Oh how we want to shake off after a long cold gray winter, stretch out towards the rays of the sun, and bloom in spring, like a snowdrop. Even if on cold days we carefully cared for our skin, in anticipation of summer, we want to stroll through the stores in search of miraculous remedies that will fill us with new freshness and beauty. But there’s no need to rush to devote all your energy to exploring expensive cosmetic brands. Beauty doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag. Sometimes, the most effective solutions are right within reach, without breaking the bank – at a grocery store.
Embracing budget-friendly alternatives can not only save your wallet but also offer surprisingly effective results. Nature provides us with a treasure trove of ingredients that can work wonders for our skin, often at a fraction of the cost of high-end cosmetics. So, don’t underestimate the power of simplicity and affordability when it comes to skincare. With a little creativity and resourcefulness, you can achieve radiant, healthy-looking skin without draining your savings.
After all, in the end, in all tubes – the same active components, only in natural masks they are “alive”!
Make your own masks!
After a prolonged cold period, the skin of the face becomes less elastic. Even if the skin is oily, temperature changes, frost outside, and central heating indoors contribute to a shift in the lipid balance, leaving the T-zone more oily and drying out other areas. Dry skin suffers even more. Arm yourself with natural ingredients and don’t forget that masks give results if applied no less than twice a week.
Here are a few simple recipes for vegetable masks that can soften dryness for all skin types.
Carrot Mask
Grate 2-3 medium carrots on a fine grater, add one egg yolk. Apply the mask to the skin of the face for 20-25 minutes, then rinse with a cotton pad soaked in warm water.
Elderflower Infusion Mask
Boil 2 tablespoons of oatmeal in 1/2 cup of milk. When the mixture becomes soft, add 2 tablespoons of elderflower infusion. Apply the warm mask in a thick layer to the skin of the face and neck for several minutes. Rinse first with warm, then with cool water. This mask perfectly softens and tones any skin.
Cottage Cheese Mask
Nourishes, moisturizes, and whitens. Rub equal parts of cottage cheese, olive oil, milk, and carrot juice thoroughly and apply to the face in a thick layer. After a few minutes, rinse the mask with warm water, then wipe the face and neck with an ice cube.
For very dry skin, such natural masks will help:
Tomato Mask
Grate a tomato on a grater and mix it with a small amount of starch until a homogeneous mass is obtained, add a few drops of vegetable (preferably olive) oil and mix well again. Apply the mask for 15-20 minutes, then rinse with room temperature water.
Oil Lotion
Thoroughly mix and shake castor and corn (olive, peach) oil, rosehip oil, taken in 2 tablespoons each, 20 drops of vitamin A concentrate, two teaspoons of honey, half a glass of carrot juice, a pinch of sea salt. Rub the lotion 2-3 times a day to cleanse and soften dry and mature skin of the face and body.
Cucumber Mask
This mask nourishes tired skin. Mix 1 tablespoon of cucumber juice, 1 tablespoon of heavy cream, and 20 drops of rose water, beat until foam forms. Apply the mask in a thick layer for several minutes, then wipe the face first with a warm towel, then with rose water.
Potato Mask
Boil a large potato in its skin, peel it, mash it with a fork, add a little fresh milk, and the yolk of one egg. Heat the mashed potatoes a little more in a bowl of hot water. Apply the hot mask to the face. Its effect will be enhanced if you cover your face with dense fabric to keep warm for a longer time. After 20 minutes, rinse the mask first with warm, then with cold water. The mask refreshes, nourishes, and smoothes the skin, making it soft and elastic.
Originally published in Chief Accountant Club
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