18 Face Masks To Get A Wrinkle Free Skin
Nobody wants to wake up every day to a wrinkled saggy face staring back at them in the mirror every morning. Wrinkles are a sign of ageing but with today’s lifestyle, they are no longer limited to just ageing. The hectic schedules, pollution, stress, and an unhealthy diet join hands together to make your skin dull and wrinkled even at an early age.
Wrinkles are fine lines and creases that you notice on your skin and they become more prominent with age as your ability to produce collagen and elastic starts reducing. Lower production of both collagen and elastin reduces the skin elasticity making it saggy and dull.
The skin on the face is the most sensitive and thin and that is why wrinkles on the face are quite common. Wrinkles around the eyes, on the forehead, and laugh lines or wrinkles around the mouth are also very common. Neck wrinkles are also seen where the skin also tends to start sagging with age.
Although eventually, you will get wrinkles as this is a natural process and is bound to happen but a little care can delay their appearance. There are many natural and homemade remedies which are inexpensive and simple to follow. The best part is that these face masks for wrinkles have minimum to zero side effects.
1. Egg White Face Mask
Egg white is an excellent astringent and is rich in proteins and nutrients such as potassium, magnesium and riboflavin. It helps repair tissues and prevents free radicals, slowing down the ageing process.
Remove egg whites from 2-3 eggs and whisk them.
Apply the liquid on your face using a brush.
Let it stay for 15 – 20 minutes and rinse off with water.
Honey, yogurt, oatmeal, lemon juice and honey, apple cider vinegar, strawberries juice, corn flour, glycerin and honey, cucumber, etc. can also be added to the egg whites to make the anti-wrinkle face mask.
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2. Banana Face Mask
Banana boosts collagen production and it contains many vitamins and minerals including A, B, E, and F, as well as magnesium, zinc, iron, and potassium which fight wrinkles and ageing skin.
Mash a banana using a fork in a small bowl.
Add 1/4 cup plain yogurt and 2 tablespoons honey to the mashed banana and mix well.
Apply the mask on your face using your fingers and leave it for 10 to 30 minutes.
Wash your face with lukewarm water and pat dry.
You can also do away with honey and yogurt and simply use the banana alone.
3. Avocado and Flax Seed Face Mask
Avocado contains Vitamin A and E which are powerful moisturisers and promote collagen growth. Avocados even out the skin tone and boost its moisture content.
Peel an avocado and cut it into small pieces.
Blend the avocado along with 2 teaspoons of flaxseed till a smooth paste is formed.
Add 2 tablespoons of milk cream and 1 tablespoon of honey and mix well.
Apply this mask to your face for 45 minutes.
Rinse it with lukewarm water and pat dry.
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4. Egg Yolk Face Mask
This mask is especially effective for premature wrinkles. Egg yolk locks in the moisture in the skin and hydrates the skin to prevent wrinkles.
Mash 1 ripe banana with a fork and add 1 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil and 1 egg yolk in it.
Stir well and apply this paste on your face.
Leave it for 15 minutes and rinse off with warm water.
5. Papaya Face Mask
Papaya contains carotenoids which help fight the free radicals. Papaya also contains papain which breaks down inactive proteins and dissolves dead skin cells.
Mash half a cup of papaya with a fork to get a lump-free pulp.
Apply the papaya mask and let it dry for 15 minutes.
Wash your face with warm water and pat dry.
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6. Aloe Vera and Vitamin E Face Mask
Aloe vera has a rich content of vitamins and minerals. Vitamins A, C, and B12 together hydrate and rejuvenate our skin. Vitamin E, on the other hand, has antioxidant and moisturising properties. Together the two make a powerful combination to treat wrinkles.
Take 1 teaspoon aloe vera gel in a bowl and add 2 drops of vitamin E oil.
Mix the ingredients well and apply the mixture to your face.
Let it stay for 15-20 minutes and wash with warm water.
7. Sandalwood Face Mask
Sandalwood clears pores, tightens skin, and repairs cell damage.
Mix 1 teaspoon sandalwood powder and 1 teaspoon rosewater in a bowl to form a paste.
Apply the sandalwood mask and allow it to stay for 20 minutes.
Wash your face with warm water and pat dry.
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8. Milk and Cocoa Face Mask
The lactic acid in milk softens and removes dead cells while cocoa powder hydrates and tones the skin. Use only unsweetened cocoa powder.
In a small bowl mix, 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder and 2 tablespoons of milk.
Mix until a smooth paste is formed.
Apply the paste on your face and exfoliate in a circular motion to remove dead cells.
Now let it stay for 5-10 minutes.
Rinse off with warm water.
9. Milk and Almond Face Mask
This mask contains vitamin E, folic acid, oleic acid, hydroxy acids, zinc, and antioxidants which promotes collagen production and prevent wrinkles.
Soak 10 almonds in whole milk overnight.
Blend the almonds and add ¼ cup whole milk.
Blend again to form a smooth paste.
Gently apply the mask on your face in a circular motion.
Let the mask dry for 20 minutes.
Wash your face with warm water.
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10. Bell Pepper and Oatmeal Face Mask
Bell pepper contains vitamin C that promotes collagen production whereas oatmeal helps reverse the damage caused by UV rays. The other ingredients such as milk and honey moisturise the skin.
Cut half a bell pepper (any colour) into small pieces and blend them.
Add 1 teaspoon milk, 1 teaspoon oatmeal, and 1 teaspoon honey to the bell pepper paste and mix thoroughly.
Cover your face with the paste and let it dry for 20 minutes.
Wash your face with warm water and pat dry.
11. Oils
A. Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is often used to treat scars, spot, and even wrinkles and fine lines. It is a powerful moisturiser and restores the elasticity of the skin.
Massage coconut oil on your face and neck in a circular motion for 5 minutes before going to bed.
Leave the oil on overnight.
Repeat this every night.
B. Castor Oil
Castor oil increases elastin and collagen production and reduces fine lines and wrinkles.
Dab the oil using a cotton ball on the affected areas and let it stay overnight.
Repeat this every night to see faster results.
C. Argan Oil
Argan oil has a high content of fatty acids and Vitamin E which help reduce wrinkles.
Massage the affected area with argan oil. Leave it overnight.
Repeat this once or twice a day daily
D. Rosehip Oil
This oil contains vitamin A, vitamin E, and fatty acids which lighten scars and diminish wrinkles.
Apply 3-4 drops of oil on your face and massage for 3-4 minutes.
Leave it on overnight.
You can use this every night.
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12. Kiwi Face Mask
Kiwi is rich in antioxidants and lycopene which boost collagen and elastin.
Peel and mash one kiwi.
Apply the paste on your face and let it stay for 15 minutes.
Wash with warm water.
13. Apple Cider Vinegar Face Mask
Apple cider vinegar balances pH and honey moisturises the skin.
Mix 1 tablespoon vinegar with 1 tablespoon of honey and apply this mixture on your face.
Leave it for 15-20 minutes.
Rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry.
14. Cucumber Face Mask
Cucumber contains minerals and vitamins which reduce wrinkles and also soothe the skin.
Grate a cucumber and squeeze out its juice.
Apply the juice all over your face.
Let it dry and then wash with water.
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15. Honey Face Mask
Raw organic honey is great to have soft and wrinkle-free skin.
Massage some honey on your skin for a minute or so.
Leave it on for half an hour and then rinse with lukewarm water.
16. Turmeric Face Mask
The healing properties of turmeric and the glycolic acid in sugarcane together rejuvenate your skin.
Mix 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder and 1 tablespoon of sugarcane juice to form a paste.
Apply this and leave it for 10-15 minutes.
Rinse with lukewarm water.
17. Tomato Face Mask
Tomato is rich in beta-carotene and lycopene that lighten fine lines, wrinkles, and age spots.
Cut a tomato in half and place the inner half on sea salt spread out on a plate.
Scrub your face with this for a minute or so.
Leave your face as it is for 5 minutes.
Rinse with water
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18. Fenugreek Face Mask
Fenugreek leaves are used to treat various skin issues. It reduces wrinkles and fine lines.
Grind a handful of the leaves with some water and make a smooth paste.
Apply the paste for 12-15 minutes.
Rinse and pat dry.
Tips and Suggestions
Cleanse your skin before applying the mask.
Always apply a moisturiser after washing off the mask.
Face masks are an important part of skincare routine but they are not meant to be used daily. So use these masks just 2 or 3 times a week.
Wash your face with lukewarm water to remove the mask.
Facial steaming before applying the mask ensures proper absorption and faster results.
Avoid talking or eating while the face mask is on as this will make your wrinkles worse.
Avoid smoking or consuming spicy and sugary foods as they cause premature ageing.
Apply sunscreen before stepping out.
Don’t rub your face with a towel, pat it dry.
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