How to apply collagen masks on the skin

Protein is the most important component of animal and plant organisms on our planet. As part of the human body, proteins perform a huge number of functions, without which human existence would be impossible. One of the most important fibrillar proteins – It is collagen, which is the basis of the connective tissue of the human body. It makes up approximately 30% of all proteins in the body and 70% of skin proteins. The importance of consuming enough protein has been known for a long time, but now proteins are also used for external skin care. Read on estet-portal.com about the beneficial properties and features of the use of collagen masks for the skin.

Special formula allows the use of protein in collagen masks

The idea of ​​external application of collagen came to the mind of estheticians for a long time, but the big problem was the properties of collagen molecules. They are too large to penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin and cannot affect the regeneration of natural collagen fibers. For the manufacture of collagen masks in the nineties of the last century, it was bred & nbsp; artificial collagen from fish skin extract, but already at room temperature it lost its beneficial properties.

In 2001, a special formula was developed, thanks to which collagen could be stored, transported and used at maximum  temperature 26 °C.

Thanks to this, collagen masks are now widely used by aesthetic medicine specialists.

Collagen masks:

• What effect do collagen masks have on the skin?
• structure of collagen masks: what is the basis;
• features of the use of collagen masks depending on their type.

What effect do collagen masks have on the skin

Collagen masks are so popular in cosmetology, because they have a versatile beneficial effect on the skin. Collagen masks are used to achieve the following effects:

• lifting and moisturizing: under the influence of collagen, which is able to bind, a film is formed on the surface of the skin, which retains moisture in the layers of the skin and provides a lifting effect;
• nutrition: collagen derivative – hydrosylate, consists of peptide fragments that are able to penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin, break down  to amino acids and thus nourish it;
• detoxification and wrinkle smoothing: collagen masks accelerate blood circulation in the skin, thereby improving metabolism and tissue regeneration processes;
• wound healing: one of the most important properties of collagen masks – preventing the formation of keloid scars.

The structure of collagen masks: what is the basis

The collagen mask is based on lyophilized collagen – a softly dried, vacuum-frozen material that is able to retain its beneficial properties for a long time. Collagen masks are often enriched with various active additives so that they can have a complex effect on the skin, solving not one, but several of its problems at once. As additives in collagen masks, extracts from medicinal plants, essential oils, vitamins, fruit acids, and even placenta are used. Thanks to this composition, masks can have cleansing, nourishing, whitening, moisturizing, anti-inflammatory and many other effects.

Peculiarities of using collagen masks depending on their type

The specifics of using collagen masks depend on what type of mask is used. First of all, the patient's skin must be cleaned of make-up and, if possible, deeply cleansed with fruit or enzymatic peels. Next, the mask is applied depending on its structure:

• wet sheets of collagen are applied to the cleansed face, the mask is left on the skin for about half an hour, after which the sheets are removed;
• collagen powder is pre-mixed with a special liquid preparation, then the resulting gel is applied to the skin. After removing the collagen mask, the remaining liquid is rubbed into the skin, then washed and a protective cream is applied;
• placental-collagen masks are fabric wipes adapted to certain parts of the body – for the face, lips and around the eyes, décolleté, and are extremely easy to use.

Collagen masks are suitable for women of any age and with any skin type, but they are especially effective for dry and aging skin.

Application of collagen masks – it is an effective way to achieve a pronounced effect of lifting, moisturizing the skin, smoothing wrinkles and improving the overall appearance.