Wanting to maintain the elasticity of the skin, women use various procedures, one of the most popular methods are injections of botox or other botulinum toxins. This method of rejuvenation is not only costly, but also involves some risks of complications and side effects. Therefore, a huge popularity gained a mask of starch from wrinkles instead of botox. It is considered a safe and affordable alternative to injecting botulinum toxin, and most importantly - does not do any harm to the skin.
How does the facial mask work against the deep wrinkles of food starch?
Despite the apparent simplicity of the main component of the mask in question, it is the source of a large number of useful compounds. Starch contains the following substances:
- vitamin PP (niacin);
- iron;
- choline;
- vitamin C;
- potassium;
- thiamine;
- folic acid;
- carbohydrates;
- riboflavin;
- pantothenic acid;
- pyridoxine;
- vitamin E (tocopherol).
These components contribute to the intensive regeneration of cells, saturate them with oxygen, remove free radicals, maintain the dermal and epidermal layer of water balance, deeply nourish the tissues. Therefore, the mask with potato starch is effective not only from the existing wrinkles, but also prevents the laying of new ones, suitable for the prevention of premature aging of young skin, starting from 25-26 years.
Classic mask from starch for smoothing wrinkles
Results similar to the effects of Botox injections can be obtained by taking a course of vitamin starch masks.
Standard Recipe
Ingredients:
- water - 600 ml;
- starch - 1 tbsp. a spoon;
- fresh from carrots - 5 tbsp. spoons;
- fatty sour cream - 1 tbsp. a spoon.
Preparation and use
Dilute starch in 100 ml of water (cold). Mix fresh squeezed carrot juice with sour cream. The remaining water is boiled and combined with previously diluted starch. Cook the mixture for about 15 minutes, until it thickens to the state of cereal. Fully cool the mass, add the sour-carrot solution, mix the ingredients well. Divide the entire amount of the funds into 3 parts, 2 of which immediately put in the refrigerator (they can be used later).
Apply the mask to the skin with a thin layer of the brush. Wait for the composition to dry up a little and repeat the procedure. Continue until an ample layer of starch mass is formed on the face. After 25 minutes, rinse with warm water, then gently rinse the skin with cool water. Lubricate the face with a moisturizer .
In total, the course of rejuvenation will require 15 procedures with an interval of 24 hours.
The most effective anti-wrinkle mask on starch
In addition to the classic recipe, there are several variations of the described cosmetic.
Mask from food starch with peach oil from wrinkles around the eyes
Ingredients:
- fatty milk - 1 teaspoon;
- starch - 1 teaspoon;
- peach oil - 0,5 tsp.
Preparation and use
Mix the starch with milk, add butter. Apply the received mass to the eyelids, relax with closed eyes for 15 minutes. Remove the composition with a cotton disc, rub the remnants of the product. After half an hour you can rinse the skin with water.
Mask of potato starch from mimic wrinkles under the eyes
Ingredients:
- puree from a ripe banana - 1 teaspoon;
- starch - 1 teaspoon;
- homemade fat cream - 1 teaspoon.
Preparation and use
Combine all the ingredients and mix them well. Apply a thick layer of oil on problem areas. Remove the mask after 15-20 minutes with a soft cloth. Do not wash, treat the skin with a moisturizer.
Express mask based on starch for skin tightening
Ingredients:
- egg white - 1 pc .;
- fatty kefir - 1 tbsp. a spoon;
- starch - 1 tbsp. a spoon.
Preparation and use
Beat up the protein to foam, but without peaks. Dilute starch in cold kefir, combine all the ingredients. Apply mask to face with a layer of 4-5 mm. After 15 minutes, wash with cool water, using a soft sponge.