If you want to take care of your skin without spending a fortune, you can do it at home, quickly, cheaply and with an effective result. Common foods can make a great cosmetic right now.
Before applying any mask, it is necessary to clean the skin well to eliminate dust and sweat. Another important tip is to prepare only the amount that will be used at that time.
- The homemade pumpkin face mask is the darling of women, as it contains moisturizing and antioxidant properties, as well as ensuring more resistance to aggressions such as sun, pollution, etc. Here's the recipe:
Cook a few pieces of pumpkin until they are soft; Drain the water and mash with a fork until it has a puree consistency. If you think it was too thick, add some of the water that was used during cooking; add honey and mix everything. Wait for it to cool down a bit and apply to the face, leaving it on for about 15 minutes or until it dries on the skin. Finally, wash your face with water.
This homemade scrub is economical and simple. You only need a tablespoon of honey, two almonds and lemons. Crush the almonds to a fine powder and mix with honey. Add a teaspoon of lemon juice and mix everything together. Gently apply to face and make circular movements for about 15 minutes. Wash well with warm water.
Cucumber has well-known dietary properties. If your skin has been exposed to the sun a lot, peel the cucumber and crush it until you get a paste, apply it on your face, making circular movements. Finally, remove with cold water.
The banana, because it contains a lot of water, helps in the hydration of the skin. Use a ripe banana and prepare a paste, apply gently to the face and neck, letting it rest for 15 minutes. Remove with cold water. This technique activates blood circulation.
This mask serves to smooth wrinkles and improve the appearance of the skin, giving it a rejuvenating touch. Mix a cup of plain yogurt with a teaspoon of fennel seeds and a teaspoon of crushed fennel leaves. Apply the cream on your face and let it sit for 20 minutes. Remove with warm water.
It's not a myth, no! Crush five fresh rose petals into a garter. Apply on face for about 15 minutes and then remove with cold water.
Moisturizing, tightening and exfoliating are some of the effects of tomato on the skin. Cut a tomato in half and run it over your face. Let it rest for 15 minutes and remove with warm water.
Nobody believes it, but it is capable of removing stains, if used correctly. Mix one tablespoon of bee honey with one tablespoon of lemon juice. Apply with cotton on the face and let it rest for 20 minutes. Remove the mask with a small cotton ball and mineral water. Clean well so that the effect is not reversed.
Strawberry is established as a natural cream to moisturize and nourish the skin. Grind several strawberries and mix with honey. Apply to the skin and let it rest for 20 minutes. Remove the mask with cold water.
Text written by Natália Nocelli from the Eu Sem Fronteiras Team.
