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Aging is a natural process. And yet we try to fight it, and we look for ways to stop it, or at least slow it down. Especially women.
Aging is most apparent on the skin that is exposed to the elements.
These are the backs of the hands, the face and the décolleté. As the skin ages, it loses elasticity and water, and the result is wrinkles on the face and décolleté. Today’s modern medicine is looking for a way to prevent this process. Pharmaceutical companies compete in offering anti-wrinkle products. Some work, others don’t. Unfortunately, by doing so we only slow the process. It can never be completely stopped.
What else can help us
The same rules apply as for maintaining health and freshness. The basis is a varied diet based on consuming fruit, vegetables, essential fatty acids, maintaining proper hydration, and avoiding prolonged sun exposure. Cutting back on alcohol, and quitting smoking is another point. Of course it is recommended to use a suitable cream for skin care, because everyone has a different skin type. We use moisturizing creams, as well as nourishing creams, day, night and perhaps others. Surely many of you have tried a facial mask, various kinds of wraps. Everyone prefers something different, and we find that out by trying it on ourselves.
Homemade facial mask
There are, if not hundreds, then certainly dozens of recipes for making and using a homemade facial mask. Some are really effective, others are just nonsense as masks. We will show you a fairly simple homemade mask, tested by many women and very effective at reducing wrinkles.
For its preparation you will need:
- Cucumber
- Coconut oil – liquid
- 1 egg yolk
The preparation procedure is as follows: cut the cucumber into cubes and throw them into a blender. Pour in the coconut oil and blend a little. Finally add the yolk and blend until smooth. Then apply the resulting paste to the décolleté, neck and face and leave it on for about 20 minutes. Finally rinse with lukewarm water and gently dry the skin. If necessary you can repeat the whole procedure several times. Cucumber has hydrating effects because it contains water, the oil will give the skin suppleness and the yolk will nourish it. Cost – a few crowns.
