Starch face mask

Starch face mask is a natural anti-wrinkle remedy. Accordingly, in the list of its advantages in the first place is the safety of natural products for the skin of a person requiring special care, on the second - efficiency, on the third - accessibility. This is not a complete list of benefits and may be supplemented by other items.

Turning to the starch masks, it is important to consider some features of the action of this product:

• Do not expect miracles from him. Potato starch has a rich composition, but not magical properties. It is not able to reverse the structural processes occurring in the epidermis, but it can slow them down, temporarily halt aging, smooth out visible age-related changes;
• The regularity of the procedures increases their effectiveness.. Nutrients starch, like many other care products, have a cumulative effect. The first results will be noticeable with 3-4 procedures, a stable result will be formed after a course lasting 2-3 weeks;
• The tool copes with fine wrinkles and "crows feet" and works much worse on skin that has already been affected by profound age-related changes;
• Age matters. Starting an active struggle with time for the safety of youth and beauty is no earlier than 25-30 years;
• Suitable for prevention. It is no secret that it is easier to prevent the appearance of wrinkles than to try to eliminate them later. Starch masks make it possible to delay the first signs of aging for quite a long time;
• You can apply a mask on the whole face, but it works most effectively in the area around the eyes, on the forehead, on the nasolabial triangle.

Starch masks give an incredible result. Because of their high efficiency, they are often compared with salon procedures and even suggest using them instead of Botox. But despite the successful struggle with wrinkles at home, the folk remedy cannot be called an absolutely identical achievement of cosmetology. It is incorrect to compare them with each other because they affect wrinkles in different ways.

Botox - a drug based on a substance synthesized by bacteria in the process of life. Botulinum toxin secreted by them is dangerous in that it can cause muscle paralysis or be fatal. But in small doses, it only smoothes deep and lasting wrinkles, due to which it has become very popular in the beauty industry.

But the rejuvenating and tightening properties of starch-based masks are a reality, not a myth, and with proper use they can become the very secret of youth that every woman is looking for.

The use of starch in cosmetology is a kind of paradox. When consumed in large quantities, it negatively affects the energy needs of the body, but it has an extremely positive effect on female beauty in all doses.

The secret of the miraculous starch mask is in the composition of the substance:

• Niacin or nicotinic acid. This substance is one of the most important in the structure of enzymes that provide cellular respiration.It almost does not enter the body with food, so the skin begins to "choke" and grows old. Niacin masks dilate blood vessels, improve blood circulation, normalize the blood supply to the epidermis and ensure the outflow of excess fluid from the tissue, which helps to relieve swelling;
• Choline or b4. Vitamin group B, which in the composition of the starch stands apart from its relatives, as it performs the most important function of "building material" for cell walls and membranes. A lack of vitamin B4 makes the cells fragile and dehydrated, the skin loses its elasticity, becomes more quickly wrinkled, the clarity of the oval face is lost.

• Ascorbic Acid or Vitamin C. Polyfunctional element in the service of youth and beauty. As part of facial masks, vitamin C is useful in that:

1. Increases skin tone and its resistance to the negative effects of environmental factors;
2. Regenerates damaged skin cells;
3. Whitens and evens skin tone, improves its color;
4. Promotes the production of collagen, which increases the elasticity and elasticity of tissues;
5. Neutralizes free radicals;
6. Prevents premature aging;
7. Works as a catalyst in the composition of the peels, increasing their effectiveness.

• Proteins fats carbohydrates. Their content provides nourishment and saturation of the skin with useful trace elements;
• Iron. It is necessary for the skin of the face for normal oxygen metabolism of epidermal cells. Iron deficiency leads to a lack of oxygen, and this has a negative effect on youthfulness and elasticity of the skin;
• Potassium. This useful mineral is responsible for the water balance of cell membranes. Its disadvantage is one of the main causes of dryness and flaking;

Vitamin E. About the properties of this substance in cosmetology make up legends. As a part of starch, it is useful for fading and for dry skin, it works in several directions at once:

1. Rejuvenates. The cells are regenerated, tissues are tightened, blood circulation and color are improved, wrinkles are smoothed, the tone is increased, aging is slowed down;
2. Soothes. It acts as an antidepressant for the skin: a blush appears, the membrane walls become stronger, the tired appearance of the skin gives way to a fresh and rested skin;
3. Removes toxins and protects cells;
4. Heals inflammation, acne, rash, reveals black spots:
5. Whiten;
6. Moisturizes;
7. Treats It is considered the prevention of cancer, including skin cancer; relieves itching, rash, redness, peeling, allergic reactions.

Most often along with potato starch from corn is used. Its composition is also rich and useful for maintaining the beauty of the skin. It includes:

• vitamins of group B, E and K;
• minerals and trace elements: Fe, Mg, K, Ca, Cu, which need skin and hair,
• linoleic acid to restore the lipid structure of the epidermis;
• tocopherol and ferulic acid - natural antioxidants that slow cell aging;
• lecithin and allantoin - effective reducing elasticity and elasticity.

In the aggregate, all these elements take care of dry skin, prone to flaking and redness, energize cells, rejuvenate and renew them, build a protective barrier that increases skin tone and protects it from damage, smooth wrinkles. Also, corn starch is an effective remedy in the composition of masks for oily and problem skin, mixed-type skin. This absorbent removes greasy shine, cleanses, softens, protects and nourishes.

Potato starch, which can be bought at any grocery store for a ridiculous price, is made from ripe tubers. The scheme is simple and clear: the tubers are peeled, washed, carefully crushed, squeezed. I would like to end the procedure of extracting the useful substance, but sulfur dioxide or sodium sulphite is added to the product on a production scale so that it does not darken, but remains white.

Sulfur and sodium themselves are fairly harmless, and it would be possible to close their eyes to their presence in the powder, but then the potato mass is subjected to the following processing steps, which contain alkali and hypochlorous acid salt.

What to do if you want to try on yourself the effects of a starch mask, but you do not want to use powder enriched with excess elements? Cook it at home! The technology is very simple, the substance will be 100% natural, and as a raw material you can use both young and strong fruits, as well as potatoes, which have frozen or become flabby and are not suitable for food.

To prepare starch powder at home, you will need to perform the following steps in stages:

• Select and process the roots. They should be thoroughly rinsed from dirt, remove broken spots, sprouts, eyes, rot, if it appeared;
• Chop peeled and washed potatoes in a convenient way until smooth. A very fine grater, juicer or blender will do;
• Pour wet vegetable mass with cool water to double its volume, mix well.. Water "pulls" starch from potatoes, so the procedure for mixing should be given special attention. Fluid temperature is also important - in hot water, the starch will simply dissolve, becoming a paste;
• Without allowing the sedimentation of the mass, strain it through gauze into enamelware. Re-pour, removing starch residues;
• Allow strained liquid to stand, gradually pouring water over lowered starch. Water can be poured by washing the starch mass, but be careful not to drain the substance itself;
• Drain the rest of the water, you can start to dry. To do this, put the starch mass on a baking sheet, covered with cooking paper, place in the oven until it is completely dry at a temperature not higher than 40 degrees;
• Dried starch need to cool and grind in the palms, so that there are no lumps. Pour dry yellow powder in a jar with a tight lid, keep away from moisture and direct sunlight.

How to make potato starch at home, see the following video.

The powder texture of starch does not allow its use for beauty procedures in its pure form. Bulk substance requires an additional liquid component to be conveniently applied to the skin. The same natural products are used as binding ingredients, which are selected by skin type and existing problems.

Starch mask with banana and cream is suitable for skin that loses elasticity. One small fruit will need 20-30 grams of dry and liquid substance. Starch and cream should be added to the banana puree, gradually applied to the face, renewing the layer each time the previous one dries. You can make from two to five layers. The procedure is carried out for half an hour several times a week.

A natural alternative to a cosmetic procedure suitable for use in adulthood on any type of skin. So, dry will get smooth and velvety, the pores of oily skin will become much narrower, a matte effect will appear, normal skin will become even healthier and more radiant in appearance.

For this recipe, you need 30 grams of potato starch, the same amount of sour cream, carrot juice, half a glass of cold water and 0.5 liters of boiling water.

Cooking begins with starch preparation. 30 g of powder should be poured with cold water, mix, pour into boiling water. Gently stirring, boil the mixture over low heat until the consistency of thick cream. Mixing the remaining ingredients into the cooled mixture, you can apply the mask with a thin layer. With pronounced wrinkles - in two layers. The exposure to the skin should last 25-30 minutes, after which the mask should be rinsed with cool water.

Residues can be used for three days, as it is suitable for daily use and can be stored in the refrigerator for several days.

The effect similar to the salon procedure is given by a mask with glycerin and gelatin. It is more complex in composition (cream, starch, gelatin, honey, glycerin) and takes more time to prepare, but the results justify the time costs.

Age not only give out wrinkles, but also the state of the facial contours. Over time, its contours become less clear, as if “floating”. To correct this imperfection is possible with an expensive and unsafe salon procedure, and you can use home remedies - natural cosmetics and massage.

Sensitive skin shows a mask of milk and starch with the addition of an essential oil, such as peach or avocado. At 20 grams of powder and 20 ml of milk will need a few drops of oil. The mixtures with Aevit work perfectly well.

It is necessary to mix the composition well, apply it with massage movements to the problem areas, wash it off after half an hour.

Oily skin can be pampered with a mask of protein from one egg and lemon, it will give the skin a matte and healthy look.

Starch must first be diluted with a small amount of warm water to form a glue paste, into which protein and citrus juice, 5 drops per 20 grams of powder, are alternately driven into. Protein will be better mixed with starch, if it is well whipped with a fork before mixing the ingredients, and the powder itself can be replaced with corn starch. Its composition has an excellent absorbent effect on oily skin.

For combination skin, there is a recipe from starch, sea or iodized salt, milk fat. Milk needs to be heated and diluted with pre-mixed dry ingredients. Like the previous two masks, the time of exposure to the skin is 30 minutes.

If the skin is dry and prone to the manifestation of imperfections, will help the treatment mask, which includes: egg white, 20 grams of starch, 5 drops of essential oil of tea tree.

Oily skin will rescue a mixture of kefir, starch and protein.

Natural honey with the addition of heavy cream, potato starch and cocoa powder will take care of the skin with signs of aging.

The absence of visible problems is not a reason to deprive the skin of the face with grooming procedures.

An epidemic in a normal state also needs hydration, nutrition, protection. In addition, timely care for still young and elastic skin is an investment in beauty in the future.

In the composition of home cosmetics are often found amazing ingredients. For example, ordinary tomatoes in combination with starch can return smoothness to the skin of the face. In a vegetable mixture of a teaspoon of starch and the pulp of the halves of a small tomato, you need to add egg yolk and 0.5 spoons of olive oil. The mixture is applied to the entire face, avoiding the area around the eyes, for 15-20 minutes.

Unfortunately, wrinkles do not exclude other skin troubles. For those whose age signs are manifested not only in the loss of elasticity of the epidermis, but also in the form of pigment spots, starch provides a double service. In the fight against skin pigmentation, an effective whitening paste made from starch and lemon juice is effective.

Fine powder particles provide gentle cleansing of the skin and pores. Such a tool does not coarsely polish the skin, but gently rolls up horny particles, making it smoother, softer and more well-groomed. The absence of aggressive components in the composition of home gommage allows you to use it more often three times a week.

For the preparation, you will need to mix a tablespoon of starch with a teaspoon of finely ground sea salt, dilute the dry ingredients with warmed fat milk to a mushy state, pour in a spoon of natural honey. Apply the warm mixture to the skin in circular massage movements, you can leave it as a mask for 15 minutes.

See the following video for a recipe for making starch face masks.

Natural cosmetics is becoming increasingly popular, in particular, starch-based masks instead of salon rejuvenation procedures. Those who have tried this tool for themselves are unanimous in their opinion - it works flawlessly. Due to this, starch masks received a loud name of an affordable and safe replacement for Botox and recognition of millions of women.

We should also note the praise of the persistent lifting effect after several procedures and the noticeable reduction in the number of wrinkles, the scrubbing and whitening properties of starch, the soft application of masks, the rapid effect.