Age-related changes in the hormonal background accelerates the aging of the body, which is manifested by age spots, flabbiness, excessive dryness and grayness of the skin. Our experts have analyzed the remedies recommended by dermatologists to fight for youth and have identified the 14 best home face masks after 50 years.
The best whitening masks
Lack of female sex hormones, thyroid disorders and vitamin deficiency provoke an increase in the concentration of melanin in the epidermis, which is manifested by 'senile spots' (lentigo). After 50 years, vegetable and food acids will help get rid of pigmentation. They form the basis of all whitening face masks. The following recipes have proven themselves best.
'White' face mask
Its action is based on the therapeutic properties of whey and kojic acid. The first contains vitamins A, C, E, B, potassium, calcium, biotin. Due to the high concentration of macro- and microelements, the serum deeply nourishes the skin structures, stimulates the production of its own collagen, and also normalizes metabolic processes in the dermis, thereby reducing the amount of melanin in cells.
Kojic acid is a compound derived from molds of the genus Aspergillus. The substance is an antioxidant that gently exfoliates the epithelium, whitens the epidermis, and also reduces the production of melanin, preventing the appearance of new lentigo. The acid is in the form of a white powder and is sold in pharmacies and beauty stores.
The homemade 'white' mask is suitable for those with oily, normal, dry skin. It is better to refuse to use the product for persons with sensitive dermis, prone to redness or peeling.
Homemade 'white' mask recipe:
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A tablespoon of yogurt (kefir is too liquid, not suitable)
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2 g kojic acid
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½ tsp liquid honey
The ingredients are mixed. The mass is applied to problem areas. After 20-30 minutes. the remains of the mask are removed with a napkin. The face is washed first with warm and then cold water. Kojic acid scrubs the epithelium, so it is better to use bleaching agents based on it no more than once a week.
Lemon
Lemon effectively fights age spots thanks to vitamin C. Ascorbic acid slows down the production of melanin, cleanses and tones the skin. Homemade lemon mask is suitable for all women over 50, except for cases of individual intolerance to the components of the product.
Ingredients:
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raw yolk
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1 tsp olive oil
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½ tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
All components are mixed. The mask is spread over the face in a dense layer, left for 10-15 minutes. Do not allow the product to dry out, as the skin tightens during the formation of a crust, which creates the risk of new wrinkles.
After the procedure, the face must be washed with cool water, treated with tonic and moisturizing cream. A homemade lemon mask can be done daily.
Vitamin
The homemade mask accelerates blood flow, improves the relief and complexion. Suitable for women over 50 years of age with any skin type.
Ingredients:
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2 tab. drug ascorutin
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A tablespoon of ground oatmeal
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Apple
Crush the tablets, grate the apple on a fine grater. Fruit juice is necessary to combine all components of the mask. If a dry fruit is caught, add a couple of tablespoons of cooled green tea to the recipe. Mix the ingredients, spread in a thick layer over the problem areas, avoiding the eyelids. After half an hour, remove the mass, wash your face. Repeat the procedure every 3-4 days.
Spicy
The active component of the product is cinnamon. The spice enhances blood microcirculation, triggers collagen production and cell regeneration, providing dermis renewal and lightening spots.
Recipe:
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Mix 5 g of powdered cinnamon with a crushed aspirin tablet.
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Thicken the mixture with liquid honey (1 tbsp. L)
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Soak on the skin for 30 minutes.
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Wash off with cold water
The mask must not be used after sunburn, peels and other abrasive effects on the epidermis. The tool is allowed to be used no more than 2 times a week.
Pull up
Women over 50 should pay attention not to homemade masks to increase the elasticity of the skin. Their composition is aimed at restoring the deep layers of the dermis by activating the production of collagen and other proteins that support the facial contours.
Multivitamin
Suitable for women over 50 with dry, sensitive skin. To prepare pasta you will need:
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1 large potato tuber
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1 l h 20% cream
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1 tsp olive oil
Boil the potatoes 'in their uniforms', cool, peel, mash with a fork. Add the rest of the ingredients to the puree, stir thoroughly, apply on the face, neck, wait 20 minutes. and wash off. Starch in combination with vitamins and polyunsaturated acids instantly improves the condition of the skin, and a course of 10-15 such homemade masks will smooth out wrinkles on the face. The sessions are held twice a week.
Ginger
Ginger improves blood circulation, tones the dermis, and has a lymphatic drainage effect. The lifting effect of homemade root-based masks appears when used 1-2 times a week for 3-4 months.
For women over 50, the following recipe is recommended:
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50 g fresh ginger
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Half a large apple
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50 g banana
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1 tsp olive oil
Peel the fruits, grate or grind with a blender, pour in the olive extract, stir. Apply the composition to the face, leave to soak for 15-20 minutes. Remove the rest of the mixture with a napkin, wash. After the mask, be sure to use the cream.
Gelatinous
Gelatin is a source of natural collagen, the deficiency of which provokes skin aging after 50 years. A home mask based on the product will compensate for the lack of its own structural protein, as well as moisturize and smooth the skin.
Ingredients:
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1 tbsp. l gelatin
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1 tbsp. l 15% cream
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1 tsp honey
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1 chicken egg
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3 capsules vitamin AE
Soak gelatin according to the instructions on the product packaging. Put the swollen mass in a steam bath, melt, do not bring to a boil. Pour cream, honey, the contents of vitamin capsules into the solution. Do not let the composition cool, otherwise the gelatin will harden and cannot be used as a mask.
Remove the protein from the egg, beat. Introduce the foam into a warm gelatinous solution. The mask is applied in 2-4 layers. It is better to spread the composition with a brush. The total contact time of the product with the skin is limited to 30 minutes. Do not let the composition dry out. Moisturize with mineral water, cold green tea from a spray bottle, or a cotton pad. Rinse off first with warm, hot and then cold water.
To smooth mimic wrinkles and restore facial contours, it is necessary to undergo a course of 10-14 sessions with a frequency of 2 times a week.
Nourishing, moisturizing
After 50, the lipid balance of the dermis is disrupted, which makes the skin dry and vulnerable. Homemade masks based on oils and creams will help to fill the deficiency of natural fats, which, in combination with vitamin supplements, will provide the dermis with comprehensive care.
'Indian'
Structure:
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A teaspoon of 20% cream
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5 g turmeric (on the tip of a knife)
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A teaspoon of liquid honey
Combine all the components, apply the mask on the face. After 15 minutes. wash off with warm water. It is important to remember that turmeric is saturated with coloring pigments, which can cause the face to turn yellowish. For this reason, a home mask should not be done before going outside.
Marine
To prepare it you will need:
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50 grams of seaweed without additives
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Half banana
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3 ml sesame oil
Grind the components with a blender. Spread the resulting paste over the face, stand for 30 minutes. Remove the rest of the mixture with a napkin, wash. The mask is suitable for daily use. Suitable for all skin types.
Nutritious
Structure:
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Chicken egg yolk
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A teaspoon of honey
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5 ml almond extract
Spread the mixture of all ingredients over the face. Keep the mask until the yolk begins to dry out, then rinse with warm water. The tool demonstrates the best results within a two-week course of daily use.
For the skin around the eyes
The skin around the eyes is very thin. After 50 years, she needs special care. At home, for this purpose, it is better to use products based on natural fats, starch and eggs. Masks are applied to the skin that is free of makeup. To avoid getting the composition on the mucous membrane of the eye, the funds are distributed indented from the ciliary row.
Nutritious
To prepare it you need:
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10 g fresh cucumber
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10 g avocado pulp
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5 drops of almond oil
Chop the pulp of the fruit. Add oil to the gruel. Close your eyes, apply the composition on the eyelids. After 15 minutes. remove the mass, wash with soap. The mask can be used daily.
'Pink'
To prepare it, you need a blossoming rosebud. The flower petals must be cut off and put into a blender. Add a tablespoon of sour cream or heavy, heavy cream to the bowl. Grind the contents of the blender, apply on closed eyelids. Keep the composition as long as possible, but not less than 15 minutes. After the procedure, wash with warm soapy water.
The flower extract saturates the epidermis with vitamins, relieves irritation, and the fermented milk product nourishes and moisturizes. For best results, the mask should be used every other day.
Potato
The best remedy for puffiness, dark circles under the eyes and sagging skin in women over 50.
Structure:
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1 tbsp. l fresh mashed potatoes
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1 tsp sour cream with a fat content of at least 20%
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1 tsp olive oil
Add the rest of the ingredients to the unsalted, warm mashed potatoes. Close your eyes, spread the mass over the eyelids and under the eyes, leave for 15 minutes. Remove the remnants of the product with a napkin, wash.
Cucumber-almond
The mask is recommended for women over 50 as an effective tool to fight wrinkles, dark circles under the eyes. To prepare it, you will need an egg, a cucumber and 3 drops of almond oil. Beat the egg white, and finely grate the cucumber. Stir all ingredients. Apply the mass to cotton pads, apply to closed eyelids, leave for 15 minutes, after which the compress is removed. At the end of the procedure, the eyelids should be blotted with a paper towel.
General recommendations
To achieve the best effect from cosmetics, women over 50 are advised to:
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Apply masks to skin that is free of make-up.
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Alternate compositions.
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Drink decoctions of medicinal diuretic herbs such as bearberry, chamomile, milk thistle. Plants activate the liver and kidneys, helping to cleanse the body of toxins that provoke age-related aging of the skin.
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Take riboflavin and folic acid. Doctors call these preparations the main 'beauty vitamins' for women over 50. The substances have a beneficial effect on the condition of the dermis, give the face a beautiful tone.
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Wash your face using the Lazlo system. Hungarian dermatologist Erno Lazlo recommends for face rejuvenation after removing makeup to steam the face with a terry towel moistened with warm chamomile decoction. After 5 minutes. the compress is removed and the skin is scrubbed with a mixture of ground coffee and olive oil. The remains of the peeling are removed with a towel soaked in lemon juice and chamomile decoction.
By sticking to these tips, any woman after 50 will be able to look much younger, fresher and more attractive. Masks will consolidate the achieved effect and slow down the aging of the facial skin.
