Farmers have known about the benefits of flax since time immemorial. The seeds of this plant are a storehouse of vitamins, minerals, healthy fats and fiber. And flax is especially useful for the female body, since it contains phytoestrogens that mitigate the manifestations of menopause and prevent diseases of the reproductive system.
In this article, you will learn how to use flax seeds to make homemade masks, and what effect you can achieve.
The benefits of face masks from flax seeds
Seeds are useful not only to take inside, but also to use for the preparation of external products. The grains of this plant contain many unique substances:
Lignan This phytoestrogen has an antiseptic effect, prevents skin aging. It is noteworthy that it is not contained in linseed oil.
Omega - 3, 6 LCD. These substances improve the general condition of the skin, smooth wrinkles.
· A complex of vitamins and minerals. Flaxseed contains the main "vitamin of beauty and youth" for a woman - vitamin E. Together with thiamine, niacin and other vitamins, it prevents aging and enhances recovery processes. And trace elements, such as selenium and magnesium, fight irritation on the skin.
The right combination of flax seed with other products will help get rid of many problems:
Rashes;
Pigment spots and redness;
Dry skin;
Sebum of the skin;
Wrinkles;
· Black dots.
The advantage of homemade linen masks is their ability to maintain their effect after washing off. Active substances accumulate over 15-20 minutes, and then a positive effect on the skin for a long time.
Flaxseed face masks for normal to dry skin
If you do not have severe skin problems, then simple one-component masks are suitable for you:
Prepare a healing infusion for the skin of the face:
· Boil a glass of water with a tablespoon of seeds in a saucepan and cook the mixture for 15 minutes. In a warm, filtered composition, moisten the gauze and keep on your face for 20 minutes.
If you want to achieve a smoothing effect, try the mucus secreted by flaxseed:
· To do this, pour them with boiling water (1 tsp. Per 100 ml), cover with a cloth and leave for 6 hours. The resulting mass is applied to the face in several layers.
If your skin needs hydration, masks with various oils are ideal for you.
It is good to add sour cream to the crushed grains:
· Mix the products in a 1: 1 ratio, let it brew for half an hour and apply on face for 20 minutes.
Also, from crushed seeds and essential oils, a good fragrant face lotion is obtained:
· For its preparation, pour flax powder with boiling water and let stand for 6 hours. Then add a couple drops of chamomile and orange oil to the filtered liquid. Such a lotion is stored in a dark glass container in the refrigerator for a week.
A mask of ground flaxseed, flour and water has a moisturizing effect:
· Mix foods in equal amounts and leave for half an hour. Stir the mixture again before application. Keep the composition on your face for at least 20 minutes.
If the output is too much product, use it not only for the face, but also for the body. Apply the composition on the neck, décolleté line, hands. Especially this composition is good for softening the rough skin of the elbows and heels.
Flax seed face masks for problem skin
For acne-prone skin
Flaxseed scrubs and decoctions perfectly cope with irritation and rashes. And the inclusion of seeds in the diet at least for the period of combating acne will clearly benefit you.
From whole seeds, try to make healing cakes:
· Boil the grains in milk until soft and cool. Blind small washers and attach them to inflamed areas for 20 minutes.
Ground seeds are suitable for scrub with a gentle cleansing effect:
· You will need small oatmeal and milk (you can use water). Mix the dry ingredients in the same amount, fill them with hot milk and leave for 15 minutes. Rub the resulting oatmeal and porridge into the skin of the face for 2 minutes. Apply a second coat and hold for another 15 minutes. After washing off the mask, be sure to use a moisturizer.
Try to make a lotion liquid with the addition of herbal decoctions:
· Pour ground seeds for 15 minutes with boiling water and then strain. Add a small amount of chamomile broth (can be replaced with mint, calendula or sage). Soak cotton pads with the resulting liquid and apply to irritated areas.
For oily skin
If you have greasy skin, then for your face masks from flax seeds should be done with caution. The moisturizing effect of the grains of this plant can enhance the release of sebum. There are several safe recipes, but they need to be used only occasionally.
In order not to provoke sebum secretion, try to prepare a mask with the addition of oatmeal:
· Take both ingredients in equal amounts and grind into flour. Pour them with purified water so that the mass is viscous. Bring to a boil, remove from heat and leave for half an hour. Hold the mask on your face for 15 minutes.
For oily skin, a linen mask with white clay is good:
· Pour a tablespoon of crushed seeds with a glass of water and cook over low heat for 20 minutes. Let the mass cool, and then add a teaspoon of clay. Apply evenly on face and hold for 15 minutes.
For skin with age spots
If you want to whiten pigment spots or redness after acne, then linen masks will help you with this. However, we strongly recommend that you visit a doctor before the procedure, as spots on the body may indicate the presence of disorders in the body.
For skin whitening use masks with the addition of dairy products, such as kefir, sour cream, yogurt, which in themselves have a brightening effect.
To prepare such a product, mix oatmeal and flaxseed flour in equal proportions and pour it with kefir or yogurt. The consistency of the mass depends on your wishes. You can make it thick so that you can apply it in layers on the entire face, or bring it to the test state and apply pieces locally. Whatever you choose, hold the composition on your face for at least 20 minutes.
Rejuvenating face mask made from flax seeds and milk
Flaxseeds contain phytoestrogens, and therefore they are actively used as a remedy for signs of aging: wrinkles, puffiness, "bags" under the eyes.
The simplest recipe for a rejuvenating mask is to pour boiling water over the powder for half an hour and keep it on your face for 20 minutes. If you want the product to be also moisturizing, use vegetable oil of your choice in the ratio of 1: 2 instead of boiling water.
Flaxseeds produce excellent infusions with different additives. To cook it, just pour a spoonful of seeds in a glass of boiling water and cover. After an hour, the mask can be applied to the face for 20 minutes.
Infusion is a base into which you can add various herbal decoctions, oils, etc. Here are a few options for additions:
· Honey - 1 tbsp. l., peach oil - 1 tsp;
· Chamomile decoction - 1 tbsp. l .;
· Sage broth - 1 tbsp. l
Recommendations for the use of face masks from flax seeds
The use of masks will improve the condition of your skin if you follow some rules:
1. Experiment. You can change recipes a little, for example, instead of water, use herbal decoctions that are useful for your face (calendula, mint, chamomile, etc.).
2. Use only fresh formulations. Almost all masks, except lotions, are stored very briefly. They are best applied immediately after preparation.
3. Grind the seeds. Nutrients from whole grains are absorbed worse, so it is better to give preference to masks with crushed seeds.
4. Apply only to cleansed skin. Wash with warm, clean water and foam before using masks.
5. Apply the mask in several layers. Layered application promotes better absorption of nutrients. The skin is tightened, and blood circulation improves, which starts the recovery process.
6. Use masks systematically. Only regular procedures will help achieve the desired effect. In order not to forget about them, get a calendar where you will celebrate the days of face care. Steam the seeds in the morning, so that by the evening the product was ready, and you could calmly spend time on the procedure.
