Alginate face mask

Facial care is rarely complete without a mask, which can be used at home or in the beautician's office. An increasing number of women purchase or prepare masks on their own, taking into account the characteristics of their skin: age, condition, type. The alginate mask has become widely known due to its versatility and a wide range of actions, among which the anti-aging effect is in the first place. A mask based on alginate salts is incredibly beneficial for the skin - it noticeably tightens and improves the condition of the dermis, normalizes metabolic processes and slows down the aging process.

A similar formulation is commercially available and is often a kelp-based powder, from which a home care product is prepared. There are also gel analogues of alginate - ready-made masks that require minimal effort to use.

Alginate face mask solves many problems of the epidermis - from its withering and aging to the fight against pigmentation, increased oily sheen, dryness and flaking. Compositions based on alginates are natural in origin and are widely used in cosmetology, in addition, they are suitable for absolutely any type and condition of the skin.

The alginate mask is based on brown algae, rich in alginic acid and salts, vitamins, and minerals. Only seaweed contains this unique component - it is not found on land. It was obtained by accident at the end of the 20th century by a scientist who traditionally extracted iodine from marine plants. Among the valuable qualities of the new component of alginate, the properties of rejuvenating the skin of the face were discovered, which prompted the creation of cosmetic products based on sea grass.

Today, alginate masks are sold ready-made - it is enough to apply them to the cleansed surface of the face and hold for some time. Alginate salts are contained in powder or gel, which can serve as the basis for home care - this will not only diversify the mask in terms of its properties, but also significantly save on the purchase of a ready-made composition.

A few years ago, alginate masks were used exclusively by cosmetologists for rejuvenation procedures, but today these cosmetic products are available to every woman.

• The main property of the alginate mask is the rejuvenation of skin cells by filling them with moisture and keeping it inside. Vitamins and minerals in the composition of the product enrich the epidermis and improve its appearance;
• They have antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. because they contain among the components diatomite - rocks with the ability to absorb and prevent the spread of pathogenic bacteria;
• Normalize water and lipid balance of cells, provide normal "breathing";
• Purify skin;
• Restore the protective barrier of the skin and prevent the negative impact of external factors;
• Normalize sebum production, reduce inflammation, make the face matte.

The beneficial properties of the alginate mask encourage us to call this component universal and suitable for any type of epidermis. The mask works in a complex way - it dries up existing inflammation, moisturizes the skinas needed, evens out the tone of the face due to nutrition and saturation of cells with moisture, normalizes the production of skin secretions in case it is relevant for the dermis.

The cleansing properties of the mask allow you to fight the keratinized layer of the epidermis, which deprives the dermis of its natural radiance, disrupts its uniformity and can cause comedones, inflammation, wrinkles. The use of an alginate mask stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, which leads to youthful skin: it noticeably tightens, its texture evens out, and wrinkles are filled.

If the skin is already so young, such a composition will come in handy: it moisturizes well, especially in combination with hyaluronic acid, fights peeling and enlarged pores, oily sheen and pollution.

Ready-made alginate formulations are convenient to use, in addition, manufacturers often add additional elements to them to enhance the formula.

A classic alginate mask often consists of two main components - alginate acid and a moisturizing base. (mineral water, serum).Its use is not limited by age or skin condition, therefore, a similar cosmetic product is used to care for normal and combined epidermis, including age-related ones. Cosmetic product with collagen smoothes wrinkles, restores density and elasticity of the skin, fights against its withering and dull color. Collagen in the composition of the alginate mask penetrates deep into the pores and fills them from the inside, compensating for the reserves of this natural component.

Popular products are masks enriched with vitamin C - an important antioxidant for the withering epidermis. Citric acid fights pigmentation and evens out skin tone, neutralizes free radicals and removes toxins, rejuvenates the dermis and gives it a lost natural glow.

Moisturizing alginate mask often contains a component chitosan, which, penetrating into the pores, retains valuable moisture and saturates the cells with oxygen, as a result of which the dermis acquires fullness, smoothness, and radiance. The basis of the moisturizing composition is often plant extract - various kinds oils, extracts, decoctions of herbs. In addition to noticeable hydration, they have the property of nutrition, normalization of the lipid balance of the dermis, and inhibition of cell aging.

As additives to alginate masks are often used:

• Chamomile decoction to soothe the skin, get rid of inflammation and prevent the formation of new ones.
• Hyaluronic acid for better hydration of the skin for a long time.
• Sulfur for drying inflammation and cleansing.
• rose essential oil to normalize the work of the sebaceous glands and remove oily sheen.
• Chocolate for food.
• Mummy used for the body and rarely for the face to even out the texture and tone of the skin, get rid of imperfections like stretch marks, scars.

• La Miso mask restores and models the oval of the face, it is designed for fading skin of any type. The composition well soothes the skin, prepares it for the "reception" of a whole range of useful elements such as vitamins groups B, C, A, D, magnesium, folic acid and others. In its composition one can find tea tree extract – a suitable component for the care of combination and oily skin. It is he who soothes and dries inflammation, relieves redness, stimulates metabolic processes along with the main component of brown algae extract.

• Korean alginate mask Shary for professional and home use is aimed at restoring the skin: texture and oval, so it can be classified as an anti-aging product. It neutralizes inflammation due to the content of pearl powder with a drying effect, relieves redness and normalizes the lipid balance of the dermis, absorbs excess sebum and cleanses pores. Active component of alginate salts It starts the processes of regeneration and cell renewal, so that the skin acquires a uniform texture and color.

• Belarusian analogue of a foreign product - mask Bielita-Vitex with hyaluronic acid. It well moisturizes the age-related dermis, fights pigmentation and fills deep wrinkles, smoothes the surface of the face and protects cells from external factors. The manufacturer recommends combining the mask with an anti-aging serum and convinces that the simultaneous use of two products is most effective.

• Lifting formula "Malavit" removes the dead layer of cells, intensively moisturizes the dermis and fills it with moisture, evens out skin tone and restores facial contours. The anti-aging formula of the product works excellently due to alginate salts, diatomaceous earth and hyaluronic acid - an indispensable source of moisture.
• Producer of professional cosmetics offers a mask Arabia with a tightening effect, which can easily replace injections. The brand's products include alginate mask with argilerine for dry type of dermis, for any - mask with black caviar extract and tea tree - for oily and combination skin. Each mask is a powder, which requires a little clean water to dilute. After application, the composition hardens and forms a film, it must be removed with a simple upward movement.

• France produces high-quality anti-aging cosmetics, including professional alginate masks Alginature with sperulina (seaweed enriched with iodine), proteins – indispensable building materials for the skin, vitamins and minerals.
• Among the reliable anti-aging products, the company is known setalg and her masks based on brown seaweed with grape extract - a real salvation for the withering epidermis, German brand Dana and Beauty Style with a professional series of alginate masks.
• Mask "Sunshine" with alginate salts it has a lifting effect, stimulates the production of collagen, which noticeably strengthens the skin and gives it density, moisturizes, cleanses and normalizes metabolic processes in skin cells.

The alginate mask is easy to use and guarantees an almost instant result - tightened elastic skin, clean, healthy and moderately radiant. It takes time to prepare it will take 5-6 hours for the composition to swell, so you should think about the evening home care procedure at noon. There are several homemade recipes for alginate formulations that include additional components, which we will discuss in the next section of the article, and now we will look at how to apply the mask at home.

You need to use the alginate mask correctly, follow the recommendations proposed and tested over the years, which will allow you to achieve the desired result after the first application.

• The first stage is the preparation of the skin of the face and its cleansing. the usual composition that will cope with external and internal pollution in the pores. It is proper cleansing that allows the valuable components of the mask with a useful complex to penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin and carefully work on its outer cover; beforehand, you can use a scrub or light home peeling to remove the keratinized layer of cells.
• Diluting alginate powder with pure mineral water is approximately 1: 1 until the consistency of non-liquid sour cream is obtained.
• Before applying the alginate mask, use a light serum or emulsion, the action of which you want to enhance, since alginate acid contributes to better penetration and absorption of the complex of product elements by cells.After the serum has been absorbed, you can apply an alginate-based mask: it is better to do this in a prone position so that the composition does not spread over the face.
• Before direct application it is recommended to treat eyebrows and eyelashes with oil - this will protect the hairline from getting into the composition and, at the same time, thoroughly saturate them.
• Apply the alginate mask in a thick layer, avoiding the eye area and lip contour. (although many women use the composition on their lips).
• After the mask is applied, wait about 20-30 minutes - this time is enough for the quality work of the composition. After it hardens, a thick film is usually formed, which must be removed with a smooth upward movement.
• After the mask hardens, a certain cast of the face is formed., which are removed simply and do not require rinsing with water and any contact with it.

• It is often not recommended to make alginate masks: cosmetologists advise to carry out a home procedure 1-2 times a week in a course (up to 12 procedures in a row), then take a month-long break and, if possible and necessary, return to such care again.
• After the procedure, it is recommended to continue the usual 3-step care: tone the skin with the usual lotion and moisturize with cream.

During the use of the aldehyde composition, skin tightness can be observed - this is a normal phenomenon, which indicates the correct application of the product and its exposure, but you definitely should not overdo it with the latter - the maximum time the composition is on the face should not exceed half an hour. It is possible to throw away the remains of the product only in the trash can, in no case wash off the film - this may cause clogging of the pipe.

For a more visual representation of all the stages of applying the mask, we suggest that you watch the following video.

To create a homemade mask based on alginate salts, you will need to pre-prepare the mixture: pour 25 g of powder and add warm purified water to it (do not use boiling and too hot liquid), mix the composition thoroughly to avoid the formation of lumps. Leave the mixture for 5-6 hours to swell.

Brew alginate powder with warm water. You will need another composition of white clay or diatomaceous earth - a rather rare pharmaceutical component for the skin. Clay or pearl powder binds the components well and does not allow the composition to spread over the surface of the face.

Mix the pre-brewed alginate mixture with 5 gr. white clay and the same amount of powder shiitake mushrooms. Apply a generous layer to the cleansed and moisturized dermis for 30 minutes and remove after the composition has completely dried.

A lot has been said about the benefits of alginate masks, it remains to talk about what reviews consumers leave about the product. Usually, women with aging skin acquire such compounds, they are also satisfied with the once unknown masks and replace traditional home remedies with them.

Reviews of alginate masks are almost 100% positive, regardless of the brand. Consumers note the ease of preparation of the composition - it is enough to dilute a small amount of powder with purified water and apply a dense layer on the face.The mask does not have negative sensations, on the contrary, it makes it possible to relax for half an hour, while the composition has a beneficial effect on the skin.

A huge advantage of aldehyde masks is that they are different in their price range - women can choose one or another brand, based on their capabilities. At the same time, there is not much difference between the compositions, because in any of them the main component is alginate salts, additives only complement the composition and make the use of the mask easier.

Modeling alginate mask "beauty style" has a high rating: women note its instant lifting effect, improvement in facial tone and high-quality hydration from the first time. A set of procedures, according to consumers, easily replaces a trip to a beautician. Among its main components is jasmine extract, having the ability to tone the epidermis and even out complexion.

"Sunlight" - another inexpensive analogue of the aldehyde mask, where there are additional elements aloe vera and spirulina - algae. It is suitable especially for oily skin due to the green plant extract, which will soothe irritated and inflamed dermis.