Cosmetologists advise regularly and timely procedures to ensure deep cleansing of facial skin. For these purposes you will need a scrub. This care product has an exfoliating effect, removing dead cells and impurities from the epidermis.
You don’t have to buy a facial scrub in a store; you can prepare it at home from products that you always have on hand.
Any scrubbing product prepared independently from ordinary products will not only help cleanse the skin, but will also make it possible to avoid allergic reactions and irritation, since the recipe can be varied and the ingredients can be selected individually.
The main component of the scrub is small solid particles that act as an abrasive material. Their sharp edges have a mechanical effect on the skin, cleaning not only the surface, but also removing impurities from the pores.
Therefore, when preparing a facial scrub at home, use the following products: crushed fruit seeds, grains, soda, salt, coffee grounds, sugar. They are mixed with products of a more delicate creamy texture: cream, yogurt, honey, fruit puree.
It is the abrasive particles that give the home scrub its useful functions:
- high-quality removal of dust, dead cells, residues of decorative cosmetics, and sebaceous gland secretions from the skin;
- ensuring free access of oxygen to skin cells;
- providing adequate nutrition and hydration of the epidermis due to vitamins, microelements, and amino acids contained in natural products;
- additional facial skin massage, which activates metabolic processes and blood circulation;
- Deep cleaning of pores serves as a preventive measure against the formation of blackheads and pimples.
For the greatest effectiveness and safety, scrubbing compositions should be used according to the following scheme:
- Recipe selection. Be sure to make sure that the recipe does not contain allergens. To do this, you need to conduct a test: apply a little abrasive mixture to the inside of the elbow, lightly massage and rinse. If itching and redness appear after 2-3 hours, this product should not be used on the face.
- Cooking process. If the skin is dry and prone to peeling, the abrasive particles should be especially thoroughly ground, almost into flour. Larger solid particles are suitable for oily skin. You can prepare a scrub taking into account the use of certain products immediately before application or several procedures in advance.
- Application. The scrubbing product should be applied in a circular motion along the massage lines, gently rubbing the composition into the skin with your fingertips. Avoid contact of the product with the area under the eyes. The procedure time is maintained individually - from 1 to 5 minutes. Before applying the scrub, it is advisable to steam your facial skin; this will ensure the greatest cleansing effect.
- Completion. The scrub is washed off with warm water without using soap. You should not rub your skin with a towel after washing; just lightly blot it with a cotton napkin. After this procedure, the skin must be lubricated with cream (nourishing or moisturizing).
After 10-12 procedures, it is recommended to change the composition (choose a different recipe) of the cleansing scrub, since the epidermal cells get used to the effects of certain substances and stop reacting to them. 
When preparing a facial scrub at home, be sure to consider your skin type. And this lies not only in the size of the abrasive particles. The components are also individually selected: solid exfoliating products, liquid foundation.
Ingredients for dry and normal skin
For skin with a clear moisture deficiency, any cosmetic product should be selected carefully. This also applies to scrubs. Overdried epidermis is prone to irritation, peeling, and incorrectly selected components of a home remedy can provoke even greater problems: a feeling of tightness, itching, swelling.
For dry and normal skin, a scrub should be used with the effect of gently cleansing the skin, which will not irritate it, but will provide additional hydration to the epidermal tissues.
For these purposes the following is used:
- oatmeal;
- granulated sugar;
- grape seeds;
- buckwheat flour and bran;
- berries with large seeds (raspberries, gooseberries, black currants);
- chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds);
- cocoa powder;
These components have a delicate effect on the skin and do not disturb the lipid cellular balance.
Scrubs for dry and normal skin:
- Recipe 1.
Cocoa powder – 10 g.
Buckwheat flour – 10 g.
Peach (apricot) oil – 10 drops.
Mix all the ingredients; if the composition is too thick, it can be diluted with green tea or a decoction of medicinal herbs until the consistency of the cream is obtained.
- Recipe 2.
Raspberries, black currants, gooseberries - 2 tbsp. l.
Berries can be taken individually or in a mixture. They should be crushed in a blender and applied to the face. If desired, add ½ tsp to the berry puree. granulated sugar or candied honey.
Ingredients for oily and combination skin
Enlarged pores, frequent inflammation, large pimples, greasy shine - these are all signs that the skin of the face is oily or combination (mixed).
A properly selected recipe for preparing a homemade scrub can successfully cope with such problems.
Homemade facial scrub recipes for oily skin Experts advise owners of oily skin to pay attention to the inclusion of the following abrasive ingredients in the scrub product:
- soda;
- cereals;
- salt (table and sea);
- white coal (in tablets);
- chopped lemon and orange zest;
- aspirin;
- spices (cinnamon, ginger).
These products, along with cleansing the surface of the skin, have a beneficial effect on the processes occurring in the deep layers of the dermis: they normalize the activity of the sebaceous glands, reduce the clogging of comedones with fat and dead epithelial cells, and stop subcutaneous inflammation.
Low-fat fermented milk products are used as the main mass in the scrub: kefir, sour cream, yogurt. Add lemon juice, sour berry and fruit puree to the mixture. The acid contained in these components dries and tones the skin.
Scrub for oily skin at home:
- Recipe 1.
Sea salt – 30 g.
Baker's yeast – 15 g.
Lemon juice – 10 g.
Mix lemon juice with yeast, place the container in a warm place for 5 minutes, add crushed salt, mix and apply.
- Recipe 2.
White coal – 1 tablet.
Melissa seeds – 5 g.
Calendula oil – 10 g. 
Crush the charcoal tablet along with the seeds, add oil, mix and apply to the T-zone.
The best homemade skin scrub recipes
In order to prepare a scrub yourself, it is not necessary to adhere to a strict recipe; it is possible to replace some individual ingredients or add other active ingredients.
But cosmetologists and women who use homemade scrubs advise using proven recipes using inexpensive products available in every housewife’s kitchen.
Coffee scrubs
Ground coffee is a popular product for making scrubs. It is better to use coffee powder from beans that have not been pre-roasted. It is used for applying to the face and coffee grounds remaining in the cup after drinking the drink, but instant coffee should not be used for these purposes. 
As a result of “coffee scrubbing,” the skin of the face receives a tonic, rejuvenating effect. Thanks to caffeine, the activity of physiological processes in the layers of the skin increases. The fading epidermis is tightened and its healthy shine returns.
Coffee scrub recipes:
- "Coffee and Butter"
Coffee powder – 2 g.
Flaxseed or olive oil – 5 g.
Essential oil (melissa, shea, jojoba) – 2-3 drops.
Combine all ingredients and mix. Apply to well-steamed skin, preferably after bath procedures.
- "Coffee and yogurt"
Coffee – 4 g.
Yogurt – 1.5 tbsp. l.
Mix the ingredients in equal proportions thoroughly and leave for 10-15 minutes after application.
Yogurt can be replaced with full-fat sour cream (if the skin is dry).
If you are lactose intolerant, you can use a coffee scrub with regular cosmetic milk.
- "Coffee and Honey"
Coffee grounds – 2 tsp.
Honey – 2 tsp.
Essential oil (tangerine, almond) – 1/2 tsp.
Honey is used in both candied and liquid form. The scrub mixture is applied to the décolleté and face for 10 minutes.
This recipe can be used for oily skin, but in this case the oily liquid will have to be replaced with egg white.
Oatmeal scrubs
An oatmeal face scrub is often recommended for oily and combination skin. But for women with normal skin, this product is not contraindicated. Oatmeal mixtures regulate fat secretion, mattify, nourish and help smooth out fine wrinkles. 
Oatmeal scrub recipes:
- "Oatmeal and honey"
Both ingredients in equal proportions (1 tablespoon each) are mixed and applied to pre-steamed skin.
- "Oatmeal and Fruit"
Small oat flakes – 1 spoon.
Fresh apple puree – 1 spoon.
Low-fat cream - 0.5 spoons.
Add cream and flakes to the grated apple along with the peel, mix, the effect of this scrub is 10-15 minutes.
- "Oatmeal and flakes"
Oat products (flour, flakes) – 1 tsp.
Fresh ground cranberries – 2 tbsp. l.
Grind or mash the berries and add flour and flakes to them, mix. Keep for no more than 5 minutes.
Soda scrub
Sodium bicarbonate does an excellent job of cleansing pores and removing excess oil. It is recommended for problem skin. But to soften the effect of soda, honey and lemon juice are added to the composition. The mixture should not be rubbed vigorously into the skin, as redness and irritation may occur. 
Soda scrub recipe:
Lemon juice – 1 spoon.
Baking soda - on the tip of a spoon.
Honey – 1 spoon.
Combine all the substances, and gently massage, distribute the mixture on the face.
Salt scrubs
Table and sea salt are suitable for cleansing mixtures. It is better to take these products in the form of crystals rather than finely ground.
Table salt effectively removes dirt and prevents the appearance of blackheads. Sea salt evens out the structure of the skin.
But there are contraindications for the use of these substances: the presence of wounds and inflammations on the skin and a dry type of skin.
Salt scrub recipes:
- "Salt and oil of bergamot"
Salt (iodized) – 0.5 tbsp. l.
Bergamot essential oil – a few drops.
Mink fat – 0.5 tbsp. l.
Combine all components and mix thoroughly, apply for 5-6 minutes to previously washed and steamed skin.
- "Sea salt and egg white"
Sea salt – ½ tbsp. l.
White of 1 egg.
Pre-grind the salt and separate the yolk from the white. Combine small salt crystals with egg white, beat gently and apply to face for 3-5 minutes.
Rice scrub
This face scrub can be prepared at home using rice flour or ground rice grains yourself. For the softening base, use any products desired: fruit or vegetable purees, fermented milk products, honey and others. 
Expected results from the product: deep cleansing of the skin, smoothing its structure and slight whitening of the epidermis.
Rice scrub recipes:
- "Rice and cucumber"
Small fresh cucumber.
Rice flour (crumbs) – 1 spoon.
Peel the cucumber and chop into pulp. Add 1 tablespoon of ground rice grains to 2 tablespoons of cucumber pulp. Keep the composition on your face for 15 minutes.
- "Rice and cottage cheese"
Fat cottage cheese – 50 g.
Rice flour – 30 g.
Mix the ingredients, if the mass turns out to be thick, it can be diluted. Pour a little of any freshly squeezed fruit juice into the mixture.
The procedure time is 10-15 minutes.
Scrubs with spices
Can be used to prepare scrubs and spices: cinnamon, ginger, citric acid in powder form. Such mixtures make the skin velvety and matte, cleanse pores and, due to their irritating effect, stimulate blood flow. 
But it is necessary to remember that spices are allergens, and they also cause burning and redness, so you should keep the compositions on your face for no more than 1 minute.
Recipes for scrubs with spices:
- "Ginger and Honey"
Honey – 50 g.
Ginger powder – ½ tbsp. l.
Grind honey with ginger and gently massage your face for a minute.
- "Cinnamon and Apple"
Applesauce – 2 tbsp. l.
Cinnamon powder – 1 tsp.
Without peeling, grate the apple on a fine grater, add spices to the pulp and rub your face with smooth movements.
Flax seed scrub
Flax seeds are small, pleasant to the touch and incredibly rich in fatty acids, protein, lignans (phenolic compounds), and fat-soluble vitamins. 
A scrub made from such a product nourishes and moisturizes the skin, restores fluid and lipid balance.
Flaxseed scrub recipe:
Flax seeds – 1 tbsp. l.
Boiled water – ½ cup.
Pour boiling water over the seeds and stir the infusion for a few minutes, then cover the container with a napkin and leave for 5-6 hours. During this time, the seeds will secrete mucus. The grains are combined with mucus and used as a scrub. After massaging the skin, leave the product on the face for 15-20 minutes until the mixture dries, then remove the composition.
This product is convenient to prepare in the morning for evening use.
Scrub with honey
Honey is a valuable product with medicinal properties; it contains more than 60 active elements that have a beneficial effect on general health and facial skin in particular.
It is very simple to prepare a honey facial scrub at home: you can use this sweet product as an independent and only component. To do this, just lightly melt 1 tbsp in a water bath. l. candied honey - and the delicate soft scrub is ready for use.
But do not forget that honey causes allergies. Also, this product is contraindicated for those people who have capillary meshwork and excessive facial hair growth, and those with diabetes.
Honey scrub recipes:
- "Honey and Butter"
Honey – 1 tbsp. l.
Essential oil (ylang-ylang, St. John's wort) – 4 g.
Mix the products and use for cleansing procedures before bed. Exposure time is 3-4 minutes.
- "Honey and Coconut"
For this “exotic” product you need 1 tbsp. l. honey and coconut flakes. Combine the components and cleanse your face with them for 5 minutes.
Scrub with aspirin
Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid), when used externally, helps cleanse the epidermis and get rid of inflammation on its surface. After all, the drug does not allow infection to penetrate into the deep layers of the skin and prevents the occurrence of pimples and pustules.
But use a scrub with aspirin with extreme caution. This product has contraindications:
- individual intolerance to the drug;
- pregnancy and lactation;
- skin diseases;
- wounds, scratches, cuts on the face.
Aspirin scrub recipe:
Aspirin – 3 uncoated tablets.
Water – ½ tsp.
Honey – 1 tbsp. l.
Mix honey with water and heat slightly in a water bath, during which time crush the tablets. Add aspirin crumbs to the honey mass and mix. If the skin needs moisturizing, you can add ½ tsp to the mixture. jojoba oils.
How to make an exfoliating scrub
Almost all homemade scrubs are prepared to cleanse the skin and act as an exfoliant. The natural ingredients of such formulations effectively remove dead skin particles without destroying healthy cell membranes.
You can prepare such a scrub according to the following recipe “Coffee, rice and parsley”:
Ground coffee – 1 tsp.
Rice flour – 1 tsp.
Parsley seeds - 1 tbsp. l.
Water – 1/3 tbsp.
Prepare a decoction from parsley seeds and boiling water in advance. Place coffee and rice flour in a bowl and add the broth in small portions to form a creamy mass.
Pre-lubricate the eye and lip area with any caring protective cream. Treat the remaining surface of the face with a scrub and rinse after 3-5 minutes.
Moisturizing scrub recipe
To moisturize the epidermis, the scrub must include foods rich in fatty acids and vitamins. 
Here are the recipes:
- Recipe 1
For a soft base - ½ tsp. almond and coconut oils.
Abrasive material – 1 tsp. grape seeds.
Grind the grape seeds in a coffee grinder, add a mixture of oils.
If desired, you can use apricot, calendula and other oils.
- Recipe 2
As a scrubbing component – 1 tsp. semolina.
Liquid mass – 1 tbsp. l heavy cream (sour cream, yogurt).
Mix the ingredients and use the product immediately, without allowing the semolina to soften.
Rejuvenating scrub: recipe
The best scrub option for rejuvenating dull skin would be a product made from the following ingredients:
- Recipe 1
Ground cinnamon – 1 tsp.
Honey – 1 tbsp. l.
Wheat germ oil – ½ tsp.
Gently stir the mixture so that there are no lumps.
- Recipe 2
Granulated sugar – 1 tsp.
Mustard (powder) – ½ tsp.
Flaxseed oil – ½ tsp.
Quail egg – 1 pc.
Lightly beat the egg, add butter, sugar and mustard, stir thoroughly. 
The facial scrub is not even a professional one, but one prepared at home does an excellent job of cleansing the epidermis. The main thing is to take into account the individual characteristics of the skin when choosing the main components for preparing the product.
The rule “beauty requires sacrifice” is unacceptable in this case; it is important to make the skin clean and healthy, and this is the basis of beauty.
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Our skin needs daily care, but in order for facial skin care to be most effective, the first step is to carry out a cleansing procedure. A good cleanser is an aspirin peel, as it is easy to use and affordable. But it should be noted that this product has certain contraindications that need to be studied before you start using it. There are many recipes for preparing peeling with aspirin at home, and preparing them is not difficult, since the preparation principle is the same.
Peeling – what is it?
Peeling is a procedure that helps exfoliate dead skin cells. After the first procedure, the complexion improves noticeably and the epidermis looks much fresher.
Acetylsalicylic acid, which is contained in this drug, causes a slight chemical burn, which helps exfoliate the epidermis, or rather its upper layer. Since aspirin peeling is very aggressive, and its use in high concentrations can cause allergies, some ingredients are added to it that soften its effect. It should also be noted that this type of peeling is very useful for people who have problematic and oily skin.
Thanks to its chemical effect, this drug not only opens pores that were clogged with sebaceous deposits, but also dries out all redness caused by inflammation.
How is this peeling useful?
For young women with oily skin, this is an indispensable drug, as it unclogs pores and helps establish a fat balance in the deep epidermis. There is also the problem of ingrown hairs, which an aspirin scrub can easily solve by exfoliating the top layer and releasing the hair.
This peeling can be used not only for the face, but also for any other parts of the body that have inflamed rashes, usually the shoulders or back.
Aspirin peeling can be made according to several recipes:
- Peeling suitable for all skin types with honey and aspirin;
- For problematic and oily skin, classic peeling is suitable;
- If the skin is often inflamed, then peeling with tea tree extract in an oil solution and clay will be indispensable;
- Peeling with sunflower oil is suitable for sensitive skin;
- Aspirin facial scrub with grape seed oil will expand and cleanse pores;
- In order to get a whitening effect, you need to use aspirin and sour cream.
As you can see, aspirin not only helps with headaches, but also improves skin condition.
Contraindications to the use of aspirin scrub
Let's start with the fact that this type of peeling is carried out no more than once a week, a course of ten procedures. Do not forget that in the process of using peeling, your skin receives a chemical burn, albeit a shallow one, and for this reason you need to take care of your face more gently during this period.
So, about contraindications:
- Allergic reaction to aspirin;
- Pregnancy;
- Lactation period;
- Open inflamed wounds;
- Venereal diseases;
- Epilation, which was carried out three days before the procedure;
- Redness.
It is strictly forbidden to apply peeling around the eyes; you risk burning the delicate skin. Before the procedure, be sure to test for allergies by applying peeling to the inside of the elbow joint.
Recipes for aspirin peeling at home
Aspirin and honey
- Uncoated aspirin three tablets;
- If the skin is dry, jojoba oil;
- Water 3/4h. spoons;
- Liquid honey, tablespoon.
Knead the tablets thoroughly and sift through a sieve. If the skin is dry, then mix the resulting powder with oil, if oily, then with water. Next, add honey, if the honey is thick, then it needs to be heated in a water bath. After all the ingredients are mixed, place the container in a steam bath and heat it, stirring continuously. We heat until the mixture reaches the consistency of sour cream. This consistency is very convenient for application and will not run off your face.
Treat your face with lotion, do not use a scrub, as this will injure the skin and the consequences may be negative. To increase the effect, it is possible to steam your face by holding it over the steam. Then apply the prepared peeling for 15 minutes. Then wash off the aspirin scrub and dry your face with a clean napkin.
There will be no severe peeling of the skin when using this procedure, but do not think that the effect will not occur. This scrub made from aspirin and honey is quite gentle, and dead skin cells will peel off gradually during daily washing. Some representatives of the fair sex may experience partial peeling, but this is not scary and depends on the structure of the skin. We wash such places with a soft sponge and apply a rich cream. Since this scrub contains honey, it must be used with caution to avoid an allergic reaction.
Result: Freckles and age spots become less bright. The skin becomes even and smooth. Small wrinkles are smoothed out, acne disappears, inflammation dries out.
Scrub with aspirin for face, for oily skin
- Acetylsalicylic acid, uncoated, four tablets;
- Lemon juice 1 teaspoon;
- Baking soda 1 teaspoon;
- Warm water one glass.
Thoroughly crush the aspirin to powder, add lemon juice, mix and apply a thin layer to the face, without touching the eye area. Keep this aspirin scrub for no more than five minutes. This solution is quite aggressive, so after rinsing the solution with water, you need to neutralize the acid. To do this, dilute baking soda in a glass of water and wipe your face.
After undergoing this procedure, redness and discomfort in the form of tingling and burning may appear. A slight itching may also occur.
Since the solution is aggressive, after several days the skin begins to peel. Under no circumstances should you rub it. We carefully wash off the dead cells with warm water using a cotton pad.
This process lasts exactly a week, and you should be prepared for this, for example, take time off from work and sit at home. During this period, you need to intensively moisturize the skin with rich creams that will not clog the pores.
Result: All inflammatory processes on the face will go away. The skin will be elastic and smooth. Pores will be less noticeable. Clean and beautiful face.
Anti-inflammatory peeling
- Turquoise clay – 1 tbsp. spoon;
- Acetylsalicylic acid – 2 pills;
- Tea tree oil – 2 drops;
- Bergamot oil – 2 drops.
Grind two aspirin pills into powder and mix with blue clay, add boiled water until the mixture is thick and homogeneous. You need to mix very thoroughly. As soon as the mass looks like thick sour cream, you need to add both types of oil to the mixture and mix again. We apply the mask to the face using a brush, you need to make sure that the mask does not dry out on your face, to do this, cover it with wet gauze.
Keep the scrub on your face for fifteen minutes. This composition is washed off not with water, but with an acid neutralizer, 1 teaspoon of baking soda dissolved in a glass of water. Wash off carefully with a cotton pad
Result: Inflamed skin is noticeably calmed and dried, pores are narrowed. Removes oiliness and dead skin cells of the epidermis. If you use this composition regularly, the fat balance is restored and the skin looks healthy, young and elastic.
Aspirin and sour cream to brighten the face
- A tablespoon of sour cream;
- One aspirin tablet.
Aspirin needs to be ground and dissolved in water. This process will convert asecylsalicylic acid into salicylic acid, which will be the main active component. Next, add sour cream, mix everything thoroughly and apply it to the face with a brush. Keep this scrub for 10 minutes, then wash off with warm water. You need to rinse off as thoroughly as possible.
Result: Well-cleansed skin that visibly brightens with every use.
Anti-wrinkle facial scrub made from aspirin and honey
- Aspirin tablet;
- Dessert spoon of mineral water;
- Half a teaspoon of honey.
Grind the tablet well and mix with honey and mineral water. This mixture should be applied to the face and left until it dries. This peeling is not washed off; the excess is simply removed with a damp swab.
Result: Rapid rejuvenation of the entire face. Small wrinkles are smoothed out after the first use.
It is important that many who have tried to cleanse their facial skin using aspirin facial scrubs claim that you can solve any problem that arises on the skin, the main thing is to choose the right ingredients and strictly follow all the recommendations, and the effect will not be long in coming even without visiting an expensive salon beauty.
Aspirin is an inexpensive remedy that can be purchased without a prescription at any pharmacy. It helps reduce high fever and quickly relieves pain (headache, muscle pain, and dental pain). That is why almost everyone has a package of acetylsalicylic acid in stock. Surely you know that the drug can also be used for cosmetic purposes. It makes very effective scrubs. There are many recipes, and today I will focus on only one - with honey, kefir and butter.
Cosmetic properties of aspirin
Surprisingly, this cheap drug can have a complex beneficial effect on the skin.
- Lightens, evens out the shade well.
- Eliminates freckles, age spots and unsightly acne marks.
- It has the effect of chemical and physical peeling, evens out the surface of the skin, eliminates scars and other irregularities, and makes the facial texture perfectly smooth.
- Improves the condition of the problematic T-zone, deeply cleanses pores and reduces them.
- Helps get rid of flaking. (But in this case, a special approach is needed. Aspirin is mixed with honey, oil or other emollient ingredients. Problem areas are treated very carefully, without strong friction).
- Treats inflammation, dries out pimples, gets rid of acne, prevents the appearance of new rashes, makes problematic skin clean and well-groomed.
- Eliminates allergic rashes on the back.
So many useful properties! And all this for literally pennies! Moreover, you can use aspirin in its pure form (if, of course, the skin tolerates it well). A couple of tablets are soaked in water, kneaded, distributed over damp skin and a light massage is performed. After about 10 minutes, wash your face. It couldn't be simpler!
Recipe for a scrub mask with aspirin and honey
Aspirin combines well with other substances, so there are a huge number of mask options. Today's recipe includes the following components:
- aspirin – 2-3 tablets;
- kefir - a tablespoon;
- almond oil (or grape seed oil) – a teaspoon;
- honey - the same amount.
The product is prepared very quickly. Aspirin is thoroughly kneaded.
Then add honey, kefir and oil and mix well.
If you are allergic to bee products, then honey can be excluded. The product will still be very effective.
The finished composition is used as a scrub. Distribute over the face, massage, wait a few minutes, and then wash off. If you don’t need the scrub effect, just apply the mask and after 5 minutes wash with warm water.
Attention! Aspirin dries out the skin. Therefore, after the procedures it is advisable to use a good moisturizer.
The frequency of procedures can be adjusted independently. It all depends on the condition of your skin. If necessary, an intensive course is allowed. (We are not talking about pure aspirin, but about a mask with honey and oil). In this case, the procedure is repeated morning and evening for 5 days. Over the next 5 days, the scrub mask is applied once a day. Then they switch to another regime - every other day for a week. Then they begin supporting procedures. At this stage, the mask is applied for 15 minutes 2 times a week, after steaming the skin. The effect of such “impact” events lasts for six months. But! Monitor your skin's reaction.
Please note that this “shock therapy” is indicated only in extreme cases, if the skin has not received proper care before and has become dull, loose and covered in rashes. But most often it is enough to use a mask once or twice a week, as part of your daily comprehensive care.
Aspirin treatments transform the skin. And this is not an exaggeration! Aspirin dries out pimples, lightens comedones and tightens large pores. No inflammation or rashes! If you plan to squeeze out blackheads, keep in mind that it is much easier to do this after using aspirin masks.
Of course, there are also disadvantages. After taking aspirin, your skin may become red and dry. But this problem can be eliminated with the help of a moisturizer. Be careful, follow the rules, and a scrub with aspirin will become a reliable assistant in the fight for an impeccable appearance.
The active ingredient in aspirin is acetylsalicylic acid. This drug is credited with medicinal properties such as analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory. It was the positive effect on inflammatory processes that helped aspirin find its use in cosmetology. Now the medicine is used not only to cure headaches or lower fever, but also to make masks, scrubs and tonics. Considering the low cost of the drug and simple methods of use, aspirin for the face is an excellent solution to skin problems.
In what cases should the procedure not be performed?
Aspirin is a medicine that, like any other, carries not only beneficial properties. Acetylsalicylic acid has a number of contraindications for use, including:
- tendency to allergies, asthma;
- pregnancy, lactation;
- simultaneous use of other medications;
- chronic diseases;
- after the facial hair removal procedure;
- after sunbathing;
- the presence of wounds and damage to the epidermis on the face;
- facial skin diseases (rosacea, rosacea and others).
How to use correctly
- Before carrying out any cosmetic procedures, it is necessary to properly prepare the skin of the face - remove makeup and wash the face with running water before removing soap or other skin cleansing products;
- It is better to steam clean skin using hot baths with the addition of aromatic oils or medicinal extracts - for example, chamomile / sage;
- apply an aspirin mask for the specified period of time/use a scrub, carefully treating each area of the skin;
- leave the area around the eyes without applying the product;
- at the end of the intended procedure, thoroughly rinse the medicinal composition from the face with warm water;
- Gently pat the skin dry with a paper towel or napkins;
- Apply a tonic for a suitable skin type to a cotton pad and wipe your face without pressure;
- apply a caring cream (when leaving the house - a cream with protection against ultraviolet rays).
If, while using the mixture, a burning sensation or unpleasant tingling and itching sensations are felt on the face, you should immediately wash off the applied mixture and refrain from using any products in the near future. Before repeated attempts at use, you should consult a doctor.
To avoid negative effects, before the first try of using aspirin face masks, it is better to check how acetylsalicylic acid will affect the skin by applying a small amount of the product to the area just below the palm. If no inflammatory reactions occur, they should not be on the surface of the face.
Skin problems that aspirin can help treat
Acetylsalicylic acid is a multifaceted remedy that solves various problems with the dermis. To do this, you need to prepare masks, tonics and scrubs, the component of which will be aspirin.
The cleansing properties of this medicine will help you forget about clogged pores - comedones. Anti-inflammatory - will deal with acne and other rashes. Exfoliating - affects the stratum corneum of the epidermis, which will help get rid of post-acne (acne marks), improve complexion, and also resume regenerative processes in order to restore the natural elasticity of the skin and stop age-related changes. In addition, the drug regulates the functioning of the sebaceous glands, which effectively tightens pores.
Mask for oily skin
Take 4 aspirin, crush and dissolve in 1 tbsp. l. warm water. Mix the mixture until it has a uniform consistency. Add 1 tsp. liquid honey. Apply to face with massage movements and leave for 15 minutes. Honey in this mask will have a calming and softening effect.
Another mask will help remove oily shine thanks to the sour cream in its composition. To prepare, you need to dissolve 2 aspirin tablets in 1 tsp. water, and then put 1 tbsp. l. sour cream and mix everything. Leave on face for 20 minutes, remove with water.
White clay will also be a successful component of the mask and will help in the fight against excess oily skin secretions. To do this, combine 2 crushed aspirin with water and 1 tsp. white clay. Apply the mixed mass on the skin for half an hour. The healing properties of white clay will reduce the appearance of new inflammations.
Aspirin mask for problem skin
Grind 6 tablets of the drug, mix with 3 tbsp. l. lemon juice. In this mixture, lemon will perform a whitening function in the fight against redness and acne marks, and will give freshness to the skin. Additionally, prepare a solution for washing - 1 liter of warm water with 1 tbsp. l. soda Apply the composition to the face. After 10 minutes, rinse off the mask with the prepared soda mixture.
Green tea can also help get rid of acne. Combine a previously prepared strong brew of any green tea with 1 crushed aspirin and 2 tsp. natural yogurt. Keep on the skin for no more than 15 minutes.
Mask for mixed skin types
Grind aspirin in the amount of 4 pieces, place in a small amount of warm water until completely dissolved, stirring. Pour olive oil into the mixture - 1 tsp. You can also replace it with grape oil or jojoba. Apply carefully for 15 minutes. The oil will help soften the skin and nourish it with beneficial elements.
Tonic
It is necessary to combine 9 tablespoons of still mineral water with 1 tbsp. l. apple cider vinegar, then add 5 crushed aspirin tablets. Soak a cotton pad in the resulting lotion and apply to the surface of the face. After 20 minutes, wash your face.
Exfoliating Aspirin Scrub
The scrub removes the upper stratum corneum, so you should not use it more than twice a week. For preparation purposes you will need 4 aspirin, 1 tsp. liquid honey and 1 incomplete tsp. sea salt (preferably with medium-sized granules). Before applying the mixture, wet your face, after which you can begin to gently apply the scrub, as if massaging the skin. Continue the procedure for no more than 5 minutes.
The beneficial effects of folk cosmetic recipes based on honey have been known for a long time. It has a stimulating effect, helps the skin stay fresh and beautiful. The healing delicacy is combined with herbs, oils, and acids. One of them is aspirin, an analogue of salicylic acid, which is part of many cosmetics. It is found in creams, shampoos, facial lotions, and scrubs. An anti-acne mask with aspirin and honey is an excellent remedy for aging skin. It eliminates problems, cleanses the skin, and helps older ladies keep their faces fresh.
The active ingredient in aspirin is acetylsalicylic acid. In air, it is transformed into salicylic acid, which is used in cosmetology to treat age-related acne. An alcoholic 2% acid solution is sold in pharmacies and is used as a broad-spectrum agent. The acid has the following properties:
- bactericidal;
- anti-inflammatory;
- cleansing;
- exfoliating (part of chemical peeling).
It regulates the functioning of the sebaceous glands and is recommended for oily skin because it has a drying effect. Frequent use of an alcohol solution does not have the best effect on the skin; over time, pores enlarge, the structure of the epidermis changes, and it becomes thinner.
When aspirin is combined with honey, the healing properties of salicylic acid are supplemented by the healing effects of honey, it:
- soothes the skin;
- enriches it with amino acids, microelements, vitamins;
- forms a thin protective film that retains moisture;
- stimulates epithelial cell division;
- whitens dark spots;
- phytoncides contained in honey kill pathogenic microbes.
Honey contains natural plant components, proteins, and oils that strengthen the skin structure. This biostimulator is capable of activating metabolic processes, it makes collagen fibers work and tighten the dermis. Due to this, small wrinkles are smoothed out and the skin texture is evened out.
Wellness masks with honey and aspirin are easy to make at home. It is only important to strictly adhere to the recipe and maintain concentrations, because in excess amounts the acid can harm the skin. There is a risk of getting a burn instead of a therapeutic effect.
Recipe
For the mask, only natural honey is used, not surrogates. It retains its properties only if properly stored. It is better not to use a natural product that has darkened or been damaged by light.
The best option is this year’s honey, which has not yet been candied. If the healing product has already acquired a crystalline structure, it is heated in a water bath. However, it should be remembered that when heated above 80 degrees, the beneficial properties of honey are lost.
It is recommended to grind aspirin in advance so that acetylsalicylic acid is oxidized to salicylic acid. To do this, use a rolling pin and place the medicine in a cloth. For masks, you need to take uncoated aspirin, 500 mg.
Corn starch is added as an auxiliary component; it does not cause side effects and softens the mask.
There are many recipes combining honey and aspirin. To enhance the results of a face mask with aspirin and honey, additional ingredients are included in the recipes.
This article lists the most popular formulations that have received the maximum number of positive reviews.
Reviews from users on social networks admit that they got rid of skin problems thanks to the main ingredients of face mask recipes: aspirin, honey, water. After them, blackheads, spots on the skin, ingrown inflamed hairs disappear, pores narrow, the skin becomes soft, elastic, fresh.
Universal
- tablets – 3 pcs;
- honey – 1 teaspoon;
- water – 1 teaspoon (for dry skin, make ½ water, ½ vegetable oil).
Make a homogeneous mixture and spread it over your face with a brush. The composition is left for 5-7 minutes.
Cleansing
Eliminates secretions from the sebaceous glands, blackheads, and large pores.
For oily skin:
- tablets – 2 pcs;
- honey – 2 teaspoons.
Aspirin is thoroughly ground, mixed with honey, and applied to pre-steamed skin. To do this, breathe over a warm chamomile infusion. At the first sign of tingling, wash off the mask immediately. Do not hold the mixture for more than 10 minutes to avoid burns.
For dry skin:
- tablets – 4 pcs;
- honey - 1 tbsp. spoon;
- water – 1/2 teaspoon;
- yogurt – 1 teaspoon.
The medicine is dissolved in water, the remaining ingredients are added to the mixture. The mask is applied for 15 minutes.
Refreshing
Smoothes out fine wrinkles well and nourishes the dermis.
For aging skin:
- tablets – 2 pcs;
- honey - 3 tbsp. spoons;
- gelatin – 1 teaspoon;
- glycerin – 3 tbsp. spoons;
- water – 7 teaspoons.
Gelatin is dissolved according to the instructions on the bag, and the remaining components of the mixture are added to it. Glycerin nourishes the skin well and prevents gelatin from forming a crust. The mask is applied to the face for 20 minutes.
Drying
Perfectly cleanses the skin of sebaceous secretions produced by the glands. With regular use, it tightens the dermis, reducing pores. The composition is effective for any dermis. This mask should not be used more than once a week.
For combination skin:
- tablets – 3 pcs;
- honey - 1 tbsp. spoon;
- juice of ½ lemon;
- egg white.
Aspirin is beaten with egg white, then honey and juice are added. Apply for 15 minutes.
Anti-inflammatory
When there are problems with acne, the mixture is enhanced with anti-inflammatory components. These can be infusions or extracts of yarrow, St. John's wort. Most often, the two recipes presented below are used to eliminate small pustular formations.
Herbal mask:
- tablets – 3 pcs;
- honey - 2 tbsp. spoons;
- alcoholic tincture of calendula – 15 drops;
- chamomile decoction 2 tbsp. spoons.
Aloe mask:
- tablets – 4 pcs;
- honey - 2 tbsp. spoons;
- aloe juice – 1 teaspoon.
The mixture is thoroughly mixed, applied to pre-steamed skin, and left for 15 minutes. After washing off the composition, rinse the face with chamomile decoction.
Scrub
Deep cleansing of the skin is carried out no more than 2 times a month. The composition has an irritating effect on the dermis and is good at counting keratinized epithelial cells. The recipe for dry and oily skin is different.
For oily skin:
- tablets – 4 pcs;
- honey - 1 tbsp. spoons;
- sea salt – ½ teaspoon.
The composition is applied for only 5 minutes; it is important to strictly observe the time interval, since the concentration of salicylic acid is very high.
For dry skin:
- tablets – 4 pcs;
- honey - 1 tbsp. spoons;
- water – 1 tbsp. spoon;
- vegetable oil – 1 tbsp. spoon.
The oil protects dry skin and makes the composition less aggressive. A similar procedure is carried out in beauty salons; it is cheaper to do it at home. After the procedure, redness of the skin is possible, so you need to wipe the skin with a decoction of herbs or cool tea.
Terms of use
Before applying the resulting mixture to the face, check the body’s reaction to the components. To do this, the composition is tested on the wrist: a small drop is enough and left for 10 minutes. If you experience discomfort, refuse the procedure.
The mask is applied only to a washed, dried face, without touching the area around the eyes.
After the first layer has dried, for greater effect, apply a second one. How long to keep the mixture on your face is indicated in the recipe. After removing the healing composition, the face is thoroughly rinsed and, if necessary, a light moisturizer is applied.
- for facial injuries: wounds, burns;
- after visiting a solarium (the natural tan will fade, the dermis may become spotty);
- with rosacea - vascular network.
It is strictly forbidden to apply the mask after hair removal, there is too much stress on the skin, and chemical burns from aspirin may occur. Cleansing procedures are not carried out more often than twice a week. Honey in its pure form, if there are no allergic manifestations, a little can be applied regularly.
Contraindications
Like all drugs, aspirin can cause individual intolerance and side effects. Honey is a natural bee product that can cause an allergic reaction.
For those who suffer from seasonal allergies - reacting to plant pollen - masks are contraindicated. The special properties of honey must be taken into account by pregnant women and nursing mothers - it is better for them to refuse such cosmetic procedures.
