Body treatments in the sauna. Bath mask׃ secrets of perfect beauty. Steam exercises

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Well-groomed skin and hair is an essential part of our showiness and attractiveness. To keep them in perfect order, some individuals day and night in elite beauty salons.

Dear lovers of the Russian bath! Who, if not you, knows that beauty and health can be obtained in a more pleasant and sincere environment, without expensive promoted products and services of venerable cosmetologists - but only with the help of the gifts of our “mother nature”.

It is known and proven in practice that natural bath masks can work wonders׃ their regular use will help your skin and hair keep freshness and youth, fill them with strength and health. But remember, in order to achieve the desired effect, you should choose the right and prepare a healing "cocktail" for yourself. And for this you need

Use only those bath masks that match your skin and hair type.
Knead natural "cocktails" only immediately before a visit to the bath

The topic of choosing masks is quite popular on the Internet, but in order not to fall into the “dirt face” in front of the readers of our site, we have selected the most effective, proven and easy-to-use options.

How to use the healing procedures in the bath

Before proceeding directly to the recipes for masks, let's write out the correct sequence of these useful procedures in the bath.

Procedure No. 1. Get rid of all the excess

In the bath, the accumulated "garbage" in our body is removed through intense sweating. The more excess fluid comes out, the better the “Augean stables” will be cleaned, so an experienced vaper always makes a special “perspiration-accelerating” mask that maximizes this natural process.

A substance that perfectly copes with this task is salt (sea or table). Body masks in a bath with such an “additive” are a sure way to get rid of everything superfluous, but remember that you should apply the product in the interval between the first and second visits to the steam room, allowing the body to first independently tune in to the desired mood.

Procedure No. 2. Remove excess "skin" ׃ cleansing mask-scrub

Steam and heat play the role of a “master key” to the door, opening the most hidden “corners” in the deep layers of the skin for access; it opens the pores wide, warms up deeply and becomes especially "greedy" for all sorts of useful things. But first you need to crack open its upper "armor" - an overgrown crust of keratinized dead cells. Remove the "growth" with the help of exfoliating agents, which contain different-sized hard "crumbs"׃

Scrub-masks for the body in the bath with large crumbs, as they are designed for intense exposure
Scrub-mask for the face in a bath with fine crumbs, to avoid injury to delicate tissue

Substances used for skin resurfacing׃ ground coffee, nuts, sugar, salt. In principle, any harmless solids (fruit pits, etc.) are used, but for their own preparation, they use the more affordable aforementioned “scraper” options.

A scrub mask is applied to the body between the second and third visits to the steam room. The body is smeared with a thick layer of the prepared cream and the skin is carefully rubbed in a circular motion. Enhances the effect of the use of special massage gloves. Rinse off first with warm and then cold water.

Procedure #3

After intensive procedures, it is time to deliver the main "cargo" to its destination. The skin is steamed, cleansed and ready to receive useful substances endowed with healing properties. It's time to apply nourishing masks after the bath, the range of which is so wide that any "gourmet" will find his own unique and potent cocktail. If the body is usually content with a store-bought cream, then the face is more fortunate in this regard. Each lady will definitely put a freshly prepared mixture on her face, which will make the skin sparkle with beauty and health.

Popular products used to make an after-bath face mask are yeast, oatmeal, honey, eggs.

Apply a "cocktail" should be after the completion of all bath and washing procedures.

Preparing for the procedure No. 1׃ "perspiration-accelerating" mixtures for the body in the bath

HONEY SALT MASK

Ingredients ׃

Natural honey - 1 cup
Sea salt - 1 cup

Thoroughly mix the two ingredients until a foam forms. In order to avoid premature dissolution of salt, it is better to prepare the mask directly in the bath, besides, it will take only a minute. We apply the mixture on the whole body (without rubbing!) And go to the steam room for a quarter of an hour, taking with us a “duty” towel to wipe the “streams” of sweat.

OIL-SALT MASK

Ingredients:

Butter - 1 cup
Sea salt - 1 cup

We cover the body with a thick layer of the mixture and, without rubbing, we go to the steam room for a quarter of an hour. This mask is an alternative option for those who cannot use the first option due to an allergy to honey.

MASK WITH HONEY AND RADISH

Ingredients ׃

Black radish juice - 1 cup
Natural honey - 1 cup

Mix the two ingredients until a homogeneous mass is formed. We cover the skin with a thick layer of the prepared mixture (without rubbing!) And go to the steam room for 10-15 minutes. This mask is suitable for delicate, irritable skin that cannot withstand salt aggression.

Getting ready for the procedure No. 2׃ Body scrub-mask in the bath

HONEY SCRUB MASK

Ingredients ׃

Natural honey - 1 cup
Powdered cinnamon - 1 cup

We knead the mass until a homogeneous "slurry" is formed immediately before cleaning the skin.
Scrub masks for a bath are best rubbed over the body with a special mitt. Massage is done in circular motions, paying special attention to problem areas (elbows, heels, knees). This mixture is equally suitable for both face and body.

Want to boost your impact? Use sea salt or sugar instead of cinnamon (suitable as a body scrub mask in a bath, and the original version is used on the face).

Want to get rid of cellulite and even out your skin? Replace cinnamon with coffee grounds.

ORANGE MASK-SCRUB (for oily skin)

Ingredients ׃

Dried orange peel - 1 cup
Water - 1 glass

Thoroughly grind the orange zest, then dilute the powder with water until a thick slurry is formed. We apply the mixture and rub it into the skin (the easiest way is not to miss and treat each “section” of the body well - massage with a “spiral”). This is a universal scrub mask (for face and body) and can easily be turned into a gentle “scraper” for dry skin by adding a couple of tablespoons of sour cream or olive oil to the composition.

OAT MASK-SCRUB (only for the face)

Ingredients:

Oatmeal flakes - ½ cup
Milk - 3 tablespoons
Cream - 3 tablespoons

Knead the mixture and apply it with massage movements on the face and neck.

High temperature conditions and humid air in a bath or sauna have a general healing effect on the human body.

The steam room promotes the removal of toxins, cellular regeneration and muscle relaxation. For this reason, bath treatments are so popular among women who want to look young and fit at any age. They are able to improve the condition of the skin and hair, if at the same time scrubs and bath masks are actively used.

Cosmetics based on natural active ingredients contribute to maximum relaxation, gentle peeling of the skin and alignment of the silhouette.

Therapeutic effects of bath procedures

Bath for women has long been not just a place for a good rest and pastime, but also a unique spa treatment.

Hot steam and high humidity contribute to the effective effect of cosmetics on the female body.

The bath has a powerful therapeutic effect on all body systems, which manifests itself in the following:

stimulation of sweat glands, deep cleansing of the upper layer of the epidermis;
general detoxification;
warming and cleansing the organs of the respiratory system;
strengthening the heart muscle and blood vessels;
elimination of stagnant processes in the circulatory system;
removal of lactic acid residues from muscle tissue, relieving fatigue and tension;
regulation of gastric acidity and improvement of the digestive tract;
strengthening of metabolic processes in cells;
prevention of diseases associated with high cholesterol levels.

Gentle peeling in the bath includes a preliminary steaming of the body with hot steam and treatment with a broom made of oak or birch branches. The next stage is the application of special cosmetics that gently cleanse the epidermis of toxins.

The most popular are homemade scrubs and bath masks. Natural formulations have a mild effect on the skin - cleanse, nourish and moisturize. In addition, they improve blood circulation, speed up metabolism, remove excess fluid from the body.

Regular use of bath cosmetics helps fight excess weight and cellulite.

In addition, bath masks and scrubs strengthen and nourish hair follicles, prevent dandruff and split ends.

Rules for procedures in the bath

To get a tangible effect from visiting the steam room, bath procedures are carried out in compliance with some rules:

You need to get used to the hot steam gradually, increasing the duration of your stay in the steam room. Before the first entry, it is necessary to take a warm shower without moisturizing the hair to protect the head from overheating.
Before entering the steam room, a bath cap is put on the head, the body is carefully wiped with a towel so that excess moisture does not hold back the release of sweat.
In the steam room for the first 2-3 minutes it is better to be on the lower shelves, as the body warms up, you can move higher. To improve sweating and uniform warming up of the body, procedures are carried out in the supine position.
After 10 minutes, you must leave the steam room, rinse your body with cool water and take a short break for 5 minutes.
In the intervals between procedures, it is recommended to replenish the water balance in the body by taking bath drinks - green or herbal tea, vitamin drink, fruit drink or pure water.

Important! For beginner bath attendants, the optimal duration of one visit to the steam room is 4 minutes. The length of stay is gradually increased to 15 minutes. The frequency of visits is 3 visits once a week.

Many women understand that beauty treatments in the bath are the best way to take care of their skin, body and hair.

The subtleties of applying peeling in the bath

High-quality preparation for a cosmetic procedure will make it useful and effective. Therefore, it is so important to know about the features of applying bath cosmetics. They may include the following:

The natural composition for peeling is prepared in advance from fresh and high-quality ingredients.
For cosmetic procedures, you will need a hat, towel, slippers, brushes, shampoo, broom, bucket, soap. To apply peeling to the body, you can use a brush, massage brush or glove.
Cosmetics are best applied after the 2nd entry into the steam room. This contributes to the fact that the skin becomes as steamed as possible, which means that enlarged pores are able to absorb more nutrients. Some compounds are applied directly in the steam room.
For better absorption, the finished mask or scrub needs to be preheated to 35 degrees. To do this, a jar of the product is left in the steam room for several minutes. The heated mixture is applied to the skin after the procedure is completed.
Cosmetics on a natural basis are applied with soft and smooth movements in a clockwise direction. They start with problem areas - feet, elbows, knees, hands, which require deeper cleansing and nutrition. If there is cellulite, more attention should be paid to the affected areas in order to increase blood circulation and break down fat deposits under the epidermis. At the same time, excessive exposure to sensitive areas of the face and body - décolleté, around the eyes, under the knees, in the crook of the arms should be avoided. Also, the funds are not applied to damaged areas with cuts, abrasions and wounds.
To prevent allergic reactions and enhance the positive effect of the procedures, bath cosmetics must be selected taking into account the type of skin. If after application of the composition there is itching, redness or the appearance of spots, the product must be thoroughly washed off and, if possible, not used in the future.
Warm water is used to wash makeup. After each procedure, the skin can be protected with a moisturizer.

Bathhouse is a wonderful place designed for taking wellness procedures based on useful and easy-to-prepare cosmetics.

We offer proven recipes for bath cosmetics, which can be easily prepared with your own hands at home.

Natural masks for body, face and hair

Masks help gently cleanse, moisturize and nourish. Useful compositions can be prepared from kefir, honey, salt, oatmeal and clay, the benefits of which can be noticeable after the first procedure.

Face mask made of colored cosmetic clay. Amazing rejuvenating clay compositions help relieve inflammation, reduce rashes and accelerate skin regeneration. Clay is diluted with water to a paste-like state, applied to the face with smooth movements and left to dry. The mask is gently washed off with water, and the skin is moisturized with a light protective cream.
Body and face mask of oatmeal, egg yolk and milk. To do this, pour 200 g of flakes with milk and mix until a thick mass is obtained. After complete cooling, egg yolk and ½ tbsp are added to the base. l. oils (from pumpkin seeds or olives), mix. The finished mask is evenly distributed on problem areas and kept for half an hour.
Mask of honey and fine salt to warm up and increase blood circulation. The ingredients are mixed in equal proportions. The resulting slurry is applied to problem areas and kept for a quarter of an hour. It can be used before the start of the main bath procedures.
Mask based on salt, soda and water with anti-cellulite effect. Take 3 tbsp. l. salt and soda, add water in the right amount to get a thick mixture. The finished mass is evenly distributed on the body and kept for half an hour. Particular attention should be paid to the study of problem areas affected by cellulite. This effective remedy helps fight excess weight, orange peel and sagging skin.
Kefir mask for moisturizing and nourishing the face, body and hair follicles. Kefir (store or homemade) is heated to a temperature of 25 degrees, applied to the skin, washed off after 25 minutes.
Mask of honey and burdock oil to strengthen all types of hair. To obtain the composition, burdock oil and liquid honey are taken in equal proportions (3 tablespoons each). The product is evenly rubbed into the scalp and distributed through the hair. To create a thermal effect, the head is covered with a shower cap. The mixture is kept for 35 minutes, thoroughly washed off with softened water and shampoo, and the hair is rinsed with herbal tincture.
Mask with henna on a colorless basis and nettle to strengthen hair. The ingredients are taken in the following proportions: per 100 g of dry nettle 3 tsp. colorless henna. To get a thick gruel, each component is separately steamed with water, combined into a homogeneous mass. The mask is applied to the hair and kept for 20 minutes.

Home scrubs for body and face

Scrubs help to deeply cleanse the skin and increase blood circulation in the cells. Most compositions for bath procedures are prepared from available ingredients - salt, honey and coffee.

Honey scrubs

The honey component in bath cosmetics has an amazing effect: it cleanses and tightens pores, smoothes wrinkles and slows down skin aging.

With honey component and cinnamon. For the mixture, take two parts of honey and part of cinnamon. The ingredients are mixed and applied evenly to the skin. Withstand no more than 5 minutes, rinse with water.
From honey and ground coffee beans. The ingredients are taken in the same proportions (2: 1). The agent is applied to problem areas, kept for a quarter of an hour.
From honey and salt (sea or table). Salt has a wound-healing and antiseptic effect, improves blood flow and cleans pores well. The cleanser is prepared from ingredients taken in equal proportions. The duration of use is 15 minutes.

coffee scrub

Coffee beans are rich in linoleic acid, which promotes collagen production and slows down aging.

The most popular recipe is a coffee bean scrub with the addition of stone. An equal amount of ingredients is mixed until a powder is obtained, then any nutritious oil is added - from olives, almonds or sunflowers. The product is evenly applied to the skin and left for 10 minutes.

Salt scrubs

Salt scrubs gently open and cleanse pores. For the preparation of mixtures, you can use fine rock or sea salt. The salt component goes well with natural oils and additives. The most popular compositions:

With salt and water. The ingredients are mixed until a thick slurry is obtained, which is applied to the skin with gentle movements and kept for a quarter of an hour.
With salt and clay. To prepare the composition, blue or white clay is suitable. Two st. l. clay is soaked with water to a mushy consistency, add a tablespoon of salt, stir. The finished mixture is distributed on problem areas and kept for no more than 10 minutes.

The preparation of bath cosmetics must be taken seriously and responsibly in order to get a good result of their labors.

It has long been known as a beneficial effect of bath procedures on the human body. In the bath, the body is freed from toxins, the skin also gets rid of accumulated toxins, making it possible to feel harmony, to feel the unity of the body and soul. Steaming in the bath is useful for people of any age, gender and origin.
The bath procedure affects the body in a complex way: heat, water, steam, sudden changes in temperature, massage. The skin fills with blood, releases sweat through the pores, removes harmful substances, and is freed from fat.

Under the influence of hot air, whipping with a broom, the pores expand, and from the cold they narrow, there is an effective gymnastics of the skin and blood vessels, training of the heart and the entire circulatory system. The blood flow and lymph flow, water-salt metabolism, and the work of the respiratory organs are improved.

Russian bath is an excellent prevention of colds. The bath can cure radiculitis and diseases of the joints, warming up the muscles, tendons, ligaments. A systematic visit to the steam room, along with gymnastics and adherence to a diet, allows you to reduce weight.

BATH AMMUNITION AND ATTRIBUTE

You and I will not need so many bath attributes. Essential items for the bath procedure will be a broom, soap, shampoo, washcloth, towel, cap, bath slippers and change of linen. It is also advisable to take a bathrobe or sheet, mittens, a scraper for scraping sweat, bedding or small terry towels, a basin, a ladle, essential oils and decoctions of medicinal herbs, a thermos with tea and a cup into the bath. You can add massage brushes, nail scissors, pumice stone for feet, cosmetic creams, masks and scrubs to the bath outfit.

What to take with you to the bath?

I think these beautiful pictures brighter than words will tell you what you need to take with you to the bath

Below we will talk about my experience of using a variety of natural remedies and products in order to enhance the effect of bath procedures.

Natural scrubs from one component. Surely, many have heard and have already tried to use honey, coffee, salt, clay, rubbing them from head to toe.

Today, all these products are widely used in saunas and baths. Why are they so popular? Yes, because you can get them and apply them without making any special efforts, they do not need any complicated preparations, that is, they are used in the simplest way - that is, they took it, smeared it and wait for the result.

Only here one rule should be remembered: it is recommended to apply scrubs on the second, and preferably the third entry into the steam room. Application at the first entry is categorically excluded. In addition, after entering the steam room, you need to douse yourself with cold water. Also, do not apply the scrub to tender places.

Honey (may be used with salt)- it will have an excellent diaphoretic effect. It turns out that using, we force our body to get rid of toxins as soon as possible, while our skin is additionally moisturized and saturated with vitamins.

Application method: take ceramic dishes (enamelled is very hot in the steam room), mix honey and coarse salt in it. Rub the body with this mixture while on the shelf in the bath. Moreover, it makes sense not just to apply and wait for the result, but to rub this mixture over the entire surface of the skin all the time. Thus, we also exfoliate the coarsened particles of the epidermis. After that, rinse with warm water. After applying this scrub, the skin becomes soft and velvety. As mentioned above, a mixture of honey and salt stimulates sweating very much, so before these procedures you should refrain from drinking plenty of fluids, as it will simply come out in the form of sweat and the desired result from using a mixture of honey and salt will not be achieved.

To enhance the effect of honey, you can experiment with adding a variety of essential oils to it. For a bath, oils of eucalyptus, sage, juniper, spruce and others are usually used, but there is no friend for the taste and color - you can add your favorite oils in any combination.

Coffee is also a very good and effective natural scrub. It also promotes deep cleansing of the skin surface. Coffee has earned the status of an excellent skin scrub due to substances that melt subcutaneous fat, coffee is an excellent anti-cellulite remedy.

Application method: grind the coffee beans in a coffee grinder, but in such a way that they do not turn into dust, but remain more or less large particles so that they perform their role as a scrub well.

To use such a scrub in the bath, it is best to use coarse coffee in combination with fresh sour cream.

In the steam room, you should rub yourself with this mixture and warm yourself until you feel that it is becoming unbearably hot. Then you should rinse with warm water. This substance cannot be used like honey and salt, that is, it is not necessary to rub it all the time, as coffee particles can injure delicate skin. Coffee, enveloping you with its delicate aroma, helps to create a relaxed and cozy atmosphere, and after applying the mixture of coffee with sour cream, you will immediately feel the result. The skin will become velvety, very soft and tender to the touch. The only negative is that it is not recommended for people who have problems with pressure.

SCRUB

Scrubs should be used immediately after the steam room, when dead skin particles are well steamed.

Mix 1 tsp. coffee grounds, a little cinnamon and 1 tbsp. l, vegetable oil. This scrub is good for dry skin.
Take 1 "st. l. coffee grounds, add 1 tbsp. l. low fat yogurt. This scrub is suitable for oily skin.

Take 200 g of sugar, 3 tsp. olive oil, 4 tsp. cream, 10 drops of lemon juice. This scrub perfectly moisturizes and refreshes the skin.
Mix ½ cup confectionery poppy, 2 tbsp. l. salt, 5 tsp. olive oil and 2 drops of aromatic citrus oil. This scrub helps with cellulite.
Add a few drops of rose or lavender essential oil to a cup of sea salt and rub in the mixture. This scrub helps with cellulite.
Take 2 tbsp. l. honey, melt it in a water bath, add the juice of half a lemon and 1 tbsp. l. wheat bran.
Take 6 tbsp. l. brown sugar, 5 tbsp. l. ground dried orange peel, 6 tbsp. l. olive oil. Mix everything.
Take 1 tbsp. cream and 1 tbsp. salt, mix and start massaging the body. After rubbing the whole body, spend 8 minutes in the steam room. At this time, sweating should be stronger than in normal conditions. When you leave, be sure to drink a glass of tea.

Next, we will talk about clay.

Naturally about the clay cleaned, disinfected and collected in a suitable place for this. Clay from a quarry located near your home is not suitable for medicinal and cosmetic purposes. On the contrary, you can pick up various problems from it that will have a bad effect on your skin.

Now in pharmacies and cosmetic stores there are no problems with providing the widest choice of clays to the buyer. They all differ in color, and according to the composition and their effect on the skin. The color of clay predetermines the presence of certain components in it.

Blue clay. This clay has acquired the status of the most popular. It is the bearer of the most complete complex of substances and trace elements necessary for our body. It consists of silica, nitrogen, silver, manganese, phosphorus, calcium, aluminum, zinc, copper, iron, molybdenum, magnesium.

In addition to cleansing abilities, it also has disinfectant properties. It also has an anti-inflammatory effect on the skin.

Green clay. This clay has excellent absorbent properties.

White clay (kaolin). It has a good antiseptic property, has been introduced into cosmetology for a very long time and is widely used mainly for sluggish thin skin, although it is also used to treat acne and get rid of excess sebum.

Red clay. It is used if there is not enough iron in the body.

Yellow clay is a good antioxidant, removes toxins well and enriches the skin with oxygen.

Gray clay is used for moisturizing and toning action. Noticeable effect when used on dry skin.

All these types of clays today will not be difficult to find in almost any pharmacy.
Method of application: instructions for preparing a mixture of purchased clay are always on the package. Most of these powdered clays should be diluted 1:1 in warm water and mixed thoroughly until smooth. Easy to use. In the bath, you should simply rub yourself with the resulting mixture and steam until it becomes hot, then wash off the mask with warm water.

Nowadays, girls prefer to make masks from white or blue clay due to the fact that these clays are more saturated with a wide variety of minerals and are the richest in composition. Masks made from these clays moisturize the skin well, and there is no need to apply cream after them.

When using all these products in the pursuit of health and beauty, you should remember that you can only use them if you are in the bath alone or with people who will not mind these procedures, because others may be allergic to these products. Or they might just be uncomfortable.

Herbal infusions.

This beauty recipe has not gained such popularity as the scrubs written above, although undeservedly, since herbal infusions have a wider range of applications. Especially in bath procedures.

Preparing such an infusion is very simple: just a few minutes before entering the steam room, pour dry herbs (a couple of teaspoons per 200 ml of water) with boiling water and let it brew a little. Infusions of herbs, as well as scrubs, must be applied at least in the second entry into the steam room, before that having been doused with cool water after previous entries.

The infusion (water) itself should be applied with massage movements to the skin of the face, neck, chest. And then you can rub the weed with coarser areas of the skin - hips, back, elbows and knees.

Absolutely all medicinal herbs are suitable for the preparation of such infusions. You can even prepare them yourself, collecting the ones you like and drying them in the summer, and purchase them at a pharmacy. Also, if you decide to go to the bathhouse in the summer, you can take freshly picked herbs with you, they will be even more fragrant and effective. For this purpose, nettle, centaury, clover, cuff, chamomile, calendula are mainly used. I recommend you also try licorice and kelp, known as seaweed.

I liked the infusion of licorice because it moisturizes and softens the skin very well, and after it there is not even a need to use a cream. The skin after applying this infusion becomes velvety and tender like a baby. And sea kale is very useful because it contains a large amount of iodine.

In the Russian bath, decoctions or infusions of medicinal herbs have long been used, which were poured onto stones in order to create a special aroma in each case in the steam room or to cure the patient. Inhalation of medicinal steam in the bath is one of the types of inhalation.

Useful substances, penetrating through the respiratory tract and enlarged pores into the body, favorably affect the central nervous system. The most famous recipe is pouring stones with infusion of steamed birch brooms. Often in steam rooms they serve beer or kvass (0.5-1 tablespoon of kvass per basin of water).

In addition to bath decoctions from medicinal herbs, diluted watermelon juice, honey (1/2 tablespoon of honey per basin of hot water), infusion of horseradish leaves, vegetable oils and other substances that evaporate on hot stones are used.

Bath massagers.

In addition to using various scrubs and skin masks in the bath, it is very effective to use massagers. They are used to improve blood microcirculation in the cells of the skin, remove dead cells, and help to relax.

One of the best massagers for a bath is a broom. However, you can fully feel the relaxing effect on your body only if an experienced bath attendant soars.

Broom from sticks. You can make such a massager yourself. To do this, you will need to cut 10-12 sprigs of blackcurrant about 40 cm long, tie them with a rope at one end, then dry. These sticks are for tapping yourself or your partner on the back, legs. Outwardly, this may seem like a rough device, but nevertheless, such a broom of sticks hits very gently.

Mitten. It can be made with your own hands: sewn from a dense coarse fabric, natural, of course, or simply purchased at a pharmacy. With a mitten they rub themselves or a partner on the back, feet.

And yet, returning to the above, I dare to assure you that, nevertheless, the best remedy that combines the above properties is honey with salt. So, women, going to the bath you need to pre-purchase a pack of salt and about 200 grams of honey. Honey is better to choose natural. Also, do not forget to take the dishes with you where you are going to mix it all.

Arriving at the bathhouse, the first thing to do is to melt the honey by the stove in the steam room so that it becomes liquid. After the honey becomes a suitable consistency, pour salt into it. All this is gently stirred with a spoon and again set to bask. We add enough salt so that there is no layer of honey left, that is, so that a layer of honey is not visible above the settled salt. Again, we leave it all on the stove.

Then we rest and steam, as usual - at first we just warm ourselves, without a broom, the next time we steam with a broom, rest a bit and make up for the loss of fluid with warm tea, but after that, before entering the steam bath again, we take our mixed substance with our hands and methodically rub all over the body with massaging movements. We start to rub from the neck, finish with the knees or heels, as you wish. Then we put another layer on women's problem areas, or potentially problematic ones. Only this should be done carefully, since hot and sticky honey is instantly absorbed into the body, and if you make movements abruptly, you can pull the delicate skin and hurt yourself or your partner.

After the procedure, the body will look like the body of a silver hare, as everything will be covered with salt crystals. We go into the steam room, warm ourselves, use a broom. After that, you should douse with cold water and cool down. Further, everything is as always - steam continues, massage ... The result of this procedure will exceed all expectations. The skin is tightened, velvety, tender, the result is many times superior to the effect of any spa-salons. On top of that, you will have plenty of time to talk and have a great time with your partner.

Thus, going to the bathhouse is not just steam and, at best, a broom. This is a great opportunity to take care of yourself, put your skin and body in order, improve the state of mind and body.

Face and body masks

They are applied to the face or body before the second entry into the steam room, when the skin has already been cleaned with scrubs, and do not wash off during the whole time while steaming. Masks increase perspiration, cleanse and nourish the skin.

Take 4 tbsp. l. hercules, grind in a coffee grinder, mix with half a cucumber, grated on a fine grater and 3 tbsp. l. sour cream. Apply to skin after 20 minutes. rinse with warm, then cool water. The mask refreshes and whitens, great for oily skin.
Take 5 tbsp. l. grape juice, mix with 1 tbsp. l. oatmeal and 1 tsp. honey, mix everything and apply on the skin after the steam room and shower. In 10 minutes. massage, then rinse. The mask is good for cellulite.
Grind in a coffee grinder 1 tbsp. oatmeal, mix them with cream or milk to a mushy mass, add one pureed fresh apple. Apply in a circular motion on the body and face, leave for 10 minutes. The mask cleanses the skin and helps to narrow the pores.
Take 4 tbsp. l. fat sour cream or cream, mix with 3 tbsp. l. crushed strawberries. Apply to the skin, gently rubbing, leave for 10 minutes. The mask is perfect for aging skin.
Take 1 egg yolk, 1 tsp. vegetable oil and 1 tbsp. l. brewer's yeast. Mix everything thoroughly and apply to the skin. After 10-15 min. rinse with warm water. The mask nourishes the skin well.
Take 60 g of honey, 4 tbsp. l. sour cream or heavy cream, a few drops of orange essential oil. Mix honey with cream and add citrus oil, apply to the skin immediately after steaming and wait 15 minutes, then rinse. The mask has an anti-cellulite and fat-burning effect.
Take 2 tbsp., l. honey, previously melted and cooled to normal temperature. Add juice from half a lemon and 1 tbsp. l. wheat bran. This mask is suitable for problematic, acne-prone skin. The same mixture can be used as a scrub.
Take one cucumber, grate it, add a few drops of lemon juice and 1 tsp. cream. This. the mask has a whitening effect.

Hair masks

It is better to apply hair masks not after leaving the bath, but before entering the steam room. Apply a mask and put on a bath cap.

Mix 3 tbsp. l. burdock oil and 2 tbsp. l. honey. Apply to clean hair and after 20 minutes. wash them with shampoo. The mask helps with hair loss.
Mix 3 tbsp. l. mayonnaise with crushed garlic clove and apply to clean hair while in the steam room, then rinse with shampoo. The mask enhances the shine of the hair.
Take 3 tbsp. l. burdock oil, mix with 2 tbsp. l. honey, apply to hair. In 20 minutes. wash off with shampoo. The mask helps with hair loss.

Take 10 g dry yeast, 20 warm water, 20 g kefir, 10 g sugar. Mix everything, let stand 10 minutes. and add to the mixture 1 tsp. honey and dry mustard, Apply to hair, leave for an hour, rinse with shampoo. The mask nourishes and stimulates hair growth.
Take 3 tbsp. l. castor oil, mix with 2 tsp. burdock oil and add 1 tsp. glycerin, apple cider vinegar and your usual shampoo, Apply the mask to your hair, wrap in plastic and put on a bath cap. After 30 min. rinse, but it is not necessary to sit in the steam room all this time.
Take 3 tsp. henna, 100 g of dry chopped nettle leaves, mix, brew with boiling water. Apply the cooled slurry to the hair, after 30 minutes. wash away. The mask strengthens the hair.
Take 3 tbsp. l. castor oil, 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp. glycerin. Apply for 20 minutes, rinse with shampoo. The mask has a nourishing effect.

Arriving home after the bath, allow yourself to have a good rest, do not do any business. And then you will be able to fully verify the truth of the saying that "fragrant steam heals not only the body, but also the soul."

I tell you with all my heart: “Enjoy your bath!”

The rules of the bath procedure for you to enjoy

Do not go to the steam room after a plentiful feast. It is better to go to the bath 2-3 hours after eating, and the food should be light. Fruits and vegetables are especially beneficial.
Do not eat salty foods before going to the bath. Salt slows down sweating and clogs pores.
Do not come to the bathhouse hungry or on an empty stomach.
Drink liquid before the steam room in small sips in a limited amount. The drink must be hot.
Do not take alcohol. Bath procedures put a lot of stress on
heart and blood vessels, strong drinks can lead to a heart attack or stroke.
Before entering the steam room, take a shower without soap, you can not wet your head.
Be sure to put on a hat of natural color and thick wool on your head to protect your head from overheating. You can replace the cap with a dry towel, twisting a turban out of it.
Maintain a sense of proportion.
Get used to the bath heat gradually. You should not immediately climb to the topmost tier of the shelf, the body should warm up, especially if you visit a bathhouse in winter.
Try to take a lying position in the steam room. If you are in a steam room in an upright position, the load will increase by almost 2 times.
The steam must be dry. The drier the steam, the faster the process of evaporation of sweat from the surface of the body. The body is not
should be covered with a layer of sweat, as in this case, sweating itself stops the cleansing of contaminated pores.
Having entered the steam room with a broom, do not immediately start steaming with it. Sit quietly and breathe in the aroma of plants. It's best to pair up together. Start steaming with a broom, lying on your stomach.
Perform movements with brooms in a certain sequence: from feet to head and back 4-5 times. First, lightly stroke the feet, calves, buttocks and then along the back to the arms. The head stops moving. Back broom slides on the sides to the feet. From the sides they are steamed with brooms, as if with fans, barely touching the body. After such a light massage, proceed to fastening.
Stay in the steam room for no more than 10-15 minutes, re-enter after 20-30 minutes. in a cooler room. The number of visits to the steam room can be from 3 to 8 times, depending on the state of health and the purpose of the bath procedure.
After leaving the steam room, first douse yourself with warm water. And after a few sessions, you can take a colder shower. If you came to the bath to lose weight, do not take a sharply cold shower after the steam room, as this will slow down sweating.
Do not jump into the cold water of the pool immediately after the first entry into the steam room. Only after 2-3 visits to the steam room can you go (but do not jump) into the pool with cold water.
After the steam room, you can replenish some of the lost moisture with kvass, tea, juice or
other drink of your choice. You can eat apples, fruits.
For the last time, leaving the steam room, wrap yourself in a warm sheet so that the heated body can retain its warmth for a while and sweating continues longer.
After the steam room, you can eat a little denser than usual, do not be afraid to get better. In any case, more calories are spent, and they are absorbed after the steam room, oddly enough, less than usual.

How to steam in the bath?

Undress in the locker room, put dirty linen in a bag (you took clean linen). Pour yourself a berry-herbal infusion from a thermos, which you steamed in advance at home, and put the mug in a cupboard to cool.
Put on flip flops and a hat on your head.
Before going to the bath, I recommend that everyone collect soap accessories (shampoo, soap, masks, washcloths, etc.) in a bag. It is more convenient - the bag can be soaked in the washing department, and it is not a pity to throw away the bag.
Take a bag with soap accessories, oilcloth, a towel for the steam room and a broom with you to the washing department. Pour boiling water over the bench and lay an oilcloth - here you can sit and clean yourself.
If you came with a broom, then take a basin, wash it with soap and steam the broom with warm water. From hot water, the broom can quickly fly around.
Wash off with a warm shower.
Dry off.

6. First run:

Place the bedding on the bottom shelf. The temperature rises from the floor to the ceiling, and the humidity vice versa. Therefore, after 2 minutes, go up to the middle shelf. Do not take off your slippers, as some "banners" may do - avoid the risk of picking up a fungus. For the first time, 5 minutes is enough. Do not get up abruptly to avoid vascular spasms.
On the way out, douse yourself with cold water in the shower or from the basin. If you are a beginner, it is better to start with cool water. If there is a pool, then after dousing with water, dip and swim for a few minutes.
Steam the ground coffee with boiling water and scrub the whole body and face.
Wipe dry and apply honey all over the body.
Wrap yourself in a towel and head to the rest room or locker room, where you can slowly drink a cooled cup of berry-herbal infusion. Relax and sit for 10 minutes. Pour another mug to cool for the next rest.

7. Second run:

Rinse the honey from your body with warm water before entering the steam room.
Take orange gloves (scrubs) for fish into the steam room, and, spreading a large towel on the middle shelf, lie down on your back.
Lie down for 5 minutes, let the body steam out.
Then start scrubbing your whole body, starting with your feet. At first glance, scrubs seem very hard, but it is from a steamed body that they remove the stratum corneum better than all brushes.
Dry your face and apply a nourishing mask to your face and body. I make sour cream with cocoa and milk powder (1:1:1).

8. Third entry:

Before entering the steam room, wash off the mask from the body with warm water.
Dilute essential oils in water (ladle or glass).
Go out and take a broom. In the steam room, pour water with essential oils over stones and a broom. Have someone float you on both sides.
Pour cold water on exit.
Dry your face and apply another mask of your choice on your face and body. I use homemade pantohematogen biostimulant.
In the relaxation room, drink a mug of infusion again and rest.

9. Fourth run:

Before entering the steam room, wash off the mask from the body with warm water. And wash your head and whole body. It is better to do this before the last entry into the steam room.
Take bitter dark chocolate and go to the steam room. Place a chocolate bar close to the oven to melt it.
Spread a towel in the steam room, lie down. Warm up for 5 minutes.
Ask someone to steam you with a broom.
Pour cold water on exit.
Apply chocolate to the still damp face and body.
In the relaxation room, drink a mug of infusion again and rest.
After rest, wash off the chocolate mask with hot water without soap. Take a contrast shower: hot-cold water for 15-30 seconds. Enough 2-3 approaches. Be sure to finish cold.
Gather your bathing things and get dressed in the locker room.

After visiting the steam room, you will certainly feel a few years younger. And cosmetic procedures will help you look accordingly. Any face masks in the bath - anti-aging, cleansing, nourishing, act more effectively than they are at home.

To achieve maximum results, it is important not just to use effective recipes. You need to know the intricacies of bath procedures. You will find all the necessary information on this topic and a selection of natural anti-wrinkle masks in this article.

Cosmetic procedures in the bath - everything has its time

Bathing is a special ritual. We will not describe it in detail. Let's just say that in it short visits to the steam room are interspersed with periods of rest in a cool dressing room. In order for the rejuvenating mask to give the maximum result, it must be applied after the final call.

Before that, it is important to properly steam the skin and open the pores. Salt will help to strengthen the process of sweating (it is best to use sea salt). It should be crushed and combined with honey in equal proportions. If the skin is prone to dryness, then it is better to replace honey with cosmetic oil. The composition must be applied to the skin before the second entry into the steam room.

Be sure to first remove makeup and other impurities, rinse with clean warm water.

You do not need to rub the salt mask. Apply it on your face and immediately go to the steam room. Salt in combination with honey or oil will help open the pores better and remove toxins and impurities from the skin. Before leaving the steam room, wash off the composition with clean warm water.

During the rest after the second or third call, you can additionally cleanse the skin with a scrub. But this one? step is not required. It is only worth doing if you have oily skin or want to get rid of blackheads. Owners of sensitive and dry skin are better to refrain from using a scrub or use gentle formulations.

After completing all the bath procedures, you will certainly feel how all the pores have opened. Cleansed and steamed skin most fully absorbs nutrients from the outside, which means this is the best time to apply a rejuvenating mask.

Making a mask in the bath correctly

If simple rules are not followed, a face mask in a wrinkle bath can not only be ineffective, but even harm. This is possible in cases where an unsuitable composition is selected, the technology for preparing or applying the product is violated.

Also remember that cosmetic procedures in the bath can be done only if the skin does not have acute inflammation, damage and rosacea.

If you are prone to allergies, then test the products before use. To do this, apply them on the skin in the area of \u200b\u200bthe wrist, where it is especially tender, and after 15 minutes look at the reaction.

The anti-aging mask should be applied to the skin with light movements, without rubbing. It should be left for a while, which depends on the specific composition. It is best to wash off the mask with cold water. Such a contrast procedure will improve blood circulation and contribute to the return of skin tone. Do not use soap or other cleansers.

For a bath, any anti-wrinkle mask is suitable. But many prefer homemade masks made from natural ingredients. Among the many recipes you are sure to find something suitable for yourself.

Grapefruit mask

The main active ingredient here is the pulp of grapefruit, which must be carefully crushed. And to facilitate application, flour diluted with mineral water is added to the mask. The result is a sort of vitamin dough with a rejuvenating effect. You can keep it on the skin for up to 20 minutes.

Keep in mind that citrus fruits are often allergic. If in doubt, test the mask on a small patch of skin first.

banana mask

Take half a very ripe banana and mash it with a fork. Add an orange slice, peeled of all films, and a tablespoon of honey. Mix everything thoroughly and apply on the skin, leaving for 15 minutes.

Mask "Kiwi-cottage cheese"

Do you need a very ripe soft kiwi and 2 tablespoons of full-fat cottage cheese?. Connect them by kneading with a fork and the mask is ready. Its exposure time on the skin is about 15 minutes.

Summer strawberry mask

If you have your own bath, most likely there is also a garden plot. And it definitely has strawberries on it. In the season of its ripening, this recipe will be very relevant. Take 3 medium sized strawberries and mash them with a fork. Add thick sour cream. The mask is ready. It can be kept on the skin for a long time - up to 30 minutes. It will not only tighten the skin, but also refresh it, eliminate dryness, improve texture.

Grate the pulp of a fresh cucumber into a fine grater and apply the gruel on your face for 20 minutes. This mask, in addition to rejuvenation, has a whitening effect and tightens pores. But applying it on the face alone is not very convenient. It's good to have an assistant. Then you can lie down, and he will distribute the composition over the skin. If there is no such person, use a cotton cloth. Lay the mask on it and gently place this compress on your face.

Carrot mask

Grate some carrots on a fine grater and mix it with the same amount of honey. Apply this mask for no more than 5-7 minutes. Is this limitation due? coloring effect of carrots.

coffee mask

You will need high-quality ground coffee without aromatic additives and cosmetic white clay - 1 tablespoon each. Mix them and dilute with warm water to a consistency that is easy to apply. It will be very easy to distribute such a gruel over the face. Keep the mask on for about 10 minutes.

The main component here will be white clay - it will take about 1 tablespoon. To it you need to add a teaspoon of water, glycerin and sea buckthorn oil. Mix everything thoroughly and apply on the skin for 20 minutes.

Oatmeal Peeling Mask

To prepare this mask, take a tablespoon of oatmeal, grind them almost to the state of flour and pour 3 tablespoons of water (mineral can be used) or milk for 8-12 hours. After that, you can enrich the mask with honey, sour cream or cream at your discretion.

This composition perfectly nourishes and eliminates wrinkles. It is also suitable for light exfoliation. Gently massage the oatmeal into your skin and leave it on for 20 minutes. In this case, you will additionally receive a cleansing effect.

If you like to eat semolina porridge for breakfast, you can take note of this recipe. To prepare the mask, you will need 2 tablespoons of semolina boiled in milk. Add a pinch of salt and 1 chicken or 2 quail eggs to it.

The mask should be kept on the skin for 20 minutes.

Natural anti-aging products

In addition to the above recipes for a bath, there are many more. So, boiled potatoes, apples, cottage cheese, honey, eggs - both chicken and quail - work well against wrinkles. Fatty farm milk and natural oils fit well on steamed skin - these products are especially recommended for dry skin care.

Pay attention to vegetables and fruits rich in vitamin C. It tones the skin and prevents early fading.

Secrets of great results

If you decide to prepare rejuvenating bath masks on your own, choose only fresh products of the highest quality. If you have your own personal plot, be sure to use the berries, fruits and vegetables that grow there. You can even deviate from the suggested recipes and create your own.

Any fresh berries mixed with sour cream or cottage cheese are the richest source of vitamins. Regularly nourishing the skin with them, you will certainly achieve a rejuvenating effect.

Another secret to good results is regularity. Visit the bath once or twice a week and do not forget about beauty treatments. Then you will look younger than your years and feel the same way.

And one last little tip. Beauty and youth start from within. Fresh vegetables and fruits are good for the skin not only when used externally, but also when eaten. Therefore, carefully monitor your diet. And don't forget to smile. Positive thoughts are an excellent remedy for premature wrinkles.

After visiting the steam room, you can drink herbal tea. All the beneficial substances found in the herbs in the bath do not have time to pass through the kidneys and bladder, they exit through the pores of the skin, naturally healing it.

You can increase subsequent visits to the steam room up to 10-12 minutes. For 3-4 times, you can already take a steam bath with a broom.

With a broom, you not only do self-massage, but also pump air over the surface of the skin, thereby increasing the process of pore expansion. Leaves of a broom (birch, oak, coniferous) affect your skin, they also have their healing effect.

Do everything with pleasure and comfort, follow your feelings, if it’s already hard to be in a steam room, it’s better to go out. Don't exhaust yourself, it won't do you any good.

After the steam room, you can douse yourself with cold water or stand under a cool shower. Contrasting procedures strengthen the vessels very well.

Be sure to wash your skin after visiting the steam room, so that toxic substances do not penetrate back into the pores.

Since the skin is steamed, it becomes susceptible to procedures, so masks can be applied to the face, and the body can be scrubbed.

Helpful Hints:

Do not pour out the infusion that comes from steaming a broom, but rinse your body or hair with it.

Between visits to the steam room, give yourself a massage using special gloves made from natural materials and massage brushes. It is better to buy a brush with a long handle.

Massage your belly, thighs, and also your shoulders very gently. These places in women accumulate a lot of negativity.

You can make a fantastic face mask: soak some oatmeal, add two tablespoons of sour cream and half a teaspoon of honey. Apply to face and wash off with warm water without soap.

Scrub on the body: take dried coffee cake, pour 1 tablespoon of olive oil (I used coconut oil), and two or three slices of dark chocolate. Smells divine.

And the benefits are huge. Coffee breaks down fats, chocolate and butter nourish and regenerate the skin.

It is better to grate the chocolate so that it has time to melt. If it hardens, bring a jar of scrub into the steam room for 10 minutes.

After the steam room, the skin is ready to actively absorb all your beneficial creams, so apply nourishing cocktails or creams within 10-15 minutes.

As for the cost of visiting the bathhouse, the price of such pleasure is affordable, I go to the luxury department for only 280 rubles, but at the same time there are only 4-5 women in the department, and no one in the steam room at all.

Bath is a great place where you can pay attention to yourself and your body, improve your health, rejuvenate and improve your mood. Do not deny yourself such pleasure!

If you have been going to the bathhouse for a long time, be sure to share your secrets in the comments.

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