Any woman who finds deep mimic wrinkles on her face thinks about Botox. The great popularity and general availability of this procedure has long made it something ordinary and everyday. Many resort to it without thinking that it can be replaced by other means that will give no less tangible results. For example, a mask with starch instead of Botox. Feedback from users who have tried this tool speaks of the incredible effect of an inexpensive and affordable product.
Properties of starch
It contains 100 mg of protein, 80 g of carbohydrates, as well as phosphorus, calcium, potassium, selenium and sodium. As for vitamins, starch contains only one vitamin B4, but in a very small amount. This energy product, when it enters the water, forms a viscous mass. For a plant, starch is of particular value, since itthe main source of his energy and vitality. The leaders in starch content are: white rice, millet, corn, oats, potatoes. Homemade masks with starch are very effective.
How to get starch
You can buy it in the store ready-made or cook it yourself. A self-prepared product will protect against counterfeiting and low-quality manufacturers. It is completely easy to prepare. For cooking, you will need potatoes, clean water and a convenient deep container.
- The potatoes are peeled and ground through a meat grinder.
- Pour clean cold water into a container with ground potatoes and mix. Already at this stage, starch can be seen floating to the surface of the liquid.
- An hour later, the potatoes are filtered through a sieve and squeezed.
- The container is set aside until all the sediment is at the bottom.
- Excess water is drained, leaving only starch.
- After a while, you will notice that the liquid has evaporated, and a white substance remains in the container.
Now it is packaged in paper bags and stored in a dry place. The resulting product can be used both in cooking and for the preparation of cosmetics.
What is the benefit of starch for the face
It is equally suitable for oily, combination and dry skin. Starch moisturizes the epidermis and regulates the sebaceous glands. It perfectly cleanses the skin of the face and brightens it. With regular use of potato "flour" fine wrinkles disappear,and deep mimic folds become less noticeable. This product works especially well with enlarged pores. Under its action, porous skin becomes smooth, oily sheen and inflammation disappear. Thanks to the microelements contained in this product, the epidermis is saturated with useful substances and heals.
Mask with starch and sour cream
It's perfect for oily or combination skin. Thanks to the fermented milk product, the upper layer is renewed and moistened. Sour cream has an extremely beneficial effect on the face. No wonder this product is included in many anti-aging masks. He has established himself as an excellent tool for maintaining beauty and youth. Sour cream oxidizes the top layer of the skin and causes it to renew itself. Together with potato starch, sour cream removes oily sheen and tightens the pores of the face.
The recipe for a mask with starch instead of Botox is as follows: for its preparation, it is advisable to take high-quality sour cream with a small percentage of fat content. One tablespoon of this product will need the same amount of potato starch. If the sour cream is too thick, warm boiled water is added to the mixture and mixed thoroughly. When the composition of the mask becomes sticky, it can be used.
The mixture is applied to a clean face without makeup. It is advisable to pre-rinse the skin with warm water so that the pores can open up and absorb all the beneficial substances as much as possible. Here's a simple instead of Botoxstarch mask. In the reviews, users write about its effectiveness and advise after 20 minutes to rinse their face first with warm water, and then rub it with ice cubes. Under the influence of cold, the pores are closed, and the face receives an excellent cosmetic massage, thanks to which the muscles and blood vessels are kept in good shape.
With carrot juice
There are other starch masks instead of Botox. One of them is made with carrot juice, which should be only natural. To do this, a small carrot is rubbed on a fine grater and squeezed through cheesecloth. To prepare the mask, you will need no more than one tablespoon of juice.
Starch and juice are taken in equal proportions, and if necessary, add a small amount of water. The resulting mixture is applied to cleansed facial skin and left for 20-30 minutes. Thanks to carrots, the skin is saturated with vitamin A, which is actively involved in the renewal of the epidermis and the elimination of inflammation. This composition can be used to nourish dry skin, as vitamin A fights against excessive dryness and flaking. A starch face mask instead of Botox, prepared with carrot juice, can also be applied to the area around the eyes, after lubricating it with olive oil.
With lemon for whitening
If lemon is present in the composition, this mixture is usually used for oily or combination skin. Thanks to the acid, the splitting and neutralization of sebum occurs, as well as the relief of the inflammatory process, which is oftenexpressed as blackheads and pimples.
Also, this anti-wrinkle starch mask can be used to whiten your face from age spots and freckles. To prepare the product, dilute the starch with a small amount of warm water and add a few drops of lemon juice. Depending on the condition of the skin, the proportion of lemon can be increased.
With honey
Before you start making this face mask with starch instead of Botox, you should check the reaction of the skin to bee products. A little honey is applied to the inside of the elbow and the reaction is monitored. If persistent redness does not appear within two hours, honey can be used.
There are a lot of useful substances in the composition of honey. It contains almost all known vitamins and minerals. Honey is a unique moisturizing, nourishing and anti-inflammatory agent that has long been used to rejuvenate facial skin. To prepare the mask, you will need the following ingredients:
- Potato starch (1 tbsp.).
- Cold milk (as much as you need so that the mask is not too thick).
- Linden or buckwheat honey (1 tbsp.).
Starch is mixed with milk and honey is added. The mixture is applied in a small layer along the massage lines. Thanks to milk, the mask with starch instead of Botox acquires an additional moisturizing effect, perfectly refreshes and soothes irritated skin.
With grated banana
Banana is an extremely useful product, actively used in cosmetology. HeIt has excellent moisturizing and nourishing properties, as it has a lot of useful components. Due to the high content of potassium, vitamins A, E and C, banana gruel, penetrating into the layers of the epidermis, strengthens the capillaries, making them less noticeable. A banana mask is recommended for use when a red mesh appears and peeling. This fruit is extremely useful for dry, aging skin, covered with a network of fine wrinkles. Therefore, the reviews about the mask with starch instead of Botox with the addition of a banana are always good.
To prepare the product, take a small amount of potato starch (1 tablespoon), warm water and a small piece of banana to be chopped. All components are thoroughly mixed and applied to the face and neck. Wash it off, as usual, with warm water, and then rinse with cool water.
For oily and porous skin
If the pores are too visible and need to be tightened urgently, then you will need egg white and a little lemon juice. They are mixed with potato starch diluted with water and applied to the skin of the face. Thanks to the protein, this mask has a tightening effect, so it is highly recommended not to use it for the skin around the eyes. Usually the composition is applied twice with a break of 10 minutes, as the first layer dries out a little.
For dry skin
There are very simple starch face masks used instead of Botox. You can add olive or linseed oil to it. This tool is greatSuitable for very dry skin prone to flaking. The ratio of starch and oil should be 1:1. Olive oil has a pronounced moisturizing effect, contains a large amount of vitamins A and E. Flaxseed oil contains omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated acids. They are involved in the process of renewal of epidermal cells and are of great importance in the fight against premature aging.
For dry skin, you can also recommend a mask using egg yolk and butter. These components contain fatty acids, vitamins A, E and D. After this mask, the face becomes soft and smooth. It is especially good to use this tool in winter, when the skin is weathered and flaky. To prepare the remedy, you will need one egg yolk, a tablespoon of potato starch, a teaspoon of high quality butter and a few drops of glycerin. All components are thoroughly mixed into a homogeneous mass. The mixture can be stored in the refrigerator and used within 10 days. Thus, the epidermis will be saturated with useful substances, which will provide a long-term effect.
Instead of butter, you can add grape seed oil or wheat. Rose or chamomile essential oil is perfect. Such a mixture will have wound healing properties that will quickly relieve irritation caused by frost.
With gelatin and glycerin
Both of these substances have the ability to tighten the oval of the face and even out skin tone. Before preparing the mask, gelatin should be dissolved in a small amount of water. When heswells, potato flour diluted in a small amount of milk and a few drops of glycerin are added to the composition. The product is thoroughly mixed and applied to the face. Glycerin provides a lasting moisturizing effect. The resulting composition can be prepared in reserve and used for a few more days. Reviews about the mask with starch instead of Botox are the most positive.
The advantage of starch masks
Unlike Botox, starch mask has no side effects. Surely many are aware of the complications that occur after botulinum toxin injections.
- Redness of the skin as a result of hemorrhage.
- Disorder of facial symmetry.
- Reduction of the upper eyelids as a result of their drooping.
- Very often the upper lip remains inactive for quite a long time.
- The whole face is covered with swelling that does not go away for a long time.
Potato starch is not capable of causing such irreparable harm to a woman's appearance. Homemade masks are completely safe, inexpensive and widely available. Potato starch does not cause allergies and irritation. That is why you can safely use a mask with starch instead of Botox.
User reviews
In their reviews, women praise the potato starch mask very much and recommend its use. The mixture is applied in a rather thick layer and kept for at least 20 minutes. Already after the first application, a positive effect is noticeable. Skin is visibly tightened, soft andsmooth. If you use the mask for 10 days, the effect will be even more noticeable. The depth of mimic wrinkles will noticeably decrease and the fine mesh around the eyes will smooth out.
Women write about other options for creating masks. If you add sea s alt or ordinary coarse kitchen s alt to the composition, you can get an excellent scrub. The product is applied only along the massage lines, trying not to stretch the skin. Do not use the scrub under the eyes and on the upper eyelids.
The best reviews received a mask with the addition of honey and milk. If you add candied honey to its composition, then the mixture can be used instead of peeling. Many women complain that the effect after the mask does not last long enough. Unlike Botox, you have to repeat the procedure after a day. Instead of starch, a face mask can contain rye flour or bran, the effect of which is also impressive.
Starch perfectly corrects fine wrinkles around the eyes. These so-called "crow's feet" easily disappear under the action of a starch mask. If you carry out the procedure regularly (at least once a month), then wrinkles around the eyes will not appear for quite some time. This is an excellent tool for the prevention of premature aging and dry skin.
