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Cinnamon mask

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Last reviewed: 17.10.2021
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Mask from cinnamon, due to its constituent vitamins, antioxidants, trace elements improves the condition of the skin, as well as hair. Regular use of masks will improve the skin color (eliminate pallor), cleanse the pores, activate blood circulation and metabolic processes, smooth a fine mesh of wrinkles. Hair care products with the addition of cinnamon improve growth and strengthen the hair along the entire length.

Masks with the addition of cinnamon powder are contraindicated with dilated capillaries. During the preparation of the mask, the dosage of cinnamon powder should be strictly observed, as it can provoke irritation and reddening of the skin.

Cinnamon Hair Benefits

Cinnamon is not only a fragrant spice, thanks to its rich composition (vitamins, saturated fatty acids, monosaccharides, disaccharides, antioxidants, carbohydrates, etc.), cinnamon is useful for hair and scalp and since ancient times, oriental women have used cinnamon to maintain beauty and health of hair .

In the composition of cinnamon there is an essential oil that helps to strengthen the hair and improves their growth.

A mask from cinnamon with regular application will strengthen hair, get rid of loss, dandruff, brittleness and other problems with hair and scalp.

Dark-haired girls by nature who lighten hair know from their own experience how the hair gets damaged after painting in light shades - dryness, fragility, split ends, loss, etc.

Over time, clarified hair loses its strength, shine, beauty. Most girls use paint, because it allows you to quickly lighten your hair, but you can achieve clarification in less aggressive ways, using alternative medicine. Of course, alternative means will not help to lighten hair for one or two times, but hair will retain health, strength and beauty, gifted by nature. With each procedure, the hair will not only lighten to 1-2 tones, but will also acquire a beautiful shine and softness.

The use of cinnamon masks for hair is due to a unique composition:

  • Choline - moisturizes the scalp
  • Vitamin PP - returns the natural shine
  • Vitamin K - a beneficial effect on the scalp, strengthens the blood vessels
  • vitamin E - regenerates cells
  • beta-carotene - prevents hair loss
  • Vitamin A - helps to restore split ends
  • vitamin B1 - has a calming effect on the scalp, relieves inflammation, irritation
  • vitamin B2 - activates blood circulation
  • vitamin B9 (folic acid) - protects against ultraviolet light, high temperatures
  • vitamin B6 - eliminates dandruff
  • vitamin C - adds shine

Hair mask with cinnamon

Powder of cinnamon is a part of various recipes for hair care. Cinnamon powder is used as an additional food, improving growth, restoring the structure of the hair.

A mask from cinnamon includes vegetable oil and other nutritional components useful for hair. For the mask, you can use any vegetable oil - olive, sunflower, coconut, flaxseed. The complex effect of the mask components after a few procedures will change the hair beyond recognition.

To choose a suitable hair mask, you need, first of all, to determine the purpose for which it is needed: to strengthen, lighten, nourish, grow hair.

Also, you need to know a few rules before applying the mask. First of all, it should be noted that cinnamon is quite aggressive spice and, if used improperly, can be dangerous.

Each mask, before use, must be tested for sensitivity - apply a little mixture to the skin behind the ear or the ulnar fold and if 10 minutes later there is an unpleasant sensation (burning, redness, etc.), you can not use this mask.

Apply a mask for greater effectiveness on clean hair, first the mixture is applied to the roots (you do not need to rub the mask very much, as it can damage the skin), and then it is neatly distributed over the entire length. After application, the head should be covered with cellophane or a film, on top - a warm handkerchief or towel.

The duration of the mask in each case is individual, if you have any unpleasant sensations, you should immediately wash off the remedy. If the effect of lightening is undesirable, then the time of action of the mask should be reduced.

Masks from natural components should be used by courses lasting not less than a month (2-3 times a week).

Mask for hair with honey and cinnamon

The cosmetic properties of honey are known to all. After using the funds, which contain honey, the hair becomes thick, shiny, healthy, strong.

A mask of cinnamon, honey and vegetable oils after 2-3 procedures will change the hair for the better, and the systematic use of this mask will retain the effect.

The mask will require honey (45g), cinnamon powder (45g), coconut oil (5ml), macadamia oil (5ml), cinnamon essential oil (5 drops). Mask with this dosage is suitable for normal hair, with dry hair, the dose of oil can be increased, with fatty hair - reduce.

To make a honey-cinnamon mask, melt coconut oil on a water bath, add honey and mix well until completely dissolved, pour in cinnamon powder. In a separate container, it is necessary to shift the oils and add to the other components. A warm mixture is applied to damp hair for 30-40 minutes.

This mask will improve the condition of the hair, increase the volume, accelerate growth. In addition, the hair becomes obedient, smooth and acquires a delicate aroma of oriental spices, which will last for several days.

Mask for hair growth with cinnamon

A mask of cinnamon, which improves hair growth, includes:

45 g of honey, 1/3 tsp. Red pepper, 75 g of vegetable oil (to choose from), 5 g of ground cloves, 5 g of cinnamon powder.

All components are combined and heated in a water bath until all the products are dissolved. Apply a warm mixture, gently rubbing in the dry roots of the hair, for the remaining length of hair is recommended to apply any vegetable oil in a warm form, if desired, the oil can be mixed with balm or honey. After 45-60 minutes, the mixture is washed off in the shower with the use of baby shampoo, and you can also use the conditioner if necessary.

Hair mask with cinnamon and egg

Mask of cinnamon and eggs gives the hair volume, improves growth. The mask strengthens the blood vessels, promotes blood circulation in the scalp, so that the roots of the hair get better oxygen and the necessary nutrients.

For the mask you need 15 g of cinnamon powder, egg, 200 ml of kefir. The mask is applied to dry hair for 30-40 minutes.

Benefits of cinnamon for the skin of the face

Mask of cinnamon for the face improves blood circulation in the skin, metabolic processes, preserves the freshness, youthfulness of the skin, improves the complexion. The mask with the addition of cinnamon is perfect for those who have pale skin, earthy complexion. After using the cinnamon mask, the skin acquires a healthy, beautiful color, becomes elastic, tender.

Cinnamon is a unique spice that is really suitable for maintaining beauty. Especially the mask from cinnamon is recommended at fading and dull skin because of rich vitamin composition:

  • vitamin C, beta-carotene - antioxidants, prolong youthful skin
  • vitamin A - has a regenerating effect, promotes the synthesis of collagen
  • vitamin E - promotes cell renewal
  • vitamin B1 - smoothes the skin, fights with signs of aging
  • vitamin B2 - improves skin color, supplies oxygen to cells
  • vitamin B6 - removes inflammation, irritation, gives the skin firmness
  • vitamin B9 - struggling with acne
  • vitamin PP - protects the skin from the negative effects of external factors
  • vitamin K - strengthens blood vessels, capillaries

Cream powder is used for making masks. When preparing the mask, you must follow the dosage, otherwise it may appear quite strong irritation.

If after applying the mask an unpleasant sensation (tingling, burning, etc.) is to be immediately washed off the face with a large amount of water, then it is not recommended to use such a recipe. If the skin has a red mesh (couperose), then you can not use cinnamon masks, since cinnamon contributes to the flow of blood and serious complications are possible.

Face mask with cinnamon and honey

A mask from cinnamon and honey for the face is the most used recipe not only in salons, but also at home. This mask cleanses the skin and tones well.

For the mask, you need 30 g of honey, 5 g of cinnamon, 5 ml of olive oil (or 1 yolk). This mask is suitable for dry and normal skin, if the skin is oily, then olive oil should be replaced with 15 ml of natural yogurt without additives.

The mask is applied for 10-15 minutes on clean skin.

Mask with cinnamon for clarification

Mask from cinnamon for lightening of hair, due to natural components entering into its structure is more safe, unlike habitual clarifying paints. In addition, such a tool at the same time with lightening, cares for the hair and makes them more healthy.

To prepare a natural clarifying agent you need 200 ml of conditioner for hair, 45 g of cinnamon powder, 45 g of honey. To mix the mixture, it is better to use a wooden or plastic spoon, since the metal can lead to a decrease in the effectiveness of the mask due to a chemical reaction with the components of the clarifying agent.

Before applying the product, you need to wash your head, then gently, on slightly damp hair, without rubbing into the scalp, apply the mixture. After applying the head is recommended to cover with cellophane or film and insulate. Keep the mask with insulation about 30 minutes, then about 4 hours just under the film (cellophane). In this case, the time depends on the result - the longer the mixture on the hair, the stronger the result. One procedure allows you to lighten your hair for 1-2 tones, the more often you use this mask, the stronger the effect will be.

To enhance the effect of the mask, the amount of cinnamon powder can be increased.

Mask with yogurt and cinnamon

The mask of cinnamon and kefir gives the hair splendor, softness, raises them from the roots. Masks with the addition of kefir are used for dryness, brittleness, split ends.

For the mask you need 200ml kefir, yolk, 5g cinnamon. All components are well mixed (kefir in the mixture must be entered in parts). For a mask, it is better to use kefir at room temperature.

The mask is applied to clean hair along the entire length, slightly rubbed into the hairs of the hair. After 35-45 minutes the mixture is washed off with warm water, if desired, you can use shampoo.

Mask from pimples with cinnamon

Mask from cinnamon and honey is used as a therapeutic and preventive remedy for acne, acne. After a month of use, the skin becomes even, the complexion improves, and inflammation disappears.

The mask will require 15 g of honey and 5 g of cinnamon powder. The mixture is applied to the face for 10-15 minutes, then washed off with warm and cold water.

This mask is contraindicated in cases of inflammation or abscesses on the skin. If the inflamed area gets a honey-cinnamon mixture, it can trigger a severe allergy or irritation.

Mask with cinnamon for the body

Masks are more simple means of caring for themselves. For example, for wraps, you need at least an hour, and enough time for the mask is 15-25 minutes to return the body elasticity and elasticity.

Experts say that the maximum effect from the application of masks can be achieved in the sauna or bath, because high temperatures promote the opening of pores on the skin, resulting in the skin receives more nutrients.

Mask of cinnamon and coffee promotes weight loss, activates metabolic processes in the skin.

To prepare, you need 45 g of coffee grounds, 2-3 grams of cinnamon, 60 ml of vegetable oil (almond or olive). The mask is applied to the body for 15-20 minutes, then it is washed off in the shower.

Mask from cellulite with cinnamon

In cosmetology, cinnamon is often used to get rid of cellulite. Aroma spice is included in masks and wraps. Saturated with vitamins, antioxidants, cinnamon helps restore skin elasticity, prevent skin aging, saturate with nutrients.

Cinnamon contributes to the influx of blood, due to its warming effect, it helps to get rid of the manifestations of cellulite.

The anti-cellulite mask of cinnamon and honey is quite simple in preparation: 45 g of honey, 15 g of cinnamon, a few drops of cinnamon essential oil, all components are mixed well, then the mixture is applied to areas of the body that are susceptible to cellulite for 10-15 minutes. Mask with the addition of cinnamon can cause burning, redness, irritation. If strong unpleasant sensations occur, the mask should be washed off immediately.

Regular use of the mask will help restore skin smoothness, make it more hydrated, reduce the signs of cellulite.

Reviews of cinnamon masks

The mask of cinnamon is popular among women. This oriental spice with a light pleasant aroma has real miraculous properties.

Masks with the addition of cinnamon are used for the face, and for the body, and for the hair, and in almost every case there are positive results.

It is worth remembering that cinnamon is a rather strong allergen and can cause severe skin irritation, so a mask based on spice should be used with caution.

A mask made of cinnamon can significantly improve the condition of the skin and hair, and regular application (1-2 times a week) will save the result for a long time. After cinnamon masks, skin color improves, acne erupts, acne disappears, blood circulation increases, aging processes slow down, cinnamon also benefits hair, returning strength, natural beauty, softness and shine, eliminating dandruff and other problems with scalp.

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