Strawberry beauty mask for glowing skin, in addition to being a dietary and spring fruit, are one of the main allies of the beauty of every woman and the health of the body.
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Thanks to the presence of vitamin C and antioxidants, they are a real remedy for the epidermis, capable of giving radiance to the skin while fighting against the signs of aging.
Strawberries are well suited for various culinary (how to cook strawberries) and cosmetic recipes .
Strawberry beauty mask for glowing skin. Here are some beauty masks to rejuvenate and brighten the complexion even in preparation for the summer season.
The active ingredients of strawberries
Before presenting you with some dermatological beauty recipes based on strawberries, let’s see the substances contained in the homemade mask that you are going to prepare, responsible for the skin regeneration contained in the spring fruit par excellence.
The mask contains a beneficial blend of natural compounds that will leave skin looking smoother and fresher:
- citric acid: natural fruit acid (contained in citrus fruits) with a lightening and exfoliating effect
- lactic acid: reduces imperfections, smoothes rough skin and fights against excessive sebum
- honey: deeply hydrates the skin, fights against the formation of pimples and has important antibacterial properties.
Mask for rosacea
Use strawberry leaves to make compresses.
Mask for oily skin
Take a few strawberries (crush them), liquid cream (1 tablespoon), the white of an egg (whipped), a few drops of lemon juice.
Mix all the ingredients and apply the mixture to the face and neck. Leave for 20 minutes then rinse with lukewarm water.
Mask for blackheads
Wash 5 strawberries, dry them and mash them in a bowl with a fork.
Add 1 teaspoon of white yogurt and mix well (possibly add a few drops of water if the mixture is too dense).
Apply the mixture to the face by rubbing and leave to act for about a quarter of an hour.
If the skin starts to burn, reduce the application time (like lemon and orange, strawberry is an excellent disinfectant and antibacterial).
Then wash your face with cold water and gently pat your skin dry with a towel.
Moisturizing mask
Whisk the white of an egg and mix it with the juice of 5 ripe strawberries, 10 drops of benzoin tincture and 20 g of rose water.
Dab on the face every evening before going to bed, to restore tone to your skin and smooth small daily expression lines.
As it is a natural product, store it in the refrigerator for only a few days.
Mask for spots on the face
Ideal for face, neck and hands, use once a day if you have oily skin, twice a week if it is very dry.
Mix the juice of a freshly crushed strawberry with 2 teaspoons of full-fat natural yogurt, 2 drops of frankincense essential oil and ½ teaspoon of cosmetic clay.
Then apply the mask to the desired area and leave for 20 minutes.
Then use a warm, damp tissue to remove the mask, then apply moisturizer to the treated area.
How to use a homemade strawberry mask?
Before applying the homemade strawberry mask to the skin, it is important to remove all traces of makeup from the face.
Then apply the mixture (in abundance) to the face and neck.
Gently massage the skin to promote exfoliation and leave on for 20 minutes.
Rinse with lukewarm water. To achieve optimal results, it is recommended to repeat the application once or twice a week.
Be careful if you are allergic!
Strawberry Antioxidant Scrub
Take 250g of ripe strawberries and 4 tablespoons of rice flour.
Mash the strawberries vigorously in a bowl using the back of a spoon, then add the flour.
If the mixture is too thick, add a few drops of water or 1/2 tablespoon of white yogurt.
Then apply the mixture to the face using light circular movements.
Leave on for 5 to 10 minutes, then rinse with cool water.
This is a scrub for people with very oily skin and excess sebum, so it is not recommended for people with dry skin.
It is recommended not to do this more than twice a month in any case.