Sea buckthorn has long been known for its unique properties. It has a rich chemical composition, which makes it an indispensable product that is used both in medicine and in cosmetology.
Composition and benefits
These small bright berries contain manganese, iron, silicon, calcium, vitamins of groups C and B, as well as a lot of additional, but no less valuable substances. They have a tonic effect. Even sluggish and wrinkled skin under the action of sea ​​buckthorn juice will receive a second life. A sea ​​buckthorn face mask smoothes wrinkles and mobilizes all the forces of aging skin, thus giving a rejuvenating effect.
In addition, sea ​​buckthorn juice has a healing effect. It contributes to the speedy healing of wounds and accelerates the regeneration process. Sea buckthorn face mask is especially recommended for mature and dry skin. It nourishes and softens it, prevents the appearance of wrinkles.
A mask of sea buckthorn for the face can be prepared from both fresh and frozen berries.
But first you need to make sure that sea buckthorn juice does not cause you allergies. To do this, apply a little juice on the inside of the elbow. If after 15 minutes a rash does not appear on the skin, feel free to use berries.
For dry and normal skin
The sea buckthorn mask in this case is prepared as follows. A tablespoon of fresh juice is mixed with egg yolk. The resulting mass is applied to the face with an even layer for about 15 minutes. The procedure can be repeated twice a week.
For mature dry skin
To restore youthful skin, it is best to use pure sea buckthorn juice. A gauze napkin is moistened in it and applied to the face. The procedure lasts 20 minutes. If you have sensitive skin, you can add a spoonful of sour cream.
For aging skin
Such a sea-buckthorn face mask gives a tightening effect. Grind two tablespoons of berries and mix them with a teaspoon of honey. Apply the mask for 10 minutes.
Vitamin mask
In this case, it is better to use frozen berries. You will need five tablespoons. Berries must be thawed and chopped. To the mass add a tablespoon of wheat germ and two tablespoons of oil (sunflower, olive, almond and so on). All must be mixed well. The mask must be kept for at least 20 minutes.
Sea buckthorn ice
Like a sea buckthorn face mask, ice is an excellent refreshing and tonic. It is useful for any type of skin. You will need frozen juice of fresh berries. Cooking it is very simple. The berries are chopped and squeezed. The resulting juice is poured into ice molds and frozen. Wipe your face with these cubes every day. Before you freeze the juice, you can dilute it with mineral water 1: 1. This is a wonderful tonic to cheer you up in the morning.
All sea buckthorn masks are very beneficial for the skin. To achieve the desired result, they must be used at least once a week, and preferably two. They can also be combined, i.e. use a new recipe every time. Thus, you will give your skin the maximum set of nutrients.