Many of us dream of healthy and youthful skin on the face, neck and decollete.. As we age, skin requires more care and attention.. Today we bring you a recipe for a calendula and flaxseed mask that will help your skin get a delicate pink tint..

What you will need:.

1 tablespoon marigold flowers (or marigolds).

1 cup boiling water.

4 teaspoons flax seeds.

0.5 teaspoon honey.

1 tablespoon potato starch.

Instruction:.

Let's start with the preparation of the infusion. Steep 1 tablespoon of marigold flowers in 1 cup of boiling water. Let steep for 10 minutes, then strain the infusion.

Add 4 teaspoons of flax seeds to the resulting calendula infusion. Wait for the flax seeds to swell and form a jelly-like mass..

Next, add 0.5 tsp honey and 1 tbsp potato starch to the mixture. Mix well to get a homogeneous mass..

Now the mask can be applied to the skin. Spread evenly over face, neck and decollete. Leave the mask on for 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes, wash off the mask with wet cotton pads.. When doing this, make sure that the mask is completely washed off the skin..

Finish off by rinsing your skin with cool water.. This will help close the pores and give the skin freshness..

Why does it work:.

Calendula has wonderful anti-inflammatory and healing properties that will help soothe the skin and give it an even tone.. Flaxseeds are rich in antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids that help hydrate and firm the skin.. Honey and potato starch also help moisturize and soften the skin..

Repeat this procedure regularly and you will notice how your skin becomes firmer, softer and acquires a healthy pink hue.. Do not forget about complex skin care, including proper nutrition, hydration and sun protection..

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