Good day, dear friends! Do you know that good masks can be an excellent solution for eliminating age-related changes after 40 years.
At this age, the skin becomes especially susceptible to stress and the influence of negative weather conditions. But careful care can ensure elasticity and freshness.
Simple cosmetics are also effective in helping to restore changes inside cells. Let's look at which face masks after 40 years will help you get the best results.
Facial skin problems after 40 years
Lack of sleep, stress, and bad habits lead to the early appearance of wrinkles, dulling of the skin, and the appearance of age spots. Add to this the reduced production of collagen and elastin, and a sad picture appears.
Fortunately, 40 years is still the age when you can correct the current situation. By this time, you may notice the following skin problems:
- cell renewal slows down;
- the skin becomes drier;
- facial wrinkles become pronounced;
- complexion - uneven;
- inflammation may occur.
Use 40+ recipes for homemade masks to combat age-related changes in facial skin.
Reviews from women
Anna, 45 years old “I have dry skin and I regularly use natural masks. I really love honey, olive oil and lavender essential oil. They help me flawlessly with swelling and crow’s feet!”
Galina, 55 years old “I started using face masks for wrinkles at home after I turned 40, at which time I gave up all creams and switched to natural ingredients, which I am endlessly happy about!”
Tatyana, 40 years old “I support my facial skin exclusively with natural masks, I really like the ones based on protein with the addition of cottage cheese. I also like fruit and berry ones - the main thing is to leave them for no more than 15 minutes, otherwise fruit acids can burn the skin.”
Which masks are better: store-bought or homemade?
Anti-aging masks from advertising promise us a magical transformation in a matter of days. But you shouldn't trust the manufacturers. If you look at the composition, you can find many harmful substances, for example, mineral oil, carcinogens, toxins, parabens, hormones. They cause irritation, clogged pores, swelling, and neoplasms.
Another disadvantage of purchased products is the low concentration of active substances. If the manufacturer states that the composition contains, for example, hyaluronic acid, then in reality it turns out to be very little. The manufacturer saves, and the buyer is left with loud promises and nothing more.
Homemade masks consist entirely of useful substances and are selected depending on skin type. You control everything that is included in them yourself: you choose which components and how much to put in, the expiration dates of the products and their composition.
Important! Homemade recipes consist of homogeneous and fresh products and products that will bring nothing but good.
Efficiency
Of course, when using homemade masks, you shouldn’t hope for a miracle. The procedures are not able to eliminate deep folds formed in the lower layers of the dermis. To correct them, it is necessary to use “heavy artillery” in the form of salon procedures. But home care does an excellent job of treating superficial wrinkles formed in the upper layers of the skin.
If a woman has taken proper care of her skin from a young age, it is unlikely that she will have developed deep wrinkles by the age of 40. Most of our contemporaries look great at this age. But even if a woman has not systematically taken care of her face before, home treatments will help significantly improve the condition of her skin.
With regular use of masks, you can get the following results:
- metabolic processes in cells will proceed faster, due to which cells will renew themselves more actively, and the skin will look fresh and young;
- blood circulation is activated , due to which oxygen and other necessary substances are supplied to the tissues;
- the complexion will significantly improve , it will become smooth and healthy;
- small superficial wrinkles will disappear completely, and deep folds will become less noticeable . This happens due to the active components of the masks, which enhance the synthesis of substances and are “responsible” for the elasticity of the skin.
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Homemade face masks after 40 years
You need to choose a recipe depending on your skin type and the problems that need to be eliminated. You also need to consider the presence of an allergic reaction to certain products.
In any case, there are a lot of options for homemade masks and you can always choose the option that suits each woman.
Anti-pigmentation
Eliminate age spots, even out and brighten skin tone, and this is very significant after 40 years:
- Yoghurt. Take 100 ml of natural yogurt without additives, preferably homemade, add 2 mashed strawberries, mix and apply to your face. After 20 minutes, wipe the skin with a damp swab, removing any remaining mask.
- Citrus. Take a teaspoon of orange zest, 15 drops of lemon juice, a teaspoon of honey and 1.5 teaspoons of sugar. Mix everything, apply to cleansed skin and massage. Leave on for 10 minutes and rinse with warm water.
Important! Fruit and berry masks contain acids, so they are used in the cold season.
Anti-wrinkle
They help get rid of existing wrinkles and prevent the appearance of new ones. Very relevant after 40 years. They enhance collagen production, stimulate cell regeneration, nourish, which makes the skin elastic and radiant:
- Vitamin bomb. Take 1 yolk, 1 tablespoon of sour cream, one teaspoon of honey and half of a grated banana. Mix thoroughly and apply the mask to your face and décolleté. After 20 minutes, wash off.
- Eastern. To 20 grams of sour cream, add egg yolk, 1 tablespoon of rice flour and 3 crushed spirulina tablets. Mix the ingredients and let them stand for 5 minutes. Then apply to your face, and after half an hour, rinse with water.
For hydration
They normalize the water balance in cells, create protection for dry and sensitive skin, and fight loss of elasticity:
- Cucumber. Peel one medium cucumber, grind in a blender and add 1 teaspoon each of lemon juice and honey. Apply the mask on your face for 15 minutes, then rinse with water.
- Oatmeal. Grind 20 grams of oatmeal, pour 2 tablespoons of kefir over them and add 1 yolk. Mix everything well, then take cotton pads and soak them in the resulting mask. Apply to your face, and after 30 minutes, remove and wash with water.
With lifting effect
Eliminate flabby facial oval, smooth out wrinkles, even out skin texture:
- Gelatin film mask . Pour 1 tablespoon of gelatin with 6 tablespoons of hot water. When it swells, add 10 grated grapes, 2 teaspoons of wheat germ oil, stir quickly. Apply the mask to your face and leave until it hardens. Then remove, carefully detaching the composition from the skin.
- Creamy. Heat 1 tablespoon of cream in the microwave, add the yolk, mix, beating lightly. Then apply to your face, and after 30 minutes, remove the residue with a cotton pad.
Toning masks
Helps improve blood flow in the dermis, activate metabolism, saturate with vitamins and minerals and promote cell regeneration:
- Currant. 20 grams of brewer's yeast should be diluted with warm milk, add 30 grams of grated currants and place in a warm place for 1 hour. Then apply to the skin until completely hardened and carefully remove without stretching the skin.
- Raspberry splash. Squeeze 30 ml of raspberry juice, add 15 ml of milk. Place a pressed fabric mask into this mixture and wait until it soaks. Sit comfortably in a chair or on the sofa and place the mask on your face for 20 minutes. It is better not to get up during this time so that the mask does not slip off the face and does not pull the skin.
Nutritious
Homemade nourishing masks for ages 40+ stimulate the production of elastin and collagen, eliminate dryness and flaking, smooth out wrinkles and even out skin tone:
- Protein. Mix a tablespoon of cottage cheese with yolk, a tablespoon of sour cream and a teaspoon of aloe juice. Apply the paste to the skin and rinse with water after 30 minutes.
- Extra nutritious . Take half a banana and half an avocado and mash with a fork. Mix with yolk and a teaspoon of honey. Apply to skin for 25 minutes, rinse with water.
Fighting wrinkles on dry epidermis
The main component in such masks is unrefined grape seed oil. It is added to any recipes, and also used in its pure form along with 2-3 drops of rose, sandalwood, and lavender essential oils. For 1 serving take 1 tbsp. l. base oil.
For the skin around the eyes against wrinkles, use a mixture of almond and flaxseed oil. You can add 1 drop of any ether. The composition is also used on the nasolabial folds.
You can also prepare an eye mask with yolk and olive oil at home. Additionally, it will help get rid of swelling.
How to properly prepare and use homemade anti-aging masks
Proper use of homemade masks will bring positive results very quickly. But often women make mistakes that lead to the opposite effect.
Important! Do not use masks every day, and also do not make different types of masks in a short period, choose one to understand whether it suits your skin or not. After 3-4 weeks you can start using a new recipe.
Don't forget to cleanse your skin before applying the mask; it is advisable to use a delicate scrub. After use, wipe your face with tonic or herbal decoction.
You should not use masks if you have wounds or inflammation on the skin. You cannot make masks before going out.
Cooking rules
- Products should be prepared immediately before use and not stored in the refrigerator;
- all components must be at room temperature;
- if the composition contains citrus fruits or other products with vitamins, you need to mix with a wooden or plastic stick;
- the mask should have a uniform consistency, without lumps.
Delicate care
The area around the eyes requires special attention. The skin here is thinner, so regular masks cannot be used to combat wrinkles. Special formulations are prepared for the delicate area of the face.
Protein with aloe
This composition smooths out wrinkles and tightens the skin of the upper eyelids , which over time begin to hang over the eyes.
You need to prepare:
- one small chicken egg white;
- a spoonful of fresh aloe juice;
- a teaspoon of full-fat sour cream and soft honey.
Grind soft honey thoroughly with sour cream and egg white, then pour in fresh juice made from aloe. If this plant does not grow in your home, you can buy the juice extract at the pharmacy and dissolve the contents of one ampoule in a tablespoon of cold boiled water.
You need to apply the composition very carefully using a brush or swab; most importantly, make sure that the mixture does not get on the mucous membranes of your eyes. Rinse off after twenty minutes without using soap.
The same composition is perfect for neck skin care, so you can combine two procedures.
Potato with vitamins
This mask option is ideal for eliminating wrinkles under the eyes. For application, you need to prepare two clean gauze pads.
Grate one medium-sized potato, mix the mixture with a spoon of almond butter and an egg yolk. Just before application, add the contents of two capsules of the vitamin preparation Aevit to the composition. Place the mixture on gauze pads and apply to the area under the eyes for twenty-five minutes.
