Masks with cinnamon

Such a popular spice as cinnamon has established itself not only as a culinary seasoning. It is in demand for many cosmetic procedures, in particular for masks. Note that cinnamon masks benefit both hair and skin.

• Improvement of blood flow and stimulation of metabolic processes in the skin.
• Preservation of freshness and youth due to the rich vitamin composition of the spice.
• Improvement of complexion - elimination of pallor and earthy skin tone.
• Increasing elasticity.
• Help fight acne and inflammation.
• Smoothing out small wrinkles.
• Protecting the skin from external negative influences.

• Improves hair growth, strengthens the hair and eliminates brittleness.
• Helps with hair loss thanks to beta-carotene.
• Helps with dandruff with vitamin B6.
• Eliminates brittleness and split ends, as it contains vitamin A.
• Moisturizes the scalp with choline.
• Gives shine due to the action of vitamins PP and C.
• Activates blood flow in the scalp due to the action of vitamins K and B2.
• Reduces inflammation in the scalp due to the influence of thiamine.
• Additionally nourishes the hair, thereby restoring their structure.

You can not carry out masks, the ingredient of which is crushed cinnamon, with:

• Dilated capillaries and rosacea;
• skin damage;
• Greater skin sensitivity;
• Pustular rashes;
• Allergies to mask components;
• Pregnancy and lactation;
• Acute illnesses with fever.

When mixing the components for a cinnamon mask, it is important to accurately dose the cinnamon, since its excess can cause skin redness and irritation.

Masks, among the components of which cinnamon is listed, are recommended for any type of skin, except for sensitive. They help with excessive dryness, and in the presence of acne.

How to use cinnamon face masks:

• Prepare the mask mixture immediately before applying it.
• Cleanse your face before the procedure.
• Be sure to test for sensitivity to the components of the mask.
• Do not overexpose the mixture on the face, so as not to cause flushing and irritation.

To improve appearance:

• Spoon of sour cream
• 1/3 banana or any other fruit (you can use berries)
• 1/2 tsp. tablespoons lemon juice and cinnamon powder

Remove the mixture applied to the face after twenty minutes. This mask perfectly tones and smoothes wrinkles.

For cleansing:

• Half spoon of cinnamon
• A pinch of salt
• Spoon of coffee grounds
• pinch of sugar
• A tablespoon of vegetable oil (sunflower, olive or almond, and if the skin is oily, then take grape seed oil or replace with sour cream)

After mixing the ingredients, apply this scrub mask with massaging movements, and then wash off after 5 minutes. You can also include a pinch of turmeric in the recipe. The mask will help in getting rid of blackheads.

To moisturize and nourish the skin:

• Avocado
• 1 tsp grated walnuts
• 1 tsp cinnamon powder
• 1 tsp olive oil

Make a paste out of the avocado, mix it with other ingredients and gently apply to the skin of the face. After 10-15 minutes, rinse with warm water. Such a mask will not only perfectly moisturize your skin, but also improve the complexion and produce a rejuvenating effect.

For acne and inflammation:

• 10 ml grape seed oil
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 3 drops each of lavender, tea tree and bergamot aroma oils

After mixing the components, apply pointwise to problem areas (pimples), and wash off after 5-10 minutes. This mask is recommended for owners of problem skin to do daily until the pimples disappear.

Against dryness:

• 2 tbsp. l. curdled milk or fermented baked milk
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp finely ground oatmeal
• 1 tsp vitamin E oil solution

Apply the mask for 15-20 minutes and then wash off. This recipe is good for nourishing and moisturizing the skin.

Cinnamon hair masks include many other nourishing ingredients. To choose the right recipe, you need to determine what kind of action of the cinnamon mask you need - strengthening, growth, nutrition or lightening of the hair.

Rules for applying a cinnamon hair mask:

• It is best to take a new bag of spices for masks or use a recently opened package.
• Remember that cinnamon is a strong and rather aggressive spice, which should be used with caution. Before trying a new recipe, test your sensitivity by applying a small amount of the mixture to the skin of the elbow. Do not make a mask if you feel a strong burning sensation, the skin is reddened or covered with a rash.
• Apply the cinnamon mask mixture to cleansed hair. Treat the roots first, and then distribute the product along the length of the hair. Do not rub the mask into the skin, so as not to cause irritation.
• Hair with a cinnamon mask is covered with a film and a towel or a warm scarf.
• Treatment time depends on your sensitivity and prescription.If you want to make a mask with cinnamon powder, but do not want to get a brightening effect, keep the mixture on your hair for up to 30 minutes.
• Such masks are carried out in courses for at least one month, performing 2-3 procedures per week.

To stimulate growth and give volume:

• 200 ml kefir
• 1 egg or yolk
• 15 g ground cinnamon

Kefir for such a recipe is taken at room temperature and injected in parts. The ingredients of the mask should be mixed and applied to the hair, rinsed off after 30-45 minutes. This mixture improves blood circulation and strengthens the vessels of the skin on the head, thereby increasing the flow of nutrients to the hair roots.

Recovery:

• ripe banana
• Ground cinnamon (tsp)
• Coconut oil (3 tablespoons)

Add coconut oil and powdered cinnamon to a banana mashed with a fork, mix well and after applying to damp hair, hold for 30-40 minutes.

For scalp massage:

• 5 st. l. olive oil
• 5 drops cinnamon essential oil

Apply the mixed ingredients to the scalp, massaging it in a circular motion with your fingertips (you can also use a special brush).

Conditioning mask:

• ground cinnamon
• Water

Stir the spice in boiled water to make a liquid slurry. Apply this paste evenly to wet, washed hair, rubbing the strands a little with your fingers. Wrapping your head in a film and a towel, keep the mask for 6-8 hours. The procedure is very convenient to carry out before going to bed, and in the morning rinse the hair in cool water.

For hair growth and strengthening:

• 4 tbsp. spoons of cosmetic clay
• Pinch of red pepper
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon powder
• 2 tbsp. spoons of burdock oil (you can take castor oil)
• Yolk

Soak the clay in water, mix with pepper and cinnamon, and then with butter and fresh yolk. Leave the mixture on your hair for 15-30 minutes and then wash your hair with shampoo. Choose clay depending on the condition of the hair - blue is recommended for weakened ones, green is advised for dandruff, and white is best for dyed hair. You can also add aromatic oils to the recipe - lemon oil for oily hair, and tea tree or rosemary oil for dry hair.