Moisturize to the fullest: top 5 masks for home care in winter

What happens to our skin in winter

Already in the second half of autumn, a noticeable change in the weather is felt, which means that you slowly need to prepare your face for the approaching frosts. And in sub-zero temperatures, the face especially needs protection from negative weather conditions and stress.

Every girl needs face masks prepared at home, since the dermis undergoes the following changes during the winter season:

• oily epithelium can acquire all the signs of dry dermis: tightness, flaking appear due to the fact that at low temperatures the secretion of sebum is reduced;
• low air humidity leads to evaporation of moisture from the upper layers of the epithelium, which leads to dehydration;
• sudden changes in temperature lead to redness of the face or rosacea - this indicates a deterioration in blood circulation and stress on the blood vessels;
• most of the time, being indoors, you can forget about your natural blush, so your complexion also worsens;
• due to improper care, inflammation often appears, from which a winter mask applied to the face can help;
• cold wind, especially a blizzard, provokes hypothermia, as a result of which microcracks appear.

It is important to know! The action of cold winds and sub-zero temperatures leads to thickening of the stratum corneum and premature aging.

Regardless of the type of epithelium, winter leaves imprints of lethargy on the face and makes the mucous membranes more sensitive to external factors. A face mask applied regularly throughout the winter will help your skin feel more “insulated.”

Clean start

Before you begin wellness procedures and make natural face masks, you need to properly prepare it. And for this it is important to cleanse the skin. It is best to do this with cosmetic milk or soft peeling. Exfoliators that are too harsh can damage the skin and leave it vulnerable. Herbal steam baths are effective in cleansing. To do this, fill a wide container with hot chamomile infusion, bend over it at a distance of 15-20 cm and cover your head with a towel. For sensitive skin, 10 minutes of this procedure is enough; for oily or problematic skin, it can be extended to 20 minutes.

Pros and cons of using winter masks

Face masks in winter are a must-have product for caring for any dermis. Their importance is determined by undeniable advantages:

• sensitive epithelium will receive protection from aggressive weather conditions and temperature changes;
• you can forget about flaking and dryness;
• products tighten microcracks on the surface of the epidermis;
• the need for vitamins and minerals is satisfied, the lack of which is especially noticeable in winter;
• the problematic epithelium will receive “preparation” for the spring period and will be protected from vitamin deficiency;
• A properly prepared complex of beneficial substances moisturizes and nourishes the skin.

There are no downsides to using such funds. Only if the composition is prepared incorrectly can you end up with a dense, “heavy” mask that clogs the pores.

We invite you to look at the recipes for the best face masks in winter:

Honey masks

Mix 1 tablespoon of honey with 1 tablespoon of oatmeal and 2 tablespoons of milk. Apply to face for 15 minutes, rinse with warm water.

Mix 2 tablespoons of honey with 2 tablespoons of flour and 1 egg white. Apply the resulting mass onto your face using a flat brush and leave until completely dry, then rinse off first with hot and then with cold water. This procedure is contraindicated in case of dilated skin vessels.

1 tbsp. mix a spoonful of honey with half a tbsp. spoons of very strong tea and 1 tbsp. spoons of chopped oatmeal. Add water until you reach the required consistency and steam everything slightly. Apply the resulting warm mass to your face in a thick layer, cover with a paper napkin and a towel on top. Keep the mask on for 20 minutes.

All honey masks are rich in biologically active substances

There are many components; the number of methods for preparing the compositions cannot fit into a thick book. One important advantage that unites all the recipes listed is that they are not inferior to any salon product.

Contraindications for use

If everything is clear about the indications for use, then a logical question arises: are there any contraindications to the use of winter cosmetic mixtures. Since homemade winter masks are a natural basis for protecting and preserving the original appearance of the face, they have no contraindications for use.

Important! Cosmetologists do not recommend applying masks and creams before directly going outside - this can lead to the formation of a frozen layer on the surface of the dermis, causing dryness, capillary network, and peeling.

Girls want to solve the problems of oily and problematic dermis in the shortest possible time; for this they buy drying creams with active substances. The epithelium perceives excessive “drying” as a negative factor, to which it gives an immediate response in the form of “throwing in” sebum. Therefore, cosmetologists prohibit the use of such products in winter; instead, it is worth choosing sebum-regulating complexes with plant acids.

Skin care rules in winter

Basic recommendations for winter care are as follows:

1. You should not use scrubs and peels more than once a month; you need to choose more gentle products;
2. Caring compositions should be free of alcohols and acids;
3. Before going outside, use protective equipment that covers the face with a film; be sure to remove it upon arrival, otherwise the supply of oxygen may be disrupted;
4. Use nutritional emulsions at night, or enrich existing ones with vitamin solutions and oils;
5. Humidify the air in the room using special devices or a spray with mineral water;
6. It is useful to spray thermal water on your face three/four times a day.

Indications:

• dry, flabby skin;
• presence of irritation, peeling;
• rosacea;
• wrinkles, loss of elasticity.

Contraindications – individual intolerance to the components.

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Rules for using masks in winter

You should use a winter face mask by following simple recommendations:

1. Prepare from fresh ingredients, in single portions;
2. The main ingredients will be dairy products, honey, oils, fruits and vegetables;
3. Vitamin and mineral compositions will support the skin, ensuring sufficient hydration and elasticity;
4. Carry out procedures in the evening, at least three times a week.

The best winter face mask recipes

Winter face masks at home are the key to healthy, beautiful skin all year round. The variety of possible compositions allows you to choose the best option for any type of epithelium. Not only to protect the face from the negative effects of frost, but also to solve a number of individual problems characteristic of certain types of epidermis will help with correctly selected ingredients.

The most popular and effective recipes for winter face masks can be prepared from ordinary products that won’t break your pocket. You can verify this yourself:

• a nutritional mass for dry epidermis is prepared from protein, lemon juice, honey, and bran. Beat the protein into a container, pour in tsp. juice, 2 tbsp. l. bran, 1 tsp. liquid honey. Mix with a mixer until foam forms, apply to the surface, rinse off after a quarter of an hour. For washing, it is advisable to use a herbal decoction;
• for oily skin, it is appropriate to use orange juice (or any other citrus fruit) with aloe extract, 10 drops of olive oil. All this needs to be added to your daily nourishing cream. The application and removal algorithm is similar to the previous recipe;
• A banana face mask will help protect your sensitive dermis in winter. It’s easy to prepare: add 20 g of avocado and yolk to the main ingredient. Mix everything until creamy and apply to face. Cosmetologists recommend adding vitamin A and E to any recipe, ampoules of which are sold in every pharmacy;
• For dry skin, winter face masks at home based on milk (25 ml), yeast (15 g), and a couple of drops of your favorite oil are suitable. Heat the milk in a water bath, add aroma drops, yeast, and bring until smooth. The milk mask will restore pH balance, nourish with vitamins, moisturize, and protect against premature aging;
• fruit bases are the best assistant in removing the stratum corneum and restoring the healthy color of the epidermis. And the mask with persimmon additionally tones and reduces wrinkles. To prepare, you will need 1 persimmon, 10 g of wheat flour and kefir. Distribute the homogeneous mass evenly along the massage lines and remove after half an hour. The recipe is suitable for all skin types, especially for dry, tight dermis;
• The curd mask is suitable for all types, as it nourishes the skin with amino acids and minerals. For a vitamin mix, 5-9% cottage cheese (2 tbsp), olive oil (1 tsp), 1 yolk are better suited. Rinse off after 20 minutes after application with warm water;
• A carrot mask for combination skin is prepared from grated carrots and ground oatmeal. If desired, you can supplement with liquid vitamins and your favorite essential oil. This option will improve blood circulation and give the face a healthy, fresh look;
• the sensitive epithelium, which suffers more than others from the vicissitudes of winter weather, will be saved by a herbal remedy of chamomile and mint. Add a spoonful of honey and protein to the crushed dried flowers. Rinse off with clean water.

All useful masks are applied to a clean face; it is better to carry out the procedure before bed. To obtain, and most importantly, maintain a stable effect, it is necessary to regularly apply home care products throughout the winter.

Note! The frequency of application is 2-3 times a week, it is advisable to alternate several recipes.

The effect of face masks will be noticeable to the naked eye: the skin will become clean, velvety, healthy. And unique recipes can be prepared from affordable, and most importantly, natural products.

TOP 10 fabric masks for the cold season

Hello beauties!

Winter is getting closer, and the weather is already such that you want to wrap yourself in a blanket and sit at home all day. The skin, in turn, wants maximum care, and not just wash and cream. The easiest way to pamper yourself and “warm” your soul, body and skin is masks. Yes, those same fabric masks that each of you, no, no, will buy in reserve. And we have 10 best masks for you! We recently wrote about the TOP 15 most popular products that you should try, but today we will focus exclusively on sheet masks. So which ones are the most popular in their field?

Prevention for problematic and complex skin

With the onset of cold weather, many skin problems worsen. Acne, inflammation, uneven color - all these are frequent companions of late autumn, when the skin begins to deplete. In this case, it is very important to “seize the moment” and use products with acids and mattifying agents as preventative measures. But they should also be soft and not dry out - after all, dehydration is the last thing we need now.

Consly Calamansi Anti-Acne Mask Pack - a mask with the citrus fruit calamansi - is a mix of AHA, BHA, PHA acids that have a gentle effect on the skin and reduce oiliness. The Consly brand also has a peeling gel, as well as a cleansing foam in this series. And they are incredibly delicate.

FarmStay Visible Difference Mask Sheet Charcoal is an exceptional workhorse that is suitable not only for problem skin, but also for any other skin that needs to be slightly toned and a little calmed down by the sebaceous glands. A mattifying cleansing mask with charcoal has an excellent anti-inflammatory and refreshing effect.

L.Sanic AHA/BHA Clearing Mask Sheet – the L.Sanic brand, famous for its patches, produces not only good hydrogel products for the skin around the eyes, but also a whole series of fabric masks. AHA/BHA is a soft renewing and moisturizing mask for combination and oily skin that lacks hydration (and with the heating season, every second girl has such skin). They also produce a wonderful soothing mask with azulene, if in addition to relieving inflammation you need to relieve skin irritation.

Protection for aged and tired skin

Why do we so often conflate these two types of epidermis? Because their problems are similar. Dullness, dryness, small wrinkles, decreased tone - this is both a consequence of age and a consequence of stress. Therefore, products for them sometimes overlap. In our case, 4 working masks are suitable for both anti-aging and renewal.

The Saem Pure Natural Mask Sheet Snail . Snails are about exfoliating old skin and renewing it to a beautiful new one. That is why anyone who wants to “remove an old tan” or regain elasticity should use snails. They must be used wisely, together with moisturizing products, but the effect is amazing. The mask itself is several years old, and it is still on the bestseller list of The Saem brand.

Elizavecca Silky Creamy Donkey Steam Cream Mask Pack is a solution for severe winters, severe drought and very aged skin. When you inexorably want nutrition, skin protection and relaxation. This is a creamy donkey milk mask. It is not for those who like light textures, and definitely not for summer. It is for emergency cases, and the remainder of the impregnation can be used as a hand or neck cream. The skin will be grateful!

JMsolution Water Luminous SOS Ampoule Hyaluronic Mask - all the new masks from this brand are simply incredible, from packaging to content. For example, we really like the one with the rose. But this mask is universal, and therefore suitable for any category, not just age. For example, when treating acne it will maintain moisture levels, and in anti-aging it will even out the complexion thanks to the Aquaxyl complex.

L.SANIC V-Line Smart Lifting Mask is a very interesting mask. Here you get both hydration and lifting. It's no secret that in Korea, a V-shaped face is an object of desire and an ideal. It is created surgically, they try to achieve it through massage, and they even produce a huge number of such bandage masks. Of course, this is not an alternative to facial contour lifting from a doctor, but the mask definitely has a noticeable effect. Firstly, it really makes the skin thicker - due to the moisturizing hydrogel impregnation. It makes her look more toned - albeit temporarily: in this way, the principle of its action is similar to alginate masks. And of course, it is very comfortable to wear - it does not limit movement, conversations and other “facial” activities.

Energy cocktail for dull skin

The most common problem of late autumn is perfectly gray faces without a sign of blush. Summer vitamins and tan have already disappeared, there is not enough light, the heating is turned up to full - and now we have lost our healthy skin tone. For such a case, Korean brands have prepared special masks, which we call “vitamin shots.”

I'm Sorry For My Skin Revitalizing Jelly Mask (Beer) - a mask from the “I'm sorry to my skin” series. All the sins we commit are listed there. For example, I ate sweets, but to prevent inflammation, I immediately applied a special mask. This particular copy is for those who, in addition to dull skin, have a tendency to while away the evenings with a glass of wine or something else. It returns color to the skin thanks to grapefruit, moisturizes with prickly pear extract and prevents oily shine with a natural analogue of BHA - willow bark extract.

Eunyul Natural Moisture Mask Pack Coenzyme Q10 - for those who want everything at once, more and an instant effect of radiance, blush and the “I slept for 12 hours” effect. Coenzyme Q10 normalizes cellular metabolism, tones the skin, acts as an antioxidant, and enhances the production of its own collagen and elastin. We'll just silently clap for this mask.

A'PIEU Coffee Milk One Pack is our multi-page product. It could be classified in the previous category of masks for aging skin, but in our opinion, its main advantage is not only its firming effect. Coffee starts skin restoration and moisturizes. Gives impetus to good blood circulation. And the result is bright and elastic skin!

Do you have any favorite sheet masks?

Universal weapon

In cold weather, face masks need to be selected especially carefully, taking into account the individual properties of the skin. A universal option for all skin types, as well as combination skin, is a mask made from cereals and carrots. Mix freshly squeezed juice of one carrot with wheat flour to the consistency of sour cream. Apply the mask to cleansed facial skin and leave for 10-15 minutes. Then wash it off with warm chamomile infusion. If your skin is too light, it is better to use a different recipe. Take a quarter of a ripe banana, mash it with a fork, add 2 tsp. nourishing cream, a few drops of lemon juice and olive oil. Leave the mask on your face for 15 minutes, rinse with warm water and apply nourishing cream.