The most effective homemade masks for nasolabial folds

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Folk remedies that allow you to effectively get rid of “sorrow lines” or nasolabial folds at home compete with procedures in beauty salons and plastic surgery clinics.

Masks with mostly available ingredients can be used to smooth out barely visible wrinkles in this area. But their most valuable effect is in preventive action, since the problem of wrinkles in the lips and nose can manifest itself at an early age, as a result of poor nutrition, smoking, the habit of sleeping on the stomach or genetic predisposition. How to reduce nasolabial folds without visiting a beauty salon?

Briefly about the reasons

Nasolabial wrinkles in young girls are not so noticeable. But with age, each such fold, or furrow, becomes more and more distinct.

In addition to age factors, there are others. Thus, a fold on both sides from the wings of the nose to the corners of the mouth occurs in those who have certain features of the anatomy of the skull, facial muscles, and malocclusion. Thin people, as well as those who suffer from endocrine pathologies and have bad habits, are susceptible to nasolabial furrows forming at a relatively young age.

Now we have no goal to talk in detail about the reasons, since within the framework of this article we need to consider methods of dealing with manifestations. Namely, what masks can be made without leaving home. Salon procedures and injections are not of interest to us yet.

Also, do not think that home conditions are worse than salon conditions, and if nasolabial furrows appear, there is no help. Can. The most popular mask is made from spirulina and gelatin for nasolabial folds. But we will consider this recipe, proposed by Olga Metelskaya, a popular cosmetologist and television expert, a little lower. In the meantime, here are some other good recipes.

Professional cosmetic treatments

Age-related changes are sometimes too noticeable to cope with on your own. In these cases, it is best to go to a beauty salon, but you should also know that such procedures are quite expensive. Moreover, the cost of one session is not the main indicator; it is necessary to clarify how many procedures need to be done to achieve the result.

How you can smooth out a nasolabial fold in the salon:

1. Beauty injections. The introduction of special “fillers” under the skin seems to push the folds of the skin outward. The result will be smoothing of the skin, but the effect will not last too long, the substance (usually hyaluronic acid or collagen) is gradually absorbed and the wrinkles return to their places. The average cost of such injections is from 5,000 rubles, depending on the type of substance injected and the area being treated.
2. Botox injections . Unlike the above-mentioned injections, they have a different mechanism of action. The injected drug, botulinum toxin, is a paralyzing poison that causes muscle paralysis. After such an injection, it simply stops moving, and visually this manifests itself in a kind of swelling, which means smoothing of the skin. There are many controversial opinions about this method, but it is still popular. The cost of Botox injections will be approximately 2,600 rubles and more, also depending on the area and the amount of the required substance.
3. Lipofilling is a fairly effective, but very expensive procedure. The principle of operation is extremely simple: the subcutaneous fat of the patient himself, who has undergone appropriate cleansing and preparation, is injected into the problem area. The cost of such rejuvenation will be from 15 thousand rubles.
4. Bio-reinforcement of the face - what is it? A relatively new type of procedure that replaced surgical lifting. Special “threads” are introduced under the skin, which smooth out wrinkles and folds. This “pleasure” is not cheap - from 50 thousand rubles, but the effect lasts for at least three years.
5. Mesoscooters. They work on the principle of a roller equipped with many small needles that inject collagen or another composition under the skin. It is highly effective, but it is quite painful to perform, so local anesthesia is used. Now you can find “home” models, but use requires certain skills. The cost of the procedures will depend on the model of equipment and the substance administered, but not less than 2 thousand rubles per procedure.

Nasolabial fillers

have a similar effect - special substances injected under the skin and filling the gaps in the tissue from the inside . The results last up to a year, depending on the substance used. There are many preparations, usually also based on hyaluronic acid and collagen. The procedure is not painful, especially since local anesthesia can be used at the client’s request. The duration of administration, including preparation, takes only 15–20 minutes, and the cost will vary from 5,000 rubles and above.

Watch a video about the filler injection procedure

Bay leaf mask

If there are nasolabial furrows and we only have home conditions at our disposal, well, there are effective recipes against such a defect.

Boil 15 bay leaves in 30 ml of clean water for fifteen minutes. The composition is filtered and cooled.

Then you need to take three eggs and beat them until foamy. Add a large spoonful of bay leaf decoction and a couple of large spoons of olive oil to the eggs. After which a bandage or a simple gauze folded in half is soaked in the composition. We apply the compresses themselves to the skin of the face, each fold should be under a bandage, that is, we are now working specifically on the nasolabial areas. It’s good if you also secure the compresses with adhesive tape and leave for 40 minutes.

The scheme for carrying out such procedures: we do compresses for 3 days, rest for 3 days.

Methods of disposal

Modern cosmetology offers different ways to smooth out nasolabial wrinkles. However, not everyone can afford salon care; in addition, almost every procedure has contraindications.

For those who for some reason do not want to use the methods of modern cosmetology, we can advise using folk remedies against nasolabial wrinkles. Of course, in this case, you can’t count on an instant effect, but if you do everything correctly, you can make the folds less noticeable.

Clay mask

Clay masks for nasolabial folds at home provide a good rejuvenating effect. Green or pink will do.

The preparation is simple. Take a spoonful of clay and dilute it until the mass has the consistency of sour cream. Clay can be diluted either with water or a decoction of herbs:

• daisies,
• mint,
• sage,
• strings,
• St. John's wort, etc.

In order to improve the composition, you can use a few drops of essential oils:

• grape seeds,
• coconut,
• peach,
• argan

If the folds in the nose and lips are very pronounced, apply the composition, paying special attention to the nasolabial areas, every other day. Leave until completely dry.

Maintaining skin tone

The problem of nasolabial folds is much easier to prevent than to deal with already deep wrinkles. Ice is an excellent tonic. Every morning you need to wipe your face, especially problem areas around the nose and mouth, with a cube of frozen decoction of medicinal herbs: chamomile, St. John's wort, calendula.

A good prevention of the occurrence of nasolabial folds is gymnastics. There are many exercises to strengthen your facial muscles, such as blowing up a balloon every day. The “tube” exercise is also very popular: alternately stretching the lips with a tube and relaxing all the muscles of the face. Another exercise is the “bottle” exercise: take a plastic bottle, slightly filled with water, and use your lips alone (not your teeth) to lift it and hold it for several seconds. The weight of the bottle can be adjusted by the amount of water.

Along with the great popularity of various creams and masks, the use of compresses is not so widespread. But in vain, because cold compresses perfectly tone the skin, and warm ones promote collagen production and cleanse pores.

Fish oil recipe

If the fold has not yet appeared, and even if there are already nasolabial wrinkles, it is sometimes recommended to use fish oil. Its benefit lies in the fact that it contains omega-3 fatty acids, which are so beneficial for youthful skin.

The mask is prepared like this. For a dessert spoon of starch, take the same amount of olive oil. All this is added to ½ spoon of fish oil. The composition is applied: every fold should be covered, it can also be applied to the entire face, except for the area near the eyes. In 20 minutes. washed off.

Causes of wrinkles

Not only age plays a decisive role in the appearance of unattractive folds on the face; other factors may also accompany this:

• anatomical features of the skull structure;
• bad ecology;
• poor nutrition;
• dehydration of the body;
• smoking;
• drinking alcohol;
• passion for diets;
• dry air;
• exposure to ultraviolet radiation.

Of course, there is no escape from heredity or ecology, but limiting the impact of other negative factors is not only possible, but also necessary if a woman wants to look attractive and fresh.

Such a complex aging process

At an age when the skin begins to wither and age, nasolabial wrinkles form. In addition to wrinkles around the eyes, these are the first alarming symptoms of the onset of a difficult period, and nasolabial wrinkles are much more difficult to get rid of.

This is where hardware cosmetology comes to the rescue, subcutaneous administration of drugs, chemical peels and masks, which must be carried out carefully and responsibly.

This will be a much more complex set of measures, which should begin with normalizing nutrition and including healthy foods in maximum quantities, giving up bad habits, playing sports and facial massage, and cosmetic procedures from a professional. Using a mask is part of a complex battle against aging.

Reviews - how to get rid of nasolabial folds

Constantly using natural cosmetics, the skin is very sensitive and instantly reacts to store-bought products. I'm afraid to give injections into the folds, so I'm also learning facial gymnastics. The result does not appear immediately, I noticed after two weeks, with moisturizing masks you can remove it for 10 years.

I have an incorrect bite and the nasolabial triangle has always been pronounced. But over the years, dry skin has worsened the problem. Now I actively use collagen creams and regularly make a gelatin mask.

“Author of the article: Veronika Belova”:

Graduated with honors from the LOKON Academy of Beauty Industry. Mother of a beautiful child. I like to experiment, I constantly try different products, masks (including cooking with my own hands), techniques that can make us beautiful and healthy.

How to proceed?

Having decided to fight nasolabial wrinkles using folk methods, it is worth remembering a number of rules:

• It is best to act comprehensively, daily applying homemade anti-aging creams to the fold area and using ice massage . And twice a week it is recommended to make warm compresses and apply masks;
• to prepare homemade cosmetics you need to choose high-quality and natural products ;
• It is impossible to prepare compositions for future use for a long time. Masks need to be prepared immediately before application, creams can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-5 days, and cosmetic ice retains its beneficial properties for a week;

• It is recommended to periodically alternate different versions of masks and creams so that the skin does not get used to the same set of beneficial substances.

Best Recipes

Each element in the composition of the care product performs certain functions, so the choice of ingredients must be approached responsibly.

The following components have a beneficial effect on the skin:

• vitamins;
• berries;
• Bay leaf;
• herbs;
• starch;
• banana;
• clay;
• calendula;
• seaweed.

The division of care products is carried out not only by composition, but also by the range of expected effects. These include:

• hydration;
• nutrition;
• lifting.

With vitamins

Homemade recipes that contain vitamins can restore and normalize the natural process of collagen production. Vitamins themselves are not building materials and do not have a rejuvenating effect.

The most popular vitamins used in cosmetology for nasolabial folds are retinol and tocopherol.

Vitamins A and E, when used in combination, have a powerful moisturizing and smoothing effect.
These components penetrate into the deepest layers of the dermis, normalizing the water balance. They also protect the skin from exposure to ultraviolet rays. To prepare a vitamin mask for nasolabial folds, you will need the following ingredients:

• olive oil;
• retinol;
• tocopherol

All components must be taken in equal shares. It is best to use fortified complexes in capsules, where the composition is more concentrated. Their contents must be extracted by piercing the thin shell with a needle and squeezing the substance into a working container. Heat the resulting mixture slightly by steaming and pour a few drops of olive oil into it. Mix carefully.

Application should be even. Dip your fingertips into the cooled oil and precisely distribute the composition over the skin. It is useful to combine rubbing with special exercises to smooth out nasolabial folds.

From berries

Berry masks contain a large amount of substances beneficial for the dermis. These include:

• proteins;
• saponins;
• flavonoids;
• vitamins (A, E, B);
• minerals.

According to numerous reviews, strawberries are considered the most popular ingredient for making a homemade berry mask. It allows you to deeply moisturize and tighten sagging skin. In combination with cream, the mask also has a whitening effect.

Mash several ripe berries with a fork. The puree should be homogeneous, without lumps. Add 1 tablespoon of heavy cream to the mixture and stir. Distribute the finished product evenly in the area of ​​the nasolabial triangle and leave for 15 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

Based on bay leaf

Compresses with a rejuvenating effect are prepared from bay leaves. Bay leaf in combination with other beneficial products whitens and tightens tired skin. Ingredients:

• egg;
• Bay leaf;
• olive oil;
• drinking water.

Pour 5-6 bay leaves into 100 ml of water and boil. Remove the leaves from the water and add 2 teaspoons of oil to the liquid. Separate the white from the yolk and beat with a mixer until a thick foam forms. Combine the ingredients and mix. Soak a small piece of gauze folded several times in the product and apply it to the nasolabial folds. Leave for 20 minutes, remove and wash with warm water.

With herbs

Herbal infusions enhance the moisturizing effect if they are selected according to your skin type.

To prepare a compress, you need to brew 5 tablespoons of chamomile in 100 ml of boiling water. The liquid should infuse in a warm place for 30 minutes. Filter the finished infusion, add 1 teaspoon of flower honey to it and stir until completely dissolved.

Soak a linen napkin in the resulting mixture, squeeze lightly and apply to the problem area. Remove the application after 20 minutes.

With starch

Potato starch is known for its modeling and whitening properties. In combination with nourishing components, hydration is complemented by effective rejuvenation. This product, in combination with cream or natural juices of vegetables and fruits, helps prevent skin tightening. Necessary elements for a tightening and smoothing mask:

• potato starch;
• low-fat cream;
• carrot juice.

Starch and cream must be taken in equal parts (10 g each) and mixed in one container, achieving a homogeneous consistency without lumps. Then pour in 5-7 drops of carrot juice. Distribute evenly over nasolabial lips. Excess must be removed with a damp cloth after 30 minutes. Carrot juice gives your skin a light tan .

With banana

Banana not only smoothes, but also intensively nourishes the skin. Positive dynamics are observed if the rejuvenation course lasts at least 10 days. To prepare the mask, mash 1 banana with a fork until smooth. Pour 30 ml of natural yoghurt into the pulp. Beat the banana-yogurt mixture with a mixer.

Apply to the nasolabial triangle for 20 minutes. Remove any remaining residue with a damp cloth and wash your face.

With clay

Cosmetic clay is sold in pharmacies. It can be of different colors; white is most often used in anti-aging procedures. It is advisable to mix clay with juicy berries, this will enhance the effect.

Place 10 g of fresh sea buckthorn in a blender and grind. Pour 1 teaspoon of white clay into the slurry and mix. Spread the mask in a thin layer over the nasolabial area and leave for 15 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

From calendula

Cosmetologists recommend including calendula in the mask, as this plant actively works against wrinkles.

Ingredients for making a compress:

• St. John's wort;
• coltsfoot;
• chamomile;
• calendula.

Dried herbs should be taken in equal parts (5 g each). They need to be mixed and poured with 250 ml of boiling water. Leave for 15 minutes, make sure the liquid is not hot. Moisten gauze folded in several layers in the resulting composition and apply to the problem area. Remove after 15 minutes.

With seaweed

Spirulina is widely used in cosmetology as an anti-aging and modeling agent.

Algae contains elastin, which allows you to smooth out even deep wrinkles. Seaweed or spirulina mask:

• gelatin - 1 teaspoon;
• water at room temperature - 50 ml;
• spirulina capsules - 3 pieces;
• lemon juice - 1/2 teaspoon;
• retinol - 2 drops.

Gelatin must be steamed, lemon juice and retinol added. Pour the contents of spirulina capsules into a container with warm water. Mix all ingredients. Soak a napkin in the composition and apply to the problem area. Remove after 20 minutes.

Moisturizing

Moisturizing masks are best prepared from fresh vegetables; cucumber is usually used for this purpose. It must be grated on a fine grater and the juice lightly squeezed out. Add 5 drops of pharmaceutical tocopherol to the resulting pulp. Mix everything. Apply to previously cleansed skin. Wash off after 20 minutes.

Nutritious

A nourishing mask should contain components rich in acids and vitamins. The mechanism of action of the product is the penetration of beneficial substances into the deep layers of the skin and the manifestation of activity at the cellular level.

You can prepare a fragrant mask that does not require rinsing. To do this, you need to mix ylang-ylang and rose oils. Using massaging movements, distribute the product over the nasolabial area. If there is excess, just blot the nasolabium with a damp cloth without alcohol.

Lifting mask

Lifting masks are prepared on the basis of gelatin. This substance of animal origin acts as elastin for the skin. In combination with aloe, the remedy has an anti-inflammatory effect.

1 teaspoon of gelatin must be dissolved according to the instructions. Carefully remove the skin from 1/2 aloe leaf, remove the spines and grind it in a blender. Add 2 drops of retinol and a pinch of rye flour. Mix everything until smooth. After application, rinse off after 20 minutes with mineral water.

Premature formation of wrinkles in the nasolabial area can be easily avoided with the help of self-prepared cosmetic masks. Before use, you must consult with a specialist and choose the right ingredients that suit your skin type.

DIY anti-aging cream

To prepare such a remedy, you need to take glycerin, a little camphor oil, 5 drops of neroli essential oil, benzoin in tincture, alum, gelatin, and warm water. The resulting mixture must be thoroughly beaten.

The drug must be stored in a closed container. You can use it daily and get excellent results.

There is no mask that will completely remove nasolabial folds. But there are recipes that help level, smooth out or make them almost invisible for a while. Relentless and comprehensive efforts are required to combat these traces of time.

Starting with proper nutrition, and ending with breathing exercises, facial massage, shiatsu, yoga, hardware cosmetology, daily preventive measures. And we shouldn’t forget about a good mood, resistance to stress, medicinal cosmetics and optimism.

If these conditions are met, homemade masks will work 100%.

Warm compresses

To carry out the procedure, you can use cotton pads or gauze wipes. They are moistened in the prepared composition and applied to the folds for half an hour.

Herbal

A warm compress can be made by soaking napkins in a warm herbal infusion. A compress made from a decoction of flaxseed or bay leaf will be especially effective.

Oily

To carry out this procedure, warm vegetable oil is used; it must be heated in a water bath. Any unrefined oil, such as olive oil, will do. To make the procedure even more effective, you can add two drops of geranium or rosemary esters to 20 ml of oil. After removing the oil compress, you should not wash your face; any remaining oil should be removed with a dry cloth.

Rules of application

Any mask is accompanied by detailed instructions for use, which are based on the active components it contains and their concentration.

But there are general rules for using anti-wrinkle masks :

1. 
   Before applying any mask, the skin should be thoroughly cleansed of makeup and impurities. To do this, use the usual means.

2. It is often recommended to steam your face before using a mask. A steam bath or a soft towel soaked in hot water will help the pores open well. This will facilitate maximum penetration of all the beneficial components of the mask deep into the cells.
3. Apply the mask only along the massage lines.
4. The duration of action of each mask varies, but on average it is about 20-25 minutes.
5. Upon completion of the procedure, the product is washed off with warm water or a decoction of your favorite herbs.
6. Gently blot the face with a soft towel without rubbing it.
7. After the session, the usual nourishing cream is applied.

Important! Before using the mask, it should be tested on your wrist. If after applying the product no redness or itching appears after 15 minutes, then the mask is suitable for use on the face.

Masks for nasolabial and other wrinkles are recommended to be used 2 times a week for a month . More frequent application of corrective drugs can change and disrupt the natural processes in tissue cells.