Scrubs and masks for baths: their types, rules of use, preparation at home

High temperatures and humid air in a bathhouse 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 can improve the condition of the skin and hair if scrubs and bath masks are actively used.

Cosmetics based on natural active ingredients promote maximum relaxation, gentle skin peeling and silhouette smoothing.

Therapeutic effects of bath procedures

The bathhouse for women has long been not just a place for good relaxation and pastime, but also a unique spa treatment.

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

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

• stimulation of sweat glands, deep cleansing of the upper layer of the epidermis;
• general detoxification;
• warming and cleansing the respiratory system;
• strengthening the heart muscle and blood vessels;
• eliminating stagnant processes in the circulatory system;
• removing residual lactic acid from muscle tissue, relieving fatigue and tension;
• regulating the acidity of gastric juice and improving the functioning of the digestive tract;
• strengthening metabolic processes in cells;
• prevention of diseases associated with high cholesterol levels.

Gentle peeling in the bath includes the procedure of preliminary steaming 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 compositions have a gentle effect on the skin - cleanse, nourish and moisturize. In addition, they improve blood circulation, speed up metabolism, and remove excess fluid from the body.

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

In addition, masks and scrubs for baths strengthen and nourish hair follicles and prevent the formation of dandruff and split ends.

Contraindications

Despite all the undoubted benefits of bathing procedures using honey, this method of normalizing health and improving appearance has some limitations, and it is better to know about them in advance.

A bathhouse with honey is not recommended if you have problems with the reaction to a beekeeping product, or your health does not allow you to use a bathhouse. Contraindications to the use of bee products:

• acute allergic reaction;
• individual intolerance;
• acute inflammatory diseases.

Harm from the desire to steam can occur in the following conditions:

• malaise with fever;
• diseases of the respiratory system;
• problems with the heart, blood vessels;
• gastrointestinal disorders;
• skin pathologies;
• oncology;
• pregnancy.

If the listed problems are absent, you can safely stock up on your favorite sweets and go to the bathhouse for a portion of health and youth.

Rules for procedures in the bathhouse

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

1. You need to get used to hot steam gradually, increasing the duration of your stay in the steam room. Before your first visit, you need to take a warm shower without moisturizing your hair to protect your head from overheating.
2. Before entering the steam room, a bath cap is put on the head, the body is thoroughly dried with a towel so that excess moisture does not inhibit the release of sweat.
3. In the steam room, it is better to stay on the lower shelves for the first 2–3 minutes; as your body warms up, you can move higher. To improve sweating and uniformly warm the body, procedures are carried out in a lying position.
4. After 10 minutes, you need to leave the steam room, rinse your body with cool water and take a short break for 5 minutes.
5. In 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 clean water.

Important! For beginning bathhouse attendants, the optimal duration of one entry into the steam room is 4 minutes. The length of stay gradually increases to 15 minutes. Frequency of visits – 3 visits once a week.

Many women understand that beauty treatments in a bathhouse are the best way to care for their skin, body and hair.

How do steam treatments work on the skin?

Skin is the largest human organ. It performs many functions, not only protective. Among them are the removal of waste and toxins, excess salts and other harmful waste substances, as well as the regulation of heat exchange. In addition, oxygen and nutrients also reach the cells through the skin. But only if its condition is normal and it is well cleaned.

What happens when a person enters a steam room? After just 5-7 minutes, the skin warms up to a temperature of about 40 degrees. This is basically not harmful, and even useful:

• pores open;
• blood vessels dilate;
• sweat secretion is stimulated;
• Metabolic processes, lymph outflow are activated, and fat breakdown begins.

Interesting! In normal condition, the human epidermis contains only 10% moisture - this is very little; at the slightest negative factor, the skin will begin to dry out and peel. After visiting the bathhouse, the epidermis is 70% saturated with moisture - this is why the skin becomes so elastic and smooth. But this effect, unfortunately, is short-lived. After a few hours, or at most a day, the epidermis will again be dehydrated. Therefore, in order to achieve a lasting effect, you need to visit the bathhouse at least once a week, and not once every six months from time to time.

In addition, when steaming, the body's immune system is activated. The skin becomes more sensitive, it begins to breathe. Not taking advantage of such a moment without applying an additional nourishing and restorative agent to it is simply a sin. You can be sure that it will penetrate to the deepest skin and subcutaneous layers and work with maximum efficiency. But – you need to choose this product correctly and prepare the skin for its application.

Subtleties of applying peeling in a 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 be as follows:

• The natural peeling composition is prepared in advance from fresh and high-quality ingredients.
• To carry out cosmetic procedures you will need a hat, a towel, slippers, brushes, shampoo, a broom, a ladle, and soap. To apply peeling to the body, you can use a brush, massage brush or glove.
• It is better to apply cosmetics after the 2nd visit to the steam room. This helps the skin become as steamed as possible, which means that enlarged pores are able to absorb more nutrients. Some formulations 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, leave the jar with the product in the steam room for several minutes. The heated mixture is applied to the skin after completion of the procedure.
• Natural-based cosmetics 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 you have cellulite, you should pay more attention to the affected areas to increase blood circulation and break down fat deposits under the epidermis. In this case, you should avoid excessive exposure to sensitive areas of the face and body - décolleté, around the eyes, under the knees, in the crook of the arms. Also, the products 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 your skin type. If after applying the composition there is itching, redness or the appearance of spots, the product must be thoroughly rinsed off and, if possible, not used in the future.
• Warm water is used to remove cosmetics. After each procedure, the skin can be protected with moisturizer.

The bathhouse is a wonderful place designed for taking wellness treatments based on healthy and easy-to-prepare cosmetics.

We offer proven recipes for bath cosmetics that you can easily prepare with your own hands at home.

Precautionary measures

Like any cosmetic procedure, honey masks must be done taking precautions into account. Otherwise, you will not be able to achieve the desired positive effect.

• If you have blood vessels located close to your skin, you should refrain from any cosmetic procedures (especially warming ones!) in the bathhouse.
• If there are inflammatory processes or irritations, it is better to postpone such care until they pass.
• People who are allergic to honey are prohibited from such spa treatments. It will also have a negative effect on the body when used externally.
• In between trips to the steam room, be sure to drink plenty of fluids to restore your water balance and avoid dehydration.

Honey masks for the face and body work much better if used in a bath. Pores open, beneficial substances penetrate deeper, toxins are eliminated. But such useful procedures also have their contraindications and precautions that must be observed.

Natural masks for body, face and hair

Masks promote gentle cleansing, hydration and nutrition. Useful compositions can be prepared from kefir, honey, salt, oatmeal and clay, the benefits of which can be noticeable after the first procedure.

1. Face mask made of colored cosmetic clay. Amazing anti-aging clay compositions help relieve inflammation, reduce rashes and accelerate skin regeneration. The clay is diluted with water to a paste-like state, applied to the face with smooth movements and left until dry. The mask is carefully washed off with water, and the skin is moisturized with a light protective cream.
2. Body and face mask made of oatmeal, yolk and milk. To do this, pour 200 g of flakes with milk and mix until a thick mass is obtained. After complete cooling, add egg yolk and ½ tbsp to the base. l. oils (from pumpkin seeds or olives), mix. The finished mask is evenly distributed over problem areas and left for half an hour.
3. A mask of honey and fine salt to warm up and increase blood circulation. The ingredients are mixed in equal proportions. The resulting paste is applied to problem areas and left for a quarter of an hour. It can be used before starting the main bath procedures.
4. A mask based on salt, soda and water with an anti-cellulite effect. Take 3 tbsp. l. salt and soda, add water in the required volume to obtain a thick mixture. The finished mass is evenly distributed on the body and kept for half an hour. Particular attention should be paid to treating problem areas affected by cellulite. This effective remedy helps fight excess weight, orange peel and sagging skin.
5. Kefir mask for moisturizing and nourishing the face, body and hair follicles. Kefir (store-bought or homemade) is heated to a temperature of 25 degrees, applied to the skin, and washed off after 25 minutes.
6. A mask of honey and burdock oil to strengthen all hair types. To obtain the composition, take burdock oil and liquid honey (3 tablespoons each) in equal proportions. The product is evenly rubbed into the scalp and distributed throughout 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.
7. 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 obtain a thick paste, each component is individually steamed with water and combined into a homogeneous mass. The mask is applied to the hair and left for 20 minutes.

Benefits of bath masks

While in the steam room, the pores open as much as possible, making it possible for beneficial natural microelements to penetrate deeply into the epidermis. Making masks under such conditions has the following properties:

• Deep cleansing of skin pores.
• Removal of toxic substances and oxidants.
• Getting rid of comedones (blackheads).
• Acceleration of skin cleansing from acne and other rashes.
• Deep hydration and saturation of the epidermis with vitamins.
• Smoothing the surface of the dermis.
• Increased skin tone.
• Improving the functioning of the vascular system.
• Elimination of swelling and redness.
• Giving the skin youth and freshness.
• Evens out skin tone.
• Eliminating the effects on the face from depression and regular fatigue.

Bath masks can improve the overall condition of the facial skin, keep the dermis in tone, and also avoid the appearance of skin diseases.

Homemade body and face scrubs

Scrubs help 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 gives an amazing effect: it cleanses and tightens pores, smooths out wrinkles and slows down skin aging.

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

Coffee scrub

Coffee beans contain large amounts of linoleic acid, which promotes collagen production and slows down aging.

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

Rules of application

In order for honey to fully exhibit its healing properties, you should know how to properly use honey in a bath or sauna.

• The mask is applied after thorough steaming two or three times.
• The mixture for external use is prepared in advance so that the composition is completely infused.
• Do not apply the honey-salt mask if there are open wounds, scratches, or inflamed areas on the skin.
• After a wellness session, you should not rush to leave the dressing room - the body should rest and restore its temperature balance.

How to use honey after a bath

It is most convenient to end a bath session with a final face mask when all manipulations with the body are completed. Smearing honey in a bathhouse as a cosmetic cream will help saturate the skin with vitamins, smooth it out, and give it a fresh, rested look.

The mask, which is absolutely not inferior in the final result to expensive creams, is made from honey with the addition of lemon or aloe juice, cinnamon, and other aromatic ingredients. The composition is applied at the end of the bath procedures, left for a while, and carefully washed off. It is important not to wipe after washing, but to carefully pat your face dry with a paper towel.

Everyone is well aware of the best way to apply sweets externally after a bath - tea, preferably herbal, with a portion of aromatic honey will consolidate the healing effect of bath procedures.

Inhalations + masks – you are beautiful, like in a fairy tale

In addition to steaming your face with useful ingredients, you can use a cosmetic inhaler to prepare for applying a mask - the nutritional components penetrate the steamed epidermis faster.

Egg mask for skin with increased sebum secretion

1. Beat the yolk and white, apply to a washed face.
2. Turn on the inhaler and stay under steam for 5 minutes.
3. Wash and lubricate your face with a mixture of cream and olive oil.

Anti-rash mask

1. Combine 20 g of blue clay and 20 ml of water.
2. Lubricate the skin with the resulting composition and wait until it hardens.
3. Steam the skin for 6-8 minutes.

Mask for dry and dehydrated skin

1. Take 1 tsp. honey and add 2-3 drops of peach or grape seed essential oil.
2. Cover your face with this mixture and steam it for 5 minutes.
3. When preparing this mask, you can use eucalyptus oil - in this case, you only need to steam the skin for 3 minutes.

If dirt remains on the skin after inhalation, clean the most enlarged pores with a special brush, and then lubricate them with salicylic acid.

Facial cleansing in a home mini-sauna

A steam sauna, or inhaler-sauna for the face, is a special device that allows you to:

• expand pores and free them from impurities;
• increase local blood circulation;
• eliminate pimples and blackheads;
• remove toxic substances;
• activate regeneration processes.

Exposure to such an inhaler is harmless to any skin type.

Rules for using a steam sauna

1. Fill the device with water with additives.
2. Turn on the inhaler and wait until it warms up.
3. When steam begins to flow from the holes, place your face under the warm air streams and hold for the period of time specified in the instructions for the device or in the mask recipe.

The advantage of a steam sauna over a regular kettle is that the steam has a comfortable temperature and does not cause burns.

The following are used as additives to obtain healing liquid poured into the inhaler:

• herbs - sage, plantain, chamomile, etc. (plants saturate the epidermis with antioxidants and shrink pores);
• oils - for example, a combination of eucalyptus, jasmine and chamomile oils destroys infections, prevents aging and heals damage.

Before using any parts of medicinal plants, make sure that they are not allergens for you. After all, under the influence of heat, all components penetrate into the deep layers of the skin, so they can cause a very strong allergic reaction.

Many owners of inhalers complain that the device does not completely cover the skin of the face. To prevent this problem from affecting you, you need to choose a device designed for cosmetic procedures, and not for the treatment of diseases of the ENT organs. The best steam saunas for the face are:

• Gezatone;
• BaByliss;
• Smile;
• Bodyform.