Many women know that gelatin may be needed not only in culinary business, but also in cosmetology. This hydrolyzed collagen is the foundation of connective tissue, and when heat treated becomes susceptible to the body.
Of course, collagen plays an important role in creating skin elasticity, and therefore gelatin masks are especially relevant in the winter when the dermis is exposed to harmful environmental factors: low temperature and wind, which lead to dry skin. Also at this time, heaters are actively used, which lower the humidity of the air, which also has a detrimental effect on the elasticity of the skin. Therefore, one can say with certainty about the benefits of gelatin for the face: using regular masks with this simple ingredient, you can prevent the appearance of early wrinkles and reduce those that have already formed.
Those who choose gelatin as the No. 1 agent for the skin can make a cream based on it: naturally, the daily use of gelatin is more effective.
Gelatin face cream
First of all, this remedy is useful for aging skin.
- Take 1 tsp. gelatin and dilute it in half a glass of cold water.
- After gelatin is volumetric, warm it up to a liquid state.
- Now in the gelatin should be added 5 tsp. honey, which is preheated to a fluid state.
- Then the resulting mixture should be put in the refrigerator to make it freeze.
- After solidification of honey jelly, half a glass of glycerin and salicylic acid should be added to the tip of the knife.
- Now the resulting mass must be shaken to get a homogeneous mixture, and a face cream with gelatin is ready.
This cream is fat enough, therefore it can be used as a night remedy. Keep in the refrigerator no longer than 30 days.
Regenerating face masks with gelatin
Gelatin masks are suitable for all skin types, their use is unlimited, since the ingredients are harmless, but they are used 2-3 times a week.
Gelatine with banana
Dilute 1 tsp. gelatin in a quarter of a glass of water, and wait until it swells. Then melt it, and add half of the mature banana, which you first need to crush. The mask is applied in a cooled form to the cleansed face for 15 minutes.
Gelatine with cucumber
Take half a teaspoon of gelatin, and dissolve it in half a glass of water. Then warm it up, and add 2 tablespoons. pulp of cucumber. After that, the mask is applied to the face in a cooled form for 20 minutes.
If the skin is prone to dryness, you can add half a teaspoon of glycerin to the gelatin.
Gelatin for the skin around the eyes
The gel mask for the skin around the eyes is designed to whiten, moisten and nourish the skin.
Mask with butter and milk
Take 1 tsp. gelatin and dissolve it in half a glass of water. Then add 1 tablespoon to it. natural melted butter. After the product has cooled, it is applied to the skin around the eyes. This express mask will help restore the flabby skin and brighten the circles under the eyes.
Cleaning the face with gelatin
Gelatin is also known as a drug that bleaches the skin. Therefore, its successful combination with the ingredients can effectively eliminate black spots.
Mask for face with charcoal, milk and gelatin
Take 1 tsp. gelatin and dilute it in 1 tbsp. milk. Add 1 tablet of black coal to the mixture and carefully place the mixture, and then warm it in a water bath. Then use a hard brush to apply a mask-film to the area of black dots: nose, chin and, if necessary, the forehead. After 15 minutes, remove the film. A facial mask with milk and gelatin can also get rid of black spots if there is not black coal at hand.
Milk and gelatin for the face can be used on the entire surface of the skin, however, removing the film can cause very painful sensations, so it is advisable to limit oneself to small areas of application.