Every year, girls and women are increasingly turning to folk cosmetology recipes. An unusual component of a homemade mask is simple shaving foam. The main purpose of the product is to soothe and soften the skin. It is for this reason that it is regularly used in cosmetics. A face mask with shaving foam perfectly cleanses the epidermis of dirt, eliminates blackheads, and is also actively used for rejuvenation. We'll talk about this and much more today.
Effect of the technique
Masks based on baking soda and shaving foam have the following effects on facial skin:
- suppress the proliferation of pathogenic microorganisms that cause purulent-inflammatory processes in the pores;
- have a calming effect on epithelial irritation;
- narrow pores, normalize the functioning of sweat and sebaceous glands;
- deeply cleanse, dissolving fat plugs, relieving problematic skin of blackheads;
- eliminate age-related changes: sagging, gray complexion, the appearance of wrinkles;
- activate collagen synthesis, restore elasticity;
- improve tone.
Recipes for soda peeling of facial skin.
Composition of shaving foam and cream
Shaving products contain the following active ingredients:
- Propylene glycol. This chemical compound promotes hydration and normalizes water and electrolyte balance in tissues.
- Sodium benzoate. Synthetic dries the skin, reducing the risk of swelling.
- Plant extracts of aloe, chamomile, peppermint. Soothe irritation, produce an antibacterial effect, inhibiting the growth of staphylococci.
- Mineral oils. Necessary for softening the stratum corneum of cells, dissolving hardened sebum, and narrowing pores.
- Vitamins necessary for regeneration are often added to the cream: A, C, E.
Unlike shaving foam, cream has a stronger drying effect due to the presence of dry glycerin and a number of inorganic acids. Therefore, it is used for oily facial skin to restore the functioning of the sebaceous glands.
Foam has a moisturizing effect, saturates tissues with oxygen and mineral components.
Baking soda enhances the effect of shaving foam and cream. Alkali destroys dead cells, eliminates pollution, restores water and electrolyte balance, and has an antimicrobial effect.
Operating principle
To reduce skin rashes, it is often enough to use home remedies with baking soda. What options are at your disposal? Baking soda works on the same principle as commercial scrubs for physical exfoliation: small granules seem to remove dead cells from the surface of the skin. Unlike ground apricot kernels or coffee bean particles found in mass market products, soda dissolves when rubbed against moistened surfaces.
The effect is not limited to this, since the substance also has a whitening effect. If there are pigment spots on the skin, then regular procedures will get rid of them. But the main advantage of facial peels with soda remains the ability to remove blackheads. The substances penetrate clogged pores, dissolving dead cells, excess sebum and dirt.
If the skin is exceptionally sensitive or has inflamed rashes, resort to washing with soda. The recipe will delight you with its simplicity: add 1 tsp to 1 glass of water. base ingredient. You will get the same results as using masks or scrubs, although progress will take longer.
The frequency of the procedure is determined depending on the condition of the integument and individual reaction. Typically 2 cleanses per week are required, but the intervals will be longer if your skin is sensitive.
The most significant characteristics include:
- Chemical properties. Based on its ability to react, soda is classified as amphoteric, that is, in the presence of acids it acts as an alkali, and when reacting with an alkali, it acts as an acid. Thanks to this property, it is able to neutralize and soften various variants of deviations from the normal acidity of the skin surface (acidity imbalance can be the main cause of rashes).
- Baking soda can dry out the skin and reduce the amount of sebum. As a result, the pores will be cleaned and will not become clogged for some time, and this will prevent the appearance of blackheads and their inflammation.
- Antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. They cause a healing effect on acne that has already appeared. Baking soda reduces inflammation and fights infection if the pimple is infected.
- Small particles of the substance help create products that do not seriously injure the skin and have a fairly strong healing effect on it. Thanks to this property, soda helps to get rid of not only acne itself, but also stains and scars - traces that remain from past rashes.
Who is it suitable for?
The use of the mixture is indicated in the following cases:
- a large number of black dots;
- loose and oily skin;
- disruption of the sebaceous and sweat glands;
- enlarged pores;
- gray color of the skin;
- frequent occurrence of acne;
- rapid skin contamination;
- wrinkles and other age-related changes.
Attention! The product is not recommended for use in the presence of open wounds, pustules or ulcers on the face. Once in the damaged area, alkali can cause an attack of acute pain and burning. You must wait until the wounds heal on their own. If there is an urgent need for such conditions, it is recommended to replace the foam with shaving cream and discard additional ingredients.
Preliminary stage: steaming
Before the procedure, it is necessary to prepare the skin for application of the product. To do this, you will need to steam it using a steam bath or a warm compress (gauze soaked in hot chamomile infusion or ordinary boiled water).
The duration of the procedure should not exceed 5–10 minutes. During this time, the skin pores expand, so a mixture of foam and baking soda easily removes fatty plugs and dirt.
Carefully! It is forbidden to use boiling water or freshly prepared decoction for steaming. Excess steam can cause burns. You need to wait until the liquid cools down a little.
Recipes
Cleansing massage
To carry out a cleansing massage from blackheads, you need half a glass of foam and 1 tsp. baking soda. Mix the ingredients thoroughly, then apply to the skin with light massage movements. Rub the mixture in for 5 minutes to get maximum results.
Repeat the procedure every week. Once the desired result is achieved, reduce the frequency to 1 time per month.
Masks
Homemade masks made from baking soda with the addition of shaving foam gently cleanse sensitive skin with thin capillaries. Active components do not cause irritation.
By supplementing the classic recipe with other cosmetic ingredients, you can get a powerful anti-aging or cleansing product.
| Mask properties | Ingredients | Cooking method |
| Cleansing |
| Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Add the essential oil last. Apply the resulting mixture to your face, avoiding the area around the mouth and eyes, and leave for 10 minutes. Rinse off the product with warm chamomile infusion. |
| Calming |
| The mask is intended for dry skin that often flakes. After the procedure, the epithelium becomes smooth and clean. To prepare the product, mix the ingredients until smooth. Apply to face. Leave for 25 minutes. Rinse off the mixture with warm water. Use moisturizer. |
| For combination skin |
| Mix the ingredients until smooth. Apply to face for 25 minutes. Repeat the procedure 3 times within a month. |
| Moisturizing |
| This composition restores natural elasticity and water-electrolyte balance in epithelial cells, normalizes microcirculation. If the mass turns out to be liquid, add 1 tsp to it. corn starch. Leave on skin for 20 minutes. Rinse with freshly prepared herbal infusion. |
| With a lifting effect |
| 30 minutes before application, soak the kelp in a warm chamomile decoction. Mix the remaining mask ingredients. Apply a thick layer, cover with seaweed leaves on top. When the product dries a little, remove it with a damp cloth. To obtain a lasting effect, perform 1 procedure every 7 days for 8 weeks. |
Scrubs
To treat acne, 2 types of scrubs are used.
With a light cleansing effect:
- 1 tbsp. l. foam;
- 1 tsp. soda;
- chicken egg white.
Rub the mixture of ingredients with light massage movements into problem areas for 3 minutes. Leave on face for 15 minutes.
This soda scrub washes away sebum, sweat and dirt, and normalizes the functioning of the sweat and sebaceous glands.
During deep cleansing, the surface layer of impurities is removed, as well as keratinized epithelium. Dead cells prevent the skin from renewing itself and often accumulate in the pores, creating a favorable environment for the proliferation of staphylococci.
For deep cleansing:
- 3 tsp. shaving foam;
- 3 tsp. baking soda;
- 3 tsp. “Extra” salt.
Mix all ingredients in equal proportions. Leave the mask on your face for 10–15 minutes. During this time, the stratum corneum of cells, hardened sebum and dirt in the pores will soften. Remove them using a toothbrush in a circular motion. After finishing cleaning, rinse off the product with warm water. Rub an ice cube over your skin. This will tighten the pores and reduce the risk of irritation.
On a note. Do not rub too hard - you can damage the thin epithelium. Friction should be felt, not the painful scratching of salt and hard bristles.
How to avoid problems: several rules for using soda
In order to achieve better results or get everything after the first use, many girls break certain rules. Unfortunately, this practice leads to serious problems such as irritation, redness or peeling.
It’s easy to avoid this, just follow the following rules:
- keep the mask for exactly as long as indicated in the recipe;
- severe burning, pain, itching - an indicator that the product is not suitable for you, you do not need to endure it, wash it off immediately;
- Do not clean damaged areas;
- do not use stale and low-quality products;
- Pre-steam your face with a herbal decoction - this will improve the effect several times;
- Before applying the created scrub to your face, perform an allergy test on your wrist or elbow (be sure to wait at least an hour);
- no need to rub or press hard, only light, gentle massaging movements;
- Carry out such procedures no more than once a week.
A beautiful, fresh and youthful face is guaranteed if you are careful and careful while cleaning!
Post-procedure care
To consolidate the results obtained, after using the mask, carefully rinse the composition with warm water. Remember: soda is an alkali that can corrode delicate epithelium.
After cleansing the face, the skin pores remain open. In this state they become dirty much faster. To prevent this, rinse your face with cold water or use an ice cube.
On a note. Vitamins are needed to activate cellular renewal. They will be provided by a clay mask mixed with disinfectants for external use - Chlorhexidine or Miramistin. Hold for 15 minutes. Rinse with chamomile decoction.
Rules for using soda masks
In order for the procedures to bring maximum benefit and not harm, you must follow some simple rules:
- If the mask contains water, it must be boiled, still mineral or filtered. It is recommended to avoid using tap liquid.
- A baking soda mask should not be applied to the area around the lips and eyes.
- Soda is suitable for use in masks for six months after opening the pack (provided that the product looks good - has not turned yellow, has not become damp, etc.). It is better to store it not in a box, but in a well-closed container: a glass jar, a plastic box with a tight lid, etc.
- Keep the mixture with soda on the skin for no more than ten minutes. If you leave it longer, you may get burned.
- It is better to wash off the mask with warm liquid (water or a decoction of herbs), and then rinse your face or body with cool liquid to close the pores.
- After the procedure, it is recommended to apply a nourishing or moisturizing cream. Firstly, baking soda dries out the skin, so moisturizing is a must. Secondly, cleansed skin absorbs nutrients perfectly.
The result will be even better if you supplement masks with soda with quality care, using cosmetics that protect your face or body from the negative effects of the environment (ultraviolet radiation, wind, etc.).
Soda masks can be applied to the entire face or only to problem areas.
Safety regulations
To reduce the risk of skin damage when shaving foam and baking soda, follow these guidelines:
- For combination and dry skin, do not use shaving gel instead of foam.
- When treating acne, apply the product carefully, trying not to damage the inflamed pustules.
- Do a cleansing massage carefully: do not rub the composition too hard so as not to injure the epithelium. If you feel a burning sensation, remove the mask immediately.
- Do not keep the composition on your face for longer than the prescribed time. Otherwise, you risk getting a chemical burn.
- Don't use too much shaving foam/cream.
Attention! For dermatological diseases, wounds or extensive rashes, do not use the product until complete recovery. Alkali can get under the skin and damage nerve endings.
Reviews
Karina, 31 years old
The first time I cleansed with shower gel, baking soda and salt, I really liked it. I didn’t dare to leave it on for too long; I washed it off after just three minutes. There are significantly fewer blackheads, and the complexion has become more even. The second time I tried it with laundry soap, it didn’t work for me, it dried out my skin too much, then I restored it with creams.
Masha, 24 years old
Girls, I’ve been practicing this type of cleaning for a long time and I advise everyone to try it. I have oily skin and have tried many products to combat this problem. So far, the soda mask has proven to be the most affordable and really useful. Most budget funds in stores are not even close!
Victoria, 27 years old
I first saw the recipe on the forum and decided to try it. Good advisers did not warn that it is only for oily skin. I did everything as written, and also waited the prescribed 15 minutes. As a result, my already dry face began to peel, redness appeared, and I had to moisturize and nourish my face for a long time.
Christina, 19 years old
I love these scrubs! I clean it once a week. I really liked the recipe with peroxide, as it is the most gentle. I also tried it with lemon and liked it too. Why spend money on salons when you can take care of your face at home!
Varvara, 22 years old
I usually had my cleaning done at a salon, but after just a few weeks I decided to try it myself at home. Of course, the result is inferior to the salon, but nevertheless it exists and is much cheaper! Thank you so much to everyone who shares such cool ideas.
