Alginate face masks

Alginate masks are modern cosmetics, the basis of which is alginates (alginic acid salts). These substances are obtained from seaweed. Alginate masks can be bought today in pharmacies and in special cosmetics stores.

Advantages of alginate face masks

• Vasocious effect.
• Elimination of irritation and redness of the skin.
• Help in the breakdown of excess fats.
• Normalization of the mineral balance in the epidermal layers of the skin.
• Saturation of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids.
• Immunomodulating and anti -inflammatory action.
• The excretion of harmful toxins from the body.
• Activation of the protective function of the skin.
• Help in the development of ceramides.
• Decrease in painful and excessive skin sensitivity.
• Elimination of pronounced skin pigmentation.
• Decrease in puffiness and swelling of the face.
• Strengthening elasticity and skin elasticity.
• Stabilization of the amount of fatty tissue.
• Elimination of excessive oily skin.
• The disappearance of small wrinkles.
• The skin of the face looks more attractive and fresh.
• Equipping complexion.
• Reduction of pores.
• Alginate face masks, reviews of which are only positive, can increase the skin tone.

They can be used to care for almost any type of skin. For example, such masks can saturate the skin with moisture, eliminate oily shine, improve the condition of normal or combined skin. The effect of an alginate mask can also be seen firstly by owners of problem skin. Reviews of the fair sex prove the undeniable benefit of alginate masks, who tried on themselves the miraculous effect of these funds. In addition, such cosmetic mixtures are very effective for rejuvenating mature skin.

Industrial alginate masks

There are several types of industrial mixtures.

• Basic. Used for tightening and moisturizing. They contain alginate sodium mixed with mineral water or special hypoallergenic serum.
• Collagen. Used for tightening, moisturizing, rejuvenation, as well as to combat wrinkles. In the composition of such masks, in addition to the components of the basic mixture, there is collagen.
• Chitosanny. Good facial care products. In addition, they are able to activate the processes of regeneration and skin renewal. Used for effective moisture and pull -ups.
• With ascorbic acid. With the help of such a mask, pigment spots brighten up, smoothes wrinkles and give the skin an attractive healthy blush.
• Vegetable. Used for nutrition, careful moisture and cleansing of the skin of the face, neck and piquant neckline. The composition of such masks includes natural components, for example, chamomile, ginger, aloe and green tea.

The main stages of applying alginate masks

The procedure for applying alginate masks takes place in three stages:

• Preliminary preparation of the skin.
• Direct application of the mask.
• Removing the mixture.

We will introduce you to this process in more detail.

The preparation stage involves the cleansing of the skin using a special fluid for removing makeup or cosmetic milk. So that the mixture does not stick to the eyebrows and cilia, they are lubricated with fat cream. In addition, a mixture of oils, serum and emulsion is applied to the neck, face and area of \u200b\u200bthe neckline. Due to this, the speed of penetration of beneficial ingredients into the skin increases.

When active substances are completely absorbed, a mask is applied. When using the powder mixture, you need to mix one part of it with one part of the liquid phase. A mixture should be obtained, the consistency of which is similar to sour cream. When applying the mask, the muscles of the face should be completely relaxed. The mixture is superimposed along the massage lines. The patient should lie during the procedure.

Such a mask is usually applied for 20-30 minutes. In the first 5-6 minutes, it becomes a density similar to rubber. Start taking off the mixture from the chin. At the final stage, the mask is removed from the hair line. This must be done very carefully.

When the mask is removed from the face, it is recommended to lubricate the skin with cream or simply wipe with a tonic. If active substances were not used before applying the product (for example, serum or an active emulsion), then they should be applied after removal of the alginate.

Alginate masks at home

Such procedures can be carried out not only in beauty salons, but also at home. After all, alginate masks in a pharmacy today are not at all difficult to buy.

Here is the most basic (basic) recipe for this mixture:

• 70-75% diatomite;
• 25-30% alginate;
• 1-2% solution of calcium chloride or calcium sulfate as a plasticizer;
• cleaned water. As an alternative, you can take mineral water.

As a replacement of diatomite, you can use the powder of pearls. Cosmetic clay is also suitable. The prepared mixture must be immediately applied to the skin. It is impossible to store it. Since it is quickly plasticized. For a particular type of skin, various components are introduced into the composition. Laminaria, vitamins, various extracts - are most often present in alginate masks. The price of such mixtures depends on their manufacturer.

Alginate masks: recipes

A mixture with a pearl powder for power

Ingredients:

• Sodium alginate - 2 grams.
• Hydrolat or purified water - 50 grams.
• Pearl powder or reason - 6 grams.

Moisturizing mixture

Ingredients:

• The basic alginate mixture (consists of alginate, diatomine and plasticizer) - 30 grams.
• Moisturizing component Botamix - 2 grams.
• Argania oil - 2 grams.
• Allantoins - 0.2 grams.
• Mineral or purified water - 90 grams.

Vitaminized mask with kelp

Ingredients:

• Sodium alginate - 6 grams.
• Laminaria (powder mixture) - 2 teaspoons.
• Cosmetic clay -15 grams.
• Calcium chloride - 1 ampoule.
• It will also require 60 grams of water (necessarily purified) for dilution of alginate, as well as kelp and clay.

Algae -based mixture

Ingredients:

• Sodium alginate (powder mixture) as a basis - 6 grams.
• Kaolin or colored clay - 15 grams.
• Laminaria (powder mixture) - 2 teaspoons.
• Purified or mineral water.

Clay is necessary for the ligament and in order to carefully clean the pores. Laminaria in this mask will help to cope with swelling.

• Sodium alginate mix with 60 milliliters of water and let it brew about 5-6 hours.
• Fill the algae with 30 milliliters of cool water (necessarily purified). Stir thoroughly and give the product to brew for a couple of minutes.
• Add 30 milliliters of cool clean water to the clay. Stir well until the lumps disappeared.
• Combine all the ingredients and mix thoroughly.
• Complete the mixture with 5-6 drops of calcium chloride. In this case, after adding each drop, you need to mix everything well. If the mixture is too thick, then you can add a little cold water.

The course of treatment is 10-15 sessions. The frequency of procedures is 1-2 times a week.