home cosmetics
Home cosmetics are not only natural and inexpensive, but also can significantly improve skin condition. No chemicals, preservatives, artificial colors or flavors. It is very easy to do, and it is a pleasure when their positive effect on the skin is noticeable.
There are many possibilities and ingredients to choose from so that everyone can choose the right natural products for their skin. Thus, it is worth using seasonal fruits and vegetables.
Useful properties of strawberries
Strawberries can be used to make homemade cosmetics in season. Strawberries have many useful properties, contain many vitamins, vitamin C, it has more than lemon or grapefruit.
- Vitamin C eliminates age spots, is a natural antioxidant, strengthens the immune system;
- B vitamins help maintain a good condition and youthful appearance of the skin, normalize the secretion of sebum, and help in the fight against skin imperfections.
- Vitamin A regenerates the skin, increases its elasticity and deeply moisturizes, a natural antioxidant, protects against UV radiation. Reduces edema, formed swelling on the skin;
- Vitamin E is a strong antioxidant that protects skin cells from aging, which is why it is also called the “vitamin of youth”, protects against UV radiation, reduces swelling on the skin;
Due to its beneficial properties, strawberries are recommended for all skin types. It nourishes and rejuvenates, brightens age spots. With antibacterial and astringent properties, it helps fight acne and bring relief to damaged skin.
Vitamin C protects the skin from aging, brightens and gives it radiance. In addition to it, the composition includes vitamins of group B, vitamin A, E. Calcium, phosphorus and magnesium reduce the acidity of the skin and restore its proper pH level. Vitamin PP oxygenates the blood and skin cells.
The salicylic acid found in strawberries has exfoliating properties and works great as a very gentle scrub. Thanks to it, the dead epidermis is removed, making it smooth, fresh and radiant. Freckles are also discolored, the complexion is brightened, acne and acne symptoms disappear.
No wonder these fruits are readily used in cosmetics – they have a nourishing, regenerating and brightening effect on the skin, as well as moisturizing and antibacterial. Most importantly, in the summer season, you can easily prepare fresh homemade cosmetics based on strawberries.
Note! Before you start applying cosmetics with strawberries, you need to do an allergy test on the skin. Due to the presence of salicylates, strawberries are an allergen and may cause allergies in some people.
Strawberry cosmetics recipes
An excellent natural beauty treatment for oily and acne-prone skin is a strawberry mask containing salicylic acid, which helps fight acne. If you are not allergic to fruit acids, you can try this homemade mixture, repeating the treatment twice a week.
] Strawberry Acne Face Mask
Combine a few crushed strawberries with 2 tablespoons of heavy cream and apply a mask on a washed face for a quarter of an hour, and then rinse with water.
For oily skin
Mix a handful of strawberries with beaten egg white. Apply such a mask to the entire surface of the face (avoid the eye area and eyelids) Hold for 15 minutes, then wash your face thoroughly with warm water.
For dry skin
In mashed strawberries add st. a spoonful of semolina and st. a spoonful of honey Mix thoroughly and set aside for about 15 minutes. After this time, a thick mass is formed, which is applied to the face for 15-20 minutes. Wash off the mask with warm water and apply a facial moisturizer.
Nourishing Strawberry Honey Mask
- 3-4 strawberries;
- 1 teaspoon of natural honey;
- 1 tablespoon ground oatmeal.
Wash strawberries, mash thoroughly with a fork and mix with the rest of the ingredients. Apply to cleansed face for 15 minutes, avoiding the eye area. Wash off with warm water. Instead of oatmeal, you can use another flour, such as potato or corn flour.
The mask moisturizes the skin, making it soft and nourished. All ingredients also have an anti-acne effect, accelerate wound healing, which is why the mask will work well on contaminated skin prone to dryness.
Moisturizing mask
Strawberries and cottage cheese are crushed, combined with honey and applied to the face for about 15 minutes. Then rinse thoroughly with warm water.
- 3-4_strawberries;
- 2 tablespoons of cottage cheese;
- 1 teaspoon honey.
Anti-wrinkle strawberry and egg yolk mask
- 3-4 strawberries;
- 1 yolk;
- 1 teaspoon olive oil.
Mix chopped strawberries with egg yolk and olive oil. Apply to skin for 15 minutes. After this time, rinse with warm water.
The mask smoothes, strengthens and deeply regenerates sagging skin. With regular use 2-3 times a week, it helps to significantly smooth out already visible wrinkles.
Strawberry Lemon Brightening Mask
- 3-4 strawberries;
- a teaspoon of lemon juice.
Mix crushed strawberries with lemon juice and apply on the face, avoiding the eye area. After 10 minutes, rinse thoroughly with water.
The mask has a slightly astringent effect on the skin. Cleanses, whitens and closes skin pores.
Strawberries in home hair cosmetics
Beautiful hair makes us more attractive and self-confident. In order for the hair to be beautiful, they need help.
Nutrition and revitalization of hair is necessary not only before the summer, but throughout the year. It is important for daily home care to affect the hair not only with cleansers, but also with antioxidants.
Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) contained in strawberries, which is a strong antioxidant, will come to the rescue. Strawberries are rich in vitamin C. It stimulates the synthesis of collagen, which is the body’s natural building material, and helps prevent hair breakage. Vitamin C also helps to close the hair cuticle, which improves the appearance of the hairstyle after using preparations based on it.
The power of strawberries is also hidden in alpha hydroxy acids, which have antibacterial, smoothing and healing properties.
Strawberry hair masks
Strawberry mask is ideal for oily hair. If you add honey to it, then it will also be useful for dry hair. And if you have dandruff, add lemon juice to strawberries.
Strawberry Shine Hair Mask
Strawberries help with weak, damaged or dull hair. Strawberry cosmetics, used systematically, will improve the condition of the scalp and strands.
- 10 crushed strawberries;
- 1 tablespoon of liquid honey;
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil.
Mix the ingredients and apply to washed and towel-dried hair for half an hour. Rinse with warm water and comb through.
Strawberry mask for oily hair
Strawberry mask will also help excessively oily hair. Mash a handful of strawberries until smooth, rub into the scalp and strands, and leave on the hair for about half an hour. Wash off the mask in the shower.
Strawberries are also effective in fighting scalp dandruff. Mix 10 crushed berries with half the lemon juice. Apply for about 30 minutes on the scalp.
Strawberry body or face scrub
A strawberry scrub is suitable for both the face and the body, depending on the ingredients chosen.
Strawberry Sugar Scrub
For the face, 7 strawberries, 1 tablespoon of fine white sugar are enough. For the body, you will need more crushed fruit, combined with a few tablespoons of coarse sugar.
Apply scrubs on the face and body and in a circular motion, perform a light massage, and rinse with warm water after a few minutes.
Such homemade cosmetics are a hit of the summer season! However, people who are allergic to strawberries should not consume them.
