12/20/2018 / Face masks at home
Even beautiful and healthy-looking facial skin needs constant care. To delay the withering process, it needs to be systematically fed. It should be noted that the modern beauty industry produces quite effective products that are convenient to use at home. There are also many effective recipes created on the basis of medicinal herbs and other natural ingredients.
Particularly popular among women is a face film mask, which is very easy to make at home. To do this, it is enough to have available ingredients and the desire to always look attractive. Considering the interest of the female audience in this procedure, we will describe the step-by-step process of its implementation. We also offer an overview of the best home techniques and the most effective remedies that can be purchased in a regular store.
What are film masks?
The film mask is a unique product that provides gentle facial skin care. If you regularly perform this manipulation, a woman will always look perfect. But this is possible provided that the product is selected correctly. Indeed, today a lot of effective drugs are produced on an industrial scale, and the collection of folk recipes is also distinguished by its richness of offerings. Therefore, it is necessary to have an idea of the existing options for masks and the purposes for which each of them is intended.
First of all, you need to choose a product that suits your skin type and corresponds to the woman’s age category. Then it is important to determine what problem needs to be solved with the help of a cosmetic procedure. All known agents of this spectrum of action are divided into several groups:
• refreshing;
• tonic;
• cleansing;
• nutritious.
The name indicates for what specific purpose a particular product is intended. For example, a cleansing film mask for the face provides deep cleansing of the dermis. With its help, it is possible to solve many problems, including blackheads, acne and other inflammatory manifestations.
Depending on the intended purpose of use, all products differ in composition, method of application and consistency. Preparations for film masks are mostly a homogeneous liquid substance resembling a gel. The composition is applied in a thin layer to the surface of the face, and after complete drying it turns into a film that is quite easily removed.
Rules for using the cleanser
To quickly achieve a positive effect from home therapy, it is strongly recommended to use a folk cleanser correctly, adhering to the following principles of its use:
- Before applying the mask, your face needs to be steamed. For this purpose, it is recommended to take a shower or bath before the procedure. You can simply wash your face with warm water several times. This will allow the product to better cleanse the skin. Before the procedure, steamed skin should be treated with a cleansing tonic or lotion.
- Apply the mask evenly, avoiding the area around the eyes and lips. For more convenient application, use a soft brush.
- It takes 20 to 30 minutes to keep the composition with activated carbon on the face, depending on the other components of the composition.
- You need to remove the film carefully, starting from the bottom, gradually moving up.
- After removing the black mask, you need to wash your face with warm water to remove any remaining cleanser. Then the skin must be moisturized with a nourishing cream for the appropriate skin type.
- After completing the procedure, you should not go out into the fresh air for 1 hour.
- When carrying out black mask therapy, it is necessary to refrain from using cleansing and exfoliating agents. The use of additional compounds when exposed to activated carbon on the face can cause damage to delicate skin.
- Black masks should be used to cleanse acne and pimples twice a week with a break of 3 days. For preventive purposes, it is recommended to use a cleanser once a month.
Before applying the mask to your face, you must make sure that you are not allergic to the components of the composition. To do this, apply a small amount of the product to the area of skin behind the earlobe. If after half an hour there is no redness, inflammation and swelling of the skin, accompanied by itching, and other manifestations of an allergic reaction, then the composition can be used for its intended purpose.
With regular use of a black mask prepared at home and strict adherence to the rules for its use, you can not only get rid of acne and pimples, but also significantly improve the overall condition of your facial skin and prevent the occurrence of skin problems.
Main action
The advantage of a film mask is that such a cosmetic effect can simultaneously solve several problems due to the presence of nutritional and other useful components in the composition. Of course, the type of mask is key. Taking this criterion into account, various products demonstrate the following effects:
1. Caring compositions help restore skin structure, relieve fatigue and refresh.
2. Toning products, such as a silver film mask for the face, intensely moisturize and even out the tone. By the way, this product today is especially popular among young girls and women.
3. Cleansers are indispensable for problem skin. They are recommended for use by young women whose appearance is spoiled by comedones and acne. The composition of this group of drugs activates regeneration processes and smoothes the skin surface.
4. Nourishing film masks provide the skin with oxygen, vitamins and other beneficial elements. As a result of their use, the skin glows with youth, acquiring a natural matte shade.
Although all the products belong to different groups, they share a number of common properties:
• dead particles of the dermis are removed along with the film;
• thanks to the deep penetration provided by the popular Blackmask product, skin pores are well cleansed of various types of pollution and pathogenic microflora;
• good hydration smoothes the skin, resulting in the disappearance of fine wrinkles;
• the dermis becomes velvety, smooth and elastic.
If all of the listed properties are combined, we can conclude that the film mask, when used regularly, helps maintain attractiveness and prolong youth. For example, the unique capabilities are demonstrated by Korean face film masks, which the manufacturer produces for women of various age categories and skin types.
Tips for choosing
Before purchasing one of the above products, we recommend that you pay attention to the selection criteria below
- Consistency and smell. Any such product must have a dense consistency. It should not roll off your face. After application, you should feel comfortable enough to walk around and do your business with the mask. The aroma should not contain a lot of cosmetic fragrances, that is, it should be practically neutral and not hurt the mucous membranes of the eyes and nose.
- Skin type. Not all black masks are suitable for every skin type. Before purchasing this or that product, you should consult with a cosmetologist, because one product sufficiently moisturizes the dermis, while the other removes excess sebum. By mixing up products and your derma type, you can add serious skin problems to existing ones. Be careful.
- Hypoallergenic. Not all of the products reviewed have a hypoallergenic composition, so before purchasing it is better to use a tester and apply the product to the elbow. If your skin does not give any reaction within 20 minutes, then the product is suitable for you and you can safely use it.
Application rules
In order for the procedure to live up to expectations and give a positive result, the film mask must be performed within certain conditions:
1. You should start applying the composition only after thorough hygienic cleansing of the skin surface. You can use scrub, cleansing milk and other components.
2. Before applying the mask, be sure to soften the skin with any oil (rice, almond).
3. For ease of manipulation, you should use a special brush.
4. You must always strictly adhere to the recommendations in the instructions. This rule applies to both purchased products and traditional methods.
5. The exposure time must also be maintained as indicated in the annotation. In this case, the facial muscles must remain motionless throughout the entire process.
6. If the film cannot be removed, it should be washed off with warm water.
If you managed to remove the mask on the first try, then you should not wash your face, but simply apply a daily cream to your skin. It is most reasonable to set aside evening time for the procedure.
Directions for use and precautions
To avoid negative consequences after the cleansing procedure, it is important to remove the mask correctly
Carefully grab the edges of the film and separate it from the surface of the skin, centimeter by centimeter. If the film is torn off like a wax strip, red spots may appear on the face
If the film is torn off like a wax strip, red spots may appear on the face.
After using the gelatin mask, your face should be carefully blotted with soft paper towels and lubricated with nourishing cream. After the procedure, the epidermis is cleansed and more sensitive to external irritants.
No need to dry yourself with a rough towel, even just rub with your fingers. To moisturize and complete the caring procedure, apply a cosmetic product (cream, soothing gel care) by squeezing a small amount onto the pads of the index and middle fingers and distributing it over the surface with light movements without pressure.
Homemade film mask recipes
With a rational approach to performing cosmetic procedures, you can spend a minimum of time resources. A composition that is beneficial for facial skin can be easily prepared from ingredients that are easy to find in the kitchen. The missing components should be purchased on the eve of the planned manipulation. A prerequisite is that the mask must contain only high quality components.
Here are some examples of homemade recipes that will provide proper facial skin care at any age.
1. The film mask for the face with black caviar is very easy to use and shows excellent results. By the way, this is the favorite procedure of the famous Lady Diana. It is known that black caviar contains a whole complex of minerals, choline, fatty acids and a whole range of vitamins. Therefore, this remedy is considered one of the most effective in the fight against age-related changes, because it restores skin elasticity and smoothes out wrinkles.
Preparation: for one procedure you will need only 10 g of a natural product, an egg yolk and 2 drops of ether of a tropical lemongrass plant. First, the yolk is ground with caviar until a homogeneous mass is obtained. Then aromatic drops are added to the composition. It is best to apply the product with a brush, slightly lifting the skin upward. After half an hour of exposure, the mask can be removed.
2. Black mask is another very popular option. This face film mask is made with activated carbon, which is sold freely in any pharmacy.
The cosmetic composition is prepared in the following sequence: the tablet of the main component is crushed, then half a tablespoon of dry gelatin must be added to the powder. The resulting mixture should be poured with warm milk (1/2 liter) and placed in a water bath. When you get a gel-like mixture, you can apply the mask to your face in several passes. This mask is more suitable for problem skin, but can be used for regular cleansing.
3. A gelatin film mask for the face works wonders for your appearance. The composition is prepared at the rate of: for 1 part of the main component, 6 parts of water or any other liquid base.
Description of the process: after diluting the ingredients, you need to wait ½ hour for the gelatin to completely dissolve. After this, the mixture is placed on the fire and, with constant stirring, is brought to a boil. The mass should cool slightly, and only then should it be applied to the face. Moreover, it is allowed to supplement the composition with any other useful ingredients: banana pulp, oatmeal, cucumber puree. The main thing is that the output should be a homogeneous mixture.
4. An easy to prepare face film mask at home to cleanse pores, consisting of egg white and lemon juice. First, beat the egg white until foamy, and then add half a teaspoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice. The mask should be applied to the skin in layers.
5. The top five popular home remedies include a face mask with aloe and cucumber, which is ideal for any skin and age.
Sequence: first you need to brew green tea, then take 50 ml of the resulting infusion and add a tablespoon of gelatin to it. The resulting mixture should stand over low heat until the gelatin is completely dissolved. At the final stage, you need to pour in about 40 ml of fresh aloe juice and cucumber juice (1 tbsp.). The composition should sit for half an hour, and then it can be used for its intended purpose. As evidenced by reviews from many women, this procedure perfectly tones and moisturizes, and also protects from the harmful effects of the sun.
What effect do such remedies have?
A film mask is one of the few cosmetic products, the results of which become obvious the first time. The product provides a comprehensive effect:
- thoroughly cleanses the skin, removing all blackheads, dried acne, and peeling;
- provides deep hydration of the upper layer of the skin and saturation with oxygen;
- tones the skin of the face and evens out its color by compensating for the lack of collagen;
- normalizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands, removes excess fat from the face, reduces various inflammations.
The main ingredients of film masks are:
- a source of natural collagen is gelatin, which provides a visible tonic and rejuvenating effect;
- egg white, which serves as a source of nutrition for the skin and tightens pores;
- activated carbon, which, when penetrated into the pores of the skin, helps to “pull out” dirt and reliably gets rid of blackheads;
- herbal infusions and green tea, providing a calming and tonic effect;
- vegetable and fruit juices, which are an excellent source of vitamins.
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You should choose the composition of the film mask taking into account the characteristics of your skin. For example, adding activated carbon to a film mask makes oily skin almost flawless, but can seriously dry out overly dry facial skin.
The mask must be applied to clean skin without makeup. It is recommended to wash your face with warm water, and if possible, use a warm compress. The best option is to steam your face in advance using a steam bath.
You need to apply the product using a special hard brush in several layers. The thicker the applied layer of film, the easier it is to remove. You need to apply the mask and also remove it in one direction – from bottom (from the chin) up (towards the forehead).
The mask is best applied in a semi-liquid state. If the consistency of the product is too liquid, the container with the mixture can be placed in the refrigerator for 3-5 minutes.
Review of film masks from famous brands
Of course, we cannot ignore the cosmetics that are supplied to the market by manufacturers from around the world. Here is a rating of the most popular means:
• World famous company Avon
supplies a series of natural-based products that are used by women for home treatments.
“Cucumber and Tea Tree”
cleansing film mask is a worthy and inexpensive product that is suitable for women of any age, regardless of skin type. This mask simultaneously moisturizes and tones the dermis.
• Gold mask-film for the face is another quality product from Avon. The product copes well with the first signs of skin aging, nourishes it well and accelerates regeneration processes. With systematic use of this drug, the course of metabolic processes improves, dryness and flaking disappear. Since the product contains sparkling elements, it is called "Shining Gold"
. Such a shimmering face film mask will give the skin a healthy look and a woman a lot of positive emotions.
• This new product, which appeared on the market relatively recently, is distinguished by its multifunctional action. Peel-off gel based product.
. The formula of the drug, in addition to its complex effects, also has such an important advantage - it actively fights almost all known problems of the dermis. Therefore, the drug is included in the list of the best facial care products.
• Compliment film mask
more suitable for young people experiencing problems of adolescence. The product contains an antibacterial complex and salicylic acid, which helps effectively eliminate acne and acne. After the cleansing procedure, the dermis is noticeably transformed: traces of inflammation disappear, and the skin takes on a fresh, rested appearance. This product should also be recommended for women with oily skin.
• Product of the Belarusian company Belita-Vitex Black clean
is in particular demand among women. This popularity is largely due to the loyal price of the product. The drug is suitable for absolutely all skin types. The unique formula of the composition provides deep cleansing, restores and nourishes the skin without disturbing the water balance.
• Dermal film mask
, the formula of which is based on charcoal, also has antibacterial properties. It perfectly cleanses skin pores, refreshing its tone and evening out the surface. Such cosmetics are inexpensive, so women willingly buy this product.
• Xi Fei Shi mask
created based on ancient recipes of Chinese medicine. This is a whole collection of cosmetics that contain plant extracts: seaweed, saffron, almond, lemon. The product is ideal for problematic skin as it eliminates signs of inflammation and cleanses its surface. But the most important thing is that there are no age restrictions for use.
• Korean remedy A'Pieu
, which is also popular with the female part of the population, is aimed at solving local problems. Its use is especially recommended for people with sensitive skin. The drug acts gently but effectively. It eliminates blackheads and tightens pores.
If you use film masks at least once a week, you can achieve amazing results. After all, regular care of this very sensitive area will help maintain freshness and beauty for many years. For this reason, it’s worth spending a little time on your own appearance.
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