Clogged pores in the form of blackheads, blackheads, comedones worsen the appearance of the skin of the face and body. Various special masks can help get rid of the problem of clogging pores, restore the skin beauty and radiance.
When a mask is needed to cleanse pores
It is necessary to deal with facial skin problems in a complex way, using various techniques and means. Masks made from the right ingredients for cleansing pores will be an effective tool. Therefore, they are used to solve a number of problems.
Masks are required for:
• normalization of the sebaceous glands;
• purification of the epidermis from pollution;
• fight against oily sheen;
• elimination of black spots and inflammations of various types;
• nutrition of the skin with vitamins and other components;
• struggle with peeling;
• healing of skin lesions and redness;
• leveling skin texture and improving color.
Despite the fact that the main purpose of such a cosmetic product is to cleanse the pores, it performs a number of other additional useful functions.
Preparing a face for using a mask to cleanse pores and care after the procedure
A tangible positive effect after using the mask can be obtained only with proper preparation of the face for its application. It is first necessary to wash off all cosmetics or eliminate its residues, remove the tonal foundation, lipstick, pencil, eye shadow, mascara. For this, you can use any suitable cosmetic product.
Then the skin must be steamed by any of two methods:
• in a steam bath - you need to keep your face above the steam for no more than 10 minutes;
• using a hot towel - the method allows you to steam out those parts of the face that need to be performed.
After removing the mask, the skin needs additional care. If a superficial cleansing was performed, then it is enough to remove the mask, wipe the skin with lotion or tonic, apply a moisturizer.
After deep cleansing, redness may appear on the skin, painful sensations will disturb. You can get rid of discomfort on the skin with the help of foam or cleansing milk with the most light texture. At the same time, it is necessary to apply anti-UV cream with a level of at least 50 on the skin before going outside.
Rules for applying pore cleansing masks
Regardless of which recipe for pore cleansing masks has been selected, the same application rules must be followed for almost all of them. Only an effectively performed procedure can truly transform the skin of the face, clean and narrow the pores in problem areas: on the forehead, nose, cheeks, chin, and even out the complexion. The main ones are:
1. Any mask used, whether it is home-made or purchased in a store, must first be tested for allergies.
2. It is imperative that you apply a little time before applying the mask and carry out the face steaming procedure so that the pores expand and the sebaceous plugs are removed safely.
3. On average, you need to keep the mask on your face for no more than 15-20 minutes, depending on the ingredients included in the composition, otherwise the most aggressive of them can simply damage the skin.
4. Wash off the mask from the face with warm water, it is possible with the addition of lemon juice.
5. Perform the procedure at home 2-3 times a week.
6. Between the use of masks systematically need to use a cleanser.
7. After the procedure, it is strongly not recommended to apply nutritious creams and fatty oils to the skin - this will lead to clogging of pores.
Effective pore mask recipes from available ingredients
Cosmetic products are created to cleanse and narrow the pores from the active components, which contribute not only to the solution of surface problems, but also fight the appearance of fat content. With the regular use of masks, the work of the sebaceous glands normalizes, the oily sheen disappears, the pores begin to breathe, the skin color becomes smoother, and the number of inflammations decreases.
The most popular recipes:
1. Activated Carbon Mask. For cooking you will need:
• milk 1 tsp;
• gelatin 0.5 tsp;
• activated carbon - half a tablet.
The medicine must be crushed into powder, mixed with milk and gelatin until all components are completely dissolved in the liquid. It is necessary to warm the mixture in the microwave for 15 seconds, let it cool slightly and apply to the face. After drying the mask, you need to apply a second layer of the substance, detect for 10-15 minutes until it completely dries and remove it like a film.
2. Clay mask created on the basis of cosmetic clay, it is better to choose white. It will take 1 tbsp. l product to be mixed in a 1: 1 or 1: 2 ratio with warm water and the same amount of lemon juice. A homogeneous mass should be obtained, which is evenly distributed on the surface of the face, left for 15 minutes.
3. Protein mask cleanses pores and dries problematic skin. You will need:
• egg whites - 2 (chilled);
• fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp. l
Mix everything, apply for 10-15 minutes on the face, after the mask you need to moisturize the skin with cream.
4. Strawberry based - A good solution for girls with combination and oily skin. Strawberries effectively eliminate oily sheen and cleanse pores from accumulated dirt. You need to select the berries of ripe strawberries, chop them with a fork and put the resulting slurry on your face. Leave on skin for half an hour maximum.
5. Based on cucumber The mask gives the skin moisture of any type, effectively cleanses, and is suitable even for owners of sensitive skin. Two small cucumbers need to be peeled and grated. Also evenly distribute the resulting slurry over the face, cover with gauze and hold for 15 minutes.
6. Honey mask allows deep cleansing of pores. To prepare you need to take:
• green apple - the fourth part of the average fetus;
• natural honey - 1 tbsp. l .;
• oatmeal - 1 tbsp. l
The apple is rubbed on a fine grater, the rest of the ingredients are added to it. The finished mixture should be applied to all problem areas of the face, leave for 10 minutes.
7. Yeast based product. Dry yeast should be mixed with hydrogen peroxide 3% to the state of slurry, a little can be diluted with milk. Apply this mask once a week.
8. Express mask based on aspirin. To create, you need to grind tablets of acetylsalicylic acid, add vitamin C. Before the procedure, steam the face by washing with hot water. You need to take 1 tsp of the finished aspirin mixture and dilute with boiled water to a state of sparse gruel. The product is applied in a circular motion to the face. After drying, it is also necessary to wipe in a circular motion, only with a cotton swab dipped in water, wipe the face. It is especially necessary to do this in problem areas.
When using ready-made cosmetics, it is necessary to pay attention to the composition. It should not include gluten, bentonite, glycol, animal fat. For the rest, you need to follow the instructions or seek help from a professional cosmetologist.
