Activated charcoal tablets can be found in any home first aid kit. These black pills are inexpensive. And at the same time they are the best remedy for all ills. They help relieve hangovers and whiten teeth. And, of course, this is an ambulance. with pain in the stomach. And not only in the stomach, add cosmetologists who have been using it for a long time & nbsp; activated charcoal care in my practice.
Activated charcoal mask is an excellent remedy for & nbsp; removal of age spots, acne and blackheads on the skin. Don't believe? Well, make such a mask yourself, and you will see the effectiveness of this simple remedy.
Activated charcoal face mask treats acne
Activated charcoal — an excellent absorbent with bactericidal properties, due to which it is widely used in cosmetology. Therefore, it can often be seen in the composition of cosmetics designed to care for problematic and combination skin.
Home cosmetics with charcoal, such as black soap, are also gaining popularity. But in order for the coal to reveal its properties, it must remain on the skin for at least 10 minutes. Moreover, it is recommended to use it in a very high concentration.
Regular activated charcoal in tablets is also able to effectively remove dirt from the skin, remove excess fat and toxins from it. But an activated charcoal mask also dries out the skin and can cause irritation.
Before applying the mask, test it on a small area of your skin.
Cosmetological qualities of activated coal:
- normalizes the work of pores and sebaceous glands;
- removes dirt and toxins;
- promotes cleansing and detoxification;
- evens out skin tone;
- treats pimples, blackheads;
- slows down aging.
How to prepare an activated charcoal mask
Beauticians advise owners of problematic facial skin to make an activated carbon mask — oily or mixed. It will also help with acne. Charcoal crystals adhere perfectly to the skin and ensure deep penetration of active substances into the epidermis. And thanks to the natural absorption process, activated charcoal removes excess sebum and normalizes the sebaceous glands. However, it does not dry out the skin.
For self preparation of such a mask will need: two or three tablets of activated charcoal, water or kefir.
Cooking method:
- put activated charcoal tablets in a small glass;
- add 1 tsp. water or kefir and let the tablets dissolve;
- stir until uniform;
- apply the resulting slurry on the face.
You can also add kefir or cosmetic clay to the mask. Choose the proportions yourself, observing the reaction of the skin.
Spread the mask over the face and décolleté. You can further apply a mask to problem areas of the skin. For the first time, the activated charcoal mask should be kept for 15-20 minutes. In the future, the application time can be increased.
For acne you can make this mask from coal with aloe.
In this case, mix: 1 tsp. aloe juice, 1 tsp. water, 1 tsp. crushed activated carbon, 5 drops of essential oil, a pinch of salt (preferably sea).
Apply the resulting mass to clean skin and allow to dry. Wash off with warm water.
Activated charcoal mask: yes, but be careful
Activated charcoal mask is therapeutic, therefore it requires systematic application. It must be done twice a week. Course — one month.
If the mask works well on the skin, then the course can be extended.
Remember: charcoal dries the skin and frequent use of the mask can cause an unwanted reaction of the body.
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