Folk cosmetics, despite the wide range of store-bought products, still remain popular. This is due to its enormous benefits, since it contains only natural substances, as well as ease of preparation and use. We suggest choosing an onion mask, which allows you to get incredible results.
Do not be afraid of the unpleasant aroma and tears, since the effect compensates for all the shortcomings, and there are some tricks that will help cope with this problem. Now you can verify this.
Composition and beneficial properties of onions for the skin
The benefits of the product are due to its rich composition:
Vitamin C. Contained in large quantities. Participates in the production of collagen, which helps in cell rejuvenation and regeneration.
Vitamin A. Improves the body's protective functions. Regular consumption of raw vegetables improves vision and restores the nervous system.
Vitamin B1. Activates metabolic processes.
Vitamin B2. Participates in the processes of hematopoiesis, in the functioning of the adrenal glands, protects the eyes from exposure to ultraviolet rays.
Vitamin B9. Improves protein absorption, participates in DNA formation.
Vitamin E. Renews all systems in the human body and protects them from external influences.
Vitamin RR. Regulates the amount of cholesterol and sugar.
Microelements: calcium, potassium, sodium, iron, manganese, zinc, etc.
Most of the vegetable is water (about 86%). It contains carbohydrates and saccharides. The product contains virtually no fat, protein or fiber. The beneficial properties of onions are varied. It is able to cleanse the face of warts and pimples, heal small scars, and smooth the skin.
The benefits of onions.
Contrary to popular belief, onions contain almost no vitamins and minerals in significant amounts for humans. The exception is cobalt, which is necessary for hematopoiesis, as well as small amounts of potassium and ascorbic acid. On the other hand, onions are rich in flavonoids, including quercecin, pectins, phytoncides and saponins.
- Flavonoids contained in onions strengthen capillaries, increase the elasticity of lymphocytes, thin the blood, and supposedly protect tissues from cancer and ultraviolet radiation.
- Pectins are interesting because they can bind radionuclides and heavy metal ions; there are special preparations with pectin for people living in environments contaminated with radionuclides.
- Onion phytoncides can destroy many types of bacteria and microorganisms in a matter of minutes; they are responsible for the antiseptic effect of onions.
- Separately, it is worth highlighting saponins. The effects and uses of saponins are very diverse, but in this context, the most interesting is their effect of increasing the permeability of cell membranes, which allows other components of the mask to penetrate into cells. It is thanks to saponins that onions are able to enhance the effect of masks.
Also, saponins, like other onion components, can cause irritation to the skin and mucous membranes.
Before using on the scalp, the bow should be tested on the wrist or elbow. Remember that skin irritation may not appear immediately, but within two days.
Mechanism of action
The vegetable has found application in cosmetology due to the saturation of cells with all necessary substances.
As a result, the skin is smoothed, age spots and pimples disappear. Methods of exposure of the product to the skin: Vitamin C lightens freckles and intensively rejuvenates epidermal cells.
The high potassium content softens and moisturizes the skin.
Vitamin H promotes cell renewal and delays the aging process.
Folic acid heals minor inflammations and soothes the epidermis.
Quercetin nourishes the skin and eliminates wrinkles.
Essential oils, which give the vegetable its characteristic odor, contain sulfur. This microelement is involved in the production of collagen, which improves the elasticity of the skin.
Cobalt fights microorganisms located on the surface of the face and has a healing effect.
Homemade masks can be used at any age.
Effect of use
The effectiveness of masks depends on the correct preparation of the composition and the regularity of cosmetic procedures. Results do not appear immediately. In some cases, it may take several days or weeks to notice changes in a positive direction.
The products are prepared quite simply from available products, so if acne or other troubles occur, you can solve the problem without the help of a beauty salon. These masks help get rid of skin imperfections at a young age and maintain the elasticity of the epidermis at a more mature age.
Tips for using a bow
When starting facial care at home, it is recommended to familiarize yourself with several rules:
To prepare cosmetics, the vegetable is used in almost any form (fresh, baked, boiled, puree, juice) with the exception of fried. It should be borne in mind that after heat treatment, most of the beneficial properties are lost, so this vegetable is suitable only for rejuvenating and nourishing masks.
The duration of the procedure is about 15 minutes.
Preliminary testing of the product will help you avoid unpleasant consequences. Apply a small amount of the composition to the skin of the wrist and wait half an hour. In the absence of burning, redness, itching and other negative symptoms, the product can be used for facial skin.
For those with normal skin type, washing your face with water and adding a few drops of any essential oil (per 1 liter of liquid) will help get rid of the onion smell. It is recommended to use lily of the valley, jasmine, coconut, ylang-ylang and lavender. For oily types, any base oil should be used instead of water.
After rinsing off the product, it is recommended to wipe oily skin with water and lemon juice (2 tablespoons per 1 liter of warm liquid). Those with a dry type can use vegetable oil (olive, sesame, sunflower, grape seed). These recommendations will help you get rid of the onion smell.
The recommended frequency of use is 1 or 2 times a week.
You can use any variety of vegetable. The most useful is yellow onion. Red and white are slightly inferior to it.
Before starting the procedure, you should determine your skin type. By adding other ingredients to the mask, the harshness of the vegetable is reduced.
Rules and subtleties of using an onion mask
When applying an onion mask to your face, you must take precautions
There are rules and subtleties of using an onion mask. Onions can be used in any form: raw: in the form of juice or gruel, baked, boiled. In addition to the vegetable itself, masks use the husk, which contains more quercetin than the vegetable itself.
Depending on the type of use of the product, the time of application of the mask on the face varies. So, masks with raw onions should not be left on for more than 15 minutes. Masks that use baked or boiled vegetables are applied for 30 minutes.
Onion masks should be used no more than once every three days. To achieve the best effect, masks should be applied in the evening or before bed. After using the onion mask, after 20-30 minutes, the face should be rinsed with cool water.
Knowing a few subtleties about onion masks, preparing it at home will be a simple task:
- Before applying the mask, the skin must be prepared by steaming the pores and cleansing the surface with a scrub;
- before using an onion mask, check your allergic reaction on a less visible sensitive area of the skin;
- You should observe the time for applying the mask to the skin, and do not overexpose it (this way you will avoid redness and itching);
- The mask should be applied along the massage lines of the face.
After applying the mask, the face is washed with water and essential oil to remove the remaining onion odor from the skin pores.
If you used green onions in the mask, you should not keep it on your face for long. This will keep your skin from turning greenish.
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Face mask recipes
Homemade remedies can help you get rid of many cosmetic problems.
For acne
The following recipes will help remove acne:
With parsley. Finely chop onions (pcs.) and greens (1 tsp) and refrigerate for 12 hours. Add white cosmetic clay. The recommended frequency of use is 1 time every 2 days.
Yeast. Chop onion (1 pc.) and squeeze out the juice. Add warm milk (1 tbsp) and yeast (1 tbsp). With oatmeal. Cook a thick porridge from a glass of flakes, cool it. Chop onion (1 piece), squeeze out the juice and add to the mixture. Add honey (5 g) and mix thoroughly. Keep the composition on your face until completely dry.
With calendula. Peel onion (1 pc.) and hold over steam for 5 minutes. Cool and grind to a paste. Add honey (1 tbsp) and calendula oil (3 drops). Immediately before use, combine with apothecary clay and mix thoroughly. Apply the composition to the affected areas 3 times a day for 10 minutes. As a result, the face is completely cleared of acne.
With potatoes. Boil this vegetable (1 pc.) in milk (l) and make a puree. Add honey (1 tbsp) and chopped onion (1 tbsp). Mix thoroughly, apply the composition to the face, rinse after 20 minutes with mineral water (to enhance the effect). This product allows you to cleanse the epidermis of purulent acne.
These products not only get rid of imperfections themselves, but also get rid of acne spots.
From blackheads
Recipes for cleansing the face from blackheads:
Peel and chop vegetables (1 pc.).
Squeeze out the juice.
Peel carrots (1 pc.), chop, squeeze.
Take 50 ml of each juice, add yolk (1 pc.) and olive oil (30 ml).
Apply the product using massaging movements and rinse off after 20 minutes.
The acne treatment product is prepared using the following technology:
Pour onion peels with cold water in a ratio of 1:10.
Stir, put on fire, bring to a boil.
Cook over low heat for 15 minutes.
Cool, strain, add boiled water until the original volume is obtained.
This composition can be used to wipe problem areas of the face.
For wrinkles
To prepare a homemade cosmetic product you will need 1 onion.
It should be crushed using a meat grinder or blender. The resulting composition is applied to the face for 10 minutes in a thin layer to form an onion film. It is recommended to lie still so that the paste sticks better. You can apply a rich cream around the eyes and stick cotton pads on it. Such manipulations will help protect the organs of vision from onion juice. This should be done before applying the mask. The recommended frequency of use is 2 times a week. Vegetable juice not only fights existing wrinkles, but also prevents the formation of new ones. The skin brightens and becomes velvety.
Baked onions have a rejuvenating effect. To do this, put the vegetable in the oven and simmer it over low heat until fully cooked. Let cool, peel off the husks and mash with a fork to a paste. Add honey (1 tbsp) and mix thoroughly. Apply the prepared composition to the skin of the face and neck. After 15 minutes, remove the pulp with a napkin and wash. The result will be visible after the first use.
Recipe for making a tonic infusion:
Boil the husk for 1 hour.
Cool the liquid and strain.
Add brewing tea (black or green) in a ratio of 1:3 (part of dry leaves to 3 parts of infusion).
Infuse the liquid for 1 hour.
Dip a gauze napkin into the infusion and place it on your face until the liquid dries completely. To get rid of deep wrinkles, it is recommended to prepare the following remedy:
Mash boiled onion (1 pc.) with a fork and add rich sour cream (in the same amount).
Leave the product on the skin for 20 minutes, then wash with the water in which the vegetable was cooked.
After this procedure, the skin becomes younger and more elastic.
From scars
Technology for preparing the product:
Mix salt (3 g) and laundry soap (10 g).
Cut the onion into small cubes, add to the mixture and mix thoroughly.
Place the mixture in a water bath for 15 minutes, then place the container in a bowl of cold water and ice for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
Beat the mixture in a blender and strain through a coffee filter.
It is recommended to apply the resulting extract to damaged areas once a day.
The composition can be used not only to improve the appearance of the face, but also for body care. It can be mixed with moisturizer or cleanser.
Whitening
Onion juice helps get rid of pigmentation.
This raw material (1 tbsp) is mixed with honey (1 tbsp). Mix the ingredients thoroughly and spread over the skin. After washing off the product, your face will become much lighter. Recipe for preparing a remedy that relieves irritation:
Combine onion puree (2 tbsp.) with sugar (1 tbsp.) and water (500 ml).
Cook for half an hour over low heat.
Strain, add liquid honey (1 tbsp) to the cooled mixture and mix thoroughly.
Soak the fabric in the prepared liquid and place it on the skin of the face (or wipe it with this composition 2 times a day).
It is recommended to repeat this procedure at least 2 times a week for several months.
Onion masks with lemon
Onions provide the skin with flavonoids, which support the action of vitamin C. An onion mask with lemon refreshes the complexion and gives it a healthy glow.
To make it, mix chopped onion, 1.5 tablespoons of lemon juice, 0.5 teaspoons of milk and a pinch of grated nutmeg. A few drops of lavender oil can neutralize the aroma of onions. 15 minutes after application, soak a cotton swab in milk and, massaging the skin, remove the mask.
Reviews
Oksana, 19 years old, Nizhny Novgorod: “I use onion juice mixed with chopped strawberries as a peeling agent.
As a result, all spots and redness disappear. The skin is not injured." Elizaveta, 21 years old, Orel: “I struggled with acne for several years to no avail. After the first application of the mask, my complexion changed: redness decreased. After 2 weeks, the acne completely disappeared.”
Anna, 31 years old, Yekaterinburg: “Raw vegetables cause inflammation on my skin, so I use baked onions to prepare products. I grind it with a blender, add 1 tsp. liquid honey, mix and apply to cleansed facial skin for 15 minutes. I remove the composition with a towel or warm damp cloth. The product gets rid of acne and does not cause irritation.”
Preparation before applying masks
Before carrying out the procedure, it is advisable to consider the following recommendations:
- Tie your hair into a bun so it doesn't get in the way.
- Remove decorative cosmetics from the face (powder, blush, eye shadow, foundation, etc.) - rinse with milk, gel foam, tonic, etc.
- Cleanse the skin with a scrub (for better absorption of the active ingredients).
- Lightly steam your face (hold it over a herbal decoction, such as chamomile, for several minutes) to open the pores. This step is optional, but recommended.
Now the skin is ready to apply the mask.
Attention! Before using the product on your face, it is worth conducting a mini-test for the presence of allergies: apply a small amount of the mixture used on a dry area of the wrist and wait 15-20 minutes, then rinse with water. In case of itching, redness, burning, use of the product is not recommended.
