Alginate masks are used in beauty salons and at home to rejuvenate the skin. Sodium alginate – a by-product that, back in 1961, the English biochemist Moore Stanford obtained in the process of extracting iodine from algae. As a result of research, it turned out that this salt has rejuvenating properties. Now sodium alginate, which is obtained from red and brown algae, has become the main component of alginate masks, the other basic component of which is diatomite, which is also called mountain flour – sedimentary rock, the main constituents of which are the remains of diatoms.
What are the beneficial properties of alginate masks?
The anti-aging properties of alginate masks are due to the properties of the main components of the mask.
- Sodium alginate – the substance is absolutely harmless. Upon contact with water, sodium alginate turns into a gel that contains many nutrients and moisture. Due to its consistency, the alginate mask fills all wrinkles, while providing hydration and nourishment to the skin. After hardening, maxa turns into a film and provides a tightening effect.
- Diatomite has a good absorbent effect and is not corroded by acids, and is also highly refractory.
Effect and types of alginate masks: Your skin will be delighted
Alginate masks are sold in pharmacies in the form of a gel or powder. The powder is diluted with serum or mineral water, the gel mask is applied immediately. As for the effectiveness of masks based on sodium alginate, it has been scientifically proven, and the effect of such masks on the skin is as follows:
- skin nutrition;
- inflammation suppression;
- detoxification;
- vasoconstriction;
- reduce redness and irritation;
- fat splitting (for example, in case of double chin problem);
- normalization of mineral balance in cells;
- Strengthening the protective function of the skin.
Such an effect on the skin is externally manifested in:
- improving skin tone;
- skin color improvement;
- fresh skin;
- removal of puffiness;
- eliminate or reduce age spots;
- reducing skin sensitivity;
- increasing firmness and elasticity of the skin;
- wrinkle smoothing
- skin rejuvenation.
Alginate masks may also contain additional components, so there are several types of such masks:
- basic (for moisturizing and tightening the skin) – sodium alginate + mineral water or whey;
- collagen (for rejuvenation and hydration) – sodium alginate + collagen;
- chitosan (for dry skin – intensive moisturizing) – sodium alginate + chitosan;
- ascorbic (to improve complexion, eliminate age spots and smooth the skin) – sodium alginate + ascorbic acid;
- vegetable (for nourishing, moisturizing, cleansing the skin) – the composition may include extracts of various plants: green tea, aloe, chamomile, etc.
Alginate masks – application for maximum effect
Any cosmetic product has certain application features that provide maximum effect. For alginate masks, these rules are as follows:
- Preparatory stage: cleansing the face with special products, applying a fat cream to the eyebrows and eyelashes, applying serum to the face – mask base.
- Application step: lie flat, relax and quickly apply the mask without applying force. A special spatula is used for application. The application is carried out along the massage lines.
- Removal step: after the mask has set, wait about half an hour and remove the mask by grasping its lower edge (at the chin) and pulling it up to the hairline.
- After removing the mask, use your toner and then the cream.
It is enough to apply an alginate mask once or twice a week. In total, to complete the course of application, you will need to apply 8 & ndash; 15 masks (depending on their type, desired effect, etc.).
Do not apply alginate masks on burnt skin, open wounds, in case of inflammatory processes on the skin or after laser skin resurfacing. Otherwise, alginate masks – great product for skin rejuvenation.
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