Alginate mask with green clay and chamomile

Alginate masks are made from brown seaweed that grows in cold waters. The basis of alginant masks is salts of alginic acid, which are extracted from certain types of seaweed. Today, masks with alginic acid are considered one of the most effective areas of therapeutic and anti-aging cosmetology. Thanks to the unique mineral composition of their components, they are practically hypoallergenic. That is, they are suitable for women with dry, oily, and problematic skin prone to allergic manifestations. Alginates, like a magnet, bind and remove heavy metal salts from the body (including radioactive ones - strontium, zirconium, barium, etc.) Calcium alginate, which is part of the masks, has pronounced antihistamine properties and is able to bind excess immunoglobulin class E - the main cause of the development of acute allergic diseases.

The properties of alginic acid are that, when mixed with water, it forms a gel that contains many minerals, vitamins and proteins. Thanks to their content, alginate masks have a pronounced lifting effect, moisturize and nourish the skin, stimulate metabolic processes and collagen production.

Alginate masks are also used for medicinal purposes to combat skin defects. Alginic acid has a bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effect, gives excellent results when used on oily skin with large pores, and stimulates the flow of oxygen into the deep layers of the dermis.

The beauty of alginate masks for face and body is that they are an excellent remedy for any skin type. They will refresh and moisturize dry, thin skin, reduce breakouts on oily skin, even out the color and strengthen tired skin. For normal skin types, alginate masks are also very useful; among other things, they have the ability to prevent and smooth out fine wrinkles. Alginate body masks are used for cellulite, stretch marks, laxity and loss of skin elasticity.

For different skin types, masks have their own effect, for oily skin they are anti-inflammatory, for dry skin they have a moisturizing effect, also smooth out fine wrinkles, tighten sagging skin and improve complexion. Masks are also used on the body for cellulite, stretch marks, laxity and loss of skin elasticity.

The mask is kept for about 20 minutes and then removed from the face without any rinsing; the impression is easily removed from the surface of the skin. After this, the skin is wiped with floral water.

Indications for the use of alginate masks: detoxification of the body, dry, oily, atonic, aging skin, prevention of early aging, pigmentation problems, itchy dermatoses, scarring of the skin, rosacea, cellulite, correction of local fat deposits.

Contraindications are cancer and individual intolerance

You will notice some improvement and change in skin condition after the first use, but for the best effect, it is better to do alginate face masks in a course, with a frequency of use from 1 to 4 times a week. Basically, these products do not cause allergies and are pleasant to the skin, however, the possibility of individual intolerance should never be excluded.

Using alginate masks: how to do it correctly?

1. The alginate mask is applied in a lying position.

2. Before application, the skin must be thoroughly cleansed with floral water.

3. Under the mask, products suitable for skin problems can be applied - emulsion, serum or aromatic oils. 2-3 minutes after they are absorbed, an alginate mask is applied.

4. Immediately before use, the powdered mask is diluted in flower water or cold water. It should be taken into account that the alginate mask hardens quite quickly (within 5-7 minutes), and then it can no longer be used. The mask is applied with a spatula in a dense layer (2-5 mm) to the desired area of ??skin (can be applied to the eyelids and lips), while it well fills all the unevenness of the skin.

5. At the end of the procedure (after 15-30 minutes), the mask is easily removed in one smooth movement from bottom to top, representing a soft plastic cast that follows the contours of the face or body.