We all love to look young and beautiful forever. But as you age, your skin starts losing its elasticity and firmness and becomes somewhat dull. But there are some who look young even when they age. Those who are not so fortunate can reverse the aging process with the help of collagen.
Collagen is a protein and it is found in the connective tissues of the body. Collagen helps in making your skin look young and fresh as well as free from wrinkles even when you reach 45. Collagen plays the role of glue and helps in binding the cartilages, tissues, muscles and tendons in the body. You must be confused as to how you can use collagen; whether you have to consume it or apply it on your skin. You need not consume it. All you have to do is to use collagen masks on your face and you will succeed in getting skin that is smooth and beautiful.
If you prefer to use only natural products on your skin, you need not worry about any side effects. You can make these face packs at home. If you are too lazy to process the mask at home or if you do not have time enough for preparing the mask, then you can buy them from a trusted shop.
Homemade Collagen Masks:
Avocado, honey and yogurt mask:
Ingredients Required:
- Avocado
- Honey
- Yogurt
Recipe:
You can make a face mask by mixing half of an avocado, honey and yogurt. Mix them well to get a smooth paste. Apply this paste on your face in a thick layer. Wait for 15 to 20 minutes and then wash off with lukewarm water. Splash some cold water on your face and the dry and apply your favorite moisturizer.
Avocado kiwi mask
Ingredients Required:
- Avacado
- Kiwi
Recipe:
You need avocado and kiwi to make this mask. Cut both avocado and kiwi in two halves and the grind them to get a paste. Mix them properly and apply on your face. Let it stay on your face for half an hour. Now you can wash your face with lukewarm water and pat dry your face. Apply a good quality moisturizer on your face.
Dairy products face mask:
Ingredients Required:
- Seeds
- Nuts
- Avocado
- Green Vegetables
- Coconut oil
- Essential Oil
- Career Oil
- Dairy Products
Recipe:
To make this face pack you will require seeds and nuts, avocado and avocado oil, dark green vegetables, carrier oils, coconut oil, essential oil, coconut cream and dairy products. Mix all these ingredients to get a smooth paste and apply on your skin. Wait for 15 to 20 minutes and then wash off with lukewarm water. This will keep your skin fresh and glowing.
Egg and cucumber face masks:
Ingredients Required:
- Small pieces of cucumber
- Egg white
- Essential oil
- A drop of frankincense
Recipe:
Take all these ingredients in a small bowl and blend them well to get a smooth paste. Apply this on your face and wait for about 15 minutes. Wash your face with warm water and then pat dry your face. You can apply a good quality moisturizer after you dry your face.
Green vegetables face mask:
Ingredients Required:
- Banana
- Carrots
- Carrot Seed Oil
- Green Vegetables
- Melons
- Pepper
Recipe:
Green vegetables are not only good for your skin, but they also provide amazing benefits to your skin. To make this mask you need carrot seed oil, bananas, pepper, carrots, melons and green vegetables. Mix all the ingredients together to get a paste that is smooth. Apply this on your face and then wait for 15 to 20 minutes. Wash with water and pat dry your face. Apply a good quality moisturizer on your face. This face pack helps in removing all abnormalities of the skin and provides you a healthy and glowing skin.
Heavy creamy face pack:
Ingredients Required:
- Honey
- Baking Soda
- Milk Cream
Recipe:
The ingredients you need for making this face mask include honey, baking soda and heavy cream. You can use milk cream as heavy cream. Mix all the ingredients well to get a smooth paste. Apply this paste on your skin and let it stay on your skin for about 20 minutes. Now you can use lukewarm water to wash your face and then pat dry your face. Moisturizing the skin after washing is a must. This will keep your skin from getting dry.
Kiwi and strawberries mask:
Ingredients Required:
- Kiwi
- Strawberries
Fruits like kiwi, raspberries, strawberries, pomegranate and tomatoes are full of antioxidants, which help in fighting against the free radicals that damage your skin. So, using them as face packs will keep your skin fresh and young looking. Using this mask regularly helps in preventing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines on your face and keeps your skin firm and glowing.
Recipe:
To make the face pack, you have to grind kiwi and strawberries well to get a smooth paste. Apply this pack on your face and then wait for about 20 minutes. Wash off with water and apply a good moisturizer on your face. This pack helps in revitalizing your skin and provides it a natural glow.
Prunes and freshly-brewed organic coffee mask:
Ingredients Required:
- Prunes
- Organic Coffee
Recipe:
To make this face mask, take the prunes and mash them well. Now brew a fresh cup of organic coffee. You may not need one full cup of the coffee. Add the brewed coffee to the mashed prunes to get a smooth paste. Apply this collagen mask all over your face. Let it remain on your face for 15 to 20 minutes. Wash off with water and pat dry your face. Apply a good moisturizer to keep your skin well hydrated.
Pineapple and papaya face mask:
Ingredients Required:
- Pineapple
- Papaya
- Cantaloupe
- Honey dew Melons
Recipe:
The ingredients that you need to make this pack are pineapple, papaya and cantaloupe or honey dew melons. Take all the ingredients and then grind them well so that you get a smooth paste. Apply this mask on your face and wait for 20 to 25 minutes. Wash off with water and pat dry your face. Apply your moisturizer to keep the skin from getting dry. This is a natural mask and helps in keeping your skin healthy and beautiful.
So, try out some of the face packs mentioned above and remain radiant and young looking forever.
