Flax Seed Mask

Clean, well-groomed skin of the face has always attracted attention to itself, and every girl strives to achieve her healthy and flourishing state. In addition to expensive cosmetological procedures, which are the extreme option of restoring and rejuvenating the skin, so-called “grandmother's recipes” are used - masks from natural plant components that beneficially affect the skin and contribute to its restoration. One of such indispensable products of the first-aid kit is flaxseed, the positive effect of which is confirmed by many women, who have tried it, and by qualified cosmetologists.

Flaxseed contains in its composition a large complex of biochemical substances that are useful for the skin and actively influence the recovery processes. So, in flax seed contains:

• Three of the five essential polyunsaturated fatty acids - substances that are not synthesized in the human body and that get into it only with food. They contribute to the production of collagen - a protein that is the basis of the connective tissues of the body (which includes the dermis - the connective part of the skin, which is directly connected with both the outer, visible layer, and closely spaced organs) and provides them with strength and elasticity. Thus, the number of wrinkles is reduced, the water-fat balance is normalized and the influence of the harmful effects of UV rays is reduced.
• Lignans, which have antioxidant properties - preserving the integrity of cells, increasing the body's resistance to infections. Such properties contribute to the protection from the adverse effects of the environment, aging of tissues.

• A multivitamin complex also helps speed up skin regeneration processes and halt the skin's aging process.
• Many macro and microelements that have a significant anti-inflammatory effect - the skin is healed from acne.
• Phylloquinone, also known as vitamin K, helps to even out the tone of the face and eliminate age spots.
• Niacin, or vitamin B3 or PP, restores the tone of the skin.
• Choline (vitamin B4) soothes sensitive skin.

Based on the composition of flax seed and the properties of its constituent components, the following beneficial effects on the skin using masks from it:

1. Cleansing of the skin - removal of the horny top layer, getting rid of acne, narrowing of the pores, elimination of oily shine.
2. Anti-aging effect - eliminating wrinkles and reducing deep wrinkles.
3. Restoration - getting rid of age spots and acquiring a smooth face tone, returning smoothness and elasticity.

All this makes flaxseed an indispensable aid in the process of treatment, rejuvenation and restoration of the skin. It is suitable for use regardless of age, hypoallergenic, that will appreciate the girls who are sensitive to many components of both effective chemicals and other natural products.

In the preparation process, this substance can be used in various forms - these can be masks with seeds, made from flax flour (to do this, it is enough to grind the seeds) or in the form of butter - most of the beneficial substances are stored in it. But it is better to use whole seeds that have not been subjected to thermal or other types of processing - they retain the maximum number of vitamins, minerals and microelements. They are sold in any pharmacy.It is better to grind the seeds at home with the help of a coffee grinder, because in the shops they sell flour not from seeds, but from oil cake from seeds, in which there is practically nothing useful.

Knowing the beneficial effect of the substances that are part of flax seed on the condition of the skin, you can begin to carry out a complex of health procedures at home. Before use, remember that:

1. The effect of any remedy cannot manifest instantly (only in rare cases) - visible changes in the condition of the skin will be noticeable through the course of 15 daily procedures.
2. The maximum effect is given only by a freshly prepared mask - it is not necessary to leave the remnants from the previous procedure for tomorrow. If after applying to the face there is still a certain amount of money, you can apply it on the skin of the neck, decollete area, hands.
3. Having prepared such a mask for the first time, it should be applied to the wrist area for 15 minutes in order to check whether there is irritation on the skin. If not, the mask can be safely applied to the face.

Also important is the fact that different types of masks (with different additional components) are suitable for different types of skin (combined, dry, oily). The mask is chosen for a specific skin type, so if there are no positive changes, you should consider whether it is defined correctly.

Dry skin is the most gentle type of all, you need to take care of it all year round - constantly moisturize in summer and nourish in winter, so for her flax masks will fit perfectly. The following methods will be especially effective:

• 2 tsp. seeds pour 1/2 cup of hot water, boil and boil over low heat for 10-15 minutes. Then leave to cool, strain. Apply the resulting mask on the face for 20-40 minutes, then rinse with plenty of warm water. For an additional nutritional effect after straining, you can add one tablespoon of softened butter in advance, thick milk-based cream will also do.

• Mask with the addition of vegetable oils. To prepare it, you need to grind the seeds to pour vegetable oil (or any other) oil in the ratio of 1: 2 (for example, 2 tablespoons of ground seeds are filled with 4 tablespoons of selected oil). The resulting mixture is left to infuse in dishes that do not let the sunlight in a dark cool place for 10 days, then move to the refrigerator. It is applied as an ordinary face mask - the amount needed for a one-time procedure is slightly warmed up, then applied for 25-40 minutes and washed off with warm water.

• Masks based on red cosmetic clay (or pink) have a positive effect on dry skin. Before applying it, if the skin is very dry, you should apply the cream in advance so as not to dry the skin even more. The recipe is: pour 2 cl. l Flax seeds with 1 glass of water, boil and boil over a low heat for 15 minutes. Leave to cool, mix dry clay until it is completely dissolved. Apply the composition on the face for 20 minutes, after rinsing the face with warm water.

• To wipe the skin is preparing a special lotion based on flax. To make it, you need 1 tbsp. l crushed seeds pour 1/2 cup of boiling water and leave to infuse for 12 hours. Next, the mixture is filtered and a couple of drops of orange and chamomile essential oils are added to the finished infusion. The expiration date of such funds - seven days, subject to storage in the refrigerator.

• Infusion of 30 ml of seeds, beat in a blender together with one egg yolk and a banana. Apply the resulting mask on the face for at least 40 minutes, then clean the skin of the unabsorbed mask with a damp cotton pad. This procedure will help eliminate flaking, nourishes the skin with beneficial substances.

When using flaxseed masks for oily skin, you need to be very careful not to make the skin even more unhealthy.Essential oils and clay are best suited for oily skin. The following recipes will help restore the normal level of secretion of the sebaceous glands:

• Mix 1 tsp. flax seed and oatmeal, grind in a coffee grinder. Pour in some milk (until creamy) and leave for half an hour to infuse. Apply the mixture to the problem areas of the face for 20 minutes, then wash the face with warm water. It helps to cope well with foci of inflammation, but if there are a lot of rashes and black spots, it cannot be used.
• Another cooking option, without the addition of milk. Mix 1 tsp. oatmeal and 2 tsp. milled flax seed. Pour the mixture with clean water until a creamy consistency is formed, boil and then leave for half an hour. Apply the mask for 15 minutes and rinse.

• A mask with flax seeds and dry oatmeal is also used as a facial scrub that can cleanse the pores of dirt and reduce the amount of acne. To do this, take an equal amount (1 tbsp.) Of ground seeds and unground oatmeal, pour them with hot milk and leave for 15 minutes, then mix thoroughly. Apply the part on the face, thoroughly rubbing it for a minute, then apply the second part and still pore. Rinse face thoroughly with water. Peeling as a method of deep cleansing of the face is recommended to be applied a maximum of once a week in order not to damage the skin and not to infect the damaged area.

• 1 tbsp. l crushed seeds mixed with 1 tbsp. l. wholemeal and add yogurt (the mixture should be thick). The resulting mask helps to cope with shine and excessive pigmentation.
• A recipe for treating acne. Crush one tablet of aspirin and activated carbon and mix with 40 ml of prepared warm infusion from seeds. Apply on pre-washed skin for 7-10 minutes, wash.

With age, the skin needs a deeper effect and more thorough care, so a mask of herbs, such as marigold, chamomile, sage or mint, can be used instead of water in flax masks. If the seeds need to be boiled, then some dry herbs are added during the boiling process.

• One of the best recipes for toning the skin - with the addition of yellow clay (also suitable red). For its preparation you need to pour a small amount of boiling water 1 tbsp. l. Flour, let it brew for 15-20 minutes and add 1 tsp. clay powder. Mix all components thoroughly to dissolve the clay and apply on face for 15-20 minutes, then rinse skin thoroughly with plenty of warm water. This mask will help to remove impurities from the skin, smooth out small wrinkles and even out the facial contour.

• Pour flax seeds, ground in a coffee grinder, with a hot herb decoction in a ratio of 1: 2 (dessert spoons, the optimal amount is 5 tablespoons of flour and 10 broths), mix and leave for half an hour. Pour into the finished mask 2 tsp. Argan oil, mix and immediately put on face. Leave for half an hour, then wash the face with warm water. This mask perfectly copes with wrinkles.

• 1 cup of water boil and pour 2 tbsp. l with a pile of chamomile flowers, leave to cool. After cooling to room temperature, add 1 tbsp. l flax seed and insist about an hour. Apply on face and neck skin for 20 minutes, rinse face with warm water. If desired, after the mask, wipe the face with a cotton pad with boric acid. This nourishing mask also helps smooth wrinkles.

• Mask with lifting effect: 1 tsp. flax seeds pour 1/3 cup boiling water (everything should be done in an airtight container — for example, a small jar), shake well for a few minutes and leave for a few hours (the most convenient way is to prepare in the morning, use in the evening). Apply the mixture to thin layers on a pre-cleansed skin with a cotton pad (apply five layers, wipe the face muscles with minimal force during the whole procedure).After the last layer has dried, rinse the skin thoroughly with warm water and apply a moisturizer.

• Effective mask to restore skin and smooth deep wrinkles. Warm decoction of flaxseed (30 ml) mixed with 15 grams of corn starch and 12 drops of pyridoxine. Apply on the face and neck for half an hour, then rinse the skin with warm water. The course is daily for three weeks.
• 30 grams of warm (about 60 degrees) infusion of flaxseeds mixed with 10 g of gelatin. Mix well until a smooth creamy mass, then add 25 drops of olive oil. Apply on the face, without affecting the eyebrows and hairline, leave for half an hour, then carefully remove the frozen film.
• Mix 10 ml of infusion from seeds with 5 g of shea butter and whisk everything with a whisk until smooth. Apply on the skin around the eyes for forty minutes, then clean the unabsorbed residue with a damp cotton pad. This procedure will remove puffiness, smooth mimic wrinkles, moisturize the skin and strengthen the capillaries.

• With swelling of the face: 4 tbsp. l ready broth mix with 2 tbsp. l cocoa and 1 tsp. liquid honey. Apply in thin layers after the previous one dries (three layers are enough). Leave on for 45 minutes, then gently rinse the skin with water.
• In addition to masks, ice cubes for rubbing the skin consisting of flax and chamomile are very effective. For their preparation, you need to prepare 50 ml of chamomile decoction, strain immediately and add flaxseeds (steamed). After half an hour, strain, pour into molds and put in the refrigerator. Dice with light movements along the facial massage lines. The course continues for eight days and hold it two to four times a year.

Flax seeds have taken a strong position in the market of beauty products - concentrate, oil or flour are added to various means to care for face and body skin and hair. In cosmetology, it is used as an effective means in the fight against pigmentation, premature aging, fuzzy facial contours and wrinkles. Using it at home in the form of a mask suitable for a specific skin type and problem, girls and women wrote many positive reviews and strongly recommend trying this product to anyone who has heard about it, but did not dare to use it.

The first thing that girls note is a positive effect after the first application. The complexion becomes smoother, the skin becomes softer, some black dots disappear. After a full course, a positive effect is almost always observed, and to a greater or lesser extent, it depends on the initial state of the body and the degree of severity of the problem, as well as on age, regularity of procedures and other factors.

In addition to the use of linseed masks, girls, especially those with very dry skin, took one tablespoon of seeds a day with food — salad, yogurt, made loaves of bread and biscuits from it. Ingestion promotes better absorption of nutrients and the effect of externally enhanced use. There is also a lot of talk about the benefits of boiling flaxseed fluids for treating the stomach (in particular, gastritis), which also affected the improvement of the skin condition - because most skin diseases start inside the body, and rashes on the face or dryness are a consequence of them.

Flax masks - one of the best products for combination skin. Girls are often frustrated because it is very difficult for a given skin type to find the right remedy. It helps to cope with fat, but dries dry areas or moisturizes part of the skin, and the other becomes even more greasy. Many have also solved this problem for themselves by using a mask of flaxseeds or flour - it helps to have a complex effect on this type of skin - reduces enlarged pores and at the same time eliminates peeling. The bonus will be a smooth and fresh complexion.

Many women have learned from their own experience that such a mask-lifting using flaxseed is an effective means for improving the contours of the facial contours, reducing even deep wrinkles, and eliminating age spots. It is important that it is safe when applied to the skin around the eyes and has a positive effect on it, which helps to cope with mimic wrinkles in this area.

This product is indispensable for girls suffering from allergies to many chemical cosmetics and even natural products, as it is often very difficult for them to find a soft facial remedy - flaxseed helps perfectly.

Price is a factor that many girls also noted in their reviews. Flax seeds stand at around a hundred rubles, one pack is enough for a long time, so it is a much more advantageous option compared to buying branded skin care products.

Taking into account the experience of many girls and women, it can be concluded that the use of such a mask will not harm the skin, but on the contrary, will help solve a whole range of problems by supplying it with vitamins and minerals.

In this video, you will find a recipe for a homemade flax seed mask.