Proper protection: how to use a mask and sanitizer!

On May 12, a mask regime will be introduced in many regions of Russia. From this day on, it is mandatory to wear masks and gloves in transport, public places and at work. For violation of this measure, a fine of 4 thousand rubles was introduced in Moscow.

Many people still do not know how to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly and do not believe in its effectiveness.
“Taki Dela” produced reusable masks , gloves and protective screens , and also learned from experts why you need to wear masks and gloves, and prepared instructions on how to use them correctly.

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Face masks for every day - 7 best recipes.

Monday: Oatmeal.
On Monday, our skin especially needs energy and nutrition, so we will prepare a mask of ground oatmeal for it. To do this, mix it with a small amount of hot water and leave for 10 minutes. Then we apply the mask to the face for half an hour, rinse with warm water, and we can assume that we are ready to start a new week. Tuesday: yogurt.

On Tuesday we are usually less tired than on Monday, but the skin still needs a boost of energy and nutrition for the whole week. To do this, let's take advantage of the beneficial properties of yogurt - a product that moisturizes the skin without making it oily. There is no simpler recipe than a yoghurt mask - just apply the required amount of natural yoghurt to your face for half an hour. This low-cost product will effectively help your skin.

Medium: clay. We are in the middle of the week, and this is a good moment to deep cleanse the skin, rid it of toxins and impurities and saturate it with minerals.

For such a mask you will need natural green clay, which can be found in a pharmacy or herbal store.

Mix green clay powder with warm water, adding it a little at a time until you get a paste (the mass should not be very liquid. Apply the mask to your face, avoiding the eye contour, and leave for 20-30 minutes until it dries. Then rinse warm water.

A green clay mask helps remove oily shine and make your skin more radiant and healthy. So, if you have dry skin, use yogurt instead of water in your mask recipe, and after cleansing your skin, apply moisturizer or a little olive oil to your face.

Thursday: lemon and honey. The end of the week is approaching, and it's time to cleanse your skin of imperfections with lemon and moisturize and add radiance to it with natural honey.

Grate the zest and finely chop the lemon, heat the honey in a water bath so that it becomes more liquid. Mix honey and lemon and apply the mask on your face for half an hour, then rinse with warm water.

Friday: cucumber. Friday finally arrives, one day left until the weekend. Over the week, our skin has accumulated fatigue and toxins, so let's refresh, deeply moisturize and restore its elasticity with the help of cucumber.

To prepare the mask, it is better to grate the cucumber. Mix it with milk or rice water, and then apply the mixture to your face with gentle movements using a cotton pad. Apply two slices of cucumber to your eyelids to revitalize the skin around your eyes.

Lie down on the sofa for 20 minutes and then wash your face with cool water. This lotion can also be applied to the skin before bed to relieve dryness and tightness.

Saturday: avocado. On Saturday you can use it not only for relaxation, but also to nourish the skin. Prepare the mask by softening the avocado pulp with a fork.

Since avocado is already rich in fatty acids, vitamins and minerals, no other ingredients are needed. Apply the mask to your face and leave the mixture on the skin until it dries, then the mask can be washed off with warm water.

Sunday: lavender. What our skin needs on Sunday is to calm and relax it. A decoction of lavender is well suited for this (you can buy the dry collection at a pharmacy and prepare the decoction according to the recipe on the package.

Let the hot broth cool down and then apply it to your face using a cotton pad. It is worth doing this with soft movements from the chin and nose to the temples and from the bridge of the nose along the forehead also to the temples and cheekbones.

Don't forget also about the neck and décolleté area. All that is needed next is a good night's sleep before the new week.

Why is it important to follow the rules for applying face masks?

When choosing a mask, we want the skin to absorb the maximum of beneficial substances from it and gain smoothness, beauty and radiance in the shortest possible time. Despite the fact that some masks really allow you to see an immediate effect after the first application, most of them are intended for use in certain courses - this allows you to consolidate the desired effect.

You can get the desired effect and minimize the risk of unpleasant consequences by following the rules for applying masks to your face.

In addition, it is important to understand that any, even the most expensive, or self-prepared natural mask may not provide the proper result if you do not follow the rules for applying masks to the face. Therefore, below we will consider 6 basic such rules, namely:

course application of masks;
skin cleansing;
prohibited areas when applying masks;
maintaining cleanliness;
complete relaxation;
maximum accuracy.

Face masks for every day 7 best recipes by day of the week.

Are you worried about circles under your eyes? Does your face look tired? Do you want to make your facial skin glowing and smooth?

Homemade face masks will help! We will share 7 recipes for masks made from natural ingredients that help nourish, soften and moisturize the skin, and allow it to cope with fatigue in the first days of the week and still look radiant on the weekend.

Monday: Oatmeal

On Monday, our skin especially needs energy and nutrition, so we will prepare a mask of ground oatmeal for it. To do this, mix it with a small amount of hot water and leave for 10 minutes. Then we apply the mask to the face for half an hour, rinse with warm water, and we can assume that we are ready to start a new week.

Tuesday: Yogurt

Medium: Clay

We are in the middle of the week, and this is a good moment to deep cleanse the skin, rid it of toxins and impurities and saturate it with minerals.

For such a mask you will need natural green clay, which can be found in a pharmacy or herbal store.

Mix green clay powder with warm water, adding it a little at a time until you get a paste (the mass should not be very liquid). Apply the mask to your face, avoiding the eye contour, and leave for 20-30 minutes until it dries. Then rinse with warm water.

A green clay mask helps remove oily shine and make your skin more radiant and healthy. If you have dry skin, use yogurt instead of water in your mask recipe, and after cleansing your skin, apply moisturizer or a little olive oil to your face.

Thursday: Lemon and honey

The end of the week is approaching, and it's time to cleanse your skin of imperfections with lemon and moisturize and add radiance to it with natural honey.

Friday: Cucumber

Friday finally arrives, one day left until the weekend. Over the week, our skin has accumulated fatigue and toxins, so let’s refresh, deeply moisturize and restore its elasticity with the help of cucumber.

Lie down on the sofa for 20 minutes and then wash your face with cool water. This lotion can also be applied to the skin before bed to relieve dryness and tightness.

Saturday: Avocado

On Saturday you can use it not only for relaxation, but also to nourish the skin. Prepare the mask by softening the avocado pulp with a fork.

Sunday: Lavender

What our skin needs on Sunday is to calm and relax it. A decoction of lavender is well suited for this (you can buy the dry collection at a pharmacy and prepare the decoction according to the recipe on the package).

Don't forget also about the neck and décolleté area. All that is needed next is a good night's sleep before the new week.

Oily facial skin and everything connected with it

In appearance, thick and dense skin with an oily sheen does not look so great, especially in the summer, when beads of sweat also appear on the face. Comedones and pimples, plus lemon peel, do not evoke the most pleasant memories. According to doctors, after full puberty and passing through the teenage stage, oily skin type remains only in obese people.

Treatment, in addition to masks, implies proper nutrition (reducing the amount of fat in food, spices, alcohol) and proper care (daily use of fatty cream will not have the best effect.

Seborrhea, according to many, is only a disease of the scalp, but this is a mistaken opinion. This is a common skin disease that is characterized by the secretion of large amounts of oil. The development of the disease is facilitated by a stressful situation, etc.

For treatment, you will need masks to improve skin tone and restore the function of the sebaceous glands:

Using mint. Pour boiling water over the mint (2 tbsp and 200 ml of water), leave. Chop pumpkin or carrots (boiled) and add 1 teaspoon of mint. Keep for 15 minutes. After this, wash with the remaining mint infusion.
Clay. Many people are concerned about the topic of how often to make clay masks. Ideally, for oily skin, once a week or every 4 days. Prepare the clay according to the instructions (if not indicated, you need to achieve the consistency of sour cream by adding warm water to the powder). Apply the clay in its pure form to the face for 10 minutes, rinse with warm water and lubricate with honey. After 20 minutes, you can wash off the remaining honey.

Dry skin and brief information

And in cold weather outside, healthy skin is able to moisturize the skin to the right extent. But, often with old age, internal changes, when the function of the sweat glands is impaired, or rather when they fade, the use of alkaline soap, cologne and other means is observed to be a violation of the water balance and the functions of the sweat glands decrease. The result is dry and rough skin.

A course of restorative therapy , which should be aimed at combating dehydration, will help get rid of the disease Before making a mask for dry skin on an ongoing basis and starting serious treatment, you need to understand the barrier functions , or rather, restore them.

For restoration, we need moisturizing preparations , which contain lipids, fatty acids, ceramides... At the same time, it is important to maintain moisture in the upper layer of the epidermis.

For severe peeling of the skin, it is recommended to use moisturizing creams during the day and leave nourishing masks at night.

Toning and moisturizing mask for sensitive and dry skin:

You will need cream and banana.
Mash a ripe banana into a paste and add homemade cream (if there is no cream, you can add milk, but in smaller quantities).
The mask can also be used in the décolleté area.
Rinse off with warm water.

This is the safest and optimal option for moisturizing the skin, which can be repeated every other day for 1 month.

Will there be any harm from frequent use?

Clay treatments are a pleasant way to combine business with pleasure. Before enjoying the healing power of clay, pay attention to the quality of the product. Making clay does not require special conditions and therefore there are enough manufacturers. Focus on famous manufacturers who value their reputation.

Nourishing and toning masks with clay can be made 2-3 times a week, provided that the amount of clay does not exceed 1/3 of the mask.

It is better to do vitaminizing masks in procedures once a week and in total 10-13 procedures. Cleansing masks can be used for as long as you deem necessary.

Precautionary measures

We looked at the basic principles and how many times a week such procedures can be done. The effectiveness of home remedies is undeniable and the results get better every time... but not for everyone. This is due to the incorrect use of masks. Some people will be satisfied with the simplest recipe, and the result will be of high quality. And for some, this very recipe can cause irritation, dryness and roughness of the skin. Do not forget to properly prepare the skin, we talked about this here -.

Yes, homemade face masks are also used in popular beauty salons, because even a serious course of treatment requires maintenance therapy in the form of masks. It’s good that there is an experienced specialist in the salon who will not make mistakes in the dosage, time, quantity of ingredients... And at home you should be twice as careful so as not to end up in an awkward situation (allergies, redness, irritation, peeling, swelling, etc.).

Remember also that with the correct use of clay masks prepared at home, you can save a significant amount of money and also prolong your youth.

Everyday face masks for oily skin. Consequences of frequent use of intensive masks

Firming and rejuvenating face masks will only be effective if used correctly. Rejuvenation occurs by stimulating collagen synthesis, or by filling wrinkles with substances that are included in the masks.

Such masks should be used no more than once a week, otherwise the skin gets used to the active ingredients of the product and becomes “lazy”. As a result, the processes occurring in the epidermis slow down, resulting in the appearance of new wrinkles, sagging skin and premature aging.

The same mechanism of action applies to products with a lifting effect, the frequent use of which leads to loss of skin elasticity.

Cleansing masks contain components that promote gentle exfoliation of the top layer of skin. Most often, fruit acids can be found in such masks. Cleansing is carried out by irritating the skin with active substances.

Daily use of such products is unacceptable and can lead to an allergic reaction, peeling and rashes caused by damage to the top layer of skin. Pay special attention to this so as not to cause an allergic reaction on your face.

Masks for oily skin, which regulate sebum production and give an excellent matte complexion, are also active products.

Daily use leads to activation of the skin's protective reaction, which results in increased secretion. This causes clogging of pores and the formation of closed comedones, which can be difficult to get rid of.

Homemade masks represent a separate group. Their effectiveness is due to the use of natural products - fruits, vegetables, honey or dairy products. Such products saturate the skin with vitamins and improve its condition. At the same time, the ingredients in homemade beauty products are strong allergens that tend to accumulate in the body.

The result of frequent use of such masks can be a severe allergic reaction, peeling, itching and the appearance of a rash. Therefore, even such face masks should be used in moderation so as not to harm your skin.

The second rule of applying face masks: cleanse the skin

Cleanliness is the key to healthy skin. That is why, before carrying out any procedures or applying masks to the face, it is necessary not only to wash your face, but also to remove impurities from the pores in order to open the way for the penetration of the active substances of the beauty product.

Methods that are good for cleansing the skin:

steam bath;
peeling;
hot compress.

If you choose peeling to cleanse your skin, you need to do it an hour before applying the mask. Other methods can be used in a shorter period of time before using the selected composition.

Face masks for every day at home. Indications and contraindications

A face mask at home is a product with active ingredients that affect not only the surface of the skin itself, but also the inner layer of the epidermis. You need to know in which cases which mask is best to use. But there are also general indications for the use of such home care cosmetics:

cleansing the skin of dust, dirt, toxins and dead epithelium;
dry skin (oily skin can also experience a lack of moisture);
the presence of pimples, blackheads, acne;
rosacea;
dull complexion;
deterioration of skin turgor regardless of age;
age-related changes;
the presence of small wrinkles in different parts of the face, as well as on the neck and décolleté;
the appearance of pigment spots;
dark circles and bags under the eyes;
blurry oval face;
off-season, when the body lacks vitamins.

There are such unique recipes when the mask can be trusted to eliminate problems that have arisen right before “going out into the world.” This is a kind of “first aid”.

But at the same time, there are a number of contraindications for conducting home cosmetology sessions. And again, the reason for the prohibitions lies not only in the state of the body, but also in the components of the magical compositions. It is not recommended to apply masks in the following cases:

individual intolerance to any of the components of the product (fortunately, there are many recipes and you can choose the one that suits you if you wish);
the presence of wounds, cuts, scratches on the skin;
dermatological problems in the treated area;
open ulcers, ulcers, erosions;
hypertension;
some cardiovascular diseases;
diabetes mellitus for masks that use sweet foods.

Very important! Before using any new composition, especially if there is a predisposition to allergies, you need to conduct a tolerance test. To do this, apply a few drops of the product to the inside of the elbow or wrist and rub into the skin. Wait about half an hour (for masks with honey - at least one and a half hours). If there are no uncomfortable sensations in the form of burning, itching, tingling and after removing the composition there is no redness or swelling on the skin, you can apply it to the face.

Why now?

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin believes that strengthening protective measures is necessary because industrial and construction enterprises will resume work from May 12. This will entail an increase in contacts on public transport and at work.

Oksana Stanevich, an infectious disease doctor at the Center for the Treatment of New Coronavirus Infection at the Pavlov State Medical University of St. Petersburg, says that people are increasingly violating the self-isolation and quarantine regime: the better the weather becomes, the more often people go outside.

the better the weather gets, the more often people go outside

“Apparently, we do not have the infrastructure to force people to stay at home. Therefore, the best way to limit the spread of infection among our population is to wear masks. And the introduction of a mask regime,” says Stanevich.

Masks must also be worn because many people do not maintain social distancing. In shops and other public places, the distance between people should be at least one and a half meters, but often people stand too close to each other. According to Stanevich, masks in this case are at least a small opportunity to protect oneself from infection and protect others if the person is already infected. Important: Social distancing must be maintained, even if you are wearing a mask!

Face masks for every day against wrinkles. Effective anti-wrinkle masks at home

The anti-wrinkle masks we have presented, made from the simplest ingredients, are available to every woman who wants to maintain her fresh complexion for many years. The effect of them is amazing, and with the money saved from a visit to a cosmetologist, they will be able to pamper themselves with delicious fruits, which will additionally have a beneficial effect on the skin from the inside. There can be no harm from the homemade masks we offer, since they consist of ordinary products included in our diet. The only exception is individual intolerance to some components, but these are rare cases. Use our recipes and tips that will tell you how to get rid of wrinkles using masks at home.

Rules for using anti-wrinkle masks

The effect of the best anti-wrinkle masks when carrying out anti-aging procedures at home will be much higher if you comply with the following mandatory requirements:

Before applying the mask, you need to clean the skin pores, through which the lower layers of the epidermis will be saturated.
It is necessary to prepare the composition literally before using it.
The mask should be applied along the massage lines of the face.
The components used for oily skin are not suitable for dry skin types, so you need to select them strictly in accordance with your facial features.
Avoid using new recipes just before a holiday party to avoid irritation. It is better to check the quality of the mask before the day when you plan to conduct business without leaving your home. This will give you time to recover and eliminate skin irritation if there is a negative reaction.
You should not make a mask if you have inflammation or skin diseases, or during periods of illness. The body is weakened at this time, so you can get the completely opposite result.
After applying the anti-wrinkle mask, the skin will glow with youth if the whole procedure takes place in a good mood. For example, your favorite music or a humorous program will help to raise it. Try to rest your soul and body during this time. Remember that when a woman goes to a spa salon, she does not do “mountains” of things there along the way. Give yourself just 20 minutes of time for pleasant relaxation. This will be quite enough for the beneficial substances to be absorbed into the subcutaneous layers and begin their beneficial work there.

Face masks for every day, day by day. How to properly use face masks by season

So, what kind of face masks can you do every day? For daily use, preference should be given to moisturizing and nourishing products. In this case, the choice of mask is made depending on the season and the needs of the skin:

During the cold season, the skin is exposed to frost and needs nutrition, so nourishing masks should be used. You can use effective mask recipes for peeling facial skin.
In summer, the skin loses moisture due to exposure to ultraviolet radiation, so it needs additional hydration. For example, you can use recipes for alginate masks, which will serve as an effective means for regular facial skin care and will always allow you to look young and fresh.
In autumn and spring, the choice of masks is made according to the needs of the skin. You can also alternate masks, using a moisturizing one today and a nourishing one tomorrow.

How often is needed?

The frequency of applying skin masks depends on several factors:

Age.
Type of mask.
Skin type.

Exact instructions for using skincare products are usually written in the instructions. But recommendations may vary.

Age

Depending on age, the frequency of face masks differs:

Young girls under 25 years old should use masks no more than 2 times a week. After all, the cells of the young epidermis themselves divide quite quickly; they do not need to be intensively stimulated.
After the age of 30, the frequency of use of masks is determined by age-related changes. After all, wrinkles primarily appear on dry and dehydrated skin, so this type of epidermis needs especially intensive nutrition and hydration. It is allowed to carry out masks at intervals of 2-3 days, but not constantly, but in a course - until the desired effect is achieved.
After 45 years, the skin's ability to regenerate decreases. To keep your face in good shape, it needs to ensure an active supply of nutrients and anti-aging components. Therefore, cosmetologists recommend at this age to make masks at intervals of two days or even more often, but in a course.

A cosmetologist will help you choose the most optimal scheme for using face masks. He will also tell you which formulations will be most effective in each specific case.

Which ones to make according to your skin type?

The frequency of use of masks largely depends on the type of skin on the face. In particular, cosmetologists recommend:

Those with dry skin should use moisturizing masks that can saturate skin cells with moisture, stabilize and maintain hydrolipid balance, and also neutralize dryness and flaking. It is recommended to perform such procedures once a week or a little more often. But their excessive conduction is fraught with a violation of acidity, the occurrence of rashes and irritation.
Girls with oily skin need drying products that can reduce the activity of the sebaceous glands by reducing their secretion, as well as eliminate shine in problem areas. It is advisable to do these procedures once every 3-4 days. More frequent use is fraught with excessive dryness of the skin, as well as peeling. It will also be beneficial to use cleansing and moisturizing formulations selected according to your skin type.
Ladies with aging skin should take a closer look at anti-aging masks. Properly selected products help smooth out wrinkles and also provide a lifting effect. They launch epidermis renewal processes. But you can make such masks no more than once every 3 days, otherwise the results from their use will be lost.
For those with dry epidermis and tired skin, nourishing products are recommended. They are able to nourish cells with the substances they need, normalize metabolism in tissues and reduce the aggressive influence of stress factors. These procedures should be done once every 3-4 days, not more often. Otherwise, the result of their use will be lost.
For girls with a normal type of epidermis, it is advisable to use moisturizing and nourishing masks, but not more than 1-2 times. in Week.
Those with sensitive skin should carry out moisturizing and soothing treatments. You can do them in just 1-2 rubles. in Week.
With a combined type of epidermis, it is better to give preference to moisturizing, nourishing, as well as whitening and cleansing agents. Such masks can easily be applied locally - to problem areas. And making them costs from 1 to 3 rubles. in Week.

To accurately determine your own skin type and choose the most effective masks for it, you should consult a cosmetologist.

Medicines

There are also many recipes for medicinal masks that help cope with dermatological problems. Among them are decongestants, whitening agents, as well as wound healing and other agents. Such masks can only be used in accordance with the individual needs of the skin. They are usually used until the desired effect is achieved, and the frequency of application is determined by the instructions or recommendations of a cosmetologist based on visual and clinical diagnosis of the epidermis.

Face masks for every day of the week. Mask of youth from Sophia Loren.

Sophia Loren is a famous diva who manages to look great at 80 years old. She shares her secrets in her books. This includes proper nutrition, sports exercises, and cosmetic care. The recipe for one of the masks that can rejuvenate the face is in front of you.

Ingredients:

gelatin - 3 tsp.
milk - 50 gr.
honey - 3 tsp.
glycerin - 3 tsp.

1. Gelatin is natural collagen. Unfortunately, it cannot cause the skin to produce its own collagen, but it can fill in wrinkles and make the skin appear smoother. It has some lifting and brightening effect. Pour cold milk over the gelatin and leave for at least 1 hour. If you want, you can pour it in the evening, put it in the refrigerator (don't forget to cover it), and make a mask in the morning.

2. When the gelatin swells well, there will be a thick mass. It needs to be melted in a water bath for about a minute. The main thing is to stir constantly, not letting the milk boil. If the mixture boils, gelatin will lose its “magical” properties. You can use the microwave to melt. Just heat for 10 seconds first and see if the gelatin has dissolved. Stir and heat a little more if necessary.

3. Place honey and glycerin into the cooled gelatin mass.

If you are allergic to honey, replace it with 2 tsp. olive oil (source of vitamin E) + 1 tsp. oatmeal (tightens the skin).

4. Stir everything until smooth. This mask is applied to a clean face with a brush in three layers. First apply the first layer and wait for it to dry. Then the second and third layers are applied in the same way. By the way, you can apply it not only to the face, but to the arms, neck, and décolleté area.

5. The mask must be kept for 10 minutes, then soaked with warm water, because the gelatin will dry out and form a film. Wash your face and apply your day cream.

This mask can be stored for 3 days in the refrigerator.

For the first week, you can do this mask every day. Then - once a week. This course will give a noticeable lifting effect.

The first rule of applying face masks: stay the course

The course during which you need to apply the mask must be completed in order to get the maximum effect that you want to achieve. Most often, the duration of a course of applying a mask to the face is about a month.

This means that the selected mask must be applied once or twice a week, which is 4-8 times throughout the month.

If you do not get the desired effect, you can choose one of two options: repeat the course in a week or choose a different recipe.