Making hand masks

Hands are the part of the body on which age-related changes are primarily manifested. It is important to take proper care of your hands from an early age. Special masks have an unconditional positive effect on the skin. This article will tell you in detail how to prepare a hand mask on your own, what ingredients are needed for this. What exactly will be the effect on the skin and the general condition of the hands depends on the composition of the cosmetic product.

The main reason explaining the discomfort on the skin of the hands, as well as the need to use special masks, is dryness. It also causes more rapid aging of the skin.

This process is caused by the following factors:

• lack of protective gloves on hands when working with toxic substances or detergents;
• deficiency of essential trace elements and vitamins;
• lack of regular proper care and care for the skin of the hands;
• unhealthy diet and bad habits;
• problems with the immune or endocrine systems;
• abrupt weather changes;

To avoid the consequences of all these influences, you should try the effect of a hand mask on yourself. It helps the skin to maintain its youthfulness, become more elastic and soft. In some cases, masks can even have a beneficial effect on the blood circulation processes. In cosmetic stores, various options for finished products are offered, but it is believed that the most useful mixture can be made with your own hands at home. This is due to the fact that the home mask contains a greater number of natural ingredients, its shelf life is limited, which explains the absence of those additives that are used for commercial products.

A hand mask will have a positive effect on the condition of the skin only if the following rules are followed.

• The minimum frequency of application should be 2 times a week.... With less regular treatments, the impact will not be as obvious. Certain types of masks are recommended to be applied in courses.
• Be sure to prepare your skin before applying the mask. With the help of hand massage, blood circulation can be accelerated. Do not neglect special baths, which will enhance the effect of the subsequent procedure.
• Prepare the mixture not in advance, but just before use, because over time, natural nutrients lose their properties, and they have a short shelf life.
• To increase the benefits, it is recommended to use a mask-gloves... They can be made of plastic, but in order for the skin to receive more nutrients, woolen mittens are also worn on top.

• If there is any damage to the skin of the hands, for example, cuts, burns and wounds, then exclude masks that contain various acidic foods (berries and lemon juice).
• Be careful when choosing a mask, if you have allergies on any products, as well as if you suffer from skin diseases. Be sure to consult with your doctor before the procedure.
• It is recommended to wash off the mask with warm water., you can also use cotton pads.
• So that the components of the mixture penetrate into the deep layers of the skin of the hands, they are recommended to be applied at night... If you do not want this, then it is better to carry out the procedure in the evening, so that the skin after it does not come into contact with foreign substances, and the benefit is maximum.
• After you have washed the mixture off your hands, it is recommended to use a special soothing cream with a moisturizing effect.

There are a huge number of recipes for masks that you can easily make with your own hands. The main thing to decide on before creating a certain composition is what kind of result you want to achieve.

There are two main effects of masks:

1. combating dry skin, moisturizing it.
2. neutralization of aging processes.

For each of these options, there are separate recipe lists that you can easily use for home cooking.

To prevent dryness, use the following mask options.

• Composition of honey and olive oil... Take 1/3 of olive oil and honey, stir and sprinkle with a few drops of lemon juice. Cover your hands with this compound, put on cotton gloves and leave the mask on overnight. To achieve an effective result, carry out the procedure a couple of times in 7 days.
• Citrus juice and honey are also squeezed for a flax oil mask... Oil and honey should be taken in an amount of 1 tbsp. l. and combine with the juice of one lemon. Apply the composition for 2 hours and put on gloves. Then rinse the ingredients with warm water and moisturize the dermis with a cream.

• Small amounts of honey also go well with oatmeal., taken in the amount of 1 tsp. and one egg yolk. After mixing all the ingredients, cover your hands with them, put on gloves and leave overnight. The effectiveness of the mask is very high, so it can be done only once a week.
• Cucumber pulp is used as an effective moisturizer and emollient and to even out skin tone... The pulp of the peeled vegetable is grated and then applied to the hands for half an hour.

• If the skin is exposed to heat or cold for a long timethen it loses a significant amount of moisture. In this case, cover your hands with a mixture of banana pulp and a teaspoon of olive oil. You need to wash off the mask after a few hours. The recommended course is 3 times a week.
• To moisturize the skin the same amount of olive oil can be mixed with a spoonful of strong green tea and curd, taken in the same proportion. The mixture lasts half an hour on the hands. When applied at intervals of every other day, you can get a very quick positive effect - the skin will be transformed in just a week.
• If your hands are dry enough, then a mask of boiled potatoes will come to the rescue. Sometimes it is also diluted with milk. On the hands, the mass must be kept for 3 hours. The recommended frequency of the procedure is a couple of times in 7 days.

• Sometimes the recovery procedure involves not only applying a mask, but also physical manipulations.... It is this approach that is relevant in the case of a mask made from grape pulp and oatmeal. The oatmeal is steamed, mixed with the second component, and then, after being applied to the hands, the skin is lightly massaged. It is useful to carry out the procedure 2 or 3 times in 7 days.
• Skin nourishing oatmeal is a key ingredient in the following recipe.... 2 tbsp. l. water is added to 3 tbsp. l. cereals, you also need to drop a little burdock oil there and stir all the components. Then the composition is applied to the hands and lasts for 2 hours.

• The classic way to moisturize your hands is to use clay masks.... This component can be mixed with various oils, sour cream or even aloe.
• A mask of cocoa powder and glycerin will help to relieve the skin of dryness.... Dilute about 40 g of dry cocoa with hot water so that the powder takes on a mushy consistency. Glycerin is added in an amount of 1 tsp, then everything is thoroughly mixed again. This mask should be applied to slightly damp hands.

• The simplest mask recipe to combat dry skin involves soaking white bread in warm water.... The resulting mixture is applied to the hands and washed off after half an hour. It is recommended to do this mask every day.
• If your hands lack vitamins, this is often reflected in the growth and condition of the nails. To solve this problem, it is advisable to use special masks with gelatin for the nail plates.

Another type of hand mask is aimed at rejuvenating the skin and fighting age-related changes.

Among finished products, the greatest demand is typical for alginate masks, and The most popular DIY options are as follows.

• Aloe mask (the plant must be at least 3 years old). In addition to a few leaves taken from the bottom of the plant, 3 or 4 drops of ylang-ylang oil should be used, as well as sour cream with a fat content of 25%. The leaves cut from the plant should be thoroughly rinsed and left in the refrigerator for several days, previously placed in a polyethylene bag. After the time has elapsed, remove the leaves, grind them in a blender, mix with sour cream and butter, and then increase the temperature of the composition to 40 ° C using a water bath.

• If the skin on your hands becomes flabby, a mask of cabbage juice will become indispensable. You only need half a glass of sauerkraut juice warmed to your optimal temperature. You should moisten cotton gloves in it, and then put them on your hands for half an hour. You can enhance the effect by putting on gloves made of polyethylene or wool on top.Rinse off the composition very carefully, then lubricate the skin with a cream rich in nutrients.
• With age, age spots may appear on the hands., therefore, not only a rejuvenating mask, but also a whitening mask will come in handy. This is exactly the mixture of parsley and cucumber, taken in equal proportions (50 g each), and 1 tbsp. l. sour cream. Green components are ground with a blender, then sour cream is added to them. Everything is thoroughly mixed, applied to hands and kept for an hour. It is recommended to wear polyethylene gloves.

• Among natural vegetables, carrots are useful for restoring the beauty of hands.... 150 g of grated vegetable are mixed with 1 tbsp. l. almond or olive oil and the same amount of sour cream. Using a water bath, increase the temperature of the components to about 40 ° C, then lubricate your hands, put on gloves and leave the mask on for an hour. Since carrots tend to pigment the skin, apply a whitening cream after the mask.
• Fresh or frozen strawberries have an excellent revitalizing and rejuvenating effect... To create a mixture, 50 g of berries are mixed with 1 tbsp. l. olive oil and 2 tbsp. l. oatmeal. It is advisable to grind the flakes in a coffee grinder, and strawberries in a blender. After mixing all the elements, heat them a little, put on gloves after application and leave the mask for half an hour. The mixture is washed off with warm water, and then use a nourishing cream.

• Citrus fruits can significantly increase skin firmness and elasticity.for example oranges. To create a mask, juice from half of the fruit should be mixed with a couple of tablespoons of grape seed oil, warm up the composition and massage it onto your hands and nails. Then you need to put on cotton gloves and on top another one made of cellophane.

So that the procedures for the restoration and softening of the skin of the hands are carried out with maximum benefit, listen to the following guidelines.

• Take a home allergy test... Before using the mask on the entire surface of your hands, apply the mixed ingredients to a small area for 10 minutes and rinse.
• Before using a specific recipe, carefully read the algorithm for its creation, use only fresh products for the mask.
• If you prefer finished products, read the reviews about it before buying. This will help you identify the best types of masks at the most affordable price.
• Take care of the health and beauty of your hands from a young age... This will help you avoid future problems and preserve youthful skin for a long time.

For another effective hand mask recipe, see the next video.