Masks Cleopatra

 They say that the Egyptian queen was not at all beautiful. But her beauty secrets and still are popular. An example of Cleopatra proves that beauty can "sculpt" his own hands. This will help you favorite material of sculpture - clay.

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Classics of the genre

Classic clay mask (water + clay) is relevant at all times. Its main task - to cleanse the skin, not only from external contamination and dead cells, and toxins.

Clay contains all the essential skin minerals and trace elements that make a mask out of it are immediately "on all fronts" - and they nourish, and moisturize, and tone and tighten. In addition, there are no bacteria, so it has won well-deserved fame antiseptic.

Clay can be of different colors, and each of them is aimed at solving problems with their skin. AnywayClassic mask requires strict proportions: 2-3 tablespoons of clay fill 3.4 tablespoons of mineral non-carbonated water and leave for 30 minutes.

While the water is completely absorbed, mass should not be stirred otherwise lumps are formed. Finished mask should have the consistency of a thick paste. Pamper your skin with clay masks need no more than once a week.

Argil

Business card: Archaeologists believe that it isfacials from Cleopatra to keep her helping the skin in perfect condition. The basis of the white clay mineral kaolinite is - it contributes to the development lecithin, responsible for elasticity, recovery and purification of tissue.

Fits: Skin "at the age of" dry and fading.

Variations on a theme

1. Cleopatra Mask Clay, sour cream, lemon juice and honey, mix in equal proportions (one teaspoon). Put the mask on your face for 15-20 minutes. Rinse off with warm, then cold water. This mask not only makes the skin soft and supple, but also cleans and whitens it.

2. Mask-tonic In 1 tablespoon of clay, add 1 teaspoon of sour milk (yogurt) and tomato juice. Hold on your face for 15 minutes and rinse with cold water. Perfectly tones and smooths fine lines.

Bath body with a white or blue clay well-groomed skin, relieve fatigue. Dissolve 400-500 grams of clay in a water bath and soak it in 15-20 minutes. Then rinse under the shower without cosmetic products. A bath for the hands and feet strengthen nails and soften the horny skin.

Blue clay

Business card: its color, as well as the wonderful anti-inflammatory and disinfectant properties required to silver. And it is perfectly nourishes the skin with minerals and trace elements, tightens pores, softens and tones.

Suitable for: for normal and combination skin.

Variations on a theme

1. Mask "Anti-aging" One potato cooked in their skins, peel and mash, mix with 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil and add 2 tablespoons of clay. Apply on face for 10-15 minutes, then wash with warm water. Mask gives the skin elasticity and freshness.

2. Mask "2 in 1" Half a teaspoon of salt with whisk one egg white and add 10 grams of clay. Put a lot on face for 10-15 minutes. Rinse with warm water and immediately put on 20 minutes nourishing mask from the pulp of 1 tomato and 1 tablespoon clay. Wash it off with milk. After such protsedurykozha become snow-white and firm.

Anti-cellulite body wraps accelerate the excretion of toxins and stimulate blood circulation. This task copes blue or black (gray), rich in carbon substances, clay. Dilute it with water, apply to problem areas, wrap polyethylene and a warm cloth. After 20-30 minutes, rinse. Ideal to combine wrap with a sauna or steam bath. Already after 5-6 sessions, skin will look much better.

Green clay

Business card: the first violin in 'green scheme' plays iron oxide. By the way, the darker the shade of the clay, the more effective it coping with skin problems. Green clay deeply cleanses pores, normalizes sebaceous glands, disinfects and dries the skin. Only rosacea a contraindication to this kind of "cosmetic."

Suitable: for oily and problem skin.

Variations on a theme

1. Mask-lifting Half a cup of cream, boil and, cooling the, pour them a cabbage leaf. When it is tender, cook of a mush, add 1 egg white, half a teaspoon of honey and 1 tablespoon of green clay. All mix well and apply on face for 10-15 minutes, then wash with warm water. The skin will look clean, fresh and tightened.

2. Moisturizing Mask 7-10 dry rose petals grind in a coffee grinder (if not very dry leaves, chopped), mix with 2 tablespoons of clay, add 4-5 drops of essential oil of ylang-ylang and 2-3 tablespoons of sparkling mineral water. The resulting mass is put on face for 15-20 minutes, rinse with warm water. The mask makes the skin soft and velvety.

Hair masks It is believed that his plush thick hair Cleopatra was obliged to blue and green clay. Means these shades strengthen hair, give shine and silkiness, and green clay and still struggling with dandruff. Dissolve a handful of clay with cold water (if desired, it can be replaced with broth nettle and chamomile).

To shine a mask can be provided with 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and egg yolk. The resulting mixture was put on the scalp, then the entire length of the hair. Put a plastic cap on top. After 30-40 minutes, rinse with warm water with a small amount of shampoo. After the mask necessarily apply to hair balm.

Red clay

Business card: her "trick" in that it improves blood circulation, reduces redness of the skin, increases elasticity to her nearby blood vessels and capillaries. Its color clay due to the combination of red oxide of iron and copper oxide. The first element gives vitality of the tissues, the other contributes to their resilience.

Suitable: for sensitive, prone to irritation and redness.

Variations on a theme

1. soothing mask 2 tablespoons of red clay mixed with the same amount of cream (or milk) and 2 teaspoons of aloe juice. The resulting mixture was put on face for 15-20 minutes and rinse with warm water. Your skin will get healthy and youthful appearance. It is desirable to make the mask for the night: it has a calming effect.

2. Mask-lifting 2 teaspoons of sour cream mixed with 0, 5 teaspoons of sea buckthorn oil (can substitute olive or pumpkin) and 2-3 drops of essential oil of orange, Stir in 1 tablespoon pink clay. All the mix, the resulting mass apply on face for 10-15 minutes, rinse with warm water. Mask perfectly tightens and softens the skin.

Bath red clay strengthens the circulatory system. Enough to dissolve 450 g in the bath and soak in it for 20-25 minutes.

Yellow earth

Business card: rich in potassium and iron, so better than other toxins and nourishes the skin with oxygen.

Suitable: For sluggish, wrinkled skin.

Variations on a theme

1. Mask-tonic 1 teaspoon of liquid honey and the same amount of lemon juice mixed with 0, 5 teaspoon of 9 per cent of vinegar and gently sprinkle in 2 tablespoons yellow clay. The resulting mass is applied on the face for 10 minutes, then wash with warm water. The result should make you happy: honey nourishes and tones, lemon refreshing vinegar and improves circulation.

2. Mask softening 5-7 mint leaves finely chop or mash, add 2 tablespoons of milk and egg yolk, slowly sprinkle in 1, 5 tablespoons of clay, all mix. The resulting mass apply on face for 10-15 minutes, then rinse with warm water. In addition to mitigating mask nourishes, hydrates and tightens facial contours.

Olga Onipko

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