Find out what a gelatin face mask is, how to prepare it, recommendations and contraindications for use, and some great recipes at home. A very simple and effective method to relieve fatigue from the face, make it more elastic, tone up and remove wrinkles. In general, this is a wonderful way to prolong your youth.
The action of a gelatin-based mask
The basis is collagen, with a lack of which the skin begins to slowly fade and age. A special feature is that collagen penetrates into all layers of the skin, therefore it easily restores it. Also, such masks can be used for prevention and treatment when blackheads and acne are observed.
After applying the mask, you need to remove it correctly, because if you remove it incorrectly, you may experience unpleasant sensations, as well as an not always effective result from the mask. Remember that gelatin masks cannot be ripped off the face, it must be steamed so that the gelatin is not dry, and then washed off with water. Take a bowl or basin and immerse your face for 30 seconds.
Apply gelatin masks every week and your face will glow with youth and freshness.
Preparation of the base gelatin face mask
- From the very beginning, you need to choose the right gelatin. In this case, take the purchase seriously, you cannot have it with dyes and have a pronounced smell.
- Next, fill the gelatin with a warm liquid (decoction of herbs, fermented milk products, juice).
- Pour liquid 3 times more than gelatin.
- We insist until swelling for 40 minutes.
- Next, it is worth heating in a water bath.
Recommendations for applying the mask at home
- We clean the skin using toner, scrub and steam bath.
- Apply to loose skin, just do not apply the mask on the eyelids.
- Try not to talk and smile. For better collagen percolation, the face should not be tense.
- Next, we use a contrasting wash - first with warm water, and then with cold water.
- You can also apply a moisturizing cream to solidify the results from using a gelatin face mask.
Contraindications for use
- You cannot spread the mixture on the eyelids.
- In the presence of acne, acne and other inflammatory processes.
- If you are the owner of dry skin, do not use such masks, otherwise it will only get worse.
- For various skin lesions.
Gelatin face mask recipes
- A soothing herbal acne mask. For the recipe, we need a tablespoon of herbs (calendula, mint, St. John's wort or sage), a glass of water, and tsp. gelatin. Heat to a boil, after cooling, apply to the skin.
- Gelatin mask for all skin types. The ratio of gelatin to water is 1 to 5. Oily skin will need wheat flour, for other types of skin you can use any other, also a tablespoon of milk (preferably sour). Add to gelatin after steam bath. Remember that you need to moisturize your face with cream, and only then apply the mask. The result is clear and soft skin.
- Gelatin-based mask with the addition of juice or milk. The peculiarity of this mask is that we soak gelatin in freshly squeezed juice from vegetables (cucumber, cabbage or tomato) or fruits (grapefruit, lemon, tangerine or orange). Alternatively, it can be soaked in milk. After swelling, heat it up in a water bath, remembering to stir constantly. When a uniform mask is obtained, apply with a tampon to the skin for 20 minutes. As a result, the skin is tightened, the pores are narrowed and the face becomes fresher.
- Recipe for a mask from fruit with gelatin. Unlike the previous mask, in this one we add fruit puree to gelatin heated in a steam bath. A great fruit that suits everyone is a banana, as well as mashed apples, lemon, grapes, cranberries, persimmons, strawberries, peaches, mangoes, oranges, kiwi, raspberries, pears, apricots, and melons. After such a mask, fatigue relieves like a hand.
- Mask for getting rid of blackheads. The mask is prepared in the same way as with milk, only in this case we replace it with water. It must be applied several times, the layer must be thick. Forget about facial expressions for half an hour. After removing the mask, moisturize with lotion or cream.
- Mask recipe for mixed and oily skin. Stir tsp. gelatin in water, as well as Art. l. sour cream (preferably low-fat) and the same amount of lemon juice. After rubbing, apply to the skin. When you remove the mask, you will notice the whitening effect, supple and soft skin.
Video recipe for blackhead film mask:
