In a number of cosmetic procedures, a special place is occupied by the use of face masks. Today the choice of masks is wide. From store-ready face skin care products to powdery options requiring preparation. Most of them are very effective. But hardly anyone would argue with the fact that natural skin care products are able to give an almost one hundred percent positive result. One of these options is a face mask of cottage cheese.
Beneficial features
The benefit of the mask with the use of cottage cheese for the face and neck is difficult to overestimate. This is due to the rich composition of fermented milk product, which is able to saturate the skin with useful substances. A large number of essential vitamins and microelements make a curd mask a very popular and effective means.
We list some important trace elements that make up the tool:
- Magnesium provokes collagen production in cells. Many people know that skin tone directly depends on this protein. Therefore, for fading skin, the curd mixture is especially useful and effective in the fight against wrinkles.
- Phosphorus is able to reduce inflammation and improve metabolic processes in cells.
- Iron is a source of help for dry skin, reduces tightness and positively affects the complexion.
- Everyone knows that cottage cheese contains calcium in large quantities, which is useful not only for the human skeletal system, but also for the skin. Thanks to calcium, her condition improves, she becomes smooth, silky.
The curd mask is rich in vitamins. Vitamins A, D, PP, C, B2 bring a number of useful properties.
- rejuvenating effect;
- protect from the negative effects of the environment;
- help reduce inflammation, accelerate metabolic processes.
And this is not a complete list of useful properties of the mask from the curd.
Contraindications
It should be said that there are no contraindications as such for this mask. And this is due to one hundred percent natural composition of the mixture. Contraindications can only be called individual intolerance to both the curd itself and additional products that can be added to the mask. Also, it is undesirable to use a curd mask if there is a large amount of inflammation on the face. In this case, the possibility remains that the tool can enhance the processes.
In all other situations, using a curd mask is absolutely safe.
Cooking recipes
Curd mask can be applied to any skin type.
There are only two points in using tools that should be considered:
- if the skin type is dry, then the cottage cheese should choose high fat content;
- for fat-type skin, it is recommended to use cottage cheese with low fat content or low fat.
Do not forget about the quality of all ingredients. It is a mistake to believe that once the product is applied externally, and not for food, then its freshness is not mandatory. Only high-quality products should be used for the mask, otherwise there is a high risk of negative skin reactions. Cottage cheese is better to use homemade. The fact is that manufacturers of store products do not always guarantee one hundred percent naturalness. Often preservatives are added to the curd to keep the product longer, and this can significantly reduce the effectiveness of the mask.
Curd face mask at home is prepared very simply. Depending on the components added to the curd, it can be for oily, fading skin, anti-wrinkle, whitening, moisturizing.
The curd mask of strawberries and other fruits is very popular. For its preparation it is necessary to puree strawberries. If desired, you can add some more fruit, such as a banana or avocado. To the fruit puree should add a spoon of well-pounded cottage cheese and add a little lemon juice. Then mix the mixture thoroughly and apply on face. After 15–20 minutes, the mask should be thoroughly washed off.
This recipe is well suited for lightening the skin, improving its tone, saturation with vitamins, tightening the contour of the face.
Mixture for dry and fading skin
Curd mass with the addition of honey is perfect for dry skin, it is also recommended for women over 50 years.
Ingredients Required:
- cottage cheese - 1 tbsp. l .;
- honey - 1 tbsp. l .;
- vegetable oil - 0.5 tsp.
For its preparation it is necessary to put a spoon of cottage cheese in a convenient container, add honey to it. If this product is sugared, then it should be slightly warmed up, as the mask requires a liquid consistency. The amount of honey should be equal to the amount of cottage cheese. Then in the resulting mixture, you must pour half a teaspoon of vegetable oil. A good choice would be a mixture with the addition of olive oil or flaxseed.
Strengthen the anti-aging effect will help capsules with vitamins A, E, B, which can be bought at the pharmacy. A small amount of vitamins should be poured into the mixture and mix well.
Mask with honey is not recommended to keep on face for more than 15 minutes. In addition, unlike cottage cheese, honey is a rather strong allergen, therefore, it is prohibited to use a mask for allergies to honey. But even in its absence, it is recommended to test the product on a small area of skin in order to avoid unpleasant surprises.
Moisturizing mask
To moisturize the skin a good option would be a curd mask with cucumber and sour cream. To cook it, you need to peel the cucumber and grate it on a fine grater. Then gently squeeze out excess liquid and move one spoon into the container where the mass will be prepared. There also need to add a spoon of cottage cheese. It should be well frayed, since large pieces of cottage cheese significantly impede the use of the mask. Then add a spoonful of sour cream. The entire contents of the container are thoroughly mixed, the resulting mass is applied to the face for about 20 minutes.
Whitening
A mask with parsley is famous for its good whitening effect. To prepare the mixture, chop a bunch of fresh herbs. If fresh is missing, you can brew dried parsley. To use dried herbs to make a mask, it is necessary to pour a small amount of boiling water over it and let it stand for 10 minutes.
When parsley is prepared, in a clean dish, you must mix it with cottage cheese. No other ingredients can be added. The combination of these products is perfect for getting rid of age spots and skin whitening. This mask should be applied if there is a desire to get rid of freckles.
Excellent whitening effect can be achieved by adding hydrogen peroxide to the curd mask. To prepare this mask you need 45 grams of cottage cheese to mix one chicken yolk. Since the yolk is used raw, the quality of this product must be absolute. Then you need to add 3-4 drops of hydrogen peroxide and mix the mixture well. Maximum this mask can remain on the face for 15 minutes. If the skin is sensitive, you should reduce the time to 7 - 10 minutes.
For dry skin
For normal skin or prone to dryness, a cottage cheese mask with the addition of carrot juice will be a good option. The amount of juice you need is small - one spoon, however, it should be freshly squeezed and not in-store.In the purchased juices very often there are practically no useful substances. In addition to a spoon of carrot juice in a mask, you must add a spoonful of milk. Cottage cheese, carrot juice and milk are thoroughly mixed and applied to the face. After 15 minutes, the mask must be thoroughly washed off.
Rules of application
There are certain rules for the use of masks using curds for the face. The main one is that the mass is applied exclusively to cleansed skin. If the face is present even the slightest amount of makeup, it must be completely removed. To do this, suitable mycelian water, cleansing gels or tonics to remove makeup.
Regularity is very important in this matter. Even the most effective remedy will not work if applied from time to time. The best option is to use a curd mask once or twice a week. In this case, the course must be at least six sessions.
Matters and correctness of the technique of applying the mask itself. It should be applied from the chin to the temples with soft, gentle movements. Next, you should move from the forehead to the temples and from the nose to the side.
After the mask is washed off, you can take a tonic or apply a cream, although the proposed mixture moisturizes the skin well and the use of a cream after them is optional.
On how to make a mask of curd for the face, see the following video.