Apples for skin - the most effective apple face masks

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A properly prepared apple mask contains a whole complex of vitamins, minerals and other valuable substances. The use of this product for cosmetic purposes helps to cope with inflammation on the skin, smooth out small wrinkles, improve complexion, and lighten pigmentation. To achieve good results, you should prepare the home remedy correctly and follow the recommendations for its application.

Beneficial features

Apple face mask contains many valuable components.
These fruits contain the following substances:

retinol;
potassium;
folic acid;
iron;
ascorbic acid;
phylloquinone;
fruit acids.

Thanks to a unique set of ingredients, apple masks allow you to achieve the following results:

soothe the skin and relieve inflammation;
achieve a moisturizing effect;
cope with peeling;
destroy pathogenic microflora;
reduce the synthesis of subcutaneous fat;
protect the skin from the negative influence of external factors;
achieve a rejuvenating effect and smooth out wrinkles;
whiten age spots;
achieve a pronounced antioxidant effect;
cope with swelling;
activate local blood circulation;
improve the supply of oxygen to the cells of the dermis;
achieve a pronounced tonic effect;
maintain dermis hydration at a sufficient level;
stimulate the production of elastin and collagen;
make the skin more elastic.

Benefits of apples for skin

Apples are considered a real storehouse of useful microelements and vitamins. The substances, penetrating inside, activate all cellular processes that improve the condition of the skin.

Each microelement has specific functions:

Retinol, or vitamin A, soothes, relieves inflammation, reduces dryness, flaking, and normalizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands;
Folic acid, or vitamin B9, neutralizes the negative effects of external factors;
Vitamin C has a rejuvenating effect, in addition, it is a natural antioxidant;
Phylloquinone, or vitamin K, fights pigment spots and swelling;
Iron improves blood circulation, saturates cells with oxygen, gives them a boost of energy;
Potassium moisturizes;
Acids increase skin tone and remove wrinkles.

Thus, apple masks have a comprehensive effect, solving many skin problems. In addition, this fruit is available all year round, stores well, and the mask can be prepared very quickly, so the procedure will not take you much time.

Apple mask and rules for its preparation

In order for an apple face mask at home to be beneficial, it is important to follow these recommendations:

For homemade masks, you can use different varieties of apples. However, women with normal to oily skin should choose sour fruits. At the same time, sweet varieties of fruits are more suitable for owners of dry dermis.
It is recommended to prepare the composition immediately before application. After peeling and processing, apples quickly oxidize and acquire a dark shade. After 30 minutes, the loss of beneficial properties begins.
Fruits grown in the local climate are ideal for making masks. Imported fruits are treated with chemicals, which helps increase shelf life.
Before use, apples should be washed well and wiped dry.
A large number of valuable components are located under the skin. Therefore, apples can be used unpeeled.
Raw fruits are most often used to make masks, since they contain a maximum of useful ingredients. However, there are recipes with baked fruits.

If you don’t have time to prepare a mask, you can take a piece of fresh apple and rub your face thoroughly for 10 minutes. This procedure helps restore the natural tone of the skin.

What are the benefits of apple components for our face?

The apple face mask is suitable for all women, regardless of age and skin type. When used, it has the same positive effect on young and mature skin.

It is worth noting! Apples are considered an affordable fruit that can prolong youth. But when using, you need to take into account that the sweet variety is suitable for dry and thin skin, but the sour variety is suitable for normal, oily and combination skin.

The beneficial properties of apples include:

They have versatility. This means that they can be safely used for any type of skin. Fruits are usually used as the base of masks, and other natural ingredients can be added to enhance the effect;
Provide quick results. Apple-based products will have a positive effect almost immediately, but it will take two weeks to achieve a visible result;
Natural composition. Fruits contain many beneficial elements. Among the main ones are B vitamins, folic acid, C, E, P, carotene and many others. They have a positive effect on the condition of the skin, increase its elasticity and firmness;
They have a strong healing effect. Apples improve the appearance of the skin, eliminate wrinkles, accelerate wound healing, normalize metabolism, heal microcracks and eliminate inflammation;
They have peeling properties. These fruits cleanse pores of impurities. When using them, acne, pimples, and blackheads are completely eliminated. Completely exfoliate the dead layer of the epidermis.

The above properties and qualities confirm the high benefits of apples. They are truly necessary to improve the health of the body and maintain the external beauty of the body. Containing a complete set of vitamins nourishes the skin and restores its damage.

Effective recipes

You can prepare a variety of masks using apples. Other fruits, dairy products, honey, and healthy oils are added to such products.

Apple with honey

A face mask with apple and honey is suitable for those with dry and aging skin. With the help of the fruit, it is possible to saturate the dermis with vitamins, and honey makes it smoother and more elastic.

To get a healthy product, it is recommended to take 1 apple puree, add 10 ml of melted honey, 10 g of oatmeal and 5 g of cinnamon. It is recommended to apply the product to dry and cleansed skin, performing massaging movements. After 15 minutes, you can wash your face with water.

Due to the presence of cinnamon and oatmeal in the product, the skin is not only saturated with nutrients, but also perfectly cleansed.

After applying the mask, the dermis breathes better and fully absorbs the components of the creams.

Mask with sour cream and apples

A face mask made from sour cream and apple is suitable for normal to dry skin. This product can be made from the pulp of 1 fruit and 10 ml of sour cream. It is recommended to mix the components to a homogeneous consistency and apply to the face. After 10-15 minutes you can wash your face.

To whiten the skin, mix the pulp of 1 apple and 1 cucumber with 10 ml of sour cream. It is recommended to apply the finished composition to the face for a quarter of an hour and rinse off.

Apple and starch mask

A face mask with starch, lemon, apple helps cope with skin aging. The combination of components helps tighten and smooth the dermis. The product also has a whitening effect and tones the epithelium.

To prepare the mask, you need to mix 20 g of starch, 5 ml of lemon juice and 10 g of applesauce. This composition has pronounced whitening properties.

Baked apple

A baked apple face mask saturates the skin with nutrients and helps moisturize it. To achieve good results, it is recommended to bake the fruits in the oven for 20 minutes, cool and peel.

Then mix the pulp with whipped egg white and apply to your face. After a quarter of an hour you can wash your face. This is best done with cool water. After which it is recommended to apply a nourishing cream to the skin.

Apple and banana mask

This product has pronounced cleansing properties, helps soften the skin and cope with inflammation. To do this, it is recommended to mix 10 g of applesauce and banana pulp. You should also add 1 yolk and 5 ml of lemon juice to the composition.

The ingredients should be mixed thoroughly and applied to the face. After the mask has dried, it is recommended to rinse it with water and wipe the skin with lotion or tonic.

Indications for use and benefits of apple masks

Cosmetological studies have confirmed the beneficial properties of apple for facial skin, which can:
Refresh, nourish, moisturize and tone the skin;
Cleanse pores;
Smooth out facial and deep wrinkles;
Get rid of acne, inflammation, oily shine.

Masks with apple are especially useful in the summer, when the skin dries out greatly. And if you don’t have time to apply a mask, then you can wipe your skin with an apple (do this morning and evening). Apple juice is suitable as a light mask, which should be applied for 5-10 minutes. The only contraindication to the use of the product is open wounds on the skin.

Contraindications for using an apple mask

Apple masks practically do not cause allergic reactions. However, some people have individual sensitivity. Therefore, before using the product, it is worth applying a small amount of the composition to your wrist. After a quarter of an hour, you need to evaluate the reaction. If there is no redness, the mask can be used.

Apples contain a lot of fruit acids. Therefore, products based on these fruits should be used with great caution by people with sensitive or injured skin.

Apple masks are highly effective. They help smooth the skin, saturate it with nutrients, and cope with wrinkles. To achieve good results, you should strictly follow the rules for the preparation and use of such products.

…with milk

half a green apple
150 milliliters of full-fat milk (it’s better to take homemade milk)
1/2 crushed aspirin tablet

Boil the milk, without removing from the heat, add half of the peeled apple and let it cook, five minutes is enough. Remove from heat, turn the brew into a puree, let cool slightly, add aspirin. Apply a thick layer to the face, allow the skin to thoroughly soak in the mixture; 30 minutes is enough; rinse with warm water.

IMPORTANT! After the procedure, it is very good to do contrast washes for 2-3 minutes: first with hot water, then with cold water.

... with carrots and mumiyo

half a medium carrot
quarter of an apple
1 crushed mummy tablet

Boil carrots and apples together, cool, crush with a fork into a paste, add mumiyo powder and stir thoroughly until smooth. Apply as usual for half an hour and wash.

A few important rules!

Apple skin mask triggers the natural processes of rejuvenation of the epidermis

, but due to the very strong components in the composition it can be very aggressive. To get a positive and lasting effect without unpleasant complications, follow simple rules.

The ingredients for preparing the compositions must be fresh and natural.
Each time before applying the mass to the surface of the face, it is necessary to test the tolerability of the product, even if it has been regularly used for several weeks in a row.
It is not recommended to change the type of mask too often. It is best to choose the best option that gives a lasting and pronounced result, and stick to it for several months.
It is recommended to change the recipe only if the effectiveness of the usual composition decreases.
Masks for oily skin can only be applied to pre-steamed skin. This will allow the active components to penetrate deeper.
As a final step, you can perform a contrast wash or treat your face with an ice cube (this will narrow the cleansed pores).
It is recommended to consolidate the resulting effect with a light moisturizer or nourishing cream.

Magazine " Facial skin care"

“will not describe the wonderful anti-aging effect of apple masks. You will see the effect yourself, literally after the third or fourth procedure. The beauty is evident!

And we are not saying goodbye to you, but we are preparing new, interesting materials for which your facial skin will say “thank you so much!” Just don’t forget to test new skin products on your wrist in case you are allergic to any of the components of the composition.

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