Due to the effects of age, as well as to internal and external aggressions, the appearance of the skin of the face and the body can be altered. The delicate skin of the face may be prone to imperfections such as blackheads and acne pimples, while that of the body to cellulite, which gives an unsightly appearance. To treat these skin problems, nothing better than natural tricks!
Pollution, sunlight, cold, hormonal changes, stress, poor diet or poor hygiene are all factors that affect the appearance of our skin and promote the appearance of imperfections.
The skin of the face, in particular, is very fragile and requires regular care to maintain it. For that nothing is better than the natural recipes of grandmothers! Here are two masks recipes to take care of your skin.
Exfoliating mask:
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ cup yogurt
- 1 teaspoon of honey
Preparation:
In a bowl, mix all ingredients thoroughly. Apply the mask to your face by making circular movements, in order to thoroughly clean the skin. Insist on zone T and do not forget your neck! Continue to massage until the sugar melts completely, then rinse with lukewarm water.
If you have oily skin, you can add a little lemon juice, effective against blackheads.
Benefits of this mask:
This mask is very effective to cleanse and purify the skin, thanks to the ingredients it contains.
Honey is a powerful antibacterial, antiseptic and healing that helps to cleanse the skin while moisturizing it.
Yogurt that is rich in nutrients, especially protein and lactic acid, is a very good enzymatic exfoliant. The acids it contains eliminate excess sebum as well as dead skin cells. It is also effective in dislodging blackheads, tightening pores and softening the skin.
The sugar, applied in circular motion, promotes cell renewal and improves blood circulation in the face. Sugar also facilitates the cleansing of dead cells and impurities.
Make this mask once a week for radiant and soft skin.
Acne mask:
Ingredients:
- An egg white
- One tablespoon of honey
- A few drops of tea tree oil
Preparation:
Begin by beating the egg white, then add the honey and tea tree essential oil. Mix everything and apply to the face. Leave on for 15 to 20 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water. Finish the treatment by applying a moisturizer.
Benefits of the mask:
This recipe contains ingredients with powerful anti-acne powers. It therefore reduces the appearance of acne pimples and gives the skin a sharper appearance.
Honey, as mentioned above, purifies and moisturizes the skin. Thanks to its antiseptic properties, it prevents the proliferation of bacteria, which can be at the origin of the appearance of the buttons.
Egg white is a powerful natural astringent, which helps tighten pores and tone the skin. This ingredient also contains natural antiseptics, as well as a compound considered natural antibiotic, lysozyme, which fights the bacteria responsible for acne.
The tea tree essential oil contains terpineol with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Two virtues sought to treat mainly inflammatory acne.
Anti-Cellulite Tip:
Cellulite is a problem that usually affects women and is characterized by an increase in the rate of fat cells under the skin. It often appears due to hormonal changes but can also be promoted by poor lifestyle or genetic factors.
Cellulite alters the appearance of the skin and gives it a distended and unsightly appearance. But rest assured, you can blend it or even get rid of it naturally!
The coffee grounds scrub against cellulite:
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- ¼ cup coffee grounds
- 2 tablespoons of coconut oil
Preparation:
Mix all the ingredients and massage yourself with this preparation. Make circular movements for a few minutes before rinsing.
Benefits of Exfoliation:
The exfoliation and massage of the affected areas, with this mixture helps improve the blood and lymphatic circulation in these areas. Coffee grounds are known for their ability to tone the skin and reduce the appearance of cellulite.