The amazing spice ginger, which came to us from the East, gives food a special indescribable taste. It perfectly cures many ailments and is used in cosmetology as the best anti-aging agent. Every woman boasts a whole bunch of newfangled beauty products. Her shelves are sure to stock cleansing lotions, branded tonics, creams, and more. Of course, good quality products provide the promised effect, but they are not cheap.
And if we want a natural basis too, why not start making an old proven recipe based on ginger? It is very simple and comfortable, because cooking takes place at home.
It was constantly used by women of past times, and, mind you, they somehow managed without modern cosmetics, remaining beautiful and well-groomed. It all started in the East, when such a wonderful spice as ginger spread from North India. Women tried to prepare various masks and creams from it. Over time, the recipes have improved, and the most effective methods have already come down to us.
Read what are the benefits of ginger for humans
How does ginger work on the skin?
Ginger masks improve the condition of the face, even out the tone, restore the previous firmness and elasticity. For problem skin, it is also useful to do them to get rid of acne and blackheads. Ginger also soothes sensitive skin, so the face looks rested. This is very important for our time, when a woman who is tired after working days wants to "bring a marafet", making her face young and beautiful in the shortest possible time. It would seem incredible, but possible with the help of these natural masks.
The most popular ingredients come to the rescue of ginger. This is lemon juice, herbal teas, clay, pomegranate, orange, extracts, oils, honey and even fermented milk products. Depending on the selected component, masks act in different ways: one is aimed at eliminating dryness and tightness, the other, on the contrary, moisturizes and smoothes wrinkles. And yet - ginger is still a "burning spice", so it cannot be used at elevated temperatures, sensitive skin, deep ulcers, wounds and during pregnancy.
Ginger face masks, recipes:
1. Rejuvenating face mask with ginger
Peel and thoroughly grind a 3 cm long ginger root, a quarter cup fresh mint, and a glass of spinach. Add crushed banana (read what are the benefits of banana) and liquid honey (2 tablespoons) to the mixture. Apply to face, rinse off after 20 minutes with warm water. The mixture should be enough for 1 more time, store it in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
2. Anti-fatigue ginger mask
Is your skin lacking in freshness? Has she become lethargic, tired, and has acne on her? In this case, a mask will help, consisting of the following components: chopped ginger, natural yogurt, orange juice (1 tablespoon each), honey (1, 5 tablespoons). Stir everything and apply in a thin layer on the face and neck. Within 10 minutes you will feel a slight warming effect of the mask - this is how the active components of the substance affect the skin cells, improving the metabolic process. Rinse off with warm water, then gently pat dry your face with a towel. For the best effect, apply the mask twice a week.
3. Ginger mask for sensitive face
The following mask will help with irritations on the face. As always, it contains ginger, as well as fresh lemon juice and honey. Stir all ingredients, refrigerate. Apply on face, after a quarter of an hour wash off with water at room temperature. Spend 2 times a week.
To smooth out wrinkles and moisturize the skin, take only ginger and honey (1: 2), preparing the mask in the same way. It lifts the face perfectly, making it smooth and youthful.
4. Daily mask against acne
The simplest, but effective recipe for facial rejuvenation using a wonderful spice. Just prepare the mask every day. Rub 1 tsp. root, pour 200 ml of boiling water. Let the mixture cool completely, then dab a cotton pad in it and apply it over the pimples. It is advisable to do it at night - it will be more convenient and effective.
5. Ginger mixture with pomegranate
Stir the grated ginger (2 tablespoons) with fresh pomegranate juice until a creamy consistency is obtained. Keep the finished mask for no more than 20 minutes.
6. Mask with white clay and ginger
Stir 1 tbsp white cosmetic clay with chamomile tea and grated ginger root (2 tsp). You will get a thick mass, you need to dilute it a little with water until a creamy state. Chamomile broth will calm the face, ginger will smooth out the first wrinkles, and clay will have a tightening effect.
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We wish you to be beautiful and healthy so that your favorite ginger masks will continue to spread from generation to generation!
