Acetylsalicylic acid, or simply aspirin, is not only an effective analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic agent for ingestion, but also finds application in cosmetology, as a remedy for acne and acne .
Acetylsalicylic acid for the face
Acetylsalicylic acid - a fairly effective anti-acne, which has a drying and anti-inflammatory effect. Sometimes even for one application removes redness, reduces inflammation, exfoliates, helps to get rid of dead cells of the epidermis, cleanses the pores. Due to such properties, acetylsalicylic acid is a component of many therapeutic masks, and is also used in products against skin rashes.
It should be noted that the use of such a tool to combat acne is advisable with their small number and individual rashes. If most of the facial skin is affected, the use of aspirin can be ineffective, moreover, there is a risk of drying the skin, down to a burn.
Facial cleansing with acetylsalicylic acid
In home cosmetology, aspirin is sometimes used as a chemical peel. For this:
- 4 tablets of aspirin must be ground to a powdery state.
- Mix with a teaspoon of lemon juice.
- The mask is applied to the face and left for 5-10 minutes. The time of exposure depends on the sensitivity and type of skin.
- After that, the mask is washed off, and the skin needs to be wiped with a mild soda solution (1 teaspoon per glass of water at room temperature).
During the procedure and after it, there may be slight burning, and the next day - redness of the skin. After peeling begins active peeling of the skin, which can last up to a week, and during this period the person needs a particularly intense moisturizing.
To conduct such peeling it is possible not more often than time in 2 weeks, in case of a problem skin, courses on 3-4 procedures. To maintain a normal skin condition, one procedure is sufficient once every 4-5 months.
In addition, given the drying effect, this peeling is well suited for oily and normal skin, but undesirable for dry.
The same composition of the tablets of acetylsalicylic acid and lemon juice can be used for acupressure applications. The solution is applied using a cotton swab to the desired point for 20-25 minutes.
Masks for the face with acetylsalicylic acid
Here are some effective and simple masks:
- Mask-scrub for oily skin. To 4 crushed tablets of acetylsalicylic acid add a tablespoon of warm water and 0.5 teaspoon of liquid honey. When allergic to honey and mixed type skin, it is replaced with the same amount of olive oil. Apply the mask massaging movements.
- Mask with cosmetic clay. On 3 crushed aspirin tablets, add 1 teaspoon of white cosmetic clay and add water until a mixture is obtained, according to the consistency of the corresponding thick cream.
- Mask with oils. Such masks are suitable for combination, normal and dry skin. Aspirin is added at the rate of 3 tablets per tablespoon of oil or a mixture of oils. Depending on the type
Skin for cooking masks using grape seed oil, olive, peach, jojoba. To get the best effect in the mask, you can add 5 drops of oil solutions of vitamins A and E.
All masks containing acetylsalicylic acid are applied to the previously cleaned skin, excluding the eye area, for 10 minutes, and then thoroughly washed off. After the mask on the skin, apply a moisturizer. Use masks with acetylsalicylic acid can not be more than once in 2-3 weeks.