Acid face masks

The acids in modern beauty products are absolutely safe for the skin, and they are not at all like those frightening reagents from the chemistry room. Acid cosmetics are in great demand in the cosmetics market and are used for cleansing and peeling the epidermis, however, one of the types of acids, hyaluronic acid, serves to maintain the water balance of cells. Known for its moisturizing properties, hyaluron acts at the molecular level and retains moisture inside the pores, thereby providing a uniform texture, firmness, elasticity and even complexion.

As part of a cosmetic face mask, they are aimed at cleansing and exfoliating, as they are able to dissolve the keratinized layer of cells and "work" in the deeper layers of the skin. A lot can be said about the benefits of acid cosmetics:

• It helps in the treatment of skin problems like acne, post-acne, acne, pimples and other rashes;
• Acid in the composition of the mask allows you to get rid of pigmented formations;
• This tool is effective in combating the first signs of aging and aging skin: wrinkles, pigmentation, dull complexion, loss of contour and elasticity;
• Necessary for the care of oily and problem skin: they clean the pores well from the inside, normalize the production of sebum, fight acne, black spots, narrow enlarged pores;
• They relieve peeling due to their dissolution and removal from the surface of the face.

Ascorbic acid, or vitamin C, is indispensable for mature skin - this natural antioxidant prevents cell aging and stimulates their renewal, protects against UV rays and external factors. "Ascorbinka" stimulates the production of collagen for the density and elasticity of the dermis, it whitens and evens out skin tone and texture due to the high concentration of active ingredients.

PP acid enhances blood circulation in cells and saturates the skin with oxygen, it moisturizes the dermis and normalizes the water-lipid balance by reducing the amount of excess moisture. Nicotinic acid relieves puffiness of the skin and relieves the woman of the "bags" under the eyes, swelling in the face.

Succinic acid is found in the form of tablets and is used in cosmetology to cleanse the epidermis, it prevents skin aging, normalizes metabolic processes in cells and evens out the tone of the face and its texture. This type is famous for its anti-aging effect - regular use of a mask based on succinic acid allows you to increase skin elasticity, regain lost facial contours, and remove age spots.

On the basis of succinic acid, moisturizing, cleansing, nourishing compositions are created, those that fight age-related changes. A cleansing mask based on succinic and gluconic acids involves applying a concentrated composition to cleansed and steamed facial skin, home peeling cleans well for 10 minutes, after which the mask is removed from the face with clean water.

Citric acid is used to whiten the epidermis and fight pigment formations - signs of aging or post-acne. It is often used in masks for problematic and oily skin by reducing sebum production and regulating oily sheen, in addition, the component fights microbes on the surface and cleanses clogged pores well.

This type of acid acts as an antioxidant and fights cell oxidation; it enhances metabolic processes and cell regeneration, normalizes the water balance of the epidermis, acts as an antiseptic and has antibacterial properties, which makes it ideal for oily and problem skin.

Masks based on them act as peeling - aggressive components of fruit acids allow you to get rid of the keratinized layer of cells and return the skin to a healthy uniform shade, natural shine and radiance.

Without salicylic acid, it is impossible to imagine the care of problem skin.: BHA component disinfects the surface of the epidermis and fights the "dead" layer of cells, normalizes the production of sebum, controls the formation of new inflammation, evens out the tone of the face and hides enlarged pores.

As part of the mask, it cleanses the pores well and moisturizes the epidermis, so it is indicated for the care of dry and sensitive dermis even at home.. Lactic acid fights aging by renewing cells and saturating them with oxygen, a complex of useful elements.

Masks based on this component help in the fight against acne and excessive sebum, dermatitis and other "fatty" problems.

The mask retains moisture inside the skin and thereby increases its elasticity, gives the epidermis elasticity and a healthy glow. An amino acid mask is a complex of useful components, more often fruit, the concentration of which is different; a similar product is very effective for stressed skin or fading, aging skin.

Vichy Peeling Mask "Double Glow Peel Mask" based on thermal water and a complex of fruit acids, which act as the main cleansing element. It contains abrasive particles for deep removal of dirt from the pores, which makes it possible to call the product cleansing.

Cream mask "Bark" with fruit acids provides gentle cleansing and acts as a home peeling with a low concentration of the active substance. The product takes care of fading and stressed skin, problematic, oily and aging due to the high content of vitamins and active ingredients.

Deep cleansing with the Ecolab product is achieved through fruit extracts, lavender oil and kaolin. Amino acid has a strong composition doctorcos with a concentration of 0.5% - the product moisturizes well and "works" in the deep layers of the dermis.

A face mask can be prepared at home: this will require fresh fruits (natural sources of fruit acids) or components in ampoules, tablets, powder - they can be purchased at a pharmacy.

• It is important to follow the recommended proportions of acid according to the recipe;
• Use only freshly prepared mixture;
• Select the acid according to the type and needs of the skin, take into account its age.

Acid masks are in great demand due to their effective work: almost every one of them is designed to cleanse the skin through exfoliation (except for hyaluronic and amino acid formulations). Reviews about them are often positive, but women recommend taking into account the concentration of acid in the composition of a finished or homemade product - a lack of acid may not affect the appearance of the skin, and an excess of acid may dry out and injure the skin.

The recipe for making a face mask with salicylic acid is in the next video.