3 amazing homemade masks to rejuvenate the skin

Over time, it is inevitable that our skin loses its firmness and elasticity, favoring the appearance of wrinkles and expression lines. Although this is a natural process, it is possible to take some precautions to postpone it – and avoid more expensive and painful aesthetic treatments, such as Botox.

In addition to the daily use of sunscreen, another important care is to keep the skin hydrated and nourished. One way to do this is by using homemade face masks, which are made with very simple ingredients.

Check out three special recipes to fight the signs of skin aging:

1. Homemade Avocado, Wheat Germ Oil and Lemon Mask

Rich in vitamin A, B6, E and K, minerals, amino acids and omega-3, avocado is a healthy fruit for our body inside and out. With its high power of hydration and nutrition, it is used in several face and hair masks.

On the skin, avocado is famous for fighting wrinkles and expression lines and preventing dryness, which accelerates the appearance of the signs of the passage of time.

Wheat germ oil is rich in vitamin E, which leaves skin smooth, stimulates cell regeneration and soothes conditions like eczema, psoriasis and inflammation. Lemon, in turn, is rich in vitamin C and helps fight pimples by having antiseptic properties.

For this mask you will need:

• Half a ripe avocado;
• 1 tablespoon of wheat germ oil;
• Half a teaspoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice.

The method of preparation is simple: mash the avocado until it forms a paste, add the wheat germ oil and the lemon juice and mix well. Apply the mask to your face and neck for 10 to 15 minutes and then rinse with warm water.

2. Homemade banana, honey and yogurt mask

Banana is rich in vitamin A, E and group B, minerals such as iron and potassium and antioxidant substances. It helps fight the skin aging process, leaving the skin healthy and soft. This fruit also has a slight peeling effect, favoring cell renewal.

Honey is an ingredient with antiseptic properties, excellent for fighting pimples. Because it contains vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, it also helps to prevent the signs of aging.

Yogurt, in turn, offers hydration and nutrition, eliminating skin dryness. It still leaves the face with a healthy glow due to the presence of lactic acid, zinc and some enzymes.

Write down the amounts of each ingredient:

• 3 tablespoons of natural yogurt;
• 1 teaspoon of organic honey;
• Half a ripe banana.

The method of preparation is no secret: just mash the banana and mix the other ingredients. Apply the mask on clean skin and let it act for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse your face with warm water and then with cold water to close the pores.

3. Homemade egg yolk, honey, olive oil and lemon mask

The egg yolk contains lutein, a protein capable of holding the natural moisture of the face and giving it elasticity, making it difficult for wrinkles and sagging to appear. Olive oil, in turn, is rich in antioxidants and vitamins A and E, which help fight free radicals that cause aging.

Honey and lemon, as seen above, contain antiseptic properties that help reduce the occurrence of pimples. These two ingredients also provide vitamins and minerals that make the skin healthier and more resistant to the passage of time.

For this mask, you will need the following ingredients:

• 1 egg yolk;
• Half a tablespoon of organic honey;
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil;
• Half a teaspoon of lemon juice.

Mix all the ingredients well and apply the mask on clean skin, leaving it on for 10 to 15 minutes. Then rinse your face with warm water and then with cold water to close the pores. This mask is especially recommended for dry to normal skin.

Before doing any home treatment, make sure you are not allergic to any component of the recipe. It is also recommended to avoid applying the masks in the eye area so as not to cause irritation.