4 Face Masks To Combat Summer Problems

Facial masks are the easiest way to take care of the skin of our face, from the most superficial layers to the deepest layers of our dermis. Now, do you know how you can combat summer problems with home remedies?

At times of the year such as summer, several factors can affect our face more than normal. Among these we find:

• The beach
• The heat
• Low humidity levels
• Too much chlorine in the pool
• Radiation from the sun

This means that we cannot use the same masks for the rest of the year. For this reason, in this article we will tell you how to make 4 face masks to combat summer problems. Do not miss it!

How to combat summer problems?

1. Cucumber and yogurt mask

This is one of the best masks, because cucumber is a food that helps us hydrate, nourish and repair our face, completely promoting the health of our skin.

This is rich in components such as:

• Antioxidants
• Vitamin A, complex B and C
• Magnesium
• Calcium
• Match

In addition, if we combine it with the nutritional properties of yogurt, we will obtain an excellent facial mask to combat summer problems.

Yogurt contains healthy bacteria that help regulate your skin’s natural pH. In addition, it is refreshing and helps to calm irritation in case of sunburn.

In fact, many commercial products include it in its components, as it hydrates, protects and tones. Do you dare to try this treatment? Let’s see how to do it.

Ingredients

• 1 cucumber
• 5 tablespoons of natural yogurt (100 ml)

Preparation

1. Peel the cucumber, cut it into very small pieces and put them in a bowl.
2. Mash the cucumber with a fork, until pureed.
3. Next, add the yogurt and mix with the help of a spoon.
4. Let stand for at least 40 minutes.

How to use

• Mix well before using.
• Apply the mask directly to the face, in generous amounts.
• Let it rest for 30 minutes.
• After the indicated time, remove with warm water.

We suggest you apply this mask between one and two times a week.  This way you will keep your face completely healthy.

2. Oatmeal masks for the summer

In the same way as cucumber, oats have incredible nutritional values that are capable of providing our face with high contents of vitamin B1 and B2, vitamin E, calcium and zinc. In addition, it will not only hydrate your face, it will also help you eliminate dead cells.

Ingredients

• 2 glasses of water (400 ml)
• 1 cup of oatmeal (150 g)
• 1 tablespoon of honey (25 g)

Preparation

1. In a pot, add the water and boil for 5 minutes.
2. Pour the boiled water into an airtight glass.
3. Add the oats and honey.
4. Mix until a smooth paste is made.
5. Cover the container and let it rest for at least 3 hours.

How to use

• When you uncover the container, mix the oatmeal paste again.
• Apply directly to the face.
• Leave on for 20 minutes and rinse with cold water.

To keep your face healthy, we recommend using this mask once a week.

3. Bicarbonate mask

Baking soda is one of the most used ingredients in facial masks and this is due to its excellent exfoliating properties.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of baking soda (10 g)
• water amount needed

Preparation

1. Place the baking soda in a bowl and add the water in amounts necessary to form a paste.
2. Exfoliate your skin with that mixture and rinse well.

How to use

• Apply directly to the face and leave for 20 minutes.
• After the indicated time, rinse with cold water and apply a moisturizer.

4. Revitalizing orange mask

This is one of the best facial masks for the summer and this is due to the high amounts of vitamin C that orange contains, which help us to regain the vitality of our skin.

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs

• The juice of 1 orange

Utensils

• 1 cotton

Preparation

1. First, we will separate the yolk from the egg whites.
2. We will beat the egg whites in a bowl.
3. We will squeeze the orange, extracting all the juice.
4. We will add the juice to the beaten egg whites and mix well.
5. We will let it rest for 10 minutes.

How to use

• We will immerse the cotton in the mixture and apply gently to the clean face.
• Let it act for 15 minutes and rinse the face with cold water.

For best results, we suggest you apply a moisturizer after this mask.

With these facial masks you can combat the problems of summer and you will have shiny and smooth skin! Feel free to try them. Remember that if you suffer from any skin problems, it is always recommended that you visit the doctor.