Every woman’s dream is to remain young and attractive all her life. It is worth noting that much is not needed for this, all of our recipes and methods have found our grandmothers. One of them is a visit to the bathhouse, which, by the way, heals not only the body, but also the soul.
A few nuances
It must be noted that most masks that can be used in baths should not be applied if a person goes to the steam room. After all, the essence of visiting this room is the purification of the body, which is carried out through the pores of a person: along with all the dirt and particles that are unnecessary to the body. And if, say, there is a mask on the face, the natural skin cleansing processes will be disrupted, and the desired effect simply will not be achieved.
Body cleansing
There are many different variations of cosmetics, they are distinguished by their purpose and method of preparation. It can be both purchased and home bath masks, prepared independently from various ingredients. A visit to the sauna or bath is best to start with cleansing mask-scrubs, which have an exfoliating effect. Here is the recipe for the first of them: you need to stock up on honey (200 grams) and sea salt (250 grams). The ingredients are mixed and massaged in a circular motion applied to the whole body. The same principle works with ordinary salt mixed with soda. It is better to perform these manipulations in the steam room, because this method of cleansing perfectly opens the pores and helps the body remove all unnecessary particles through the skin. After exiting the steam room, the mask is washed off with warm water. However, it is worthwhile to carefully ensure that there is no trace of the scrub on the body. And after that, after about 10-15 minutes, you can begin various anti-aging procedures.
Nourishing face mask
Here is the recipe for a nourishing face bath mask. To do this, mix one egg yolk with sunflower oil (1 tsp) and brewer's yeast (1 tbsp). After thoroughly mixing all the ingredients, the mask is applied to the face for about 15 minutes. After the right time, everything is washed off with warm water. This product has excellent nutritional properties, while tightening the skin.
Whitening mask
The next way to prepare a whitening mask for a bath for the face: in the same proportion, you can mix a tablespoon of cottage cheese and dry seaweed. The mass is applied to the face for about 20 minutes, after which it is washed off with water. As a result, age spots and other age marks on the face become less noticeable.
For problem skin
How to prepare a cleansing mask for a face bath? There is a great way to get rid of black spots and improve the condition of problem skin. To prepare this cosmetic product, it is necessary to soak the oatmeal and in equal proportions mix them with thick sour cream. Everything is applied to the face for 10 minutes, after which it is washed off with warm water. This mask perfectly relieves skin of black spots, smoothes wrinkles and significantly improves complexion.
Food
An interesting fact is that masks for a face bath can be prepared from ordinary food products. To do this, just grate the cucumber and apply the mixture on the face for 15-20 minutes. It’s good to apply this mask between visits to the steam room. Lemon works on the same principle. It is necessary to cut off a slice from it and thoroughly smear the face. Wash off after 10 minutes. These funds are suitable for those who want to additionally whiten the skin.
Eyelids and lips
In the bath you can also pamper your eyes and lips with various pleasant procedures. So, compresses from grated potatoes will be useful to the eyes. And you can just put cotton pads dipped in brewing black tea on the upper eyelids, and even better - in brewed chamomile. The lips in the bath also need to be protected. Well they just grease them with honey.
The end of the bathing day (person)
Face masks after the bath are also important. When the bathing day comes to an end, it is good to use the following moisturizers. You can use cream, fat sour cream or a mixture of honey and olive oil in equal proportions. The product is applied to the face for about 10 minutes, after which it is carefully washed off. Use the cream after this will not be necessary. This is an excellent nourishing face mask (it will be Turkish baths or Russian - it does not matter). It is also important to remember that after using each mask, it is good to wipe the face with ice cubes. It can be ordinary frozen water, or you can freeze chamomile infusion . Such procedures perfectly tone the skin, giving it a natural pink tint.
Hair masks
Bath masks for hair are also very important, because it is necessary to heal the whole body in a complex. So, hair is also good to give a share of vitamins and support. To prepare a mask for hair loss, it is necessary to mix honey with olive oil in equal proportions, rub everything into hair and leave for 20 minutes. Then the mask is washed off with shampoo. It is necessary to do the manipulations before entering the steam room, after which a light shower cap is put on the head. You can make strengthening mask for a bath for hair from kefir. To do this, you need to rub it into the head, put a plastic bag on your hair and sit for half an hour. After that, the bag is removed and you need to walk like this for another 15 minutes and only then wash everything off your head. After the bath, you can also rinse your hair. For volume, you can moisten them with heated beer, for ease and fluffiness - infusion of birch broom leaves.
Slimming
Slimming masks are also very popular among women. What can be done to at least slightly “drive” cellulite? Honey is great for this. It is necessary to smear the stomach and hips with this product and massage your body with light patting movements. This should be done until the honey turns white, but usually it takes no more than a couple of minutes. After that, everything is thoroughly washed off. However, you must remember that you can not take too much honey, because at high temperatures it melts and can get into your eyes. You can also prepare the following slimming bath masks. First: you need to mix 4 tablespoons of honey and heavy cream, and also drip a couple of tablespoons of your favorite essential oil. Second: you can just rub the body with salt (it’s better to do this after the first visit to the steam room), for whom the skin is sensitive - add a little honey to the salt. After that, wrap yourself in a soft towel and sit like that in the steam room for about 5 minutes. After exiting the steam room, lie down with a mask for 10-15 minutes and rinse thoroughly. These masks perfectly affect fat deposits, gradually burning them.
Wraps
Good for weight loss also apply bath wraps. To do this, you need to stock up on film, because it will be it that will create the greenhouse effect. The body (or just the necessary areas) can be rubbed with honey or coffee mixture, wrapped in a film and remove it after about half an hour. After that, it’s good to just massage the most problematic areas. Next, you need to re-enter the steam room, but already without a film, sit there for a while. After that, it is good to pour warm water and relax for at least 30 minutes.
The body after the bath
It is also important to properly care for your body after all bath procedures. It’s good to use coffee grounds. It perfectly softens the skin and gives it a beautiful even shade. And for moisturizing, you can smear kefir (it must be washed off). In such a situation, a purchased body cream will not be needed at all.