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Cabbage mask for face
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Last reviewed: 04.07.2025

A cabbage face mask is a simple and at the same time very effective remedy designed for gentle care of any skin type.
In home recipes for all kinds of masks from white cabbage, both whole and chopped leaves are used, or juice obtained through a juicer or meat grinder.
Cabbage brine and sauerkraut are also very useful for facial skin. The main property of cabbage masks is that they are completely natural and contain only beneficial components for the skin, and after all, the most beneficial for human health are considered to be products grown in the garden!
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Benefits of cabbage for skin
A cabbage face mask is considered an excellent multifunctional cosmetic product, and it is not difficult to prepare it at home. The effectiveness of such masks lies in their beneficial effect on any type of facial skin - both normal and dry, problematic or combination. High results are achieved thanks to the natural ingredients that are part of such masks. They cleanse and nourish the skin well, rejuvenate it and make it more elastic, fight age-related problems: skin dehydration, pigmentation, fatigue, wrinkles and other signs of aging.
The benefits of cabbage for the skin include eliminating problems that often cause a number of complexes in women. A cabbage mask can cope with early wrinkles, pigment spots, and various skin inflammations. And all thanks to the unique chemical composition of this white cabbage vegetable, which includes:
- Vitamin A is an essential substance that has a calming effect on the skin, perfectly moisturizes it, treats various inflammations, and also helps to normalize fat balance, smooth out wrinkles, eliminate stretch marks and spider veins, and produce substances necessary for skin rejuvenation - elastin and collagen; participates in skin regeneration, eliminates age spots;
- Vitamin C is a component that has a rejuvenating, restorative and wound-healing effect on the skin;
- Vitamin K – anti-inflammatory and anti-edematous component;
- Vitamin B9 is a substance that is excellent at dealing with acne problems;
- choline is a substance that normalizes fat metabolism at the cellular level;
- Potassium is a moisturizing ingredient that is an indispensable aid in the care of dry skin;
- organic acids – eliminate signs of skin aging, make it more elastic.
Thanks to the coordinated work of the components included in the cabbage, you can achieve the desired results in the shortest possible time: after the first use of the mask, every woman will be able to feel how the skin of the face has been transformed, refreshed, rejuvenated, has become more toned and elastic. Thus, a cabbage mask for the face can rightfully be considered a cosmetic product from a natural first aid kit with a wide range of action.
Cabbage Face Mask Recipes
The main ingredient of a cabbage face mask is cabbage leaves (fresh, pickled) or juice obtained by grinding cabbage leaves in a juicer. Seaweed, enriched with iodine and many other substances beneficial for skin health, is also widely used in folk cosmetology. The secret of the beneficial effect of a cabbage mask on the skin lies in the beneficial properties of this vegetable. Cabbage is rich in vitamins and minerals, it has long been used in folk medicine and cosmetology to treat inflamed, problematic and dehydrated skin, fight aging, acne and acne. Cabbage can be used to care for any skin type, it effectively cleanses, whitens, refreshes the skin, and also has a rejuvenating effect.
There are a wide variety of recipes for cabbage face masks, so each woman needs to choose the one that is most suitable for her on an individual basis, taking into account her skin type and the main problem that needs to be solved.
- Rejuvenating honey-cabbage mask. A handful of chopped fresh cabbage must be squeezed thoroughly, and the resulting juice must be mixed well with honey and yeast in equal parts (1 teaspoon each). Add 2 tablespoons of apple juice to the resulting mixture.
- Toning cabbage mask. This is a classic remedy made from fresh cabbage leaves that does not require any additional ingredients. To make the mask, fresh cabbage leaves should be crushed, then squeezed and applied to the skin. Another option for making the mask is to take several cabbage leaves, rinse them thoroughly in cold water, then place them on a damp face with the concave side down and leave for 20 minutes. The leaves should warm up when they come into contact with the skin. Then wipe your face with a napkin – the skin will become fresher and acquire a matte shade.
- Cabbage and olive mask for gentle care of dry skin. A medium-sized cabbage leaf should be doused with boiling water, then chopped and mixed with 1 tbsp. olive oil.
- Cabbage-protein mask for deep cleansing of oily skin. The crushed cabbage leaf must be mixed with raw egg white, after which the mixture is applied to the face. This mask helps well in the treatment of burns, ulcers and purulent wounds.
- Cabbage and yolk mask to eliminate flaking skin. A handful of cabbage leaves should be crushed until juice is obtained, and then mixed with an egg yolk. It is recommended to add 1 teaspoon of olive oil to the mixture.
- Nourishing cabbage mask for any skin type, including combination skin. Grate boiled carrots on a fine grater, mix with honey in equal proportions (1 teaspoon each), and then add freshly prepared cabbage juice (2 teaspoons).
- Cottage cheese and cabbage mask (helps with sensitive facial skin). Mix chopped cabbage leaves (2-3 tablespoons) with cottage cheese (3 tablespoons), then add lemon juice (1 teaspoon) and honey diluted in warm water (2 tablespoons) to the mixture.
- Whitening milk-cabbage mask. The chopped cabbage leaf should be mixed with milk and cottage cheese, taken in equal proportions (1 tablespoon each).
If there are bruises on the face after a blow or pigment spots, a mask of chopped cabbage leaves boiled in fresh milk will help effectively. The resulting gruel should be spread in a thick layer on a cloth napkin, and then applied to the problem area for about an hour. After the procedure, the skin should be washed and gently wiped dry.
A cabbage face mask does not require any special preparation, so this option is perfect for skin care in the comfort of your home. The procedures can be done at almost any time of the year, since cabbage can be stored even in winter under appropriate conditions.
Seaweed for face
A cabbage face mask is a natural skin rejuvenation product, so many women use it to maintain the youth and freshness of their face. Both cabbage leaves and cabbage juice are suitable for making such a mask. Laminaria, i.e. seaweed, is often used to cleanse oily and problematic skin. In addition to its unique taste properties, laminaria has a number of properties for use in cosmetics. For example, it can be used to combat cellulite problems and also to care for your face.
Seaweed for the face is effective due to its special biological composition - a complex of vitamins and microelements, which has a beneficial effect on problem skin. This mask deeply cleanses and tightens pores, removes dead skin cells and eliminates oily shine, which is especially important in hot weather.
- To prepare a nourishing mask from seaweed, use its dry crushed leaves, mixing them with warm water until a creamy mass is obtained. Then add peach oil and honey (2 tablespoons each) to the resulting mixture. It is recommended to use such a mask once a week, after which wipe the skin of the face with a refreshing tonic. After just a few procedures, the result will be visible: the skin will become cleaner and fresher, inflammatory processes will stop, the fat balance will be restored, blackheads, pimples and oily shine will disappear from the face.
- To prepare the so-called "classic" mask, you need to pour 1-2 tablespoons of dry kelp with water, then leave them for a while until they swell completely, then squeeze out the excess water, and make a mask from the resulting gruel. The mixture should be applied to the skin of the face, previously cleaned of dirt, in a generous layer and left for half an hour, then remove the remains with a cotton swab, and then wash thoroughly with warm water. This mask wonderfully nourishes, moisturizes, and also rejuvenates and refreshes the skin well.
- To prepare an anti-aging smoothing mask, you need to add 1 teaspoon of slightly melted honey to the seaweed gruel prepared in the manner described above.
- Oily skin is perfectly cleansed by a mask made from kelp with the addition of raw egg white and 2 teaspoons of lemon juice.
- Dry skin will become more moisturized by using a seaweed mask containing mayonnaise (2 teaspoons), as well as a raw egg yolk and a tablespoon of vegetable oil.
- Inflamed skin will become clearer if you apply a kelp mask containing a tablespoon of aloe juice, kept in the refrigerator for two weeks.
A cabbage mask for the face, including sea cabbage, will be needed if a woman has problems with age-related skin changes, which manifest themselves in the form of stretch marks and wrinkles, vascular networks, dehydration of the skin. Such a natural remedy will nourish the skin of the face well, make it more elastic and give it a healthy shade.
Sauerkraut for the face
A cabbage face mask is a kind of real "vitamin bomb", because white cabbage contains a whole complex of vitamins, as well as enzymes, phytoncides, salts of phosphorus, potassium, calcium, iron. In addition, cabbage is rich in antioxidants and healthy plant fiber. To prepare cabbage masks, you can use both fresh vegetable leaves and sauerkraut gruel.
Sauerkraut for the face is a good cleanser for problem skin care, as well as an assistant in the fight against excessive dryness of the skin and age spots. In addition to various useful substances, sauerkraut contains vitamin B12, which takes an active part in cell division. To prepare a classic mask, you need to grind sauerkraut until it forms a gruel, then apply it to your face and cover with a napkin. After 20-30 minutes, the mask should be carefully removed with a cotton swab, then wash your face with warm water. Pickle brine from sauerkraut is also useful for the skin. It contains ascorbic acid, which effectively eliminates skin inflammation.
Ice cubes made from sauerkraut brine have amazing properties. This product is useful for refreshing your facial skin by massaging it in the morning and before bed. To make the cubes, you need to freeze a mixture of sauerkraut juice and boiled water. This cosmetic product lightens freckles well and also makes spider veins and pigment spots less noticeable.
Sauerkraut juice is used to prepare a nourishing mask that has a beneficial effect on dry skin. To make such a mask, 2 tablespoons of juice must be mixed with a tablespoon of wheat flour and egg white. The resulting mixture should be applied to a cleansed face, kept for half an hour, and then washed off with water. After this procedure, for a better effect, you can wipe your face with fresh cabbage juice.
To prepare a moisturizing mask, add grated carrots, corn flour, liquid honey and almond oil to the sauerkraut gruel. Beat the mixture with a mixer for 1 minute, then apply to a well-steamed face and leave for half an hour, then wash with warm water.
Reviews of Cabbage Face Masks
A cabbage face mask has a number of advantages, among which, first of all, we can highlight the complex effect on the skin, since this natural product contains many vitamins and minerals that have a beneficial effect on the skin.
Reviews of cabbage face masks among women are the most positive, and this is not surprising, because such a cosmetic product is easy to make and use at home. In addition, the result will not take long to come, you just need to use such masks correctly, adhering to several useful tips:
- for dry and aging skin, a mask made from fresh cabbage is best, and for oily skin, a mask made from sauerkraut pulp and juice;
- To obtain juice, it is recommended to chop the leaves of fresh white cabbage into thin strips or grind them using a juicer;
- Before using a cabbage mask, it is necessary to conduct a preliminary test for the possibility of an allergic reaction by applying the mixture to your wrist;
- Cabbage masks should be used no more than 1-2 times a week, preferably after bathing or taking a bath, when the skin is well steamed;
- The duration of action of cabbage masks should be limited and amount to an average of 15-20 minutes, in some cases – no more than 1 hour.
A cabbage face mask is rightfully considered a unique cosmetic product, because it can quickly and effectively get rid of various kinds of "skin" problems: it will soothe inflamed skin, saturate it with useful substances and moisturize dry skin, and also perfectly cope with the difficulties experienced by mature skin, returning it to its former youth and beauty.