Among the salon procedures, alginate face masks have appeared relatively recently. But already many satisfied customers hurry to repeat sessions and advise these masks to their friends. What are alginate masks and what kind of magic do they have on the face? First, we will analyze what these famous masks are made of and what effect can be expected from them.
What are alginate masks?
Alginates are alginate acid salts, which are extracted from some species of algae, on land there is no plant that contains alginates. Masks are made mainly of brown algae.
For the first time alninates were obtained by scientists in 1981, but were a by-product in obtaining iodine from algae. Their usefulness and influence on the human body became known a little later. Today, alginates are widely used in cosmetology, pharmacology and food industry.
The action of masks with seaweed
The greatest advantage of masks is the fact that they are suitable for all types of facial skin. Very effective use of alginates in age-related cosmetics. If you carefully and carefully care for your skin at home and at the same time use alginate masks, you can significantly postpone the appearance of the first mimic wrinkles. Although alginate masks can be done at home, it is best to give the first application to the master in the salon, because algae can cause allergies. Nevertheless, the facial mask with seaweed has several advantages:
- Has the effect of lifting;
- significantly narrows enlarged pores;
- improves the outflow of blood and lymph and thereby improves the complexion;
- has anti-inflammatory effect on the skin, can be applied to resorb spots and scars after acne.
How to apply an alginate mask?
Before you begin to apply the alginate mask, you need to thoroughly clean your face of cosmetics and use a scrub. Next, you should apply additional serum or emulsion (this depends on the type of skin). Wait until the product is completely absorbed and then apply the mask.
Alginate face mask sold in powder, you can rarely find an emulsion. Dilute the powder immediately before applying the mask. The powder is mixed with water in a 1: 1 ratio. In salons, the powder is diluted in special solvents, which enhance the action of the mask due to the content of a large number of mineral salts and oligoelements. According to the consistency, the mixture should resemble thick sour cream.
Apply the mask on the massage lines with a special spatula with a thick layer. Within 7 minutes the mask will solidify, in the next 15 minutes it will resemble a layer of rubber in consistency. Remove the mask should be after half an hour after application. You need to shoot in the direction from the chin to the forehead. At the end of the procedure, you need to wipe your face with a tonic,
You can buy alginate powder from a pharmacy or a cosmetic store. Doing a mask at home is not forbidden by anyone, it is no less effective than the procedures in the salon. But, as already mentioned above, it is better to first entrust it to a professional. The master will be able to easily determine what means should be put under the mask and how many procedures your skin needs.
Alginate masks can be applied not only to the skin of the face. In the salon you will be offered to try procedures based on alginate for the neck, neck and skin around the eyes. Alginates are also widely used to combat the "orange peel".