Alginate face mask at home

Alginate masks are masks based on an extract of brown seaweed (most often laminaria). The mask was obtained from the main component contained in the extract of algae - salts of alginic acid.

Types and properties of alginate face masks

To date, alginate face masks are considered one of the best means to combat wrinkles and to improve the elasticity of the skin.

Alginates contribute to:

• Cleansing the skin of excess sebum and sebaceous plugs;
• saturation of the skin with nutrients;
• narrowing of pores ;
• improvement of blood circulation;
• reduction of swelling and swelling;
• removal of traces of rash and removal of small inflammations;
• stimulation of collagen production in the skin.

Depending on the composition and additives, alginate face masks are divided into several types:

1. Basic. Contain only alginates, diluted with mineral water. Used for lifting and moisturizing, normalizing the water balance of the skin.
2. Collagenic. In such masks, collagen is additionally added, which contributes to a more effective fight against wrinkles.
3. With vitamin C. They help improve the complexion, remove pigment spots .
4. Vegetable plants. With the addition of various herbal extracts. Have a nourishing, anti-inflammatory and cleansing effect.
5. Chitosan. First of all, they have a moisturizing effect.

How to make alginate face masks at home?

Sodium alginate is sold as a brown powder, which must be diluted with water to prepare the mask. To properly conduct the procedure, it is worth using these recommendations:

1. Before applying the mask, it is better to remove the hair under the cap, to cover the eyebrows and eyelashes with cream.
2. The dissolved composition quickly enough (for 5-7 minutes) freezes, so it is applied to the face quickly, with wide strokes, along massage lines.
3. The mask is held on the face for 30 minutes. After 10-15 minutes after application it freezes, there is a feeling of contraction.
4. Remove the mask whole, one movement, from the chin up, to the hair growth line.
5. After removing the mask on the face, it is desirable to apply a light cream.
6. Alginate, like any other face mask, is not recommended to be done too often. Usually a course of 10-12 masks is conducted, 2-3 times a week. In the future, to maintain the effect, it is sufficient to make the mask once every two weeks.

Recipes for alginate face masks

Classical mask includes only the basic components, without additional additions. The composition of this mask includes:

• sodium alginate - 2 g;
• diatomite or cosmetic clay - 10 g;
• calcium chloride - 1 ampoule;
• water to dilute the mask to a concentration of thick sour cream.

Mask from wrinkles:

• Alginate sodium - 2 g;
• powder of shiitake mushrooms - 2 g;
• white clay - 5 g;
• calcium chloride - 1 ampoule;
• water - about 50 ml.

Mask with kelp:

• 3 g sodium alginate (pre-diluted with water in a 1: 1 ratio);
• 1 teaspoon kelp;
• 8 g of cosmetic clay (preferably white);
• 30-40 ml of water for a separate dilution of a mixture of clay and kelp;
• 1 ampoule of calcium chloride.

Mask with pearl powder:

• 2 g of sodium alginate;
• for 6 g of barley (Moroccan clay) and pearl powder;
• water.

For the preparation of any of the masks, the powder of sodium alginate should be mixed with water in a proportion of 1: 1 and insist 5-6 hours.

Calcium chloride in the composition of home alginate masks plays the role of a plasticizer, that is, a substance that provides a solidification of the mask, but its entry under the skin can lead to acute inflammation. Therefore, in the presence of cuts, scratches and any other damage to the skin, you can not use a mask with its content.