17 best recipes for restorative face masks

Updated: 04/23/2021 11:28:27

Expert: Natalya Borisovna

Folk recipes for restorative face masks are a combination of centuries-old experience and modern discoveries in the field of cosmetology. Preparing preparations for masks is not difficult. The products used are available to people with different financial capabilities. The effectiveness and safety of the procedures is at a high level. Journalists from expertology.ru found out which recipes for restorative masks, according to experts, allow you to get maximum results in the shortest time.

Recipes for face masks with a restorative effect

We will present the simplest, but no less effective recipes for restorative face masks, which have already proven themselves well:

1. Recipe No. 1.

   You will need one medium-sized potato, a few tablespoons of fresh milk or cream, one chicken egg. Boil the vegetable, puree it, let it cool slightly so that the added egg does not curdle. After this, add the remaining ingredients into the slurry and mix until smooth.

2. Recipe No. 2

   . You will need to take a couple of spoons of oatmeal, half a finely grated apple and 100 milliliters of warm milk. Flakes or flour from them are poured with warm milk, you need to give them 10-15 minutes to swell. After this, you need to add grated apple to the gruel.

3. Recipe No. 3

   . You will need a few tablespoons of rich sour cream or cottage cheese and 2-3 ripe strawberries or 4-5 grapes. Grind all ingredients with a fork and mix.

4. Recipe No. 4

   . You will need half a cucumber, half a fresh carrot, a few cherries or cherries. The ingredients are crushed with a grater or a fork and mixed. The mixture is brought to the desired consistency using a small amount of flour. Since carrots can turn the skin orange, test the mixture on the inside of your wrist, leave it on for 15-20 minutes and rinse. If the skin does not change its shade, you can apply the mixture to your face.

5. Recipe No. 5

   . You will need half an aloe leaf, which has been lying on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator for 7 days, a few spoons of honey, one egg. Grind the aloe into a paste and mix with other ingredients.

6. Recipe No. 6

   . You will need a bag (10-20 grams) of gelatin, milk, capsules of liquid vitamins A and E. Pour the gelatin with milk and allow time to swell. Then add vitamins to the mixture and carefully combine the components.

7. Recipe No. 7

   . You will need half an avocado, sour cream, 50 grams of dark chocolate or a few spoons of pure cocoa without sugar or other additives. Avocados need to be peeled and grated or chopped in another way. Melt the chocolate in a water bath, cool slightly, mix with sour cream. If cocoa is used, the powder must be added to the sour cream. Mix all ingredients.

8. Recipe No. 8.

   You will need to buy gelatin, dry medicinal herbs - chamomile, St. John's wort, coltsfoot, sage. Take the herbs in equal quantities, about one teaspoon at a time, pour boiling water over them, and let it brew for an hour. Pour gelatin with this infusion, wait until it swells, mash with a fork - head mask.

9. Recipe No. 9

   . You will need fresh (not store-bought) cranberry juice, the juice of a quarter of a lemon with pulp, starch, a few teaspoons of kefir or yogurt. All components must be mixed well and thickened a little if necessary.

10. Recipe No. 10

    . You will need several tablespoons of kefir, dark (rye) bread pulp, a teaspoon of bran, sugar, yeast. Add a teaspoon of sugar and the same amount of yeast to kefir. After 15 minutes, add bread pulp to the mixture. After 10 minutes, the prepared mass can be used as a mask.

11. Recipe No. 11

    . You will need the juice with the pulp of half a fresh cucumber, the juice of half a fresh tomato and its pulp, cosmetic clay, one capsule of vitamins A and E. Chop the vegetables, squeeze the juice out of the pulp, add a small amount of cosmetic clay into it. Add pulp and vitamins to the mixture, mix well. Leave on face until mixture dries, about 20 minutes.

12. Recipe No. 12

    . You will need half a banana, two teaspoons of green tea, and oatmeal flour. Mash the banana with a spoon, add to it leaves of pre-brewed green tea and a couple of tablespoons of the broth itself, and oatmeal.

13. Recipe No. 13

    . You will need the white of a chicken or quail egg, a tablespoon of honey, one teaspoon of lemon juice and citrus pulp. Mix everything thoroughly. If the honey is not flowing, you need to warm it up a little in a water bath.

14. Recipe No. 14

    . You will need parsley, dill, cilantro, a few spoons of cottage cheese and sour cream. Grind the herbs and mix with other ingredients.

15. Recipe No. 15.
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    You will need a quarter glass of natural beer, a little yeast, any cosmetic clay, a few teaspoons of vegetable oil. The clay must be diluted with beer to which yeast has previously been added. Add oil to the mixture and mix the mixture well.

16. Recipe No. 16

    . You will need 5-7 drops of tea tree oil, cosmetic clay, half an aspirin tablet, water warmed to room temperature. The clay is diluted with water to the desired consistency. You must first dissolve the powdered aspirin in water. After this, you need to add the last component to the mixture - tea tree oil.

And finally

– a universal recipe for healing and restoring the skin under the eyes, where bags and dark circles often appear. To eliminate unpleasant symptoms in 15 minutes, as well as relieve swelling from the upper eyelids, use green tea bags without additives. You need to brew 2 tea bags, you can drink the decoction like regular tea, and put the tea leaves in the refrigerator for a couple of hours. Place the cooled product on the eyelids, covering the area under the eyes, for 10-15 minutes. After this, the swelling, bags under the eyes and bruises will disappear, or will become less noticeable to others.

These are just basic examples of combining different products and cosmetics to achieve a restorative effect. Feel free to modify these recipes to suit your taste by adding the ingredients that your dermis responds to best.

Editors' choice: 30 masks that will replace a cosmetologist

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Products that will clean pores well, restore the skin in just one night, make it glowing, tightened and fresh, provide mega-hydration and a lifting effect without injections - the editors of BeautyHack reviewed the best masks for home care.

Mask Prime Renewing Pack, Valmont

“Cinderella mask” is the only name for the famous Valmont Prime Renewing Pack mask. Indeed, it works wonders on tired and “bruised” skin in just 10 minutes! Small wrinkles are smoothed out, dryness goes away, the skin becomes smooth and very pleasant - a feeling of fullness and elasticity is created.

Rescue Mask, Eve Lom

Saturday beauty or Eve Lom Rescue Mask in action. In general, the Eve Lom brand is very much about scents and textures (those who have tried their legendary cleansing balm, similar to melted honey with herbs, understand what I mean). This is such artillery for a home spa - when you want to relax, but don’t want to go to a cosmetologist. Actually, a cosmetologist came up with this brand - the creator’s name is Eva Lom, and before launching the brand in the 80s in London, she worked in Hollywood for a long time. I don’t know if the Hollywood sorceress intended Rescue Mask as a means to disconnect from all worries, but it works exactly like that - from the very first minute, when you open the can, camphor hits your nose powerfully (in 7th place in the composition, but it feels like on the 1st). This smell – peculiar, but very “natural” – accompanies the entire application procedure. The base of the mask is clay (the main component is kaolin), plus an active amount of glycerin, honey and grated almonds - all together gives an appetizing consistency of a slightly scrubbing paste, which is easy and pleasant to apply (does not spread). Other impressions: immediately after application it slightly cools the skin, dries out, slightly tightens the skin, but does not harden too much, the face under it does not itch or itch, and is completely washed off with three cotton pads moistened with water. The first thing you notice after washing is the mattifying and slightly tightening effect. The second is blush and a general feeling of freshness. After the mask, the cream “sinks” into the skin much faster, which is always a good sign for me. Anyone who loves a home spa and everything fragrant, “herbaceous” and scrubbing – #highlyrecommended.

Firming Lover mask, Dr.Jart+

At a beauty court, such a confession would have given a year of correctional labor, but... I don’t often go to a cosmetologist. Therefore, I am always looking for products that can replace it (at least by 50%). The Dr.Jart+ mask from this video threw back all the lifting masks I had previously tried with a Herculean blow. A real hit! All the power is in the alginate coating, which helps all the necessary substances to be “absorbed” by the skin as much as possible, preventing their rapid evaporation. Of course, I didn’t sit for 30 minutes (because of the children), but 25 was enough to see the result: the lifting is really excellent - the whole face is noticeably tightened, small wrinkles are smoothed out, the skin is more elastic to the touch, there is the effect of a “rested” face, the eyes look visually more - from the general tightening effect, probably.

Price: 1,479 rub.

Youthmud Tinglexfoliate Treatment Mask, Glamglow

The squad of beauty experts has been replenished with a new Glamglow mask, which has only one drawback - a small jar! Greedy people like me can use half of it at once. Suitable for: those who have normal or oily skin (not suitable for sensitive or too dry skin), who like the mask to harden on their face (talking etc. won’t work), like the thick (and fragrant!) consistency, those who wants an express effect before a party or an important meeting (all of Hollywood is wearing #glamglow masks, they are called masks before the red carpet), who likes a scrubbing effect in a mask (there are microparticles). I liked that it cleanses without squeaking (but noticeably!), refreshes, gives a glow and even slightly tightens - and in the process it all feels like a spa.

Price: 4,560 rub.

Oxygen mask for cleansing pores Blackhead O2 Bubble Pore Pack, Caolion

The brand from South Korea (which has been “living” there since 1995) is addressed primarily to girls with sensitive skin and a tendency to blackheads. But what beautyaholic can resist the words “clay from Alaskan glaciers,” “oxygen microbubbles,” “camellia leaf extract” and other poetry? The compositions of the jars are declared to be completely natural - so much so that they can be eaten. And the big boss of the brand proved this at the brand presentation in the summer - he swallowed a spoonful of cream without choking.

I limited myself to superficial testing, and the main impression is that this is a very good thing for those for whom cleansing masks usually cause redness and discomfort.

It does not burn or tighten the skin, and does not dry out your face like a star warrior mask. It just turns into foam and sizzles funny. After 10 minutes it is easily washed off - and not Chingachkuk materializes in the mirror, but quite a Pacohontas, without redness and, indeed, without blackheads. After use, the skin is clean, smooth, and has a slight lifting effect. True, those who have dry skin will immediately want to apply cream - I experienced slight tightness (perhaps because I neglected the three grams recommended for one application, because my beauty greed and three grams do not go together).

Firming Remodeling Mask, Eisenberg

If my face is tired and “bruised” in the morning, but I want to look cheerful, productive and generally at my best, the Eisenberg Firming Remodeling Mask saves me. It tightens the skin very quickly, even the oval of the face looks clearer, slight swelling and puffiness of the face are eliminated, features become more highlighted. The mask is suitable for the face and the area around the eyes, and of course, for the neck. It works quickly, 10-15 minutes of work, and you can remove the residue with a cotton pad or rinse with water. One of my favorite pre-event masks!

Price: 2,424 rub.

Turmeric & Cranberry Seed Energizing Radiance Masque, Kiehl's

Kiehl's Turmeric & Cranberry Seed Energizing Radiance Masque clay mask is easy to recognize on Instagram - bloggers all over the world love it and happily take pictures when it's on their faces - the cheerful yellow-orange shade contributes to this perfectly. But according to tradition, it came here for its effectiveness - it is simply created for the morning shower, it tightens pores, evens out the tone and energizes the skin, whatever that means.

Price: 3,300 rub.

Immortelle Divine Cream Mask, L`Occitane

This product can be used both as a cream and as a mask. The incredibly beautiful jar contains a thick cream that applies tightly, but does not look or feel too greasy on the face. The cream mask is rich in oils and anti-aging ingredients and smells divine, like the entire Immortelle line. The morning after use, the skin looks more toned and fresh. I apply this product most often throughout the night in a thin layer like a cream. But you can also apply it in a thick layer as a mask; after 10-15 minutes, just remove the excess.

Price: 9,600 rub.

Fruit mask Biopura, Egia

The aroma is as delicate as the nude color of the product. It feels like you're making berry pie at your grandma's dacha.

At first I was skeptical about this mask - I didn’t notice any effect other than slight hydration, and I put it on the top shelf of my beauty cabinet. Yesterday my skin was flushed after a walk along the windy Garden Ring, and I gave the mask a second chance - I applied a thin layer for 15 minutes. When I washed off the mask with warm water and patted my face with a terry towel, there was no redness left. I will leave this mask for windy days and frosty season.

Price: 4,000 rub.

Night restorative mask Le Lift, Chanel

I rarely use face masks in home care: I consider salon treatments more effective. But this remedy surprised me. I use it instead of night cream once a week. The product helps the skin recover and rest overnight, enveloping it like a cocoon. In the morning, the face looks toned and smooth. The brand positions the mask as anti-aging, but I recommend it to everyone over 20 years old: the best treatment is prevention.

Price: 8,000 rub.

Revitalizing face mask, SkinCeuticals

The mask suited me perfectly - in winter, my skin becomes irritated and becomes more sensitive. It's all about absorbent biocellulose fibers, which cool the skin and soothe it after irritation. The mask strengthens the skin's protective barrier and accelerates the recovery process, leaving it soft and nourished. I applied it to cleansed facial skin for 15 minutes, but I felt the effect immediately - a feeling of lightness and comfort appears on the skin. After the mask, my face glowed, inflammation became less noticeable, and my skin tone became more even.

Price per package: about 11,000 rubles.

Collagen mask, Valmont

That this is not just a rag soaked in something is clear as soon as you open the package. 100% collagen – the description says and it doesn’t lie: the mask feels like a small jellyfish, but not be-be-be, but such that you immediately want to put it on your swollen Saturday face (I tested it on the weekend after the shock week). The high begins immediately - as if, under a mask, ten magical gnomes have enchanted all facial muscles. The face is completely relaxed. Walking, drinking coffee, taking away the TV remote control from children and doing other important Saturday tasks is unrealistic - collagen either slips or allows air bubbles to pass through, which are detrimental to the result. Therefore, I dared and solemnly lay down for the half hour indicated in the instructions. I don’t know why exactly the mucopolysaccharides listed in the composition are wonderful, but after the mask I looked like seven years ago - the visual effect of lifting and reducing expression lines is really cool. Plus the very quality of the skin, like after a good salon procedure - elastic, rosy, rested. Around brands like Valmont, whose banks are equal to the average salary, the “to be or not to be” debate is always raging, but this particular mask is definitely not a scam or a story about overpaying for packaging.

Price: 10,275 rub.

Intensely moisturizing sheet mask with Moisture Cream Mask Sheet, It's Skin

Our skin needs hydration always and everywhere, and especially before important events or after a hard week. The last week before the New Year is exactly like this, so I chose a moisturizing mask with a “maximum” effect. And you were right - the fabric mask is soaked in cream that saturates the skin with moisture. The mask contains hyaluronic acid, grapefruit extract and baobab oil: they make the skin nourished and tightened. I applied the mask for twenty minutes during breakfast, and spread the rest on the skin as a moisturizer. It worked great as a makeup base and kept my skin hydrated all day. I will also use this mask on the first of January, when my skin and I are actively in need of hydration!

Price: 200 rub.

3-layer express mask with thermal effect with aquaporin in disposable “Gold foil” packaging, THE OOZOO

The three-phase mask consists of two layers of nourishing cream and tonic. The composition contains saccharomycetes, which completely renew the skin, improve its elasticity and give radiance. Arabica coffee seed oil helps retain rapidly disappearing moisture in the skin. The first step was to apply toner to my face, and then spread the bottom fabric layer. The final stage is a foil layer that blocks the air, due to which nutrients are better absorbed and penetrate into the deep layers of the dermis. After the mask, your face instantly becomes rested - a great way to look great at a New Year's party!

Price: 526 rub.

Anti-aging mask with snail mucin Time Returning Facial Mask, Dr.Jart+

Another mask from Dr.Jart+ was tested by BeautyHack senior editor Karina Andreeva: “I don’t use anti-age products yet, but I’ve heard about the Dr.Jart+ Time Returning line more than once. This is a skincare collection of the brand, created specifically to combat age-related changes in the skin, and the main ingredient in the products is mucin (snail mucus). Now about the mask: it is really slippery to the touch, but it fits tightly to the skin and cools it a little. 20 minutes after removing the fabric base, I spread the remaining product (serum) over the skin. The effect is visible immediately: the skin becomes as if rested and very smooth. If you use a mask before makeup, you can do without primers.”

Price: 5,115 rub. (pack of 10 pieces).

Fabric mask Super Aqua-Mask, Guerlain

If you've been looking for a sheet mask that makes you feel luxurious and attractive (and doesn't scare your household with your face a la Fantomas), then the Super Aqua-Mask is a great option. It is silky and pleasant to the touch, and most importantly, it contains exactly 30 ml of valuable serum, which will give your skin maximum hydration. The result is a “Cinderella” effect: the face is transformed in just ten minutes.

The composition contains a complex under the mysterious name “Desert Rose” - it intensely protects the skin from the negative effects of the environment. And don’t forget to massage your face after using the mask, this will help the serum to be better absorbed and penetrate into the deepest layers of the skin.

Price for 6 sachets: RUB 7,330.

Clearing Supermud Treatment, Glamglow

This is my first acquaintance with the Glamglow brand, whose products are famous for their super effect. And apparently not the last. A mask based on white clay, silicon and caustic soda perfectly cleanses pores, leaving no chance for excess sebum, cosmetic residues and other impurities. An additional bonus is a complex of 6 types of acids: salicylic - dries out rashes and has an antibacterial effect, azelaic, pyruvic, mandelic, glycolic, lactic - remove the stratum corneum and have a slight peeling effect. After application, the mask tingles slightly and tightens the skin a little - this is normal for products containing clay! You need to hold it for 5 to 20 minutes. My maximum is 15.

And now a few personal beauty hacks for using the mask: every 5 minutes after application I spray my face with thermal water - it eliminates the feeling of tightness. The product copes well with rashes - I apply it precisely at night and wake up in the morning with a barely noticeable spot, I use it only on the T-zone and the next day I forget what oily shine is.

Price: RUB 3,399

Face mask 4 in1 Kit Zone System Mask, Double Dare OMG!

Act on all fronts,” decided OMG specialists! and created a four-component mask consisting of separate treatments for the T- and U-zones, patches with 24-karat gold and a moisturizer. The main components of the composition for the T-zone are black clay and activated carbon, which cleanse pores. The mask for the U-zone (it is soft pink) contains kaolin, which saturates the skin with vitamins and evens out the complexion. Patches provide nutrition and hydration to the sensitive periorbital area. These three components are applied simultaneously. The final stage is a finishing cream with a moisturizing complex. The mask really helped me out before an important meeting: it only takes 15 minutes, but the effect is the same as after an hour at a cosmetologist.

Price: 689 rub.

Restoring face mask Basic Series Beauty Pack, Cefine

I confess, I am practically indifferent to face masks. But this, as in the song, is “the best thing that happened to me.” It has a thick consistency that hardens quite quickly, so it needs to be quickly distributed over the face.

The product is based on honey and white clay. Together they even out the complexion, smooth and tighten the skin. The result is a naturally “velvet” effect! The mask also soothes redness - it contains algae and green tea extract.

My mother and I have been sharing this mask for two weeks now. She has pronounced pigmentation, which the Basic Series Beauty Pack, of course, cannot cope with 100%. But it evens out the skin tone, and my mother also assures me that the product smoothes out fine wrinkles! Apply in the morning twice a week for 10-15 minutes.

Price: about 7,000 rubles.

Face Mask Instant Detox, Bobbi Brown

The Bobbi Brown brand has only three face masks: detox, nourishing and radiance. It turns out that you can use all the means alternately, solving different problems. I started getting acquainted with the line with a detox mask. It had to deeply cleanse the skin without drying it out. For this purpose, the composition contains Hawaiian sea water and white Amazonian clay. Externally, the product is gray in color, but more watery and slippery than a regular mud mask. Dries on the face in 3-4 minutes. I have sensitive skin prone to dryness, so I apply it in a thin layer and leave it on my face for 10 minutes (although usually after such masks my face feels very tight after just 4 minutes).

And after - not only total cleanliness, but a feeling as if a protective layer had been applied to the skin. It is soft, smooth, not dry. I would classify this mask as an express product - it works great when you need to urgently put your skin in order.

Price: 3,600 rub.

Face mask “Cleansing and restoration”, L'Occitane

I apply a mask from L'Occitane if it is necessary not only to create the appearance of a rested face, but also to remove redness and enlarged pores. To avoid a feeling of tightness, leave the mask on the skin for only 5 minutes (it dries out very quickly), and then use a moisturizer.

Price: 2,190 rub.

Active Pureness Cleansing Mask, Comfort Zone

The Comfort Zone clay mask perfectly mattifies the skin and prevents sebum production with regular use. The mask consists of 94 percent natural ingredients - mangosteen fruit extract and kaolin bentonite (gluing particles of white clay). Suitable for both women and men - the smell is neutral, and the action is fast.

When you squeeze a pea-sized amount into your palm, the texture feels creamy and smooth. Before applying to the face, the skin must be thoroughly cleansed - it is advisable to use a soft scrub and toner without alcohol in the composition. You need to distribute the mask as quickly as possible - it “freezes” and begins its work 40 seconds after application.

If you are familiar with Davines natural shampoos and hair conditioners (distinctive features are minimalistic packaging in pastel colors and sonorous names like DIDI and LOVE), then pay attention to similar packaging of products from the Comfort Zone brand. All Comfort Zone masks, creams and tonics are made at the Davines manufactory; the ingredients are used according to the same principle as for shampoos - as natural as possible.

Price on request

Mattifying charcoal mask Masque Charbon, Payot

I have been loving the Payot brand for several years now - during this time there has not been a single product that has disappointed me. The Masque Charbon mattifying mask is another proof that the brand’s craftsmanship is at “level90”.

This delicate product with a soft, unobtrusive scent contains two main ingredients necessary for the care of oily skin - charcoal and kaolin. They absorb excess sebum, deeply cleanse pores and dry out minor inflammations. For me, these are the main tasks when choosing skincare products.

The mask spreads easily and washes off well with water. After using the product, the skin looks healthier, smoother and more radiant.

Price: 1,319 rub.

Amazonian White Clay Pore Refining Mask, Kiehl's

Like all clay masks, it sets quickly and tightens the face. But, unlike many clay sisters, it is easily washed off and does not leave the feeling that your forehead has been pulled over your chin. It cleanses pores with a strong four (on the scale of rabid perfectionists), mattifying and freshness – with five. For the express effect (7 minutes was enough for me) – another half point.

Price: 2,300 rub.

Mineralize Reset & Revive Charcoal Mask, MAC

The entire line of products is called a “magnet for toxins” - it is designed to get rid of blackheads and combat clogged pores. And it’s true - the product pulls impurities out of the pores like a magnet.

The composition includes bamboo charcoal powder and white clay enriched with minerals. In addition, the mask absorbs excess sebum and prevents breakouts. After use, the skin becomes matte and elastic.

The product is very comfortable to use: it does not roll, does not flow and does not stain everything around. After removal there is no feeling of tightness or irritation. The complexion becomes even, the skin becomes more elastic and moisturized. The product does not cause rashes or peeling, even if you have sensitive skin.

Price: 2,450 rub.

Power Capsule Mask Recovery, The Oozoo

The Oozoo sheet masks are like life in the movie Forrest Gump - a box of chocolates, and you never know which one you'll get. I don't like sheet masks, but The Oozoo is fun and interesting to use, and they have great formulations! The Power Capsule Mask has a capsule on the outside with passion fruit, coconut and grape seed oils, olive oil, green tea, which needs to be crushed right before use. Do not take it out, but simply press it - the active substances will saturate the fabric base and all the beneficial properties will not be lost. The main task of the product is restoration and toning. Works great as an emergency aid when the skin condition leaves much to be desired. I apply the mask to my face, lie there for 20 minutes and distribute the remainder of the capsule over my entire face. After use, the skin begins to glow (I don’t add illuminator to the foundation on such days). For thin and sensitive skin, this mask is just what the doctor ordered. It fits very tightly to the face, and the active components seem to be absorbed into the deep layers of the epidermis. Bonus - soothing properties: can be used even for problematic skin with inflammation and flaking.

Price: 900 rub.

Fabric face mask BB SHOT MASK my perfect skin look, Erborian

A mask that will eliminate the need for makeup? Sounds like a challenge (or even sarcasm)! In fact, this is the first such product that cares for the skin and improves complexion through BB components. Of course you have to try!

Inside the package there is a pinkish mask, moderately soaked in cream (I don’t like it when the mask actually floats in the composition). A special delight is the powdery aroma - very unusual (and pleasant) for this category of products! I kept the mask on my face for 20 minutes. And after removing it, I saw in the mirror fresh, matte, soft skin, without redness. If you periodically arrange days without makeup, then know that this product was created for your morning beauty routine.

Price: 650 rub.

Aqua Collagen Solution Marine Hydrogel Eye Cream Mask, Nature Republic

The Korean brand made a mask in the shape of glasses: firstly, it looks cool (both in life and on Instagram), and secondly, it acts not only on the lower eyelid area, but also on the entire skin around the eyes. Double profit! The composition is not inferior to the form of the mask and is also good: niacinamide, sea water, hydrolyzed collagen and aloe.

Price: 370 rub.

Moisture Surge Overnight Mask, Clinique

Another evening must have before important events. I use it when I need to give my facial skin freshness, but don’t have time for proper sleep. I apply the mask in the evening after cleansing my face and rub it into the skin until the product is absorbed. So, I solve two problems at once - I moisturize my face and do a light massage. Many such products create a filmy feeling on the skin, after which you want to wash your face and forget about beauty experiments. But this story is not about Clinique - it is absorbed very quickly.

Price: 3,000 rub.

Brightening mask Dermask Micro Jet Brightening Solution, Dr. Jart+

A sheet mask from the Korean brand Dr.Jart+ will be a real find for those who want to instantly (as if by the magic of a fairy godmother) refresh their complexion. It contains a brightening essence with an intense detox effect, which helps restore facial contours and give it radiance. I applied this mask in the morning - pressed it tightly to my face and left for ten minutes. Yes, you don’t always have time for this, but if you have the New Year’s bustle behind you, deadlines at work, and all this is reflected on your face, it’s worth it. The face immediately becomes “lit” and smooth. Lemon zest, lavender and rose oils work such magic on the skin. And lemon extract is responsible for lightening the skin - it not only turns you into Snow White, but also helps get rid of dead skin cells. Bonus – the condition of combination and oily skin will improve after using the mask. I’ll take them with me on my New Year’s trip so that the marks of the holidays don’t linger on my face for long!

Price: 775 rub.

For what reasons does the facial epidermis need to be restored?

The modern woman daily faces factors that adversely affect the condition of the skin. Among them are:

1. Unfavorable environmental situation. This problem is relevant mainly for residents of megacities, or places that are in close proximity to large enterprises. Dust, dirt, car exhaust, emissions of harmful substances - all this primarily affects the condition of the skin of the face.
2. Insufficiently balanced diet. The fast pace of life and heavy workload mean that a woman cannot always find time to prepare a full breakfast, lunch and dinner. You have to eat at catering establishments, but such food usually does not contain all the vitamins, micro- and macroelements that the skin needs, which must enter the epidermis from the inside.
3. Failure to comply with the drinking regime. Many women believe that it is enough to drink tea, coffee, juices or sweet drinks daily to provide the body with the required amount of fluid. In fact, this is not so, everything that has color, smell and taste is food, and only clean drinking water is the liquid that the body needs. You need to drink from 1.5 to 2 liters per day.
4. Too active nightlife. Constant lack of sleep or poor sleep hygiene has an extremely negative impact on the condition of facial skin.
5. Insufficiently active daily life. If a woman has a sedentary job and does not engage in any kind of sports, blood oxygen saturation decreases and metabolic processes slow down. As a result, the skin does not receive enough nutrients and oxygen.
6. Bad habits. More than one article has been written about the dangers of smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages for facial skin. The connection between the processes of skin withering and bad habits is obvious.
7. Using insufficient quality decorative cosmetics. Not all women read the ingredients of the products they apply to the skin. Synthetic substances, which are present in many cosmetic preparations, can greatly harm the epidermis.
8. Neglect of skin care products and insufficient care for it. Some women often go to bed without washing off their makeup, or wash off their makeup with soap, which dries out the epidermis. After just a few months of such treatment, the dermis will need restoration.
9. Chronic diseases, decreased immunity, general unsatisfactory condition of the body, the beginning of the aging process and withering of the skin.
10. Hard work, constant stress, conflicts in the team or in the family.

As you can see, there are many negative factors that can harm the epidermis; they are part of our daily life. Therefore, the skin of almost every woman over the age of 30, if it does not need restoration, will definitely respond positively to care. Experts say that you can make restorative masks for the following purposes:

1. In adolescence - to eliminate the consequences of hormonal changes in the body (acne, enlarged pores, oily shine).
2. During pregnancy and menopause - for the same reasons, hormonal levels also change greatly at this time.
3. In youth and adulthood - to prevent early age-related changes in the skin.
4. After the age of 45-50 - to slow down the aging process, prolong the youth and beauty of the face.
5. Restoring face masks prepared at home are an excellent alternative to salon care and rejuvenating procedures.

Benefit and effectiveness

The epidermis is constantly exposed to external factors that negatively affect its condition. To reduce such impacts, it is necessary to protect the dermis from the wrong microclimate in the room, during trips to hot countries, lack of water, stress, and eliminate improper care. Also, after such effects, it is necessary to return the hydrolipid balance to normal.

The effectiveness of the product is ensured if it:

• gives comfort, eliminates the feeling of tightness and dryness;
• creates an even tone and relief, the face looks healthier and more radiant;
• returns lost tone, gives elasticity, firmness, velvety;
• reduces the number of facial wrinkles and makes deep ones less pronounced;
• slows down age-related changes;
• protects the dermis from the negative effects of wind, cold and other factors.

Depending on other purposes, a moisturizing mask can saturate the skin with useful substances (nourishing), cleanse pores (cleansing), exfoliate dead skin particles (film or tar), tone the skin (toning), dissolve the top layer of dead cells (acid peelings). It is also capable of steaming, performing mechanical cleaning, and having other effects - soothing, removing intoxication, reducing irritation, etc. Almost everything has a complex effect, so they can be used to solve several problems at once. Therefore, it is important to choose the right care product so that it has the desired effect, as well as follow a few simple recommendations for use.

How to understand that facial skin needs restorative masks

There are a number of symptoms that indicate that the skin of the face needs to be helped to restore its normal state:

1. Increased work of the sebaceous glands combined with the inability of the pores to remove excess secretions, resulting in the appearance of acne, blackheads and comedones, excessive oiliness of the skin on the face, and unhealthy shine.
2. Reduced production of collagen and elastin, as a result of which the degree of elasticity of the epidermis decreases, sagging of the dermis and wrinkles occur.
3. Changes in the oval of the face, drooping corners of the eyes and lips, sagging cheeks.
4. The appearance of foci of peeling is a sign that the dermis is not sufficiently moisturized and is not able to retain the small amount of moisture that reaches it.
5. The appearance of pigmentation or change in complexion. Depleted dermis may look gray or greenish, yellowish.
6. Decreased protective functions of the skin and local immunity.

Restoring masks are especially relevant in winter. During this period, the epidermis of the face is especially defenseless against the negative effects of environmental factors, such as frost and cold wind. In spring and summer there are also certain reasons to carry out skincare procedures. For example, at the end of winter, the internal supply of vitamins and minerals comes to an end, and a deficiency of nutrients in the body begins, which also affects the skin of the face. And in the summer, the epidermis is exposed to hot sun rays, triggering the processes of photoaging (heliodermatitis, premature aging), especially in tanning enthusiasts. And only in the fall do more or less favorable conditions for the skin of the face begin. Based on this, experts recommend carrying out cosmetic procedures with restorative face masks according to approximately the following plan:

1. In winter - 3 times every 10 days.
2. In early spring - 2 times every 10 days.
3. In summer - 1-2 times every 10 days.
4. In the fall, you can give the dermis a break from cosmetic procedures. In general, this schedule is quite arbitrary, since each case is individual. The number and frequency of procedures depend on the condition of the skin, the chosen mask recipe and its effectiveness, and how receptive the skin is to positive external influences. Only a dermatologist or cosmetologist can draw up an exact schedule for the procedures after diagnosing the condition of the epidermis, so it is recommended to consult with a specialist.

Why do you need moisturizing masks?

The main purpose of moisturizing masks is to saturate with moisture. They are used in basic care of the epidermis. As a result of their use, sagging and dryness are eliminated, the formation of wrinkles is slowed down, the dermis becomes firmer, more elastic, and toned. After using it, the effect of other cosmetic care products becomes better, they apply evenly, promote nutrition and saturation with useful substances.

Such care is especially important in adulthood; it slows down aging. Moisturizing is also used for:

• unattractive appearance of the skin without foundation or powder;
• flabbiness, loss of tone;
• feeling of tightness;
• inflammation and peeling;
• dry skin type.

Moisturizers are especially effective after exposure to the sun, wind, cold, or drinking alcohol.

The best time to make a revitalizing face mask

Revitalizing masks can be done regularly or periodically. If you want to get a lasting noticeable result of positive changes, the procedures must be carried out sequentially, adhering to the schedule, completing a course lasting 6-8 weeks. Of course, the first results will be noticeable after the first procedure, but they will be short-term, after 2-3 days the skin will return to its original state. This is explained by the fact that restorative home masks act on the epidermis very gently, in a gentle manner. And it takes time and a treatment course for the cumulative effect to take effect. If you intend to make masks constantly, the best time for this is the evening, after hygiene procedures, before going to bed. This time is considered the best for several reasons:

1. During sleep, the skin repairs itself. And the impact of the mask components intensifies this process.
2. Before going to bed, you do not need to apply decorative cosmetics to your face. Therefore, the pores will not be clogged with foundation, and the result of the procedure will not be so short-term.
3. During sleep, the skin is not exposed to the negative effects of ultraviolet rays, wind and temperature changes.
4. Obviously, during sleep, the body restores its strength, and by making a face mask at night, you will help your own body improve the condition of the skin.
5. Also, restorative masks are made from time to time, for example, when you need to attend a special event and want to look irresistible. In this case, you cannot avoid applying makeup and going outside a short time after the cosmetic procedure. The effect of the restorative mask will be, as always, impressive, but not as long-lasting. However, this is not required, because the celebration lasts only a few hours. Therefore, you can safely put on a mask, apply makeup and go out.

To increase the effectiveness of the cosmetic procedure, take additional measures:

1. Before making a mask, scrub your face. If you remove the layer of keratinized cells from the epidermis, the surface of the epidermis will look perfectly smooth, and makeup will lie on it as evenly as possible. For scrubbing, you can use store-bought preparations or improvised means (soda, salt, coffee grounds, crushed nut shells, etc.).
2. After scrubbing, steam your facial skin so that the pores open and the nutrients of the mask components have the opportunity to penetrate into the deepest layers of the epidermis. To steam the dermis, make a compress from a small soft terry towel soaked in hot water. Instead of ordinary water, you can use a decoction of medicinal plants, for example, chamomile or St. John's wort. You can also use another method - tilt your head over a container of hot water (decoction), from which steam comes, and cover with a towel. This method is especially advisable to use in the winter season, since you will simultaneously inhale healing steam, which is an excellent prevention of seasonal diseases of the respiratory system.
3. After making a restorative mask, rinse your face with an aqueous infusion of medicinal plants or spray your skin with still mineral water, which can be poured into a container with a spray bottle. Then apply moisturizer or any other cream. When the cream is absorbed, remove any remaining product with a paper napkin. To completely close the pores, wipe your face with pre-prepared ice cubes. As a liquid for freezing, you can use boiled water with lemon juice, a water infusion of herbs, or still mineral water.

After all these manipulations, you can perform a festive make-up.

For oily skin

With cranberries

To freshly squeezed cranberry juice (20 grams), add 10 grams of potato starch and kefir, mix the mixture thoroughly until smooth and apply to the face.

The components of this mask regulate the secretion of sebum, tone, relieve inflammation and rejuvenate the oily type of epidermis.

With yeast

Dilute dry baker's yeast (15 grams) with 20 milliliters of kefir, yogurt or homemade yogurt without additives to a thick consistency, stir until smooth and apply to the skin in a thick layer.

This mask will soothe, moisturize, eliminate oily shine, refresh and improve complexion.

Are there any contraindications for applying restorative face masks?

There are no serious contraindications for doing home cosmetic procedures. The list of restrictions is small:

1. Individual hypersensitivity to the composition of the mask. Make sure that the recipe does not contain products to which you are or may be allergic.
2. Poor health, elevated body temperature.
3. Acute or chronic skin diseases of an infectious-inflammatory nature.
4. Deep damage to the skin on the face.
5. Before using any restorative face masks, it is better to consult a dermatologist or, in extreme cases, a qualified cosmetologist.

Shock mask for the face “Kakava beauty” “Nutrition”

Shokomask for the face “Kakava Beauty” “Nurturer” (photo: @kakavakrasota) Gradually, the beauty collection “Kakava Beauty” from blogger @stasprostoklass is expanding, and now it contains not only body scrubs, bath and sound sleep products, but also shokomask for the face “Nurturer”. The new product contains natural coconut and almond oils, as well as cocoa powder, which instantly moisturize, soften, nourish the skin, and restore its natural protective functions.

How to prepare a regenerating mask at home

To prepare the medicinal mass, follow the recommendations of experts:

1. Select fresh, high quality products. When it comes to fruits and vegetables, try to use those that are in season. That is, if a recipe states that strawberries are required, and the calendar says February, it is better to postpone the use of this recipe until the summer.
2. Do not prepare medicinal mixtures earlier than 30-60 minutes before the procedure and do not store leftovers (even in the refrigerator) until the next session.
3. Prepare mixtures in a glass, ceramic or plastic container.
4. If you need to heat the components of the product or the entire mixture, it is better to use a water bath. The heating temperature is no more than 40 degrees, otherwise some ingredients of the mask may lose their beneficial properties.
5. If the recipe states that you need to boil vegetables, you don’t have to remove the skin - it contains a large amount of biologically active substances. Before cooking, wash the vegetable under running water using a hard washcloth, but without using any chemical detergents.
6. If the recipe indicates that you need to take vegetable oil, you can use regular sunflower or any other oil - olive, flaxseed, grape seed oil.
7. If the recipe calls for fruit or vegetable juice, you can use the pulp.
8. Any fermented milk product indicated in the recipe can be replaced with another. For example, instead of kefir, you can take sour cream, yogurt, natural yogurt without additives, or homemade full-fat cottage cheese.
9. The quantity of products indicated in the recipe is approximate. Use as much as needed so that the mass is flexible - not too liquid (it will run off the face), not too dense (it will be difficult to distribute evenly over the surface of the face). Dilute or thicken the mixture to the desired consistency is quite simple - use water, milk, aqueous infusion of chamomile to make the mixture more liquid; use corn starch, potato starch, black bread crumb, oatmeal to make the mixture thicker.

How to apply it correctly?

Proper use is the key to effectiveness. Following simple recommendations from experts will saturate the covers with moisture and will not allow it to evaporate:

1. Thoroughly cleanse your face before applying the mask. This can be done using a scrub.
2. Keep on your face according to the instructions on the package. For home recipes, 15-20 minutes of time are provided.
3. The mask is removed with a napkin or damp towel. In this case, a protective film remains, which serves as a barrier, preventing moisture from evaporating. Washing off with water will damage the film and will not produce the desired effect.
4. Use a moisturizing or nourishing cream after the mask.
5. Use once a week for oily skin and 2-3 times for dry skin.
6. Compositions prepared at home must be used immediately; they are not stored even in the refrigerator.
7. For dry skin, masks are prepared with the addition of a protective cream, which increases the strength of the film.

Experts have found that the optimal application time for moisturizers is from 12:00 to 14:00. They can also be used from 23:00 to 10:00 - this time is considered universal for nourishing and moisturizing formulations.

Correct application of a restorative face mask

If the consistency of the product is sufficiently plastic, there will be no problems applying it to the face. It is better to apply the mass not with your fingers, which is not hygienic enough, but with a cosmetic brush or sponge. After each procedure, thoroughly clean the accessories so that pathogenic microorganisms do not develop in them.

The mask is applied to the surface of the skin along massage lines, starting from the forehead and ending with the chin. Do not apply the medicinal composition to the skin of the eyelids and under the eyes, only to the forehead, nose, cheeks and chin. If you still have a little product left, apply it to your neck, décolleté, and the back of your hands. The dermis in these places also needs restoration and nutrition.

While the mask is on your face, you need to limit activity and facial reactions. It’s better to lie down, relax, take a nap, listen to pleasant music or the next chapter of an audiobook. This will be a great way to reboot, normalize your mood and general well-being, and distract from daily problems.

In most cases, the restorative mask should remain on the face for 15-25 minutes. This time is enough for the nutrients to penetrate the skin and begin their beneficial effects. If, before the recommended time has expired, you feel discomfort, pain or burning, itching, wash off the drug ahead of schedule. The occurrence of redness and/or rash, persistence of symptoms is a reason to consult a dermatologist. But the feeling of tightness and slight tingling is a variant of the norm. Such sensations may arise due to the use of cosmetic clay, egg white, or citrus juice in the mask.

Composition of moisturizing masks

Almost all moisturizing masks have a thick consistency, similar to cream. They are not absorbed and remain until removed. Moisturizers must contain hyaluronic acid; vegetable and animal fats, lactic acid, plant extracts, and vitamins can also be used. Each component has its own effect:

1. Hyaluronic acid is involved in the production of collagen and elastin, which preserve youth and are responsible for firm contours. It penetrates into the deep layers, accelerates cell regeneration, so they are renewed and the rate of age-related changes decreases.
2. Vitamins soften and restore oily skin. Depending on the type chosen, the effect expands - regeneration, lightening of age spots, eliminating rashes and redness, increasing elasticity and firmness, slowing down age-related changes, improving color, saturating with energy and vitality, accelerating collagen production.
3. Plant extracts and algae are designed to soothe problematic, oily skin. They reduce inflammation, rejuvenate, protect, nourish, tone the skin, and fight pathogenic viruses and bacteria.
4. Natural oils improve lipid and water metabolism and are used for dry dermis. As a result of their action, regeneration occurs, slowing down the aging process, evening out shade and relief, imparting softness and elasticity, and creating a protective barrier.
5. Vitamin E, sodium hyaluronate, tomato seed oil and soy glycerin help restore the lipid barrier, making the epidermis more elastic and soft. These ingredients are suitable for all skin types.

Advantages and disadvantages of homemade restorative face masks

If you do not have the opportunity or desire to visit a beauty salon to undergo restorative procedures from a specialist, homemade masks can be a good alternative to salon manipulations. You do not need to waste time and other resources on the trip; you save money, since the cost of homemade masks is minimal. In addition, after the procedure you do not need to go outside, exposing the dermis to unnecessary stress.

Homemade restorative masks have additional advantages that can become arguments in favor of choosing this particular method of facial skin care:

1. You know exactly the component composition of the mask, you are sure that it does not contain synthetic ingredients.
2. All the products used are available and can be found in any woman’s kitchen, as well as on the shelves of supermarkets and pharmacies.
3. High safety of procedures. In the absence of allergies and other contraindications, the likelihood of adverse reactions and complications tends to zero.
4. Versatility - restorative masks can be made at any age.
5. Easy to manipulate, preparing and applying the mask does not require experience or qualifications.
6. Convenience and independence from the salon specialist’s schedule. You can make masks when it is convenient for you, focusing on changes in the condition of the skin.

Among the disadvantages, one can note such a point as the need to undergo a course of procedures to achieve a significant lasting result. Salon restorative masks provide a more pronounced effect with fewer sessions.

Reasons for slower regeneration

The main factors slowing down the regeneration of skin tissue:

1. Age processes;
2. The presence of chronic, autoimmune diseases;
3. Diets, unbalanced nutrition;
4. Violation of work and rest schedules;
5. Adverse environmental factors;
6. Stress, insomnia, overwork.

The benefits of regenerating recipes for the skin

Thanks to homemade masks you can:

• remove toxins, oxidants, breakdown products;
• increase the synthesis of elastin and collagen;
• saturate the integument with nutrients;
• ensure water-lipid balance;
• speed up the healing of injured areas.

Contraindications for use

You should not use regenerating compounds if:

• allergic reaction to components;
• the presence of open wounds, fresh burns;
• purulent formations, rashes, boils.

Rules for using masks for skin regeneration

You should use a regenerating facial mask following simple recommendations:

1. To restore renewal processes, use after 25 years; earlier, it is not necessary to stimulate the acceleration of intracellular reactions;
2. Prepare only from high-quality fresh products, apply the mask within half an hour;
3. It is better to carry out manipulations in the afternoon or before bedtime, so that the skin has time to recover during sleep;
4. Before application, thoroughly cleanse your face of cosmetics and dust using home or professional products;
5. It is worth postponing procedures in the presence of open wounds, burns, purulent inflammations;
6. You can achieve a lasting effect after a course of seven/ten sessions.

Nourishing mask

Nourishing masks are rich in beneficial substances - vitamins, minerals, micro- and macroelements, amino acids and antioxidants. Fatty acids help create a protective film on the surface that prevents moisture from evaporating throughout the day. This mask is usually done at night, after which a nourishing cream is applied. This is complete care for the epithelium.

A cosmetologist from the Center for Plastic Surgery, Cosmetology and Implantology recommends using a mask with almond and apricot oil at night. It will provide the dermis with nutrients and also “freeze” age-related changes. As a result, you will maintain fit, freshness, attractiveness, and tone.

In addition to apricot and almond kernel oils, the mask contains vitamins A and E, hyaluronic acid, gingko biloba, collagen, olive oil, and shea butter. Ginkgo Biloba is also called the tree of youth because... it is a storehouse of useful substances. The use of such a component in nutritional care products allows you to:

• preserve youth;
• increase the elasticity of capillaries and blood microcirculation;
• relieve swelling;
• bind free radicals;
• smooth out wrinkles;
• whiten age spots.

Olive oil also slows down age-related changes, moisturizes the dermis, heals, eliminates inflammation, acne, and other defects.

Intense moisturizing mask

Such products must contain fatty substances - wax, oil, fats, acids. A medical expert from the Moscow Cosmetology Center focuses on a mask with algae extract and white moss. It has gained recognition due to its carefully selected components, including natural ingredients and nutrients. As a result of its use, the dermis becomes more moist, elastic, elastic, toned, fresh and radiant.

Vitamin A can eliminate acne and its traces, slow down the aging process, lighten pigmentation, and accelerate collagen production. E has antioxidant properties, fights dehydration, accelerates wound healing, and slows down age-related changes. F heals wounds, eliminates inflammation, peeling, dryness, microinflammation.

Laminaria algae relieve inflammation, improve blood circulation, and stimulate metabolism. They cleanse pores, stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, and bind free radicals. Spirulina algae rejuvenates the skin, saturates it with useful substances, slows down aging, cleanses pores, and eliminates oily shine. Chondrus algae are rich in polysaccharides, organic acids, enzymes and vitamins, micro- and macroelements. This improves elasticity and smoothness.

Shea butter (karite) has regenerating and sun protection properties, protects, nourishes at the cellular level, eliminates fine wrinkles, increases tone and elasticity, silkiness and radiance.

Night moisturizing mask

The advantage of this mask is that it provides hydration while you sleep. It has a thick and dense texture, similar to a cream, characterized by the same method of application. It contains more nutrients that can put the epidermis in order overnight.

A cosmetologist at the Beauty Workshop named the basic requirements that a night mask must meet:

• moisturizing, nutrition, softening, regeneration of integument;
• improvement of condition in one application;
• release of maximum nutrients in the first hour.

She noted that a professional cream with hyaluronic acid and oils meets all the stated requirements. It is also applied at night and is classified as a night mask. The principle of their operation is the same - saturating the dermis with nutrients and moisture during the dark time of the day. The cream contains vitamins B, E, F, Laminaria and Chondrus algae, hyaluronic acid, collagen, Shea and argan oils, allantoin, bisabolol. The effects of E and F are described above, as well as algae, Shea butter, and hyaluronic acid. Maximum efficiency is ensured due to the complex effect of all substances at once.

Collagen is similar to natural collagen, produced by the body's own cells. This allows it to be more easily absorbed and also to create a protective film on the surface that prevents moisture from evaporating from the pores. As a result of use, peeling is eliminated, the color and texture of the face is evened out, age-related changes are slowed down, the regeneration process is accelerated, and its tone is maintained.

Allantoin is intended for healing wounds and defects, fighting acne and inflammation, soothing and moisturizing, cleansing, exfoliating dead particles, and protecting against negative external factors. Argan oil accelerates regeneration, rejuvenates, saturates with antioxidants, tightens contours, slows down aging, and evens out wrinkles. As a result, the epithelium becomes more elastic, toned, fresh, beautiful, and velvety. Scars and damage disappear on it, and it has a healing effect.

Bisabolol provides a soothing, regenerative, whitening, nourishing, and protective effect. It does not allow microbes, bacteria, fungi to multiply, eliminates inflammation and peeling, fights rosacea, and increases elasticity.