Preparation rules. Recipes for charcoal and gelatin masks, how to apply and remove a cosmetic mixture.
Black mask with gelatin and charcoal is an effective cosmetic remedy to fight acne, blackheads, early signs of aging. It takes a little time and money to make it, and the result in the form of beautiful, radiant skin lasts for a long time.
Mask preparation rules
To improve the appearance, cosmetologists recommend using a recipe for a black mask with gelatin. The beneficial mixture contains two ingredients: gelatin saturates the skin with nutrients that restore its elasticity and firmness. Activated carbon has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. He is responsible for the destruction of comedones, acne, excess fat.
The recipe for a mask made of charcoal and gelatin provides for the use of the pharmaceutical preparation "Activated Charcoal". Due to its porous structure, the product is easily crushed into powder. Make sure the tablets are not expired or exposed to moisture.
Instructions on how to make a gelatin and charcoal mask:
- Dissolve powdered gelatin in water at room temperature (1 teaspoon per 70 ml).
- After 30 minutes, the gelatin swells and takes on the consistency of a transparent jelly. Pour it into an enamel saucepan, put on low heat.
- Stir until the granules are completely dissolved. Do not boil!
- Remove from heat, cool to room temperature. The base for the mask is ready.
- Grind the activated carbon into powder. To do this, use a mortar, potato pusher, or just the back of a spoon.
- Mix the charcoal powder with the cooled gelatin.
Black face mask recipes
Not only activated carbon, but also other useful components can be added to the gelatin mask. When prepared, applied and removed correctly, cosmetic blends function as an inexpensive but effective alternative to store-bought face and body skin care products.
Black gelatin mask with charcoal and honey
Fresh honey contains more than 300 useful elements and compounds. It nourishes the skin with vitamins, moisturizes, tones, stimulates blood circulation and lymph drainage. In addition, this beekeeping product has a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect. Therefore, it is often included in home cosmetics.
For a black gelatin mask, use liquid honey. If the product is sugar-coated, heat it slightly in a water bath. Add honey at the final stage of cooking and immediately apply the mixture to the skin of the face.
Ingredients for a black mask with gelatin, activated charcoal and honey:
- gelatin - 1 sachet;
- activated carbon - 3 tablets;
- honey - 1/2 teaspoon.
According to the recipe for a mask from blackheads with gelatin, activated charcoal and honey, dilute a bag of gelatin with warm water, add activated charcoal and honey. Stir the mixture until smooth. Apply to face for 10 minutes. Remove the mask carefully.
Please note that honey can cause severe allergic reactions. Therefore, before applying the mask to your face, do a test test on the inner crease of your elbow. If irritation, rash or itching appears after a few minutes, stop using this cosmetic mixture.
Black gelatin mask with charcoal and clay
In the photo, a black mask with charcoal, gelatin and clay
Cosmetic clay enhances the cleansing effect of the gelatin mask. Like activated carbon, it absorbs toxins, dirt, and grease. In addition, after the powder is injected, the mixture becomes denser, making it easier to remove from the face after use.
Ingredients for the charcoal, clay and gelatin mask:
- gelatin - 1 pack;
- activated carbon - 3 tablets;
- clay - 1/2 teaspoon.
Before making a mask from activated charcoal, clay and gelatin, grind 3 charcoal tablets. Add 1/2 teaspoon dry clay and mix well. Pour powder into warm, swollen gelatin. Stir the mask well, apply on face for 7 minutes. Remove with a cosmetic spatula.
Please note that cosmetic clay has a different color. It depends on the mineral composition and the place of origin. For example, white clay perfectly absorbs excess secretion of the sebaceous glands, blue clay stimulates collagen production, green clay restores water composition, pink clay cleanses and softens the skin.
Black gelatin mask with charcoal and yolk
The yolk contains vitamins A, C, B, E, potassium, biotin, fatty acids. Thanks to the effect of such elements, the elasticity of the skin increases, and the aging process slows down.
In its pure form, egg yolk unpleasantly tightens the face when it dries. Therefore, it is used only in combination with other moisturizing ingredients.
Ingredients for the gelatin, yolk and charcoal mask:
- gelatin - 1 sachet;
- activated carbon - 3 tablets;
- yolk - 1 piece.
Before making a mask from gelatin, yolk and activated charcoal, dilute the gelatin to a warm jelly. Whisk the yolk of one small chicken egg, mix the ingredients. Add powder of 3 activated charcoal tablets to the mixture. Mix well, apply the mask to the face, remove after 10 minutes.
A mask with these ingredients can be used for hair and scalp. Make a double portion of the mixture, apply it to clean, damp hair, rinse after 15 minutes with cool running water. Do not use shampoo or balm. Otherwise, a thin gelatinous film will disappear, which protects the hair, gives it airiness and shine.
How to use a black mask?
To obtain a lasting effect, you need to know not only how to make a black mask from gelatin and charcoal, but also how to apply it correctly. The preliminary stage is to prepare the skin. Wash off all makeup, dust and dirt. Parse the skin with an inhaler. Another way is to lie on your back with a hot towel on your face.
Apply the mask to the skin in an upward motion, excluding the area around the eyes, as well as eyebrows, lips and ears. To do this, use a thick brush, sponge, or your own fingers. Achieve even distribution of 3-4 layers of the mixture. Next, you need to lie down on your back, close your eyes, relax the facial muscles.
Remove the mask after 8-10 minutes, without waiting for it to completely harden. To do this, peel it off on the chin and lift it up with smooth movements. Use a cosmetic spatula to remove the most difficult areas.
If the mixture is dry, tearing and breaking into flakes, place a warm, damp towel on your face. It moisturizes the mask, making it denser and more elastic.
After removing the black gelatin mask, it is necessary to close the pores of the skin. To do this, cool it with ice cubes with herbal decoction of chamomile, calendula, sage. These plants have anti-inflammatory, sedative effects. Before bed, you can apply a light nourishing or moisturizing cream.
Important! Apply the cosmetic mixture all over the face, leaving no residue. Remember, after a few hours, the useful properties of the mask will significantly decrease.
How to make a mask from gelatin and charcoal - watch the video:
Knowing how to properly make a black mask with gelatin, you can improve your complexion, get rid of acne and comedones, slow down the aging process. And after adding other useful components, nourish the skin with vitamins, minerals, fatty acids.
