PT Health Life – The appearance of wrinkles is one of the inevitable signs of aging. In addition to regular skin care steps, you can make your own mask at home to care for your skin and limit wrinkles…
1. Banana and honey mask helps reduce wrinkles
Bananas provide vitamins A, C, potassium and many nutrients that are beneficial for the skin. In particular, the abundant amount of vitamin C in bananas has the effect of fighting oxidation of the skin.
At the same time, the vitamin A content in ripe bananas is also a powerful assistant to help supplement collagen , reduce inflammation and help control the amount of oil and acne on the skin.
The combination of banana and honey will help the skin retain moisture, absorb maximum beneficial nutrients, and repel the appearance of wrinkles and other signs of aging.
Doing:
– Mash a medium ripe banana with 2 tablespoons of pure honey.
– After removing makeup and washing your face, apply a medium-thin layer on the skin.
– Apply the mask for about 15-20 minutes then wash your face with cool water.
You can use your fingertips to gently massage to enhance the effectiveness of smoothing wrinkles . Repeat 2 times/week.
2. Avocado and cocoa mask
Avocados contain lots of vitamins A, E and antioxidants that help moisturize the skin , significantly reduce damage caused by free radicals, and fade wrinkles. Using avocado in your skin care routine can help increase elasticity and improve skin texture .
Doing:
– Mash 1/2 ripe avocado, then mix well with two teaspoons of cocoa powder and one tablespoon of honey.
– After removing makeup, apply mask to skin and keep for 20 minutes.
– Rinse your face with water and continue applying moisturizer as usual.
3. Use green tea to improve crow’s feet and wrinkles at the corners of the eyes
EGCG in green tea is a polyphenol with strong antioxidant properties. Not only does it help prevent aging , green tea can help reduce dark circles around the eyes and promote skin recovery.
How to do: Use 2 tea bags after use, put them in the cooler for about 10 minutes, then apply the tea bags to places that easily form wrinkles such as the eye area, mouth corners, forehead… for about 15 minutes. After brewing the tea bag, apply 2 small ice cubes to the corners of your eyes to reduce newly formed wrinkles .
4. Egg white + honey mask
Egg whites contain B vitamins (such as vitamins B2, B3, B5, B6…) along with trace elements (iron, phosphorus…) and other ingredients. Thanks to that, applying an egg white mask helps tighten pores, reduce oil secretion, and prevent acne . In particular, egg whites also promote increased collagen production, fade dark spots, reduce wrinkles and effectively fight skin aging .
With the advantage of being benign and less irritating, you can apply egg whites to nourish your skin 2-3 times per week.
How to do: After separating an egg white, beat the mixture with lemon juice until frothy, then add honey and mix together. Before applying the mask, wash your face with warm water to open your pores. Apply the mask mixture to your face, relax for 15 minutes and then rinse with water.
5. Aloe vera mask
With rich vitamin E and C content, aloe vera has the ability to reduce wrinkles on the skin, slow down the appearance of signs of skin aging, limit freckles and melasma, helping the skin become smoother and more youthful. .
You can combine aloe vera with cucumber. These are all benign ingredients, good for the skin. Cucumber + aloe vera mask formula is suitable for all skin types (normal skin, dry skin, oily skin and sensitive skin). You can apply a mask after washing your face to moisturize your skin, helping it smooth and reduce wrinkles.
Doing:
– Prepare ¼ pureed cucumber and 1 spoon of aloe vera gel.
– Mix ingredients well and apply on face.
– Leave it on for about 15 minutes, then wash your face with water (do not wash your face with hot water because this can cause dry skin).
