Women try to prolong the youth of the skin in different ways. Cosmetic procedures in the salons are not affordable for everyone, and anti-aging injection injections do not always provide the desired effect, and safety is not guaranteed. Rejuvenation using a starch mask is considered effective, inexpensive and safe. Its regular use gives a visible effect. The main advantage of this procedure is natural components and a minimum of side effects.
How are masks from starch better than Botox?
Safe and cheap starch mask is definitely better than Botox. Starch does not cause any harm to the skin, and Botox has the effect of smoothing wrinkles, because it “freezes” muscles and blocks neuromuscular impulses, thereby disrupting the nature of the interaction between muscle mass and nerve endings. The aging process slows down, but then, when the effect of this drug ends, the consequences will be evident.
In order not to be terrified of the sharp withering of the skin, Botox must be injected constantly, so that the muscles are always in good shape, but this is harmful for health, and for the wallet too. Moreover, doing such procedures regularly is dangerous, as well as exceeding the dose of the drug. Moreover, visiting the salon, it is difficult to be 100% sure that the beautician doing the procedure is a true professional.
Possible effects of botox injections:
Face asymmetry- Constant puffiness.
- Inversion of the eyelids or lips.
- Violation of motor functions of the lips.
- Ptosis.
- Low blink rate.
- Diplopia.
- Ecchymosis
- Unnatural complexion.
- Anemia of the muscles.
Face asymmetryThis procedure came to us from America, and it was there that recorded dozens of female deaths after a botox injection. In addition, this expensive procedure has a lot of contraindications, which are not always discussed with clients of cosmetic clinics or women themselves simply ignore them in pursuit of youth.
Starch can give a tangible effect immediately, but on a par with this will not cause any harm to the skin and human health. Facelift is due to the natural components of this substance. The starch mask accelerates cell regeneration and normalizes the sebaceous glands. Moisturizing, deep cleansing and nourishing of the skin. Starch will not get rid of deep wrinkles, but will significantly reduce them and will easily smooth out mimic wrinkles and unevenness of the skin.
Starch eliminates all inflammatory processes and is suitable for all skin types. The main thing is to choose the right additional ingredients and create a rejuvenating scrub with a whitening effect or a nourishing mask with a tightening effect. Starch - non-aggressive substance and gently affects the delicate skin. Constant use protects against environmental influences and cosmetics. A social survey showed that 84% of women, having a good wealth, prefer starch masks to Botox and are satisfied with the results.
IMPORTANT! There must be dynamics and stability in everything. Do not expect that after the first application of wrinkles will go away. Make a starch mask at least once a week. In a month the result will be obvious.
How to make starch for a mask at home
Starch compounds are in many products, and because of them this food is called not very useful, but if you use starch in its pure form for external use, then its benefits are endless. For masks, you should use purchased potato starch or make it at home. Below is a step-by-step algorithm for making homemade starch.
It will take:
- Peeled potatoes.
- Water.
- Grater.
- Gauze.
You need to grate the potatoes on a fine grater. Then transfer the resulting mass into a piece of gauze. Tie the ends in a knot and put this improvised pouch in a deep plate with plain water. Squeeze and knead the bag of grated potatoes, as if preparing the dough. After a few minutes, the water can be drained, and white precipitate at the bottom to leave. White liquid at the bottom - this is natural starch.
Application rules
There are a lot of masks that can be used at home, but each one has particular application.
Applying a starch mask on the face:
- It is necessary to clean the face with a foam or gel.
- To apply a mask, select the sponge or hard brush. The tool can also be applied with your fingertips.
- The mask is applied with massage movements from the bottom up. Need to start with the chin.
- From the chin you need to move first to the ears. Then to the lips and again to the ears.
- Next, the mask is applied on the forehead and distributed to the hair roots and temples.
Be sure to apply the mask on the neck and décolleté. These zones especially need a tone and rejuvenation. Remember that the area around the eyes and lips should remain intact. The holding time of the starch mask is about 20 minutes. You can not touch the face and talk. It is impossible that the muscles of the face were involved or strained during this time. Remove the mask with a sponge and water. When removing the mask do not use detergents or cosmetics.
Starch facial mask with botox effect
Simple and effective starch mask with the effect of Botox does not require special skills for cooking.
List of components:
- Starch (potato) - 1 tbsp.
- Sour cream 20% - 1 tbsp.
- Carrot juice - 5 tbsp.
- Boiled water - 400 g
Carrot juice is not suitable for creating a mask with a botox effect. It is necessary to squeeze the juice at home, because the trace elements that are contained in carrots are important components. Grate the carrot on a fine grater and squeeze the juice through the gauze.
After that, prepare the mixture:
- 1 tbsp. starch diluted in 100 g of warm water, to get a viscous mass.
- We put on the stove and boil, add the remaining 300 g of water and wait for the mass to thicken completely, without boiling.
- For one mask we take 5 tbsp. mix and add carrot juice and sour cream to it. After mixing, you get a homogeneous mass of soft orange color.
- The mass is applied to the skin in three stages: first one layer, after 2 minutes - the second, then the third.
- We wash off in half an hour.
The skin will visibly tighten and become velvety. The irritation and peeling will be eliminated, and fine wrinkles will disappear.
Anti-wrinkle mask for oily skin
If a woman has oily or problem skin, then the additional components of the mask are slightly different:
- 1 tsp oatmeal
- Egg white - 1 pc.
Starch paste can be prepared in the same way as described above, or squeezed out of potatoes through cheesecloth, the effectiveness of the procedure will not change. 1 tsp is added to it. oatmeal and squirrel, pre-whipped. After connecting the components of the mask is applied to the face and washed off after 20 minutes. In addition to the lifting effect, the procedure dries the skin well, normalizing the oily balance.
Rejuvenating mask with starch for dry skin
Sometimes you do not know which trouble is worse when the skin is greasy or very dry. Dry skin first requires deep moisture. Only after that you can do rejuvenation. To get a double effect from the mask, you will need the following ingredients:
- Starch - 1 tbsp.
- Homemade milk - 1 tbsp.
- Linseed oil - 1 tsp.
Stir all ingredients and apply on face. Wash off after 25 minutes. Linseed oil can be replaced with any essential, but milk should be only homemade and fat. The store product is often made from powder, and the mask will not give the desired effect. If suddenly there is no milk at hand, then it is better to replace it with sour cream.
Cleansing and tightening mask scrub
You can combine two effects at once: tightening and scrubbing. To do this, you need all the same 1 tbsp. starch and the following ingredients:
- Homemade milk - 1 tbsp.
- Sea salt - 1 tsp.
- Honey - 1 tsp.
Do not take candied honey, only young, better than lime. After all the ingredients are mixed, spread on the skin with massage movements, bypassing the skin around the eyes. Apply the product slowly, making a light massage of the skin. Wash off the mask should be in 20 minutes. It smoothes the skin and tone.
IMPORTANT! If you are allergic to honey, you can replace it with essential oil.
Some useful tips
To make the effect of the starch mask more noticeable, analyze the recommendations of cosmetologists:
- Wash the mask off first with warm and then cold water. This action will cause a narrowing of the pores and fix the result.
- If you make a paste from dry powder, you can make it in reserve and keep it in the refrigerator, but if starch is extracted from fresh potatoes, then for each procedure you need to make a new solution.
- If there are wounds on the skin or an inflammatory process from acne, then the procedure should be postponed and the inflammation should be removed first.
- If necessary, potato starch can be replaced with corn.
- Experts recommend doing a small massage of the skin before applying the mask.
If you are not sure that there is an allergy to some ingredient of the composition, then it is better to check the effect of the product on the wrist, and only then apply it on the face. Add only fresh and high-quality products to the mask. Spoiled products can cause serious harm to delicate facial skin.
