Kiwi face masks: the best recipes for your skin

Modern beauties have long adopted folk recipes for self-care. The exotic kiwi fruit, which is rich in beneficial substances and therefore is often used in cosmetology, including facial skin care, did not escape this fate. Let's look at the benefits and the best kiwi masks that you could prepare at home.

Benefits of kiwi face mask

The healthy fruit contains a huge amount of valuable microelements and vitamins. “Furry cosmetologist” will help correct the main problems of facial skin:

Acne : pores open, they begin to breathe, blackheads disappear.
Freckles and age spots : the product whitens the face and normalizes its color.
Wrinkles : smooth out, the surface becomes firm and elastic.
Oily shine : excess fat is eliminated, moisture balance is restored.
Toxins : Chinese gooseberry is a known natural antioxidant.
Visible deep pores : the effect of narrowing pores is noticeable after the first application, the skin remains clean longer.

In addition, kiwi enriches the skin with nutrients, fights the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays and has an anti-inflammatory and healing effect.

Here are the components the vitamin cocktail consists of:

Vitamin C is a natural antioxidant that can prolong youth.
B vitamins: B1, B2, B3, B6, B9 - help fill cells with oxygen, normalize blood circulation, protect the skin from wind, sun and cold, and heal wounds on the face.
Beta-carotene – promotes a beautiful, even tan and prevents flaking.
Vitamin E - the vitamin of female beauty makes pores invisible, tightens the skin, fights wrinkles, eliminates swelling.
Vitamin K is a fat-dissolving vitamin that reduces vascular defects.
Mineral elements : phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, calcium, zinc - complement the vitamin cocktail, make the skin healthy, normalizing intracellular processes.
Alpha hydroxyl acids are capable of lightening scars and are used as a component of acne treatment products.

In terms of folic acid content, kiwi is in second place after broccoli, and in terms of ascorbic acid content it is ahead of lemon!

At the same time, the fruit consists of 85 percent water , carbohydrates make up 15%, proteins and fats barely add up to 1%. The ideal cosmetic product!

To enhance the beneficial effect, it is necessary to eat overseas fruit, but, of course, in a reasonable quantity. It is enough to eat one fruit once a day, twice a week. Kiwi is an excellent intestinal cleanser. And a healthy intestine is the key to beautiful skin.

Possible harm and contraindications when using a kiwi mask

Despite all its naturalness and usefulness, a mask made from tropical fruit has a number of contraindications:

Allergic reaction.
Open wounds on the face or deep cracks.
Specific skin diseases.
Vitamin C intolerance.
Sensitive facial skin prone to irritation.

We must not forget that Chinese gooseberries do not grow in Russian latitudes. This is an exotic fruit for our country. Therefore, before the first use, it is necessary to check for an allergic reaction to the tropical fruit. To do this, apply a small amount of kiwi pulp to your wrist and wait a few minutes. If the skin around the product does not turn red and there is no itching or burning, then the fruit can be used for cosmetic purposes and applied to the face.

When applying the product to your face, you may feel a slight burning sensation, you should not be afraid of this, as the active substances and organic acids begin to affect the skin.

You cannot apply only kiwi pulp pulp to your face without additional components. Burns may occur. It is not recommended to apply the product to the skin around the eyes.

How to make an effective mask at home

Kiwi is useful for the face because it helps solve many problems: removes acne, freckles, age spots, wrinkles, mattifies, cleanses, tightens pores. To do this, the fruit must be combined with many other natural ingredients, for example, honey, milk and sour milk, and other fruits. Use only high-quality and fresh products to create masks. Mix the ingredients in the proportions indicated in the recipe; do not exceed the dosage, as this is fraught with adverse reactions.

Moisturizing mask for normal skin

To keep your skin fresh and hydrated, make the following face mask at home:

Peel and mash 1 kiwi to make a puree.
Combine the mixture with 1 tsp. olive oil, 2 tsp. cottage cheese.
Apply a thick layer of product with a brush or your hands.
Wash your face after 10 minutes.

This kiwi mask perfectly saturates with moisture, nourishes, and increases elasticity. To improve the effect, after washing off the composition, wipe your face with a pad soaked in warm herbal infusion or green tea, and then with an ice cube. The lifting effect is guaranteed.

For acne

The simplest method to combat acne and inflammation is to regularly wipe the skin with a piece of kiwi (twice or three times a week). You can also apply actinidia puree to your face, wait the right time, and then wash it off.

If a strong burning sensation occurs after treating your face with a cosmetic product, you should immediately wash it off with cold water.

To reduce inflammation and eliminate acne, the following remedy is suitable:

Chop ½ or a little less of the fruit with a fork.
Mix crushed fruit with 2 tbsp. l. green clay, ½ tbsp. l. olive oil, protein foam from 1 egg.
Treat your face with this mixture with a special brush or your hands, and after 15 minutes wash your face.

These kiwi face masks are not suitable if your skin is dry or sensitive.

For wrinkles

Actinidia contains ascorbic acid, tocopherol, phylloquinone (K1), which increase skin tone. This mask with kiwi for the face against wrinkles will help stop or slow down aging, increase elasticity, and even out tone:

Mix 1 crushed kiwi, ½ banana in a glass bowl.
Add 1 tbsp to fruit puree. l. natural yogurt.
Apply a thick layer of product to a clean and steamed face.
After 10-20 minutes, rinse off.

With systematic use, the skin becomes more elastic, soft, and fresh.

For dry skin

The following kiwi mask will help improve the condition of dry or sensitive skin:

Crush half of the actinidia.
Combine the mass with 2 tbsp. l. sour cream and yolk.
Apply the mixture to your face.
Wash your face with warm water.

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Sour cream can be replaced with natural yogurt or cottage cheese, and the yolk with honey. Try to find the composition that suits you best.

Drying and mattifying mask

The problem with oily skin is that the functionality of the sebaceous glands needs to be restored. Masks with actinidia will help you achieve your goal.

Lemon:

Crush one kiwi.
Mix the fruit mixture with 1 tsp. lemon juice.
Lubricate your face, and after 10-15 minutes, remove the mask using cool water.
Rub the skin with ice from a herbal decoction (chamomile, thyme).

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Multi-component:

Mix 1 tbsp. l. actinidia puree, almond oil, freshly squeezed orange juice, carrot puree, and 2 tbsp. l. kefir
Apply the mixture to your face and remove it after 10-20 minutes.

With horseradish:

Mix half a crushed kiwi with the juice of half a lemon, 1 tbsp. l. grated horseradish (through a fine-hole grater).
Lubricate the cleansed face, after 10 minutes remove the composition in the usual way.

The last remedy has the most pronounced effect, so if you feel a burning sensation, wash it off immediately, even if 10 minutes have not passed.

For aging skin

When a woman has crossed the 30-year mark, she needs to devote more time to self-care. This kiwi mask for the skin around the eyes will help eliminate circles, bags, crow's feet:

Combine 1 tsp. crushed actinidia, honey, yogurt and 3 drops of almond oil.
Treat the skin with the mixture.
After 10 minutes, remove the composition with a cotton sponge soaked in a warm herbal decoction. Then rub the area with ice cubes.

The following composition will help stop aging:

Mix crushed kiwi, apple and pear (1:1:1).
Treat your face, and after 10-20 minutes, rinse off any remaining product.
Wipe your face with warm parsley infusion and ice.

This remedy can be supplemented with honey or yolk.

Nourishing mask

This product will saturate dry or sensitive skin with beneficial substances:

½ fruit puree should be mixed with 2 tbsp. l. cottage cheese or yogurt (without additives), as well as 1 tsp. honey
Treat your steamed face with an even, dense layer of product.
Remove any remaining mask after 10-20 minutes using warm water.

This composition perfectly saturates with moisture and nourishes the skin, removes dryness and irritation.

For problem skin

If you have excessive oiliness and acne, this kiwi mask will help dry out your facial skin and make it clearer:

Combine puree of one fruit with egg white whipped until foamy, 2 tbsp. l. clay (white or blue), 1 tbsp. l. olive, peach or flax oils.
Apply the mixture onto your steamed face.
After 15-20 minutes, rinse off.

For dry problem skin, use this recipe:

Combine the gruel from 2 tbsp. l. actinidia with 1 tsp. poppy seed, ½ tsp. honey and yogurt.
Apply the mixture onto your face in a thick layer.
After 10 minutes, perform a light massage and then wash.

After the session, wipe your face with ice from chamomile or parsley infusion.

Whitening mask

Kiwi is very beneficial for facial skin. Masks with its pulp eliminate freckles and hyperpigmentation when used systematically. To do this, you can do the following:

Combine 2 tbsp. l. crushed actinidia with 1 tsp. starch, ½ tsp. lemon juice.
Treat your face.
After 10 minutes, remove any remaining product with cold water.

This mask should be used in courses - 5-8 times a month. Then you need a break for 4 weeks, and the course can be repeated. It is better to periodically use new recipes so that the effect is more pronounced.

Against age-related changes

Women over 40 years old are recommended to periodically apply the following tightening kiwi mask to their face:

Make a mixture of ½ or 1 fruit (less for dry, more for oily skin), 1 tbsp. l. honey, 2 tbsp. l. cream.
Apply to a clean face.
After 15-20 minutes, cleanse the skin.

With systematic use, signs of aging will become less pronounced, the skin will look fresher and more elastic.

Deep wrinkles will not disappear, but will become less noticeable, especially if you combine this remedy with daily ice rubbing and facial gymnastics.

Using a kiwi mask: rules and tips

To get the maximum positive effect and not cause harm to the skin, you must adhere to the following rules:

Choose fruits carefully: the fruit should be fresh and ripe with a pleasant light aroma.
It is better to chop the fruit with a fork or, in extreme cases, a blender.
The application time of the mask for dry skin is 10-15 minutes; for problematic and oily skin, you can leave it longer, but not more than 25 minutes.
Before applying the product, it is better to steam and warm up oily skin.
The optimal number of procedures is to apply the product no more than once a week.
Strictly observe the dosage of all components.
To remove the product from the face, do not rub the skin with a towel or use soap.

Basic rules of application

In order for kiwi masks to bring only benefits, you need to follow these recommendations:

Choose a ripe, soft fruit with a pleasant aroma to prepare the mask.
Wash your face before applying the mask; it is also recommended to clean it with a scrub. Before the procedure, you can steam the skin to open the pores.
It is better to mash the kiwi puree with a fork. Use a blender only if you are in a hurry.
Strictly observe the proportions of all components of the mask.
Do not store the composition for more than an hour; it is better to use it immediately.
Apply the cosmetic evenly to the face (except for the area around the eyes), neck, and décolleté.
While the mask is in effect, it is recommended to lie down and relax. Avoid active facial expressions.
The exposure time for the composition differs for different skin types: for oily skin - about 20 minutes, for dry skin - up to 10 minutes.
Wash off any remaining cosmetic product with water without soap.
The frequency of the procedure is once or twice a week.
It is recommended to apply masks with actinidia in courses, that is, 1-2 times a week for 30 days.

Some women liked to wipe their face with kiwi peel (the inner part with pulp) 1-2 times in 7 days to improve the condition of their skin. The holding time is standard - from 10 to 20 minutes. Then the juice should be washed off with cool water.

Before using an actinidia mask, make sure that you have no contraindications to its use. Also perform a sensitivity test.