Every woman wants to stay young and beautiful as long as possible. Modern cosmetology offers a lot of procedures to rejuvenate and improve skin elasticity. However, such experiments with appearance do not always end well, and not everyone can afford their cost. In this case, it is recommended to try the use of folk remedies, including a starch face mask, which, according to women who have tried it on themselves, works wonders.
Where to get raw materials?
You can buy powder for making starch face masks at home in the grocery department of the store or make your own at home. To do this, you need potato tubers, peeled. Many housewives do not clean the vegetable, but simply wash it well in water. Soak the potatoes for several hours, then grind them into small pieces.grater or pass through a meat grinder. The composition is poured with water in equal proportions. After a few hours, the potatoes will float to the surface, they are removed, and the water is drained. Starch remains, it is dried.
Why do it and what is the effect?
Assurances that a starch face mask for wrinkles can replace botulinum therapy for a woman are only partly true. After the injection, you can forget about the folds on the skin for several months almost immediately. It is foolish to expect an instant result from applying a homemade mask.
In cases where a woman is attentive to her body and skin, cares, cleanses and regularly rejuvenates, you can count on good results. The condition and complexion will be many times better than that of a peer who uses only Botox. It is quite natural for someone to make beauty injections easier than weekly preparations of masks and keeping them on the skin.
But home remedies have a number of undeniable advantages. Reviews of starch face masks for wrinkles indicate that this is a fairly effective remedy, women are satisfied with their effect on the skin.
Indications and contraindications
We can safely say that starch face masks are universal and suitable for owners of dry, oily and normal skin. During the preparation of a home remedy, skin type is taken into account and the appropriate ingredient is added. So, protein is added to the composition for oily skin, and vegetableoil.
Starch masks are used in the following conditions:
- first signs of aging;
- acne;
- dry or oily skin;
- dehydrated and aging skin.
It is not recommended to apply starch anti-wrinkle face masks in the following cases:
- skin diseases of an infectious nature;
- open wounds, peeling and cracks at the sites of application;
- allergic reactions.
Skin type and age
Experts advise to take into account the condition of the skin when preparing starch face masks at home, adding the following auxiliary ingredients to them:
- Normal skin - banana and lemon.
- Dry skin - kefir, egg white.
- Oily and problem skin - sour cream, carrot juice.
- Combination skin - s alt, honey.
The number of years lived affects as follows:
- At the age of 30-35, when the first mimic wrinkles appear, it is recommended to start using starch face masks.
- After 40, they are applied weekly at bedtime for 2-3 months, after which they take a break for 30 days. Already after a few applications, a rejuvenating effect is observed, the skin becomes smoother and more elastic, wrinkles are less pronounced.
- After 50, the mask is applied twice a week. The course is 14 applications, then pause for a month or a half.
This affordable and very effective remedy promotesrestoration of the epidermis, saturation of the skin with essential vitamins and minerals.
Mask of sour cream, starch and carrot juice
According to the statements of women who used this remedy as a course, it is with its help that an incredible tightening effect of the skin of the face and neck is achieved. In particular, this procedure is recommended for owners of oily and combination skin. It has a cleansing and toning effect, rejuvenates and refreshes.
Starch anti-wrinkle face mask recipe should be prepared:
- 1 tbsp l. starch;
- 1 tbsp l. sour cream;
- 5 tbsp. l. carrot juice;
- a glass of water.
Starch is added to water and put on fire. Stirring, bring the composition to a paste consistency. Then remove from heat and after 5-10 minutes add sour cream and carrot juice. After thoroughly mixing the mixture, it is divided into three parts, one of which is applied to the face, and the other two are stored in the refrigerator until the next use.
For rejuvenation, the mask is done for three days in a row, after which a week-long break is required. The course is 18 procedures followed by a pause for 1.5 months.
Starch, honey and s alt mask
This product has a scrubbing effect. It is suitable for normal and combination skin, tightens, reduces the depth of wrinkles, cleanses well of rashes and peeling, moisturizes and promotes cell regeneration.
For cookingshould take:
- 1 tsp honey;
- 1 tsp fine-grained s alt;
- 1 tbsp spoonful of starch;
- 0, 5 cups of milk.
Starch and s alt are poured into a bowl with warm milk, thoroughly stirred until a homogeneous slurry is obtained. Then add honey and mix well again.
For deep cleansing and tightening of facial skin, scrub mask is applied to the face and massaged in circular motions of moderate intensity. It is used twice a week for a two-month course, after which they take a break for a month.
Mask of kefir, starch, egg white
Already after one course of such a starch face mask, the skin becomes fresh and acquires a he althy color. With regular use, it becomes younger, pores are cleansed, fine wrinkles disappear without a trace. The mask is ideal for owners of dry and combination skin.
For cooking you will need:
- 1 tbsp spoonful of starch;
- egg white;
- 2 tbsp. l. yogurt.
Starch is thoroughly mixed with kefir, after which protein is added and manipulations continue until the composition is homogeneous.
If age-related changes are pronounced, then the mask is used twice a week for two months, the break is 1 month. If it is enough to slightly tighten the skin and increase tone, the mask is applied once a week for 1.5-2 months with a break for a month.
For problem skin
Sometimes it is advised to use starch-gelatinface masks containing these two ingredients. But experts talk about the inefficiency of such a tandem, since the gelatin itself already contains a large amount of starch, so mixing them additionally is not rational. A pure gelatin mask will be much more effective.
As for starch, it is good for problem skin care. In this case, the method of application is identical with anti-aging masks. The main difference in the ingredients used is that for problem skin they add to the composition:
- soda;
- egg white;
- cosmetic clay;
- lemon juice;
- yeast;
- hydrogen peroxide;
- grated tomato;
- oatmeal;
- low-fat kefir;
- tea tree oil.
Maximum three of the listed ingredients are crushed and mixed with starch. Bring to a homogeneous consistency. If there are pustular wounds on the skin, the mask is applied very carefully so as not to break the pustule and spread the pus mixed with the composition over the entire surface of the face. Wash off the layer with cool water, and then apply a healing cream or wipe the face with a disinfectant tonic.
Proper skin preparation
To achieve the desired result, it is important to follow the recommendations for the preparation and use of the starch mask:
- The composition is applied only to a previously cleansed face. It is necessary to wash off all decorative cosmetics in the usual way. In its absence on the face, it will not be superfluous to wipe the skincleansing lotion or toner.
- The face is washed with a gel or foam for deep cleansing.
- To open the pores as much as possible, you can go to the sauna or bath, and then carry out the procedure. If this is not possible, you can get by with a steam bath.
- Before applying to oily skin, it is recommended to treat it with a scrub or peel. Thus, the pores will be cleansed of a mixture of dirt and sebum, and the mask will more easily penetrate into the deeper layers of the epidermis.
- Dip the skin with a cotton towel to remove excess moisture. However, do not wipe it dry.
Applying a mask
The face is covered with the composition using a sponge, a brush with a short hard pile or fingertips, strictly along the massage lines. They begin to apply a mask from the lower part of the face from the chin, up to the lobes, from the lips to the ears. Then they move to the upper part of the face and distribute the product from the middle of the forehead to the hairline and temples. Finally, the mixture is applied to the neck and décolleté area. Do not apply the product around the eyes and lips.
For the next 20 minutes, if possible, do not touch the face and immobilize the facial muscles as much as possible. Then, using a moistened sponge, the composition of the mask is removed from the face and washed with warm water without soap. After that, you can apply a nourishing or moisturizing cream to the skin.
Care after the procedure
It is important to know not only how to make a starch face mask, but also how to care for the skin after it. Since the end of the procedure,when the skin is still susceptible to external influences, additional nutrition and soothing will come in handy. To implement an effective impact, it is recommended to adhere to the following algorithm of actions:
- Depending on the type of face, the appropriate cream, serum or fluid is applied to the skin.
- Once again, with gentle movements, the skin is smoothed along the massage lines. From procedure to procedure, the effect of lifting will be achieved. Among other things, massage improves blood flow to the skin and promotes cell renewal.
- It is necessary to lie down for 20-30 minutes, completely relax and do nothing. At this time, the facial muscles are resting after the procedure.
Usage Tips
Experts offer the following recommendations:
- If there are large foci of inflammation, open wounds or ulcers on the skin of the face, you should refrain from using masks made from starch.
- If you couldn't get the substance, you can safely make it yourself. You can also replace potato powder with cornstarch. It is also rich in nutrients that effectively restructure the skin's structure, smoothing it out.
- For the preparation of anti-aging face masks, it is important to use only high-quality and fresh ingredients.
- When choosing a homemade mask recipe, one should take into account the individual skin tolerance to specific components. Before using the product, it is necessary to apply a small amount on the wrist. If after 15 minutes the skin does not appearredness, itching or other allergic reaction, the mask can be used.
- For better penetration into the deeper layers of the epidermis, it is recommended to massage before applying the anti-aging agent. This will stimulate blood circulation at the cellular level.
Opinions of the fairer sex
Most women in reviews of starch face masks already after the first course of use observe visible results in the condition of the skin of the face, neck and décolleté. The pores are cleansed, the skin is moisturized, wrinkles are smoothed, the complexion acquires a he althy glow.
There are also opinions that after several courses of application, there is a significant rejuvenation of the cover, it tightens, the oval of the face looms more clearly, flabbiness disappears. Such an incredible effect of starch face masks can be compared with expensive laser lifting or bioplacental therapy. Many women replace the use of Botox in this way.
Everyone who has used this home remedy has reported no allergic reactions or skin irritation.
Starch is a useful and affordable product. Due to this, it is widely used for the preparation of masks, various scrubs and cleansers. Among the huge number of recipes, you can choose the option, taking into account the individual characteristics of the skin. The main condition is strict compliance with the specified recipe and compliance with the rules of use.
