Can red wine be used as a facial mask?

As we all know, red wine is very good for women. If female friends can drink red wine regularly in small amounts, it can not only nourish the skin but also delay aging. So can red wine be used to make facial masks? If you have leftover red wine at home, you can use it to make homemade facial masks. Just add different ingredients to the red wine to make facial masks with different effects. Let’s learn about it together~

1. Can red wine be used as a facial mask?

Red wine can be used as a facial mask. Red wine contains resveratrol, which has powerful antioxidant capacity. Its beneficial effects on the human body and its mechanism of action are one of the hot topics of international research today. It can also delay aging, prevent skin inflammation, and relieve nerve stress. The positive and negative ions it contains can replenish oxygen for the skin, enhance skin elasticity, and make the skin firm and shiny. The hydrating and whitening function of red wine is even more powerful than some skin care products, so if you have leftover red wine at home, you might as well use it to make a facial mask.

2. How to make a facial mask with red wine

1. Red wine hydrating and moisturizing mask

Materials needed: 80~50 ml red wine, 2 teaspoons of honey, a little pearl powder, 1 sheet of facial mask paper, 2 drops of lavender essential oil

Method: Pour the red wine into a sterilized glass, then soak it in boiling water for 20 minutes to allow the alcohol to evaporate properly, then wait for it to cool, then add honey and pearl powder into the red wine and stir. You can add a little more honey to increase the viscosity of the red wine, so that it will not drip easily when applied on the face. Finally, add a few drops of lavender essential oil, soak the mask paper in it and apply it on the face.

2. Red wine nourishing mask

Materials required: appropriate amount of high-end red wine, compressed facial mask paper, and plastic container.

Method: Disinfect the plastic container and dry it, then place the mask paper on it and slowly pour in red wine. The mask paper will immediately swell. Wait for the red wine to soak through the mask paper, apply it on the face, and remove it when the water is dry. Note that it is best to use it at night, because sun exposure will accelerate aging after removing dead skin. Use with caution if you are allergic to alcohol.

3. Red wine wheat mask

Materials required: 50g wheat flour, 30ml red wine, honey, face patch.

Method: Pour wheat flour into the mask bowl, then pour in red wine, stir slowly until it becomes a paste, add a large spoonful of honey, and then apply it on the face. Finally, apply it on the face for twenty minutes. The skin will become hydrated and white, and wrinkles will be reduced.

4. Seaweed, honey, aloe vera and red wine mask

Ingredients: half teaspoon aloe vera gel, 1 teaspoon honey, 2 teaspoons red wine.

Method: Heat the honey slightly over hot water until it becomes thinner; mix the honey with other ingredients and stir evenly, then leave it for ten minutes to allow the seaweed to fully absorb the moisture; use your fingers to apply the mask evenly on a clean face and neck, and massage gently; finally lie down, relax your body, and wait for the mask to be removed.

Wash off with warm water after 10 minutes.

3. Precautions for using red wine as a facial mask

1. Go to the supermarket to buy red wine. It is recommended to choose red wine of better quality or well-known brands, so that if the mask is not used up, you can still drink it, otherwise it would be a pity to throw it away; high-quality red wine can effectively promote blood circulation and make the skin look white.

2. Allergy test: Although the alcohol content in red wine is not high, it still contains a certain amount of alcohol. In order to avoid alcohol allergies and damage to the facial skin, it is best to do an allergy test first. Apply the purchased red wine on your arms or back of your neck. If there is no allergic reaction after 24 hours, you can safely use the purchased red wine for testing.

3. Add other ingredients. You can add different ingredients such as pearl powder or lavender to the mask according to your needs and preferences to increase the mask's other functions, such as whitening, moisturizing, and wrinkle removal.

4. Red wine has a certain exfoliating effect on the skin. After using a red wine mask or applying a facial mask, it is not advisable to expose the skin directly to sunlight, otherwise it will cause skin pigmentation and affect the care effect. In addition, it is important to remember that it is not advisable to use irritating cosmetics within a short period of time after using a red wine mask.