02/18/2024
No store-bought mask can compare in terms of the effect and vitamin content of a homemade strawberry face mask. The entire cooking process will take you no more than 10 minutes, and the instant effect will delight you with its amazing result for a long time.
What are the benefits of a strawberry face mask?
The strawberry face mask contains a huge amount of vitamins that, without any chemical impurities, will nourish your skin with all the necessary substances. Strawberries are especially rich:
- vitamin A (retinol), which is famous for its anti-inflammatory and moisturizing properties;
- vitamin B9 (folic acid), which forms an invisible protective film, protecting the skin from harmful ultraviolet exposure;
- vitamin C (ascorbic acid), which prevents radicals from destroying healthy cells and protects them from premature aging;
- vitamin H (biotin), which helps restore damaged cells;
- potassium, which helps normalize the level of hydration in cells;
- calcium, which makes the skin smooth, soft and silky.
Thanks to this vitamin composition, strawberry face masks have such a wide spectrum of effects on the skin and solve most problems quickly and effectively.
Who will take care of our health and beauty better than nature? Its sources, rich in vitamins and natural components, give facial skin elasticity, smoothness, freshness and protect it from rapid aging.
Who are these refreshing and fortified strawberry face masks recommended for? Given this complex effect on skin cells, they can be used to solve a wide variety of skin problems:
- first of all - for fading skin, tired from spring vitamin deficiency;
- for dry skin as an excellent natural moisturizer;
- for oily skin, as the strawberry face mask perfectly tightens pores;
- the peeling properties of strawberries will be very useful for contaminated skin;
- for normal or combination skin, strawberries will be an excellent nourishing cosmetic product;
- to remove pigment spots;
- to improve complexion;
- the anti-inflammatory effect of a strawberry face mask will prevent the spread of pimples and acne.
Thus, for almost any skin, such a miraculous mask will be a real help in solving many facial skin problems. As a cosmetic product, strawberries for the face have virtually no contraindications, with the exception of:
- individual intolerance to the berry (strawberries have a very high content of vitamin C, which is a fairly strong allergen);
- close location of capillaries to the skin;
open wounds on the face.
After testing the prepared mixture on the skin of your wrist, you can safely use the strawberry face mask 1 or even 2 times a week.
When choosing a strawberry face mask recipe, be sure to consider the skin problem you want to solve. Choose masks based on your skin type and the availability of ingredients in their composition.
1. Strawberry whitening mask
Mash several medium-sized berries into a puree and apply to your face.
2. Rejuvenating strawberry mask
Mash 2 medium-sized berries, mix with moisturizing face cream (a teaspoon), add honey (a teaspoon).
3. Strawberry mask for dry skin
Mash 2 medium-sized berries and mix with full-fat cottage cheese (a tablespoon).
4. Strawberry mask for normal skin
Mix 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed strawberry juice with egg yolk.
5. Strawberry mask against peeling
Mix strawberry juice, squeezed from berries (two tablespoons), with egg yolk, add olive oil (one teaspoon). For thickness, you can add oatmeal (by eye).
6. Strawberry mask for oily skin
Mash two medium-sized berries, pour in kombucha infusion (a quarter cup) and leave for three hours. Strain before use.
7. Strawberry cleansing mask
Squeeze the juice from several ripe berries, pour it into white clay (half a tablespoon).
8. Anti-inflammatory strawberry mask
Squeeze juice from several ripe berries, mix (two tablespoons) with aloe juice (one tablespoon). Apply to inflammation as a compress, soaking a cotton pad or gauze in the mask.
9. Strawberry peeling mask
Mash two or three medium-sized berries until pureed, add kefir (a quarter cup) and a pinch of salt. Rub over face in circular motions and leave for 10 minutes.
Mash two medium-sized berries, mix with egg white (it must first be beaten until foamy) and potato flour (a tablespoon will be enough) until a thick mass is formed that will not run off your face.
As summer approaches, remember how beneficial and nutritious strawberries are for your skin as a cosmetic product. Be sure to try refreshing masks made from ripe and juicy berries: the skin will acquire a beautiful color, smooth out, tighten, and flow with real light and silk. They will protect your skin