Seaweed masks: features, properties and application

Among the products offered by cosmetologists, a seaweed face mask is deservedly popular. It consists of natural ingredients and is therefore suitable for all skin types. This procedure not only refreshes, moisturizes and tones the skin, it relieves swelling and brightens pigmentation. The face starts to look younger.

The natural mask with seaweed seeds is produced in China and Thailand. The composition also includes the seeds of wild rose. This cosmetic means whitens the face and moisturizes the skin well. Wonderful properties are explained by the biological composition of kelp, which is unique. It contains polysaccharides, collagen, vitamins and active trace elements. They have the properties of regeneration and remove dead cells, tightening and refreshing the skin.

• Alginates and alginic acid. When dissolved in water, these substances turn into a gel. He covers the face, covering it with a thin film. The effect of lymphatic drainage removes swelling, strengthens the skin, bringing it into tone. When moisturizing, toxins come out, and nutrition smoothes fine wrinkles, producing a rejuvenating effect. Removing the mask is easy: it is removed with a whole cloth.
• Collagen. With age in the body, the production of this substance decreases and its supply from the outside is very useful. In age makeup always includes a collagen mask.
• Vitamins and trace elements. The mask of algae seeds contains many active substances: vitamins B and C, carotenoids and folic acid. It contains a lot of plant enzymes and sterols. Algae are famous for their iodine, calcium and potassium.

Laminaria masks are versatile and suitable for everyone, regardless of skin type. They nourish and moisturize the face. Algae slow down the aging process, treat inflammation, relieve irritation. Masks enhance the protective function of the skin, preventing acne and dark spots. The main advantages of Thai masks provide:

• large amounts of vitamin C, a natural antioxidant;
• a large amount of iodine;
• choline, soothing irritation and removes greasiness;
• niacin, promoting good healthy complexion;
• potassium and calcium necessary for skin;
• iron supporting blood circulation, providing cells with oxygen.

The process of making a mask is simple, but the mixture is watery and thickened with various additives.

Laminaria effectively removes dead skin cells. Delicately acting, a cleansing mask evens out the tone of aging skin. Clay (you can take any) is mixed with powder from seaweed and diluted with herbal decoction. Herbs are used at will: thyme, linden or plantain. The mixture is brought to a creamy state. Mask with clay is applied in a supine position so that the mixture does not spread.

Mask with algae based on butter and honey is highly effective. To prepare take 1 teaspoon of seaweed and natural honey. Add to the mixture 3 drops of olive oil (can be replaced with linseed) and stir until smooth. Lay down on a flat surface and gently apply a mask. Hold for 10 minutes, then rinse with warm water.

Being a good thickener, gelatin is also a source of natural protein - collagen. It is very useful for the skin, but is rarely found in animal products. Entering collagen into the composition of the mask, it is taken into account that hot gelatin loses its useful properties, and in a frozen form it does not mix with anything. Mix it with algae must be on time, when it is heated, but not yet frozen. Take a teaspoon of algae powder and pour warm water. Gelatin is mixed with three tablespoons of pure water or with an extract of healing herbs. Warm it up in a water bath until the grains disappear. Mixed with seaweed, removed from heat, allowed to cool slightly and applied to the skin. Wash off with warm water, no cosmetics for washing do not apply.

It is not difficult to buy a mixture for a mask from deep-sea brown algae in finished form. It is inexpensive, and the result is amazing. Even customers who do not like to mess with masks, appreciated its action and effectiveness. They say that the Thai mask cleanses and smoothes the skin of the face, reduces dryness, protects from the sun's rays, preventing early aging. The skin of the face becomes supple and smooth, the sebum secretion decreases, inflammation and irritation decrease.

Beauticians recommend to take plain clean water for masks. But its replacement with other liquids enhances the effect and allows you to achieve the desired result. Houses use a variety of juices, milk and apple cider vinegar. Carrot juice gives the face a touch of light tan, while nourishing and saturating it with vitamins. Cucumber juice will relieve freckles, cabbage will tighten flabby skin, and potato will remove puffiness.

Milk contains many beneficial substances, and its use increases the effectiveness of masks for the skin. It becomes clean and elastic. Adding apple cider vinegar to seaweed increases skin tone, wrinkles are smoothed, and sebum secretion on oily skin is reduced. But vinegar can not be applied to sensitive skin: it can cause irritation.

Laminaria was first used to combat cellulite. It had a good effect on the body, removing subcutaneous fat. Subsequently, it was used for the skin of the face. Patients leave positive feedback, saying that seaweed helps solve many problems.

• Elimination of irritation and peeling of the skin, reducing its dryness. If it is a shortage of substances that help restore the top layer, algae will come to the rescue.
• Enlarged pores on the skin indicate a lack of vitamin E, omega-3, molybdenum and silicon. In seaweed contains polyunsaturated acids and due to this they eliminate wrinkles. Masks with them rejuvenate and reduce bags under the eyes.
• Pigmentation and freckles. In algae a lot of zinc. It whitens and evens the skin.
• Acne and high fat skin. Can solve the problem of magnesium, sulfur and iodine. They are rich in kelp. To whiten the face and remove the shine, it is not necessary to spend money on expensive procedures at the beautician: it is easy to make a mask at home by yourself.
• The seaweed mask smoothes old scars, preventing them from growing. This is evidenced by the numerous reviews of patients.

If you are going to use these masks, you should know about contraindications. The high content of iodine in kelp causes specialists concern. They believe that the procedure must be treated carefully.

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