When dark circles appear under the eyes, it immediately gives the facial expression, especially the female one, a tired look. It seems older than its age and looks unhealthy, so it is unlikely that any woman will want to put up with it. If bruises appear under your eyes, this is a reason to think about your health, since there are many reasons that can result in this cosmetic defect.
On the eve of a holiday or an important meeting, you just need to get your appearance in order in a short time. And here soda will help you
Why do bruises appear?
There are a number of factors that can cause changes in the color of the skin around the eyes:
- systematic lack of sleep;
- frequent stress;
- overwork;
- lack of iron or vitamin C in the body;
- metabolic disease;
- poor kidney function;
- bad habits, such as drinking alcohol.
There are many ways to get rid of this unpleasant phenomenon. This can be done at home, and you do not need to purchase any expensive drugs; you can get by with affordable and cheap products that are available in every home. For example, baking soda.
For wrinkles
Fighting wrinkles can be difficult, especially as the years take their toll and the natural aging processes become apparent. Of course, it is impossible to completely eliminate wrinkles, but making them less pronounced by smoothing them out is quite possible. Consider a recipe based on turmeric and soda, which helps fight wrinkles.
Take 1 tablespoon of turmeric, 2 tablespoons of baking soda, 2 yolks and 1 tablespoon of cream or full-fat sour cream. Mix the dry ingredients first, then pour in the liquid ones. It is important to move the mixture well to get a good texture. If the mask is too thick and difficult to apply, you can add a little more cream or sour cream.
Apply the prepared product to cleansed facial skin, paying special attention to problem areas where wrinkles are most obvious. Apply carefully to the skin around the eyes so as not to touch the mucous membrane. Keep the product for 25-20 minutes. Wash off with cool water. It is advisable to apply the mask before bed so that the skin remains cleansed throughout the night.
What are the benefits of soda?
This simple product has long been famous for its beneficial properties, and cosmetology cannot do without it. Baking soda has healing and regenerating properties and protects the skin from the aggressive effects of environmental factors. Its distinctive ability is the ability to eliminate pathogenic microorganisms from the surface of the skin, due to which the risk of acne and pimples is significantly reduced.
It is not recommended to mix baking soda with lemon juice; a reaction will occur resulting in the formation of carbonic acid.
When used systematically, baking soda helps get rid of scars and red spots left after acne, and, of course, it can restore a healthy appearance to the skin under the eyes. Soda for dark circles under the eyes is used both separately and in combination with other components. The skin in this area is particularly thin and fragile, so almost all recipes contain gentle ingredients.
Reviews
Tamara: I mixed baking soda and turmeric, as advised, in melt water and used it as a compress for bruises under the eyelids. I was afraid that turmeric would turn my skin yellow, but on my dark complexion it was unnoticeable. But the circles became lighter. Now there is no need for a large amount of foundation, I only use a little powder. I recommend this recipe to everyone.
Varvara: I made a solution of soda in green tea. The compresses for bags under the eyes worked great, I used a regular cosmetic sponge. I washed my face with the remnants of the product, after which the oily shine disappeared from my face, and my pores became smaller. A wonderful remedy for skin problems, inexpensive and effective. I'll definitely use it!
Soda lotions
Before starting the procedure, it is recommended to drink a glass of warm chamomile or any herbal tea. Then pour a tablespoon of soda into half a glass of warm water and stir thoroughly. Dip cotton pads or pieces of cotton wool into the solution, lie down comfortably, close your eyes, apply a compress to your eye sockets.
After using soda lotions, your reflection in the mirror will immediately delight you with freshness and glowing skin
You can spend no more than 15 minutes in this position, after which remove the lotions, wash with water at room temperature, and pat your face dry with a soft towel. This recipe has no contraindications.
For facial skin
A baking soda and turmeric mask can be a nourishing facial skin care product. In addition to fighting wrinkles, these substances can be used for cleansing. It will be especially useful for those who have problem skin.
To prepare, you need to mix 1 tablespoon of turmeric and soda, 2 tablespoons of oatmeal or bran. Cereals or bran must be ground using a blender or coffee grinder. Then add 1 capsule of vitamin B, you can buy it at any pharmacy. Apply the prepared mixture all over your face and leave for 10 minutes. Then rinse off with cool water.
Vitamin B plays an important role in the mask. It affects skin cells, strengthens their walls, and promotes regeneration. All these beneficial effects are complemented by the antiseptic and cleansing properties of soda and turmeric. As a result, complete skin nutrition is achieved, and such a mask can be an independent product for comprehensive facial care.
Potato mask
This cosmetic product is prepared from both boiled and raw potatoes.
1. Peel a medium potato tuber and cook until tender. Crush, pour in warm milk, add 2-3 pinches of baking soda, mix well. When the mask has cooled down a little, apply it to the bruises under the eyes and keep it there until it cools completely.
2. Peel one medium potato, grate it, squeeze out a little juice. Add 10 gr. oatmeal, the same amount of warm milk, 5 gr. soda Apply the mixture to the eye sockets and hold for 15-20 minutes.
It is best to wash off this mask with a warm herbal decoction.
Soda for bags under eyes
A recipe available to every woman will help restore skin health and get rid of bags under the eyes:
- 1 tsp soda must be mixed in a glass of heated water, in which a few drops of peach oil are dissolved;
- Soak cotton pads in the mixture. If you don’t have them, you can use homemade gauze pads;
- Keep the pads on your eyelids for 10-15 minutes.
In combination with castor oil, sodium bicarbonate also acts as an excellent whitening agent that removes blackheads and lightens age spots. Castor oil will also be a good remedy for wrinkles - its active components smooth out the skin, restoring its tone and elasticity.
Milk mask with soda
Milk itself has good whitening properties, and when combined with soda it becomes much more effective. This mask saturates the skin with beneficial substances, making it softer and more delicate.
Baking soda also cleanses the skin of pathogenic organisms, thereby preventing the occurrence of blackheads and acne.
Combine half a glass of heated milk with a tablespoon of soda, whisk until a creamy consistency is obtained. Apply the mask around the eyes, leave for 20 minutes, then wash with warm water. Use 3-4 times a week.
Eye mask with turmeric and baking soda
Turmeric is a well-known cosmetic product of natural origin. It was used back in Ancient India - it was believed that this plant has excellent rejuvenating, tonic and anti-inflammatory effects. Its use returns youth to the eyelids, and beauty and confidence to the eyes.
The most popular recipe for an eye mask with turmeric and baking soda:
- Prepare ice cubes from mineral water. To do this, pour the mineral water into an ice tray and put it in the freezer.
- Stir 1 tsp. turmeric powder with 3 tsp. sodium bicarbonate. Place 2-3 prepared ice cubes in a mask of turmeric and soda, wait until they dissolve and mix all the ingredients thoroughly.
- Apply the mask around the eyes using light patting movements. The duration of the procedure is 15 minutes. At this time, it is better to just lie down and refrain from household chores - with active movements, the mixture may simply “drain”.
Baking soda, lemon and turmeric will help get rid of bags under the eyes:
- Combine 1 tsp. turmeric and 2 tsp. soda powder.
- After mixing, add a few drops of lemon juice.
- Apply for 15-20 minutes.
If your skin is too delicate, it is better to avoid lemon juice.
Such masks are called “golden” because of the color that turmeric powder, which acts as the main component, gives them. If you want to get an effective result and improve the skin around your eyes, carefully choose the main ingredient - you should not save money by purchasing turmeric from an unknown manufacturer.
Remember, the curcumin eye mask is prepared for one time only. You cannot store it in the refrigerator; it will quickly lose all its beneficial properties.
Oatmeal and baking soda
This potion will not only eliminate dark circles under the eyes, but will also help get rid of acne, saturate it with vitamins and eliminate dead particles of the epidermis. To prepare you will need:
- oat flakes - 0.5 tbsp;
- baking soda - 1 teaspoon;
- water.
Grind the oatmeal in a blender until it becomes powdery, add water until you get a thick mass. Add baking soda and mix thoroughly. Keep the mask on problem areas for at least 10 minutes, then wash and apply cream.
Soda for dark circles under eyes
There are two simple ways to quickly get rid of dark circles under the eyes.
First way:
- Take 5 g. any cream that you are used to using. It is best to take a special cream for the skin around the eyes;
- Mix in a pinch of baking soda. Stir everything until you get a paste-like mass;
- Apply the mixture onto problem areas with light movements and leave for 15 minutes. Then rinse with warm water.
Second way:
- Mix 1 teaspoon of baking soda with the same amount of warm water or chamomile tea;
- Dip cotton pads into the solution. When they are soaked, place them on problem areas;
- After 15 minutes, wash off.
Honey and cream mask
This option perfectly eliminates dark circles under the eyes, saturates the skin with microelements, moisturizes, improves complexion, and normalizes sebum production. Combine fresh honey and cream in equal quantities, add a large pinch of soda, apply to the area under the eyes or the entire face. This procedure is not recommended to be performed more than 2 times a week.
One-time use of a soda mask will not give the desired effect; it will be noticeable only after several procedures.
Dark circles under the eyes can appear as a result of health problems, so you should consult a doctor before starting treatment. It is necessary to examine the ENT organs, kidneys and the condition of blood vessels. If the problem is any kind of illness, in addition to cosmetic masks, the doctor will prescribe special treatment.
How to prepare a compress?
Baking soda helps with bags and dark circles. The easiest way to prepare a compress is using soda. First, make a soda solution: 1 large spoon of the product, a glass of warm water. In this simple composition, important discs are moistened and placed on closed eyes.
After 5-10 minutes. wash with cool water and use your favorite cream with a nourishing effect.
Depending on what you will combine this bulk product with, you can prepare formulations that will solve various problems:
- not only swelling, which makes the eyes look sleepy and tired,
- but also dark circles.
The so-called bruise will go away if you combine the bulk product with green or chamomile tea.
Don't forget that the skin surrounding your eyes is soft and delicate. And baking soda can dry it out. Therefore, strictly follow the recipe and after applying the mask, do not forget about nourishing and moisturizing your skin.
Around eyes
Another recipe using turmeric and baking soda is suitable for caring for the skin around the eyes. It will require not only spice powder, but also oil. You can buy turmeric oil in cosmetic stores.
So, take 1 tablespoon each of turmeric and baking soda. Add 4 drops of turmeric oil and mix well. Add a little mineral water to make a paste of such consistency that it can be easily applied to the face. Apply with massaging movements to the area around the eyes. Wash off with cool water.
For hair
In addition to facial skin care, the combination of turmeric and baking soda can also be used as a hair care product. It is not recommended to do this if the hair is too dry. Let's look at an example of the most common mask.
Take 1 teaspoon each of baking soda and turmeric, add 1 teaspoon of honey and 4 tablespoons of milk. Mix all ingredients and apply to hair roots. For convenience, it is recommended to do this with a cotton sponge; you need to moisten it in the mixture and apply it to the roots. Keep the mask on for 10 minutes and wash off using shampoo.
The mask nourishes the hair roots, saturating them with useful components.
Lifting mask
Products with a lifting effect are usually expensive, and not everyone can afford to use them. With the help of turmeric and soda, you can prepare an analogue of expensive drugs and the effect of its correct use will be obvious.
Take 1 egg and add 2 tbsp to it. starch. Mix well and add 1 teaspoon each of turmeric and baking soda. Stir the mixture until smooth. Keep the mask on your face for half an hour. Then remove it with warm water. Immediately after the procedure, it is recommended to apply a nourishing cream to the skin.
Contraindications
Any cosmetic procedure has contraindications. As for the use of soda with turmeric, the contraindications are:
- allergy to at least one of the components;
- too sensitive facial skin;
- Chemicals used are a contraindication for application to hair.
It is recommended to take precautions and before using any mask for the first time, you should test the reaction by applying a small amount of the product to your wrist. It is also necessary to take into account the coloring properties of turmeric; when performing the procedure, you need to be careful not to stain your clothes.
