Recent post about cleaning pores using a mixture baking soda + shaving foam caused a lot of controversy, but there were a lot of positive reviews about this method in the comments. Probably, it was precisely because of the predominance of comments from people who responded with delight that I decided to try this method on myself.
I have quite oily skin, the T-zone in particular, quite a lot of blackheads, the pores are very deep and difficult to clean, because... The skin itself is very thick, but there are practically no pustules and pimples, only before and during menstrual periods. The area around the lips is very sensitive, any wrong product can cause this area to become covered with a small rash. But the skin itself is far from sensitive, even such a radical method of facial cleansing as badyagi powder + peroxide does not cause any irritation, redness or peeling (although I know that many suffer greatly after this procedure, like, for example, my husband, who after the badyagi he can’t even touch his face for 2 days, and after a couple of days his face will peel off, like after a chemical peeling).
So, last night I decided that I could try this method on myself. 2 days before and on the day of the experiment, I did not do anything radical to my face, no peelings, no masks, and did not use the usual night care with AHA acids. I just washed my face, wiped with toner (without alcohol) and used moisturizer. Before the procedure, I lay in the bathroom to open the pores a little, mixed shaving foam with soda, and applied it to a damp face, but I began to clean and rub not with a toothbrush, considering it barbaric, but with a soft cotton cosmetic towel. As recommended, dynamically, without too much pressure on the skin, I treated the entire face for 5 minutes, paying special attention to the nose, forehead and chin, treated the cheeks, cheekbones and temples to a minimum, and did not touch the nasolabial fold at all.
At the end of the procedure, even before I washed the mixture off my face, I felt a fairly strong burning sensation, my skin stung more than after a tonic with acids. After wiping my face with a napkin, I realized that the mask would definitely be superfluous... The face was partly healthy, pink, and partly red and irritated, the nose and cheekbones to a greater extent. I immediately thoroughly treated my face with thermal water, after 10 minutes. I applied moisturizer, but my skin burned terribly. In an hour, the entire bottle of thermal water was used to soothe the skin... And after this hour, the skin looked as if I had just had an acid peel, although, even worse, it looked and felt more like a chemical burn. For the rest of the evening I smeared myself generously with Panthenol, which somehow calmed and softened the damaged areas. At night, I wiped my face with mineral water and applied moisturizer again. And in the morning... In the morning my reflection scared me, because... the most irritated areas began to look like crusty sores from abrasions, a sort of look from a person who had suffered from “asphalt disease”, but was already in the process of healing. Nose, chin and right cheekbone. They hurt so bad you can't touch them...
What about pores? Yes, they cleaned up, but only partially. The chin is almost clean, the forehead too, the cleaning had almost no effect on the points on the nose... But you know, this effect can be achieved simply with a scrub + a cleansing mask.
The method is too radical for such an effect. So, girls, think before you try questionable recipes, like I did. Well, my wounds are healing quickly, my face will recover in a couple of days. But this incident discouraged me for a long time from conducting such experiments...
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Shaving foam has become a discovery in home cosmetology. Due to its properties to soften and soothe the epidermis, it is actively used in many caring procedures. Has an excellent effect on oily skin, with the help of available recipes it is easy to get rid of blackheads. Excellent results can also be achieved by using it as a basis for anti-aging masks.
Benefits of foam for skin
Treatments with shaving foam are now very popular among the fair sex. And no wonder, because this amazing product helps reduce the harm from regular exposure to blades. An equally magical effect can be achieved when used on thin, sensitive women's skin.
Useful properties:
- Softens and cleanses;
- Tightens pores;
- Aligns the structure;
- Has antiseptic properties;
- Stops the inflammatory process;
- Moisturizes and gives smoothness.
Contraindications – individual intolerance.
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Facial cleansing
A shaving foam mask can be used for deep cleansing. Depending on the skin type, the appropriate composition is prepared. For oily, problematic dermis, it is recommended to use a mask with shaving foam and soda.
Components:
- Art. spoon of foam;
- a teaspoon of soda;
- teaspoon of coffee.
Combine the ingredients and distribute with light tangential movements, as with a facial massage. Leave on for three/five minutes, then rinse off. For delicate skin with manifestations of rosacea, instead of coffee and soda, take chamomile and plantain herbs. Apply enough once a week to ensure skin always looks well-groomed.
Homemade shaving foam face mask recipes
Surprisingly, shaving foam is a real godsend for home cosmetics. Cleansing properties can be used for delicate, sensitive skin with thin fragile blood vessels. It will not be difficult to prepare recipes for aging skin with uneven pigmentation, static wrinkles.
For problem skin
A foam-based acne mask has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effects. Excellently soothes redness in affected areas, gently removes exfoliated epithelium, accelerating the healing process. An ideal product for deep cleansing of the ducts, noticeably reducing the number of large pores.
Components:
- Art. spoon of foam;
- a teaspoon of white clay;
- 2 drops of grapefruit essential oil.
Add clay powder to the foam, stir thoroughly until a homogeneous consistency is obtained, then add aroma oil. Thoroughly steam the skin with a warm compress, then distribute the composition, avoiding the eyelids and nasolabial triangle. Leave for about ten minutes, avoiding too much drying. Rinse off as usual, it is advisable to replace the water with chamomile infusion or green tea. Use cleansing recipes in the evening before bed.
Peeling
Facial skin care includes a mandatory deep cleansing procedure. This is a great way at home to get rid of not only dull color and comedones, but also to stop the passage of time. Thanks to the action of the composition, you can get smooth, fresh skin, tightened and elastic. The available ingredients are useful for all skin types; the only contraindication is the presence of wounds and cracks on the skin.
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Components:
- Art. spoon of shaving foam;
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice;
- 15 drops of peach oil.
Add freshly squeezed citrus juice to the foam, stir and add light kernel oil. Distribute in a thick layer on cleansed skin and hold for six to twelve minutes. It is recommended to wash off in the usual way and use the care procedure up to twice a month.
Soothing mask
For dry, flaking-prone skin, it is useful to make a mask with the addition of shaving foam. After the procedure, the skin noticeably brightens, becomes smooth, and takes on a rested, well-groomed appearance. Recommended for use to relieve swelling and restore elasticity.
Components:
- 2 teaspoons foam;
- teaspoon cornstarch;
- 2 tbsp. spoon of carrot seeds.
First you need to thoroughly grind the carrot seeds in a mortar to obtain valuable oil. Mix the strained liquid with starch and foam, spread in a thick layer, following the massage lines. The effect of the mask is designed for twenty minutes, then cleanse, and after fifteen minutes apply moisturizer.
Mask for combination skin
The mask against blackheads effectively cleanses and eliminates oily shine in the T-area. It does not dehydrate the skin, saturating the skin with beneficial elements and replenishing vitamin deficiencies. Useful for frequent inflammation and acne.
Components:
- Art. spoon of foam;
- a teaspoon of salt;
- vitamin B5 ampoule;
- ascorutin tablet.
Stir the salt and foam thoroughly until the crystals are completely dissolved, otherwise they can damage the thin epidermis. Add crushed vitamin C tablet and vitamin B5. To cleanse your face, you can also steam it over a steam bath to enhance the effect. After distributing the cosmetic mass, rest for ten/twelve minutes. You can repeat caring manipulations three/four times a month.
Interesting video: Shaving foam for blackheads
Moisturizing mask
To restore smoothness and elasticity, as well as reduce the number of wrinkles, it is useful to use a healing composition. Maximum nourishes and saturates with useful elements, improves blood circulation and oxygen breathing. Has a slight whitening effect, improving complexion.
Components:
- 2 tbsp. spoons of foam;
- Art. spoon of yogurt;
- yolk;
- a teaspoon of honey.
Beat the foam with a whisk together with the yolk and yogurt (without impurities or additives), add liquid honey. If the mass turns out to be too liquid, just add a little starch, and this will also make the skin more soft and silky. After cleansing the skin, use a brush to distribute the composition on the face. Leave for fifteen to twenty minutes, rinse with warm tea.
Lifting mask
After 40 years, the skin needs careful care, including cleansing and nutrition. Homemade recipe It’s quite easy to prepare yourself, and the result is no different from salon procedures. It’s worth trying out a magical remedy for yourself to reduce the number of wrinkles and correct the oval line.
Components:
- Art. spoon of foam;
- Art. spoon kelp;
- Art. a spoonful of wheat oil;
- a drop of sandalwood ether.
Half an hour before application, you need to pour the crushed kelp with warm broth and leave it under a closed lid. After time, combine the seaweed with foam, wheat and aroma oil. Spread the finished product in a thick thick layer even on delicate sensitive areas. Finish after half an hour, removing any remaining residue with a damp sponge. The procedure is used in courses; eight/ten sessions are enough to obtain a lasting result.
Video recipe: Homemade facial cleansing for blackheads and pimples
To make your face look well-groomed and prevent pimples and blackheads from appearing on it, it is necessary to clean and moisturize the skin. Baking soda and salt, which are strong agents, can help with cleaning.
Nowadays, every person carefully monitors his appearance. In order to look good you have to take care of yourself. Skin, which requires care in the form of cleansing and moisturizing, is no exception. You can conduct skin cleansing sessions in specialized salons, or you can do cleansing at home, because there are quite a few methods and recipes for this. But one of the most effective is cleaning the face with soda and salt.
However, before you try this product on yourself, you should know the rules for its use. After all, excessive use can cause skin injury.
Soda effect
What effect can you expect from cleaning with soda?
- Baking soda helps cleanse and remove the stratum corneum.
- Gets rid of acne and blackheads.
- Relieves inflammation and has bactericidal properties.
- It dries out the skin, so it should be used for oily skin.
- Removes residues of impurities and decorative cosmetics from pores.
- Heals microcracks, which is explained by its disinfectant properties.
Rules of application
To cleanse your skin at home using baking soda without causing harm, you must follow the basic rules of use.
- You should not use a soda scrub if you have thin and sensitive skin.
- Presence of wounds or severely progressive inflammatory process is a contraindication for such cleaning.
- An irritation test should be performed before use. Apply the mixture to your wrist and wait; if there is no irritation, you can use it.
- Baking soda should be applied using massage movements without any discomfort.
- It should not be applied to the entire surface of the face; only problem areas with blackheads need to be cleaned.
- It is recommended to wash off this scrub with water, first warm and then cold.
- After a skin cleansing session, it is necessary to moisturize it with a cream with a moisturizing or nourishing effect.
Cleansing and washing
Baking soda is a pretty powerful pore cleanser. You just need to add water to it and you can apply it to problem areas, applying it using circular massage movements. After a short massage, you need to wash your face with water and be sure to moisturize your skin with cream.
In addition to peeling at home, soda can be used in the form of a solution, which is useful for washing. By washing your face with a weak solution (1 tsp per glass of water) you can eliminate pimples, acne, and relieve inflammation. After using the solution, wash with water. You should not do such procedures often, once every 7 days is enough.
You can add salt to the soda. Take these ingredients in equal proportions and add boiled water until you get the consistency of porridge. Apply the scrub using massage movements in a circle. Then you need to rinse off the product with water and moisturize the skin with cream.
Cleansing with gel
Take washing gel (2 tbsp) and pour in water (1 tsp). Turn into foam, combine with soda and salt (a pinch of each). Apply to problem areas.
Soap and soda peeling
Pour 2 tablespoons of grated baby soap into 200 ml of boiling water. Add a pinch of baking soda and a pinch of salt to this solution and stir.
Soda peeling with salt
You can cleanse the skin with a peeling mask with an aggressive effect on the skin. To do this, you need to apply salt and soda one by one, rubbing them in with your fingers. Then you need to rinse thoroughly.
Cleansing with cream
Combine 1 tsp of water with 2 tbsp of washing gel, beat until it turns into foam. Add a pinch of soda and salt, and 1 tsp of moisturizing cream.
Soda mask
Helps cleanse well at home problematic skin soda mask. Take 1 part baking soda and 5 parts flour, mix thoroughly and pour in a small amount of water. The mixture is used as a mask, which after 10 minutes must be removed from the face with warm water. Such cleansing is allowed no more than once every 7 days.
The following recipe will help you cope with acne at home. Take equal parts baking soda and salt and mix. Add 4-5 drops of olive oil so that the product becomes thick.
If the use of an aggressive mask is not required, you can use a gentle mask. First you need to wash your face with baby soap so that foam forms on your face. Take salt and soda 1 part each and mix them. Sprinkle a thin layer onto the skin and massage gently.
Shaving foam mask
Take 1 teaspoon each of soda and salt. Add as much shaving foam as necessary to obtain a cream consistency, apply to the skin for 5 minutes.
Soda mask with shaving cream
You can take a little shaving cream and beat it until you get foam (1 tbsp). Pour 1 spoon of soda into this foam and apply the product to the skin. Dipping your fingers in salt, massage the skin with them, bypassing the area around the eyes. Massage for 10 minutes, this will cause redness of the skin. Rinse everything off with warm water and moisturize the skin with cream. It's a good idea to use a mask to soothe irritated skin.
Peroxide mask
You can prepare a soda mask with peroxide. You need to add 2 tablespoons of peroxide to 1 spoon of soda. Apply, wait 10 minutes, then rinse with circular movements. After the soda mask with peroxide is washed off, you need to apply a moisturizer to your face.
- disinfection;
- cleansing;
- whitening;
- elimination of oily shine;
- relieving inflammation;
- elimination of acne and pimples.
Soda-aspirin mask
Grind 5 aspirin tablets to a powder, add 1 tablespoon of soda, 2 tablespoons of water to them, stir. But it is worth remembering that this mask should be applied to steamed, cleansed skin. Rinse off with cool water after 10–15 minutes. Apply an alcohol-free anti-inflammatory agent to the skin. You can use chamomile or calendula decoction.
This mask scrubs, relieves inflammation and redness, helps brighten and disinfect the skin. You can do this cleaning 2 times a month.
Relieving puffiness
In addition to cleansing, baking soda can reduce puffiness under the eyes. It is necessary to add 1 teaspoon of soda to 200 ml of chamomile infusion. Soak cotton wool in the resulting liquid and apply to the area around the eyes for 5 minutes.
Soda with egg white
Add a pinch of soda to 1 egg white and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, mix well. Apply the product to the skin in 4-5 layers. 15 minutes after application, it must be washed off and the face treated with a nourishing agent. You can do such procedures 2 times a month. Contributes to:
- narrowing of pores;
- removal of blackheads;
- tightening and drying of the skin;
- relieving inflammation.
Using soda in facial cleansing will help achieve an effect no worse than in the salon, be it a soda mask with soap, peroxide or something else. The main requirement for cleaning with soda is compliance with the rules and regularity of cleaning procedures.
You should not keep the mask or scrub on your face for longer than the specified time, as you may get burned. Also, you cannot carry out cleansing procedures more than 2 times a month.
Every day, a mask made from shaving foam and soda is becoming more and more popular. Popular rumor says that with the help of this magical remedy you can get rid of blackheads once and for all. Is this really true?
Component Features
Blackheads, or open comedones, as doctors call them, are pores that, for one reason or another, are clogged with sebum and small dust particles. Accordingly, to get rid of the effect of a black rash, you need to help your pores cleanse.
Soda is the first enemy of fat, every housewife knows this. However, this valuable food product useful not only for cleaning the kitchen stove. It can also successfully remove excess sebaceous gland products from your face.
But when using baking soda for cosmetic purposes, you need to be careful. Prolonged contact of sensitive facial skin with pure alkali may cause irritation. That is why it is recommended not to use it in its pure form, but to mix it with neutral substances.
Regular shaving foam can serve as a good base. It has a suitable consistency and also has an antiseptic and moisturizing effect.
When purchasing cosmetics, pay attention to the composition. If mineral mass is listed as one of the first ingredients, you should not purchase this product.
Mineral mass is a by-product of oil refining.
Recipes for cleansing masks
It would seem, what else can be added to an already ideal composition? However, every beauty has her own secret recipe.
The most common additives:
- lemon juice;
- ground (not instant!) coffee;
- salt.
Before using new cosmetic product at full strength, perform an “allergotest” on the bend of your elbow.
What do additional ingredients provide? And how to use the resulting miracle cure?
- Lemon juice
Adding lemon juice allows you to additionally saturate the skin with vitamins and achieve a brightening effect. In addition, alkali, reacting with the acid of lemon, nourishes the skin cells with oxygen.
Mix a quarter teaspoon of shaving cream, a teaspoon of baking soda and the juice of half a lemon. Apply the resulting mask to your face using a cosmetic sponge. After 5 minutes, rinse with warm water and lubricate the skin with moisturizer.
Ground coffee beans do not dissolve in water, resulting in a scrubbing effect. And the caffeine they contain is a great tonic.
Mix half a glass of shaving foam and two teaspoons of soda. Add 5-6 ground coffee beans and stir until the consistency is as smooth as possible. Apply the mask to problem areas of the skin and massage for at least 30 seconds, then leave for another 5-7 minutes. After the specified period of time, wash your face with cool water and apply a nourishing night cream.
Salt, like coffee, is added to the mask because of its structure. The advantages of using such a mixture are its additional antiseptic effect.
Mix the main ingredients, following the proportions from the previous recipe. Add one teaspoon of salt to them and mix thoroughly.
Apply the mask to your face and do a light massage (1 to 5 minutes), paying special attention to the T-zone. Then wash your face with warm water without using detergents and use your favorite nourishing cream.
When using any masks, try to avoid getting them on the area around the eyes and lips. To care for such sensitive skin, the cosmetic industry provides special gentle products.
Possible causes of comedones and acne
Why do some people have a perfectly smooth and clean face, while others constantly have to deal with blackheads or, even worse, acne? What is the reason for such injustice?
It turns out that everything is natural. The most common cause of the formation of open comedones and acne is insufficient or irregular facial skin care. To avoid such troubles, you should devote some time to yourself every day. Washing your face with a special foam twice a day and using a scrub or cleansing mask once a week is not such a big price to pay for perfect skin, is it?
It is also worth paying attention to what you eat. The more fatty and sugary foods you eat in your diet, the higher your risk of developing blackheads. Do you like fast food, cakes and fatty meat? Well, you should choose what is more valuable to you – your favorite food or a clean face.
Do you eat right and remember to take care of yourself, but blackheads just won’t leave you alone? You may need to see a doctor. Sometimes the body lets us know in this way that something is wrong with it. Don’t be alarmed; a timely consultation with a dermatologist and endocrinologist will help improve your metabolism and get rid of rashes.
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