Strawberry face masks at home

Fresh strawberries are a wonderful gift of nature, with its help you can prolong the beauty and youth. To improve the tone of the face, the structure of the skin, it is enough to eat up to 0.5 kg of strawberries in the summer. It is useful not only for oral administration, but also for application to the surface of the skin.

This berry contains a colossal amount of essential elements, thanks to which it solves many cosmetic problems. So, it contains many times more vitamin C in comparison with citrus fruits, increasing the protective properties of the epithelium, accelerating the regeneration of our skin. Strawberries often become an ingredient in professional cosmetics.

It is effective due to the content:

• vitamin B9 - so necessary for our circulatory system, the formation of immunity, and with a superficial application, this element reliably protects against ultraviolet radiation;
• salicylic acid, an excellent exfoliating agent;
• biotin (or vitamin H) - an essential element for the production of collagen, it contributes to the early recovery of our cells;
• potassium - necessary for sufficient hydration;
• vitamin A - famous for its bright anti-inflammatory properties, remarkable hydration of the integument;

• calcium - which helps in the restoration of the epithelium, making the skin silky;
• vitamin E - slowing down aging, accelerating healing;
• L-carotene - which helps the skin to renew itself more quickly, increases its elasticity, due to which wrinkles disappear;
• copper - stimulating the production of collagen by our body;
• vitamin C - an excellent antioxidant, it is he who promotes cell rejuvenation;
• tannins - restoring elasticity to the skin, having an antibacterial effect, cleansing, normalizing the secretion of sebum.

Strawberries help solve cosmetic problems:

• makes less or completely removes age spots / freckles;
• reduces blackheads, narrows pores in the eyes;
• improves the tone of the face, thanks to peeling, makes it more uniform;
• moisturizes dry skin, perfectly fights flaking;
• refreshes tired and tightens aging skin;
• smoothes fine wrinkles, tones;
• soothes irritated skin.

The main contraindication is open wounds, let everything heal on the face first. But also strawberry masks are not suitable for people suffering from too close location of blood vessels or having fragile capillaries.

Do not use them while sunbathing, for example, at the sea. After all, then the whitening effect will not occur. In general, if you decide to apply such a mask during solar activity, then it is better to then use your favorite sunscreen (keep in mind that the protection factor is at least 50 units).

Many people are allergic to this berry. Therefore, it is recommended to conduct a test under the correct conditions before using the masks in order to determine individual intolerance. To this end, apply strawberry gruel to your wrist, then watch the reaction of your skin.

The July strawberries are the most beneficial. By the way, don't be afraid to freeze it for future use. The berry, of course, will lose its taste a little, but the important cosmetological components will remain. You need to use only normal, ripe berries, without mold or rot.

It is optimal to apply strawberry masks weekly (1-2 times). It is important not to overexpose the mask for too long, otherwise it can lead to the opposite effect and enlarge the pores.

It is worth considering a number of subtleties.

• Strawberry juice can easily stain everything around, so when using it, you should cover your face with a prepared napkin. It is prudent to make sufficient holes in it for the area of ​​the lips and eyes.
• It is advisable to perform cosmetic procedures lying down.
• For the purpose of filtering the juice from the seeds, an ordinary tea strainer is used.
• If you need to get the consistency of the future mask thicker, then the best solution would be to add a spoonful of oatmeal, crushed in a coffee grinder.
• Beforehand, it is important to lubricate the most sensitive skin (eyelids / lips) with any available oily cream. It will protect these delicate areas from the action of various fruit acids.

• It is better to grind into gruel not with a fork, but with a blender, then the consistency is more uniform.
• Strawberries can be safely replaced with strawberries. Their composition is similar.
• During the preparation of masks, only non-metallic objects and utensils are used. Otherwise, vitamin C is destroyed, which means that the berry loses its value.
• It is not worth using pre-professional scrubs.
• It is important to apply the mixture along the lymph flow line, it is advisable to massage the skin with your fingers.
• On average, these masks are applied once a week. For very oily skin - 2 times weekly.

Strawberries can be used in cosmetology as a completely autonomous product, that is, without adding other components. Simply rub fresh berries into porridge and apply for about 10 minutes if the skin is oily. In the case of dry skin, you will need to pre-treat it with vegetable oil.

Strawberry juice (freshly squeezed) is perfect as a lotion, and you can also freeze it in tins for ordinary ice, mix it with water or a decoction of parsley in a 1: 1 ratio, wipe the resulting cubes over your face. It is better to carry out this procedure in the evening, because strawberry juice stains the epithelium a little. When dry, sometimes there is a tingling sensation, then you should wash.

They will help deeply cleanse the face, remove comedones, dry acne, give the skin uniformity, there is a slight whitening effect.

1. We mix 3 tbsp. l. berry puree, a spoonful of homemade cottage cheese. Bring the composition to homogeneity, apply for 10 minutes.
2. We take 4 tsp. fresh strawberry juice, squeeze half as much aloe juice to it. We apply the mixture as compresses, which we keep for 10 minutes.
3. You will need strawberry juice and cosmetic clay (preferably white or blue) in a 1: 1 ratio. Apply in the thickest possible layer, when it starts to dry - rinse off. It must not be allowed to dry 100%! Then be sure to moisturize your face with cream.
4. You need to take 1 ripe tomato, peeled, and the same amount of strawberries. Grind and connect everything. Keep on face for no more than 15 minutes.
5. Add one whipped protein to three mashed strawberries. Apply this composition to the skin cleaned with a tonic, leave it for a while.
6. Puree a couple of strawberry berries and add 1 tbsp. l. cognac. Apply for 5 minutes, then wash with water.
7. Take half a cup of kombucha plus 6 grated large berries. Insist for about 3 hours (room temperature), drain off all excess liquid. This mask can be kept for up to half an hour.

They perfectly tone up, moisturize the face well, give a velvety effect and shine, save from wrinkles, aging.

• We take 2 tbsp. l. crushed strawberries, a spoonful of honey, add 0.5 tsp. moisturizer. Keep 10 minutes. on the face / 15 min. on the neck, then wash off.
• You will need: 1 yolk, if desired, 0.5 tsp. mint broth and, of course, a spoonful of strawberry juice. Apply with a brush, gently in a thin layer, carefully cover with a napkin. After a quarter of an hour, it is recommended to carry out a contrasting wash.
• Grind 4 berries in mashed potatoes, add two tsp. cottage cheese, a spoonful of olive or linseed oil, mix. You can replace cottage cheese with homemade sour cream. For maximum effect, we recommend adding a couple of drops of vitamins A, E. Keep it strictly for 15 minutes, wash thoroughly after it, repeat three times a week.
• A mask of strawberries and flour will help to smooth the skin. True, the last component to choose from: rice, linseed, oatmeal. An important caveat: you need to grind the flour yourself to avoid impurities. For 7 medium berries you need 1 tsp. flour. Pre-knead the strawberries with a fork. If the mass comes out too thick, then we dilute it with strong green tea (cooled down).

• Take half an avocado and about 8 ripe strawberries, knead them, and also add a little oil (olive priority). It is recommended to apply the mask for 15 minutes. Can also be used for the decollete area. For maximum effect, apply a moisturizer after rinsing.
• You will need a couple of strawberries, raspberries, 2 tsp. oatmeal, 1 tbsp. l. curdled milk. All components are well mixed, then applied to the face, and you need to massage the skin with your fingers for several minutes. This removes blackheads and clears the pores. The mixture is left for another 6-12 minutes and washed off. To obtain a tightening effect, it is important to carry out this manipulation regularly - every 2-3 days.

Get rid of old age spots, give the skin a uniform structure and radiance.

• To remove freckles, you need 1 tsp. berry gruel, a couple of drops of lemon juice. Apply the mask pointwise to the problem areas. Do not forget to rinse and use the cream at the end.
• For a more general whitening effect, even out the entire complexion, take a couple of berries and one tbsp. l. kefir.Squeeze out the juice, filter, mix with kefir. If the mass is sparse, feel free to add a pinch of oatmeal. We keep the composition on the face for 12 minutes, no more, we wash it off. In general, literally all fermented milk products have a whitening effect to varying degrees, as for strawberries, it only enhances this effect. With dry integument, it is advisable to replace kefir with sour cream.

• Take about 8 medium whole berries, dip them in cream, then roll in sea salt. We apply the strawberries to the face, where directly and knead into a gruel, distributing with massage movements. We keep it for 15 minutes, wash it off gently.
• It will take 2 tbsp. l. strained strawberry juice, a couple of drops of lemon and 1 tbsp. l. juice (or better - extract) of cucumber. All this is mixed, the composition is wiped off the skin twice a day, the course is at least 3 weeks.

Strawberry lotions are available in cleansing and toning formulations.

1. Pour half a glass of strawberry gruel with vodka. Transfer to a glass container, leave for a couple of weeks in a dark place. Then you need to strain well. Use on the skin in portions, pre-diluting the composition with boiled water 1: 1, no more.
2. Mix together strawberry and cucumber juice, white wine (dry!). We take all ingredients in 100 ml. Insist the resulting mixture in a warm place for a day, you can store the lotion in the refrigerator for a short time.

In summer, berry-based cosmetics will perfectly help to restore the harmonious balance of skin moisture.

1. We take 4 tsp. our berries and squeeze out the juice, beat the yolk to it, mix, pour out 1 tsp. olive oil, add 0.5 tsp. flour (oat / rice). Apply the mask for ten minutes, rinse.
2. Cook 1 potato tuber, knead it, add mashed potatoes from 6 berries, a little milk. We apply the composition for 20 minutes, rinse off with strictly warm water.
3. Knead 4 ripe strawberries, add 2 tsp. cream. If it turns out too liquid, put 1 spoonful of oatmeal for density. Leave on for 15 minutes.
4. You will need half a banana, a couple of strawberries, 1 tbsp. l. yogurt (preferably homemade), 0.5 tsp. honey, 0.5 tsp. sugar and the same amount of whole oatmeal (you can grind it coarsely). Rub the strawberries and banana and mix with the remaining ingredients, such a mask can be on the face for up to 15 minutes.
5. Take 2 tbsp. l. rice and cook it in milk until crumbly, then mash it with strawberries. For dry skin, the recipe is as follows: add 1 tsp. melted butter and honey. Cover the face with the composition for a maximum of 20 minutes. This mask is also suitable for owners of oily skin, but you do not need to add butter, it is better to replace it with a couple of drops of lemon.

A couple of berries need to be crushed, mixed with a spoonful of honey. Massage the face with this mixture for several minutes, leave for twenty minutes. Tiny strawberry seeds are perfect for scrubbing. Remove with contrasting wash.

They will create fresh skin of absolutely any type.

1. You need to crush half a banana and 1 large strawberry, add vitamin E, mix well - the mask is ready.
2. Mix the pulp of two berries and grated skinless cucumber.
3. Melt 20 g of chocolate, mix with 20 g of strawberries and a spoonful of sour cream. Can be left on the face for up to twenty minutes.

For the most part, reviews of homemade strawberry masks are good. Many girls and women with different skins noted that the effect is indeed present, and it is definitely worth doing such cosmetic procedures. Of course, you should definitely check if there is any allergy to the berry, so as not to harm yourself.

The owners of dry skin noted that they were especially pleased with the masks with strawberries and olive oil or peach essential oil. They noticed that after applying the course (at least two weeks), their face became softer, peeling disappeared and even wrinkles became slightly less.

Girls with problem skin were helped by masks with strawberries and aloe, as well as blue clay. Acne healed faster, the skin calmed down, became noticeably cleaner. Many good reviews about strawberry masks have been about the fight against age spots. After using this berry together with a decoction of parsley / lemon, the spots brightened, and in some places they disappeared altogether, the skin tone became smoother.

Many people liked the simplest mono-scrub (to wipe the face with strawberry gruel), responded that it cleanses the skin gently and well. Especially women are pleased with the availability of such a cosmetic product, high savings and its high environmental friendliness, so they definitely recommend it for use.

For information on how to make a strawberry face mask, see the next video.