The mixture includes:

• 1 egg;
• 1 tbsp. oatmeal ground in a coffee grinder;
• 1 tsp cream;
• tea tree oil, eucalyptus (3 drops each).

All ingredients must be mixed thoroughly. The mask quickly eliminates pimples, greasy shine, and relieves inflammation.

Cleansing masks

Such cosmetics are necessary for owners of combination skin. It eliminates blackheads, acne marks, and tightens pores. The dermis becomes radiant and healthy.

Milk oat mask

Grind the rolled oats in a blender. Dilute the resulting flour with milk (or kefir) to make a thick porridge. Keep the mask on your face for half an hour.

If there are pronounced foci of inflammation in the T-zone, the milk in this recipe should be replaced with chamomile infusion.

Cleansing yeast mask for blackheads

The product can be prepared as follows:

1. Pour 20 g of yeast with heated chamomile infusion and leave to swell.
2. Add 2 tsp. natural yogurt.
3. Pour in a couple of drops of lavender oil.

Drying and exfoliating masks

The surface layer of the skin is always renewed, but over the years it becomes more difficult for it to do so. Getting rid of dead cells is necessary to normalize the functioning of the epidermis. Exfoliating masks help reduce pigmentation, remove dead skin and improve blood circulation.

Berry mask

If peeling is caused by external factors, such as the weather, then berry masks will cope with this. They need to be done twice a week, changing recipes. Anti-flaking masks include the following berries: rowan, rosehip, strawberry, currant, raspberry, sea buckthorn, viburnum.

The most effective exfoliating products:

• Recipe No. 1. Mix sea buckthorn juice with 1 tbsp. a spoonful of persimmons, which have previously been mashed to a puree consistency. Add a teaspoon of honey and aloe juice. The last ingredient is egg yolk. Mix everything thoroughly and distribute with massaging movements over the face. Wait 15-20 minutes.
• Recipe No. 2. Squeeze 1 tbsp from strawberries. l. juice Add 1 teaspoon of cosmetic oil and milk powder. Keep the mask on for 15 minutes.

Orange

Orange is rich in vitamins. It makes the skin elastic, returns a healthy color, and removes harmful substances from the body.

Preparing the simplest mask from this citrus fruit involves combining crushed orange peel (or its juice) and sour cream in equal proportions. The mixture should be washed off after 15 minutes with warm water.

With apple and honey

Everyone knows the versatility of such a simple fruit as an apple. It contains iron, potassium, vitamin A, K, C, B9, fruit acids and tannins. An apple mask for combination skin to nourish cells is the best way to restore freshness and natural glow.

For the mask you will need the following ingredients:

• ½ finely grated apple without peel;
• Honey 1 tbsp. l;
• Egg yolk;
• Flaxseed oil 1 tsp.

Mix apple, honey and yolk into a single mass. Add flax oil and stir. Wash off the mask with warm water after 25 minutes. After an exfoliating mask, the skin breathes easier, which has a positive effect on the appearance of its owner.

Cosmetologist's advice

Caring for mixed dermis has some nuances. Cosmetologists recommend changing masks for combination skin depending on the season: in winter, focus on products for dry epidermis, in summer - for oily skin. In the hot season, the compositions should effectively cleanse and dry the dermis, and in the cold season, moisturize.

Mixtures with opposite effects should not be applied to each other. It is better to use them alternately, or treat the T-zone with one product and the cheeks with another.

If there is excessive sebum secretion, it is contraindicated to abuse aggressive drying recipes. Such actions can aggravate the problem. The body activates protective mechanisms, the sebaceous glands will begin to work even more intensely.

It is better to distribute the mixture over the face with your fingertips rather than with cosmetic brushes. They can damage the thinned epidermis and cause harmful bacteria to enter the tissue, causing inflammation and rashes.

Girls with combination skin should not despair. Any skin type can look beautiful if you take proper care of it. It is enough to choose several suitable masks and use them regularly to maintain a young, radiant face for a long time.

The effect of masks on combination skin

Masks for combination skin must contain products that simultaneously increase moisture and dry out areas of the face with oily sheen. Regular use of a properly selected mask will ensure:

• disappearance of excess sebaceous shine from the forehead, nose, chin, i.e. from the so-called T-zone;
• reducing the number of blackheads by narrowing pores;
• reducing the amount of irritation and rashes;
• moisturizing dry areas and getting rid of spots with flaky surfaces.

It is necessary to constantly take care of problem skin, and this is not only the correct selection of a mask, but also the mandatory use of suitable cosmetics. If you choose cosmetic products for daily use incorrectly, then none of the most effective masks will help get rid of troubling defects.

Combination skin care has its own nuances, and they must always be taken into account; only following the rules for choosing and applying a mask will make your face smooth, fresh and always attractive. Mixed skin will not cause you problems if you learn to use the advice of cosmetologists to your advantage.

Rules of application

Caring for combination skin at home will allow you to enjoy the results obtained if you always follow certain recommendations when implementing it.

• It is necessary to take care of your face based on the season of the year. During the winter months, combination skin needs extra protection and optimal hydration more than ever. In the summer, it is necessary to choose products that effectively reduce secretion production, and therefore allow you to get rid of unnecessary shine.
• The effectiveness of a mask for any combination skin increases many times over if natural products are used.
• The prepared mask must be tested before application, this will avoid adverse reactions.
• Masks for combination skin, chosen as a preventive procedure, are done weekly. If it is necessary to get rid of an existing skin defect as quickly as possible, then the procedures are increased to twice a week.
• It is preferable to wash off the applied composition with mineral or filtered water.

When choosing a mask recipe for combination skin, be sure to highlight the main problem that you want to start fighting. In accordance with this, homemade masks should have a cleansing, moisturizing and nourishing effect on the skin.