Spirulina in cosmetology: what properties has and how to use?

There are a sufficient number of reasons explaining the growing popularity of spirulina in cosmetology, both domestic and foreign. First of all, these are the useful properties that this product has and the versatility that allows it to be used for solving a variety of tasks, no matter how complex they may be. Spirulina not only maintains the health of the skin and hair, but also returns them the lost beauty, which regularly finds its practical confirmation.

First of all, it should be noted that spirulina is a commercial term, not the name of a plant. It combines two types of blue-green algae: Arthrospira platensis and Arthrospira maxima, very beneficial to humans, but rarely found in their natural habitat.

As for the composition of the described product, it assumes the presence of 2 thousand simple and complex ingredients, many of which are necessary for maintaining beauty and health. In particular, the following components of spirulina have useful properties.

• Squirrels. Accelerate the formation of collagen fibers - the basis of connective tissue. The amount of proteins contained in spirulina, reaching up to 70% of the dry weight, is also noteworthy.
• Gamma linolenic acid. Stimulates metabolic processes in cells, which has a positive effect on the rate of renewal of the outer layer of skin. The natural result of this is getting rid of acne and age-related pathological changes.
• Retinol. It makes skin smooth and elastic, reduces pigmentation, accelerates collagen production and stimulates the renewal of integumentary tissues.
• Vitamins of group B. Normalize cellular respiration, effectively counteract acne, and significantly prolong the youthfulness of the skin.
• Vitamin C. Being a first-class antioxidant, reduces the detrimental effects of free radicals. It also gives the skin a natural shade.
• Vitamin E. Effectively fights aging, relieves integuments from flaking and restores their water-lipid balance.
• Macro and trace elements. Spirulina is rich in potassium, phosphorus, silicon, boron, magnesium, zinc, iron, calcium and sodium. Also worth mentioning is iodine, selenium, chromium, cobalt, molybdenum and germanium.
• Pigments. The described product contains chlorophyll, phycocyanin and carotenoids, contributing to the accelerated synthesis of enzymes.

Even separately, the components listed above are extremely beneficial to the skin, and their combination allows you to achieve truly impressive results. For the same reason, spirulina is part of the cosmetics for hair, providing them with good nutrition and strengthening. Last but not least, this product also occupies in procedures for the body, involving the use of mixtures for wraps.

Despite the fact that the vast majority of those who wish can use spirulina, in some cases, its use should be abandoned. Most often this is due to the increased sensitivity of the body to one or more components of this product, which is characterized by the following manifestations:

• severe itching;
• redness of the skin;
• the appearance of rashes.

Another circumstance that makes the use of the product in question impossible is the presence of damage and pronounced irritation on the skin. With regard to pregnancy and lactation, then in such periods the use of spirulina should be treated with caution. This is due to the concentration of the ingredients of this tool - harmless to the mother, and quite high for the fetus or baby.

One of the main conditions, the observance of which allows to count on the successful use of spirulina, is the regularity of the procedures carried out. Also consider the following recommendations.

• Spirulina is advisable to purchase at a pharmacy to minimize the chance of buying a low-quality product.
• Before applying the mask you need to thoroughly clean the face for a better assimilation of its components.
• Preparation of mixtures based on spirulina involves the use of clean dishes from non-metallic material.
• The duration of the treatment procedure should not exceed a quarter of an hour. This value can be increased in situations with masks for aged skin, but not by much - in order to avoid the appearance of minor burns.
• Spirulina-based formulations should not be applied to the areas under the eyes and lips.
• After the time allotted for the procedure, it remains to wash off the mask with warm water and apply a nourishing cream on the skin.

Practice shows that spirulina is perfectly combined with many other means that positively affect the skin and hair. This means that each woman can use exactly the recipe that suits her perfectly.

A list of the most popular skin masks is presented below.

• Moisturizing: 1 tsp Spirulina mixed with 15 ml of water, then add 2 tbsp. l cucumber puree, in which there should be no peel and seeds, and it is good to grind everything.
• For oily skin: 2 tsp. Spirulina mixed with 30 ml of water. This combination is considered a classic, but because it does not provide for the presence of other components.
• For acne and acne: 1 tbsp. l Spirulina diluted in 20-25 ml of chamomile decoction and add to the mixture about 2 g of baking soda.
• Rejuvenating: 1 tsp Spirulina mixed with the same amount of liquid honey, high-quality olive oil, water and high-fat cottage cheese.
• Nutritious: 2 tsp. Spirulina diluted in 30 ml of water, then add to the mixture, 2 tbsp. l vegetable puree and not too sour cream.
• Toning: 2 tsp. Spirulina mixed with 30 ml of water and the same amount of pre-melted honey.
• For nasolabial folds. Prepare 2 tsp. gelatin, filling it with water and leaving it to swell for half an hour. Next, it must be heated to the final dissolution, cool and mix with a combination, which consists of 2 tsp. spirulina, 30 ml of water, a couple of drops of vitamin A and 5 ml of fresh lemon juice.

To significantly improve the appearance of hair and make them truly healthy, it is enough to use the following recipes.

• Firming mask: 1 tsp Spirulina mixed with 30 ml of carrot juice, then add a couple of eggs, beaten with 2-3 drops of lemon juice. Next, you need to mix everything thoroughly, apply the composition to the hair, cover them with a film, roll up with a towel and leave for half an hour.
• Shampoo: 1 tspSpirulina mixed with 15 ml of milk and 1 egg (if the hair is dry, it is rational to use only the yolk). You can also add a few drops of any essential oil to the combination. Apply shampoo to a well-moistened hair, and wash it off slowly to achieve an optimal result.

Worthy of mention is the mixture for the body, wrapping which allows you to achieve victory over cellulite. To prepare such a tool, you must:

• take 100 g of blue or white clay, powdered;
• mix it with water to obtain a creamy consistency;
• 1 tbsp. l spirulina diluted in 15 ml of water;
• mix all ingredients thoroughly.

The prepared mass should be applied to the areas affected by cellulite, tightly wrapping them with cling film and covering them with warm clothing or a blanket for 35-40 minutes.

After reading the reviews of spirulina presented on the Internet, it can be argued that they are positive in their absolute majority. First of all, users note the following advantages of the product described:

• the return of softness, freshness, natural blush and healthy skin radiance;
• getting rid of wrinkles located in the corners of the eyes, on the forehead, neck and other areas;
• elimination of skin flaking;
• no problems during the application of masks (being properly prepared, they do not spread);
• minimal likelihood of irritation;
• high efficiency wraps with a relatively small expenditure of funds;
• minimizing fragility of hair and their premature loss.

As for the negative reviews, they often mention the smell of spirulina: it is quite specific, and many can not get used to it.

How to make a mask of spirulina for rejuvenation and care at home, see the following video.