Moisturizing face mask

A moisturizing face mask provides effective care for all skin types, because without sufficient moisture, the cells of the stratum corneum of the epidermis find it difficult to be saturated with oxygen, cleanse themselves of toxins and maintain elasticity. And the process of natural regeneration of skin cells when it is overdried becomes extremely problematic.

Moisturizing masks for facial skin are also useful for successfully combating the inevitable aging of the skin, which, during the process of “use”, loses moisture and becomes flabby.

A moisturizing face mask is the most effective way to fully moisturize your skin, as well as the most important procedure for caring for different types of facial skin. With the help of moisturizing masks, you can achieve maximum results in keeping your facial skin naturally youthful for a long time, healthy, even, smooth, and with a natural shade. It is well known what a lack of moisture leads to - thinning of the epidermis and, as a result, loss of skin elasticity, the appearance of early wrinkles, dryness and flaccidity of the skin. That is why it is so important to pay attention to high-quality facial moisturizing in order to preserve natural beauty for a long time.

Cosmetologists actively use such moisturizing face masks, which contain substances that help retain moisture in the skin, restore its elasticity, firmness and elasticity: hyaluronic acid, collagen, alginates and chitosan. However, it is not at all necessary to resort exclusively to the services of cosmetologists. All kinds of face masks for moisturizing can be made at home using natural ingredients. It is important to simply know about effective recipes that have proven their effectiveness.

Moisturizing homemade face masks

From the wide variety of hand make cosmetics that have been used for a long time and successfully, we have selected the best moisturizing face masks.

All recipes for moisturizing face masks are very simple and do not require any special ingredients or special skills. In addition, such cosmetics are much cheaper than salon procedures, but at the same time they are not inferior to them in efficiency, and in terms of naturalness they are many times superior.

A moisturizing face mask can restore skin elasticity and firmness, make it smooth and fresh. Expensive cosmetics do not always give the desired result. In many cases, masks prepared according to home recipes become more effective, and they also allow you to save a lot of money.

When is it necessary to resort to using moisturizing masks? First of all, facial skin needs moisturizing if:

• dry by type;
• often peels, especially in the cold season;
• is in a state of lethargy or tightness;
• often becomes inflamed, itchy and red, while the complexion worsens (i.e. there is a vitamin deficiency of the skin);
• is exposed to daily exposure to various cosmetics (foundation, powder, blush, etc.).

Before using moisturizing masks, you need to determine your skin type, age, the presence of additional problems such as inflammation, peeling skin, increased sensitivity to any ingredients, the presence of acne and pimples also play an important role. Based on this, you should choose the most suitable recipe for a moisturizing mask.

Homemade moisturizing face masks are made from natural ingredients (eggs, honey, fruit and vegetable components, berries, oatmeal, dairy products, vegetable oil, etc.). Thus, the skin receives useful substances, microelements, vitamins, is saturated with moisture contained in the juices of fresh fruits and berries, acquires a natural shade and is restored. After using homemade masks, correctly selected taking into account the skin type, the above problems disappear.

Moisturizing face mask with vegetables

Vegetables eaten in the form of a salad are much more beneficial for a good complexion than a shashlik or a piece of cake… In addition, vegetables can also be used to prepare moisturizing homemade face masks.

The leader of vegetable cosmetics is undoubtedly the cucumber. It is not for nothing that when you look good, you are complimented: "You look like a cucumber." And this is despite the fact that cucumbers contain 96% water. And the rest is chlorophyll, carotene, vitamins C, B and PP, as well as potassium. Just do not forget that by peeling a cucumber, you are losing many of the benefits of this vegetable.

The cucumber + sour cream mask is made from a mixture of two tablespoons of chopped cucumber with a tablespoon of thick sour cream. The mask is kept on as usual - 15-20 minutes, and then - also in the traditional way - washed off with water at room temperature.

A super moisturizing face mask (for any skin type) is also prepared from grated fresh cucumber (a couple of tablespoons), to which you should add 5-7 drops of retinol oil solution (vitamin A) and 2-3 drops of anise essential oil. By the way, a small young zucchini can be an alternative to cucumber in these masks.

To moisturize oily skin, you need to make a tomato mask. To prepare it, peel the tomato (it is easily removed if you pour boiling water over the vegetable and then cold water), grind it to a uniform consistency and mix with corn or potato starch - to thicken.

A moisturizing nourishing carrot face mask is a great remedy for dry and normal skin. To prepare it, you need to squeeze the juice out of a medium-sized carrot, take two tablespoons of this juice and mix it with the remaining ingredients (a tablespoon each): oatmeal, sour cream and olive oil.

But for those with dry skin, a moisturizing face mask made from spinach leaves will be very useful. Its recipe is as follows: pour 50-70 ml of boiling milk over three tablespoons of finely chopped spinach and let the greens soften, then grind into a homogeneous mass. Apply this warm mass to the face for 20 minutes.

Moisturizing Fruit Face Mask

Juicy fruit pulp is an excellent tool for moisturizing cosmetic procedures at home. Recipes for moisturizing face masks based on the most common and more exotic fruits are so simple that they somehow do not fit with the concept of "procedure". And maybe that is why women often do not attach much importance to such masks. And completely in vain.

As they say, everything ingenious is simple. Eat a banana – leave a piece, mash it with a fork until it is puree and apply it to your face for 15 minutes. Here is a banana mask for you. If you want to increase the effectiveness of this mask – add a teaspoon of sour cream to the banana.

A moisturizing face mask made from peach, melon, grapefruit, avocado or kiwi is made using the same principle. You can add a few drops of unrefined olive oil or a raw egg yolk (for dry skin), a raw egg white (for oily skin), a teaspoon of liquid honey (for problem skin, but if you are not allergic to honey) to the fruit pulp, turned into a mush.

Any of these simple fruit-based masks not only moisturize your facial skin well, but also nourish it at the same time.

Moisturizing face mask with honey

A moisturizing face mask made of honey and aloe is easy to prepare: just mix a tablespoon of liquid honey with a teaspoon of juice squeezed from a leaf of aloe growing in the kitchen.

You can make a mask of honey + herbal infusion. To do this, you will first have to prepare an infusion of medicinal plants - calendula flowers, chamomile, yarrow, plantain leaves and hop cones (in equal proportions). For 100 ml of boiling water, take a tablespoon of the herbal mixture and leave it under the lid for 25 minutes. Still warm infusion (a couple of tablespoons) must be mixed with honey (a teaspoon), one raw egg yolk and a teaspoon of fresh lemon juice. If the skin is irritated or peeling, replace the lemon juice with olive oil.

Moisturizing face mask with cottage cheese

All fermented milk products are suitable for making moisturizing homemade face masks, but cottage cheese is unrivaled here. It contains vitamins B1, B2, B9, B12, C, PP and E; potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, copper and zinc.

To get a useful mask for moisturizing the skin of the face, you should mix a tablespoon of fresh cottage cheese with milk, freshly squeezed carrot juice and vegetable (preferably olive) oil (one teaspoon of each ingredient). After evenly distributing the resulting mixture over the face, it is good to sit in a comfortable chair or lie down for 20 minutes. And then wash off the mask with lukewarm water. It is enough to do this procedure a couple of times a week.

In addition to carrot juice, you can add the pulp of any fruits and berries of your choice to this mask, and instead of milk, add aloe juice.

Also, moisturizing natural face masks can and should be enriched with essential oils: almond, grapefruit, jasmine, grape seed, rose, avocado, tea tree, lavender, anise, as well as ylang-ylang, jojoba and patchouli.

If you have wrinkles, it is useful to add jasmine and grapefruit oils; if your skin is very dry, add patchouli and anise oil; for any skin type, add lavender or geranium oil.

Moisturizing nourishing face mask

Women often face such problems as dry, lifeless, flaccid skin. For a number of unknown reasons, a feeling of tightness of the skin may appear on the face. This indicates that the skin lacks nutrition and moisture. This problem is especially relevant for women "of age".

A moisturizing face mask, in addition to its main purpose, can also have a nourishing effect, i.e. provide complete nutrition to cells.

The moisturizing nourishing face mask is effective, first of all, due to the ingredients that make up its composition. Regularly using this cosmetic product, after just a few procedures you can notice significant results:

• the unpleasant feeling of dry and tight skin will disappear;
• fine wrinkles will be smoothed out;
• facial skin will become softer and more elastic;
• the skin texture will become smoother;
• your complexion will improve and your cheeks will become more rosy;
• areas of peeling will disappear;
• manifestations of excessive skin sensitivity will be reduced;
• the contour of the face will become clearer;
• the swelling will go down;
• sagging folds will disappear.

Fresh berries, juicy fruits, and egg yolk are used as ingredients that moisturize and nourish the skin well. Such products contain a whole complex of vitamins and life-giving moisture – components that are simply necessary for aging skin suffering from vitamin deficiency.

It is necessary to take into account an important condition for the use of moisturizing and nourishing masks: such skin care products do not have a cleansing or anti-inflammatory effect if they do not contain the corresponding components. It is necessary to use such masks with caution for oily skin, since the yolk, as the main component, can increase the production of subcutaneous fat.

Today, there are many recipes for nourishing and moisturizing masks that can be prepared at home. To choose the most suitable one, you need to try several different options. It is recommended to conduct a simple test to detect irritation or allergies by applying the mixture to the skin of the wrist. Each mask should be kept on the face for 15-20 minutes. Below are some of the most popular recipes.

• Universal moisturizing and nourishing mask. For the mask base, take an egg yolk and mix it with 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil. Then add 5 drops of freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of honey to the mixture, beat all the ingredients with a mixer and add 1 teaspoon of ground oatmeal to the resulting mass (before applying the mask to the skin of the face).
• Melon-plum mask. Mash the plums, after removing the pit and peel. Then mix the plum pulp with the pulp of fresh melon (in equal parts), add vegetable oil (1 tablespoon).
• Mask based on "Baby cream". Mix the egg yolk with 1 teaspoon of "Baby cream", add 1 tablespoon of butter, previously melted to a liquid state, to the resulting mass. You can add oil vitamins A, E, D to the mask.
• Oatmeal mask. First, you need to cook oatmeal in milk and mix 1 tbsp of warm porridge with the same amount of olive or butter in melted form.

Facial skin requires regular moisturizing and nourishment. Using a mask for this purpose, you can quickly achieve the desired effect and maintain the freshness and youth of your face for a long time.

Super Moisturizing Face Mask

In some cases, the skin is so dry that it requires super-hydration. This problem is especially relevant in the summer and winter seasons, when the skin needs additional care. A moisturizing face mask with intensive hydration can save the skin from dehydration, peeling and aging, restore a healthy color to the face, restore its relief and contour.

A super moisturizing face mask is the best option for very dry, flaky, aging and lifeless skin. The secret of this mask is a specially selected complex of active ingredients that penetrate very deeply into the subcutaneous layers, activating the work of cells, increasing blood circulation and improving lymph drainage. Thanks to the super moisturizing mask, the skin of the face is freed from toxins by alternately expanding and narrowing the pores. Thus, the skin is perfectly moisturized and acquires a radiant shade. Naturally, you can buy masks with a moisturizing effect from famous cosmetic brands in specialized perfume stores or beauty salons. But you can try to make such a mask yourself.

To prepare homemade moisturizing masks, you need to use only fresh natural products, without any preservatives or artificial additives. After the first use of the selected super moisturizing mask, you need to evaluate the result. The ideal mask should have the desired effect after the first procedure. There are recipes for super masks with a moisturizing effect that have an almost instant effect:

• A complex mask for intensive moisturizing. To prepare it, you need to grind 100 grams of sour cream with an egg yolk, add a little lemon zest powder and leave the mixture for 15 minutes. Then add 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil and mix everything thoroughly. The mask must be applied to the face in a thick layer and left until completely dry. It is best to wash off with mineral water or parsley infusion.
• Egg and honey mask. The yolk of a chicken egg must be ground with natural honey in melted form (2 tablespoons). You can add a few drops of vegetable oil and lemon juice to the mask.
• Fruit and curd mask. Mix a tablespoon of fresh curd with fruit pulp (banana, peach, watermelon, orange, tangerine or avocado) and apply to pre-cleaned facial skin. This mask quickly restores dry skin.
• Yeast mask. Dilute yeast with warm milk until it forms a paste and apply to the skin of the face. The mask is effective for excessively dry skin and removes fine expression lines.

Homemade moisturizing masks are easy to prepare from fresh fruits, berries and vegetables, as such products contain active components that can not only restore the water balance, but also saturate the skin with useful vitamins and minerals. The basis of a super-moisturizing mask can be kefir or yogurt - these components will restore youth and beauty to the skin.

Leave-in Moisturizing Face Mask

A moisturizing face mask does not necessarily have to be washed off with water. There are recipes that require only removing the remains of the mask with a damp cloth or cotton pads.

The leave-in moisturizing face mask has an even greater effect, since all the active components included in its composition penetrate directly into the pores and remain there. Thus, it is possible to achieve maximum results in moisturizing and nourishing the skin.

The following moisturizing masks can be used as leave-on masks:

• Cucumber. Mix fresh cucumber juice with cream, then add a few drops of rose oil. Lightly beat the mixture until foam forms and apply a thick layer to the skin of the face. Remove the remaining mask with a damp towel.
• Carrot. Finely grate a large juicy carrot and mix with the yolk. Apply the resulting mixture to the skin of the face in a thin layer. After 15 minutes, remove the mask with regular cotton pads soaked in water.
• Herbal. Pour a glass of boiling water over a mixture of chamomile, St. John's wort, hop cones and yarrow (1 tablespoon) and leave for 15 minutes. Strain the infusion and add 2 beaten egg yolks, freshly squeezed juice of ½ lemon and 1 teaspoon of honey. Apply the finished mask in a thin layer to cleansed skin of the face, and after half an hour remove the remains with a damp swab or towel.
• Watermelon. Mix a couple of tablespoons of fresh watermelon juice (with pulp if desired) with 1 egg yolk and apply to face. Remove with a damp towel.
• Milk. Mix a spoonful of milk with the yolk, apply the resulting mixture to the skin of the face, and after 20 minutes remove the remains of the mask with a cotton pad. This mask is ideal for dry skin. For oily skin, it is better to use kefir or sour milk.
• Olive. Warm olive oil (1 tsp) slightly and apply to face, after 20 minutes remove excess with a napkin. This product contains large amounts of lanoleic acid, which retains moisture in the skin.

Remove the remains of leave-in masks with gentle blotting movements, without scratching or rubbing the skin. If the skin is too dry, after using leave-in masks, you can use a rich cream, applying it to the most problematic areas.

Moisturizing algae face mask

A moisturizing face mask containing kelp is one of the most effective masks. Algae can reduce the degree of skin secretion, help get rid of acne, dark circles under the eyes, and also smooth out wrinkles and reduce facial swelling. In combination with other natural ingredients (honey, egg white, orange juice, essential oils, etc.), kelp allows you to achieve the most effective results in moisturizing and nourishing dehydrated, dry skin.

A moisturizing seaweed face mask is very easy to prepare. To do this, take 2 tablespoons of crushed seaweed and mix them with egg white. Add 1 tablespoon of honey and a few drops of freshly squeezed orange juice to the resulting mixture. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until you have a paste-like consistency. Before applying the seaweed mask, wash your face with warm water and cleanse with lotion. The mask can be applied not only to the skin of the face, but also to the neck and décolleté. You can put two pieces of fresh cucumber on your eyes to reduce dark circles under the eyes. After 20 minutes, wash off the mask with cool water. Moisturized skin will become fresh, radiant and renewed!

Natural Moisturizing Face Masks

A moisturizing face mask should be made from natural ingredients, the beneficial effect of which will help saturate the cells with moisture and restore the natural water balance. In addition, such a mask nourishes the skin with useful microelements and vitamins.

Apply the mask prepared at home to clean skin, pre-treated with a scrub. The ideal time to keep the mask on is 15-20 minutes, after which the remains of the mask are washed off with warm or cool water. In some cases, it is enough to simply blot the face with a damp towel. After the procedure, it is advisable to lubricate the skin with a moisturizer. For dry skin, 2-3 procedures per week are necessary, for oily skin - 1 procedure is enough. To get the most lasting effect, you need to take a 2-week course of moisturizing masks, which should be repeated after 1.5-2 months.

Natural moisturizing face masks are not recommended to be stored in the refrigerator, they should be used immediately after preparation. Most often, a moisturizing mask has a complex effect on the skin, additionally nourishing and toning it. Below are recipes for moisturizing masks made from natural ingredients.

• Curd and herbal mask. Take 1 tbsp each of chamomile, mint and rowan leaves, mix the ingredients and pour boiling water (100 g). Leave the decoction for half an hour, strain, then take 1 tsp of the finished decoction and mix it with the same amount of cottage cheese. Apply the mask to your face, and the remaining decoction can be used as a cleanser.
• Milk and apple mask for moisturizing oily skin. Cut a small apple into small cubes, pour a glass of milk over it, and then cook over low heat until you get a thick paste. Apply the cooled mixture to your face and rinse with warm water after 20 minutes.
• Refreshing tomato mask. Ripe tomato should be finely grated, then add starch and a few drops of olive oil to the gruel, mix everything. Keep the mask for 15 minutes, then wash off with warm water. This product perfectly smoothes, nourishes and moisturizes the skin.

You can add hyaluronic acid to homemade masks for greater effectiveness. For example, you can take kefir or yogurt, add a few drops of hyaluronic acid (0.5%), add an egg yolk, grapefruit or lemon juice, mix all the ingredients, and then apply the mask to your face in an even layer and wash it off after 15 minutes.

Recipes for moisturizing face masks

With the help of all kinds of masks with a moisturizing effect, you can delicately care for skin that needs nourishment and cellular restoration.

Recipes for moisturizing face masks are quite simple, but at the same time have proven their high efficiency in practice. When preparing such masks, products are used that are most suitable for a certain skin type and help to quickly achieve the desired result. Below are several recipes for homemade masks designed to restore water balance and improve the overall condition of the skin.

• Milk and honey mask (very effective for restoring dehydrated skin). To prepare it, mix milk (or another dairy product) and honeycomb in equal proportions. Apply the resulting mixture evenly to your face, wait 15 minutes and rinse with warm water. After the procedure, it is recommended to wipe your face with an ice cube. Components such as milk, yogurt, fermented baked milk, etc., perfectly tone and nourish dry skin.
• Intensive moisturizing grape-honey mask. You need to take 1 teaspoon of honey and mix it with 1 tablespoon of grape juice, then add the yolk, 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil and the same amount of oatmeal to the resulting mixture. All ingredients need to be thoroughly mixed, and the resulting gruel should be applied to cleansed skin of the face and after 20 minutes, gently rinse with warm water.
• Egg and sour cream mask (used for quick moisturizing of aging skin). Mix the egg yolk with sour cream (1 tbsp), add some base oil (peach or grape seed, olive, etc.) to the resulting mixture – 1 teaspoon. Mix all ingredients thoroughly, apply the prepared mask to a cleansed face, and after 15 minutes (you can hold it longer until the mask dries completely) wash it off with warm water.
• Mustard mask. Mix a teaspoon of dry mustard powder with warm water (1-2 teaspoons), then add 2 teaspoons of base oil to the resulting gruel. Gently spread the mask over the face with your fingers or a brush, then leave it on for 5 minutes and rinse with cool water. After the procedure, it is recommended to use a rich cream. It is advisable not to leave this mask on for too long and use it no more than once a week, since mustard is a very aggressive agent and can cause irritation.

A moisturizing face mask made from fresh natural ingredients can quickly saturate the skin with life-giving moisture and nourish it with useful microelements for restoration and natural radiance.

Professional Moisturizing Face Masks

What are professional moisturizing face masks? These are masks that are made in beauty salons. Cosmetologists offer a wide variety of face masks - both in content and in form: cream and gel masks, from collagen sheets, from brown algae powder (alginate masks). But among moisturizing masks, preference is given to creamy and alginate ones.

Cosmetologists prefer not to share their professional secrets, but we know for sure that professional moisturizing face masks contain oils, vitamins, medicinal plant extracts, algae, cosmetic clay, hyaluronic acid, and also - when using ready-made compositions - hydrophilic and lipophilic substances (propylene and butylene glycols, siloxysilicate, surfactants, ethoxylated fatty alcohols, esters).

Many of these substances penetrate the epidermal barrier and thus facilitate the entry of active components of cosmetic masks (as well as creams) through the stratum corneum. For example, the moisture-retaining synthetic substance 1,2-propanediol (propylene glycol, food additive E 1520) can be incorporated into the intercellular structures (lipid layers) of the skin, as a result of which moisture enters the stratum corneum and is retained there.

Moisturizing professional face masks are produced ready-made for salon and home use and have a very effective effect on the skin. Professional masks are used at the end of cosmetic procedures and are recommended for use after peeling, as well as for irritated, tired and aging skin.

A professional moisturizing face mask can be gel or cream in form, popular are alginate and paraffin masks, film masks, as well as collagen, fabric, silicone masks. The main condition for using industrial masks is their compliance with the skin type to prevent the opposite effect. Thus, when choosing a professional mask, it is imperative to take into account the skin type - dry, normal, sensitive, oily or combination.

What components are included in professional masks? First of all, these are active substances that help moisturize the skin and saturate it with oxygen:

• coenzymes,
• hyaluronic acid,
• plant extracts,
• algae extracts,
• vitamins and minerals,
• collagen,
• lactic acid, etc.

To achieve maximum effect in the use of professional masks for skin moisturizing, it is necessary to use such procedures in a course of 8-14 masks.

The number of procedures will depend on age, skin type and condition.

Moisturizing masks with hyaluronic acid help restore water balance and rejuvenate facial skin. Hyaluronic acid improves skin tone, prevents premature aging, retains sufficient moisture and promotes skin elasticity. Plasticizing alginate masks are very popular these days, as they have a pronounced lifting effect, and also stimulate metabolic processes and cleanse the skin of toxins. Such masks are unique in that they penetrate very deeply into the skin, filling even the smallest wrinkles, and promote active saturation of cells with moisture. Plasticizing masks increase skin elasticity, smooth out fine wrinkles, eliminate vascular "stars" on the face, stimulate local immunity. Their main purpose is to care for aging, problematic (oily, pigmented, couperose), atonic skin, as well as combat itchy dermatoses and prevent early skin aging.

An experienced cosmetologist will be able to assess the condition of the skin, the degree of its dehydration and select the most suitable moisturizing mask that combines active components.

But there are many recipes for moisturizing face masks that you can make yourself, without turning to professional cosmetologists. So, a chocolate moisturizing mask is prepared from a mixture of cocoa powder (2 tablespoons), natural honey (1 tablespoon) and a ready-made hydrating cream suitable for your skin (1 teaspoon). The well-mixed mass is applied to the face in an even layer and kept for 20 minutes.

Professional moisturizing face masks, in particular alginate masks, are available in powder form. For example, the French alginate mask (Biogenie Beaute Concept) simply needs to be mixed with water and the resulting gel applied to the face for a quarter of an hour.

Best Moisturizing Face Masks: Clarins, Avon, Garnier

The French cosmetic company Clarins produces a line of moisturizing products Multi-Hydratante. Moisturizing face mask Clarins - Clarins HydraQuench Cream-Mask - is intended for dehydrated skin regardless of its type. Due to the presence of tocopherol (vitamin E), hyaluronic acid, and extract of the bark of the cataphra tree, this mask, as stated in the annotation, acts instantly, helps to improve the quality of the stratum corneum and restores the mechanisms of natural hydration of the skin. This cosmetic product, improving microcirculation in skin cells, smoothes wrinkles, making the skin soft, fresh and smooth.

Well, everything is clear with the vitamin and hyaluronic acid, but the cataphray tree (Cedrelopsis grevei) grows only in the arid forests of the island of Madagascar. In local traditional medicine, a decoction of the bark of this plant is used as a tonic and antipyretic, and the essential oil has general strengthening and calming properties.

According to the International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI), other components that the Clarins moisturizing face mask contains are listed: Glycerin, Stearic Acid, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cyclomethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-12, Titanium Dioxide, Polyacrylamide, Parfum (Fragrance), Tromethamine, Carbomer, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium Edta, Glyceryl Acrylate, Laureth-7, Phenoxyethanol. Among them, it is worth paying attention to Tromethamine. This organic buffer substance, also known as THAM, is used to increase the permeability of cell membranes. In medicine, it is used as an alternative to sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) in the treatment of metabolic acidosis (reduced blood acidity). Apparently, this substance provides the rapid effect of this mask.

Avon Naturals Nourishing Creamy Mask contains almond oil, wheat germ oil, kaolin, titanium dioxide, etc. The Avon SPA series includes a "Paradise Moisturizing" face mask with olive oil and olive leaf extract. It is also indicated that this product contains imidazolidinyl urea, panthenol, glycerin, butylene glycol, and other chemicals.

Garnier moisturizing face mask - a mask from the "Garnier Basic Care" series - contains vitamin E and grape extract. Grape extract has a significant percentage of anthocyanins - polyphenol antioxidants that reduce the intensity of lipid oxidation and prevent the destruction of proteins of collagen and elastin fibers of the skin. Garnier moisturizing face mask is available in a tube and in sachets (two masks of 6 ml in one foil package). This cosmetic product is intended for oily or oily skin.

The best moisturizing face mask is the one that can make your skin healthy, radiant, fresh and thus quickly achieve the desired results. For this purpose, hygroscopic components are often used - special substances that have the property of binding water molecules together and retaining them deep in the epidermis. First of all, such active components include polyunsaturated acids and various plant substances: for example, algin (a useful polysaccharide obtained from brown algae) and allantoin (an extract made from the root of the comfrey herb).

In modern cosmetology, masks with a biomatrix are used, which contain hyaluronic acid, as well as algae, various enzymes and collagens. Using a special technology, it is possible to produce sheet masks, which are called "biomatrixes". First, the raw materials are frozen, and then moisture is "pulled out" from the frozen ingredients, then the dehydrated powder is pressed into separate sheets using special equipment. For the mask, a piece of the biomatrix sheet is cut to the desired size, then applied to the cleansed face, and then moistened with water using a sponge, cosmetic brush or vacuum spray. The sheet is quickly saturated with moisture and turns into a gel that adheres to the skin and creates a greenhouse effect: the pores soften and absorb active plant ingredients. After this procedure, the remains of the mask are removed with a napkin.

One of the best moisturizing masks that has an intensive effect on the skin is a plasticizing mask, which, in addition to a pronounced moisturizing effect, has a tightening effect. As a result of using such a mask, the facial contour is improved and the skin tone is increased. Such a mask usually contains plasticizers (both natural and synthetic): various plant coagulants, resins, as well as paraffin and pectin. Lanolin, lecithin or glycerin, as well as silicones, can be added to the mask to form an impermeable layer on the skin and reduce moisture evaporation from the surface of the epidermis. Masks with a biomatrix and plasticizing masks can be purchased at pharmacies.

In addition to pharmacy masks, there are homemade masks that perfectly moisturize and nourish the skin. An intensive moisturizing face mask is a mask that contains fruits, berries, vegetables, vegetable oils, lactic acid products, egg yolk and honey. This "cocktail" of natural ingredients has not only an excellent moisturizing effect, but also healing properties:

• Pumpkin mask. An excellent product for intensive moisturizing even extremely dry skin. To prepare such a mask, you need to boil the pumpkin, chop it finely, and then thoroughly rub or beat it until you get a puree. Add grated carrots and vegetable oil (preferably olive oil) - 1 tablespoon of each ingredient.
• Aloe Vera Mask: Take 1 tablespoon of fresh aloe vera juice and mix it with the same amount of olive oil, then combine with 1 teaspoon of rich cream.
• Grape and honey mask. Freshly squeezed grape juice should be mixed in equal proportions with natural buckwheat honey. The prepared liquid should be thoroughly soaked in a gauze napkin, and then applied to the face.
• Cucumber and sour cream mask. To prepare it, you need to use 3 tablespoons of chopped cucumber and 2 tablespoons of sour cream. Finely chop the fresh cucumber and then mix it with sour cream.

Compared to other cosmetic procedures, masks have a number of advantages: ease of use combined with high efficiency.

Reviews of Moisturizing Face Masks

Among those who leave their reviews of moisturizing face masks on Internet pages of cosmetics, most women prefer natural skin care products. And this is natural. Although some write that due to their high workload, they have no time at all to make moisturizing homemade face masks and have to buy ready-made ones.

A moisturizing face mask can work wonders, and many women on Internet forums claim this. To get the maximum effect from such a mask, you need to remember some important nuances:

• Before applying a moisturizing mask, it is recommended to cleanse your face with a peeling or scrub.
• The optimal time to keep a mask with a moisturizing effect on the face is 15-20 minutes.
• It is advisable to remove any remaining mask with a paper napkin or damp towel; if the mask is washed off under running water, it can completely remove the protective layer that retains moisture.
• After applying a moisturizing mask, in case of excessively dry skin, it is recommended to additionally moisturize the face with a rich cream.
• Moisturizing masks should be used no more than 2-3 times a week for dry skin and 1 time per week for oily skin.
• The moisturizing mask should be prepared before its immediate use.
• Masks prepared from fresh ingredients at home should not be stored in the refrigerator.

Reviews of moisturizing face masks are almost always positive, and this applies to both salon and store masks from popular cosmetic brands, as well as homemade masks, for the preparation of which natural products and fresh ingredients are used.

However, there are more and more reviews that replacing store-bought cosmetics with homemade ones is good for the skin. This also applies to such a popular product as a moisturizing face mask with natural products.