Spirulina Mask Recipes

Spirulina masks are very popular today. Such procedures are widely used to rejuvenate and cleanse the skin and in salons, and at home.

Spirulina is a type of spiral algae that has been living on Earth for over a million years. The composition of the plant includes a huge amount of minerals, organic compounds, vitamins and essential acids. So, due to the presence of arachidonic, eicosapentaenoic, stearidonic and docosahexaenoic acids, spirulina has a powerful anti-inflammatory and drying effect, and also relieves the skin of acne and eliminates greasy shine. Trace elements that make up the algae, activate intracellular processes and significantly slow down the aging of cells. Pigments significantly improve the complexion and reliably protect the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation.

The presence of thiamine, riboflavin, nicotinamide, and pyridoxine increases cellular respiration.inflammatory processes are stopped, psoriasis is relieved. Ascorbic acid, which is part of spirulina, gives the skin elasticity, whitens pigment spots and stimulates collagen synthesis, and the D vitamins perfectly tone and refreshes the skin. The retinol that makes up the algae is of great rejuvenating importance. Thanks to this vitamin, the relief of the face is noticeably leveled, deep wrinkles are smoothed out, and the epidermis is effectively rejuvenated.

The use of spirulina as the main component of face masks is advisable in several cases. First of all, this is the presence of very dry and sensitive skin, or, conversely, very oily. In the latter case, the sebaceous glands function so actively that an ugly luster is constantly present on the face. In addition to skin problems, spirulina effectively fights the first signs of facial aging, which manifest as mimic wrinkles and nasolabial folds. Algae masks work well for those who want to get rid of freckles, seasonal pigmentation and old scars.

It is worth noting that Spirulina is not the elixir of youth. It only helps to partly get rid of existing problems or significantly reduce their manifestation. In addition to the use of drugs contained in the composition of algae, there are contraindications. Thus, the use of masks with spirulina is not recommended for persons with impaired thyroid function or with individual intolerance to iodine. And for people with tumors of unknown etiology on the skin, the use of spirulina is completely prohibited. Algae can not be applied to the skin during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Before using spirulina masks, should read the general guidelines for their use.

• If you plan to make a mask of algae, then you need to have a large supply of time. The procedure requires a certain accuracy, so it cannot be performed in a short time.
• Acquire spirulina powder only from trusted suppliers who can document the origin of the product.This requirement is due to a large number of low-quality fakes, the use of which can harm the health of the skin.
• Mix the components that make up the mask, you need only in glass or ceramic cups. The use of aluminum containers is not allowed.
• The mask can be applied only on cleansed and steamed face. Applying a mask on cosmetic creams or makeup residues is unacceptable.
• The duration of the procedure should not exceed 15-20 minutes. Otherwise, you can get a chemical burn of the skin, the treatment of which will require quite a long time.
• It is necessary to remove the mask using a sufficient amount of warm liquid, and filtered or mineral water will be the best option for washing. Immediately after removing the mask on the face is recommended to apply the cream.
• The frequency of use of spirulina masks should not exceed two times a week.

The complexity of the preparation of a mask depends on the number of components and the need for accurate calculations of their number. As a rule, multicomponent masks are made in beauty salons using accurate weights and auxiliary professional preparations. However, simple formulations with a small number of ingredients are not difficult to do with your own hands, for this you only need to strictly follow the recipe and have the necessary set of available tools. Conventionally, all masks from spirulina can be divided into three categories: cleansing compositions, anti-wrinkle products and moisturizing blends.

Means effectively fighting wrinkles, often called anti-aging drugs. There are several effective anti-aging recipes. The compositions below are the most popular.

• To prepare the mask, you will need 2 small spoons of gelatin, 50 ml of mineral water, 4 crushed spirulina tablets, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and 3 drops of vitamin A. Mix the gelatin with water and heat it in a water bath. Then spirulina, vitamin A and lemon juice are added to the resulting composition, mixed well and applied to the skin in a thin layer. After 10 minutes, the mask is washed off, and the face is smeared with a nourishing cream.

• This mask will require 1 large spoonful of dried seaweed, the same amount of oatmeal and thick sour cream. Water is added as needed, depending on the consistency of sour cream. The mask very effectively fights the first signs of aging of the skin, but with deep wrinkles it will not be able to help.
• For the next mask, take one tablespoon of wheat flour and spirulina powder, 25 g of dry yeast, one teaspoon of sugar and a little mineral water without gas. All components are well mixed and applied to the face for 15 minutes, but the area around the eyes and near the lips should be left untreated. The optimal treatment regimen: twice a week for a month.

• This mask is specifically designed for use on the eyes and lips. It is made on the basis of two spoons of sour cream, four algae tablets, a beaten egg and two teaspoons of rice flour. Moreover, for dry skin, only yolk is added to the composition, and for oily skin - protein.
• Good rejuvenating effect gives the combined use of blue clay and spirulina. To do this, pour a teaspoon of flax seeds with boiling water and insist 12 hours. Then the resulting infusion is filtered, add 1/2 teaspoon of clay and spirulina, mix thoroughly and apply on face skin for 15 minutes. As the mask dries out, it is recommended to moisturize it, preventing it from drying out on the face.

• Mask with laminarine allows you to activate the processes inside the cells and corrects the shape of the face. For its preparation, 15 g of dry kelp are mixed with three algae tablets, 20 ml of natural yogurt is added and left for 30 minutes. Then applied on steamed face skin and incubated for up to 40 minutes.
• To achieve an instant lifting effect will help such a mixture: 1 yolk mixed with 1 tsp. olive oil, 1 tsp.apple juice, 1 tbsp. l dry spirulina and 1 tsp. dry crushed citrus peels. The resulting mixture is allowed to stand for 15 minutes, then applied to the face and incubated for no more than half an hour. Wash off the mask with a decoction of chamomile or parsley.

Cleansing masks can effectively get rid of acne and acne, and also normalize the function of sebaceous glands and clean the pores. In order to prepare a cleansing composition, take a spoonful of dry algae, 1/2 teaspoon of soda and chamomile decoction. The components are mixed and applied to the skin for 10-15 minutes. The second recipe, judging by the numerous reviews, copes well with black dots and deep acne. In order to prepare such a mask, take 3 tablets of crushed activated carbon, mix with one tablet of spirulina and add 2 tablespoons of water. Apply the composition to clean steamed skin for no more than 10 minutes.

Spirulina moisturizing mask is prepared as follows: One large spoonful of algae powder is mixed with cucumber, mashed to the consistency. Apply to the skin of the face and hands for 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water and blot dry.

How to make a mask of spirulina to rejuvenate the face, see the following video.