The sea is a unique gift of nature. In modern cosmetology, seafood is often used, which helps to maintain the health and beauty of the skin. Seaweed is also irreplaceable in this matter. Some seaweed contain alginic acid. For example, in kelp it contains from 15 to 30%.

Alginic acid is a polysaccharide... It is insoluble in water and in many organic solvents. However, its alginates, or alginic acid salts, such as potassium alginate, magnesium and sodium, dissolve well in water, forming viscous solutions. This allows them to be used as thickeners in food production and in medicines, as well as in cosmetology. Alginic acid has one more property - it absorbs water, and its mass is 300 times its own.



Everyone knows the preparations in capsules, in the production of which gelatin is used. Alginates are also added to the gelatinous mass, which makes it possible to create capsules with selective solubility in certain areas of the gastrointestinal tract (gastrointestinal tract). Thanks to this, the drugs affect the human body more effectively. Alginates are also used in cosmetology, for example, alginate masks.

Since alginates attract water molecules, such masks are very effective in moisturizing and rejuvenating the skin. Until recently, alginate masks were only available in beauty salons. Alginate products are now also possible in home care.

After using such masks, there is an improvement in skin turgor and complexion, wrinkles are smoothed out, pigmentation and swelling disappear, dryness disappears. Masks can be purchased at pharmacies or professional cosmetics stores. They can be used by women of any age with different skin types. Alginate masks in modern cosmetology are actively used all over the world.




Alginate masks are excellent skin care. These masks are based on alginic acid, which is obtained from seaweed. Funds with this component accelerate metabolic processes, improve blood circulation, tighten pores, and reduce inflammation. Sodium alginate, according to cosmetologists, is a harmless substance that, in combination with water, forms a gel rich in minerals, vitamins and moisture.

Alginate masks are different in their properties and serve different skin needs. There are moisturizing, soothing masks, as well as anti-aging and radiance masks. It all depends on the active substances that fill the composition of the product. Often used as part of alginate masks high-tech serum.

Usually, manufacturers add additional components to alginate masks to solve various skin problems: plant extracts, vitamins and trace elements.



Depending on the additives, alginate masks can be:

1. Basic, which do not contain additives; but even without additives, the alginate mask has a lifting effect, relieves puffiness, has a drainage effect, improving the outflow of blood and lymph.

2. Masks with the addition of herbal extracts; these masks solve various skin problems. For example, green tea gives tone, mint normalizes the work of the sebaceous glands, oats rejuvenates the skin, and aloe removes toxins.

3. Collagen masks create an instant lifting effect.

4. Masks with chitosan or vitamin C eliminate dryness and restore the vitality of the skin.


Before using the mask, you must cleanse your skin with milk or makeup remover. Cosmetologists advise to lubricate eyebrows and eyelashes with a fat cream so that the mask does not stick to them. And if you want, go around so that the mask does not fall on your eyes and eyebrows.

The mask is applied to the face, neck and décolleté. First, the active substance is applied - serum or mixture of oils... Under the influence of an alginate mask, the rate of penetration of these agents into the skin layers increases. If you have not used the serum before applying the mask, you can do this after removing it.



The mask can be used even easier. Usually the product is packaged in small sachets. One is enough for a single use. The mask is diluted with warm boiled water (37-38 degrees) in a 1: 1 ratio. In this case, you should get a mass with the consistency of thick sour cream.

It is better to apply the mask to cleansed skin with a special spatula, the layer thickness should be 3 - 5 mm. This must be done quickly, since after five to seven minutes it hardens, creating a lifting effect. We leave the mask for 30 minutes. During this time, the mask can tighten the skin quite strongly. But cosmetologists say that everything is going according to plan, and there is no need to be afraid of this feeling.

After applying the mask, the mixture fills in all wrinkles and wrinkles, moisturizing and nourishing the skin. Then it can be removed with your hands, pulling it from the face from the chin, and quickly lifting it up - to the hair. It can be removed in one layer. It is not necessary to wash your face after the procedure; you can cleanse your face with a cotton pad dipped in micellar water or tonic.

The mask can be applied after various procedures to consolidate their effect. The duration of the course of treatment with alginate masks depends on the degree of the skin problem. With a high degree of problem, masks can be used every other day. In this case, the entire course should consist of 12-15 procedures. Otherwise, it is recommended to use them once a week.

Indications for the use of an alginate mask

From the properties of alginates it is already clear for what purposes alginate masks are used. The indications are age-related changes, dryness, inflammation, loss of tone, pigmentation and serious skin problems in the form of dermatoses and rosacea, as well as cellulite.

Contraindications

Contraindications for the use of alginate masks are individual intolerance to any substances that make up the product and oncological diseases.

Masks usually come in gel or powder form. In the case of a gel mask, it can be applied immediately. A powder mask must first be turned into a gel, for which a certain mineral water or serum is used. Powder masks can be stored longer than gel masks, but always in a dry place.

The most popular are the alginate masks of the French manufacturers Setalg and Lysedia, the German company JANSSEN Cosmetics, the Japanese company Gigi, the Russian company ALGANIKA and Teana, the Polish company Christina, popular brands such as Algomask, Algoline, Anti- Age. Korean alginate masks from Shake & Shot, Dr. Jart + are also distinguished by their performance.

Probably because almost all Asian women dream of snow-white skin, they use up to 10 - 12 products in their daily care. Korean beauty products are unique. All her products are safe and productive. They are obtained based on the use of the best achievements of European countries and the rich knowledge of nature of Korean dermatologists.

Dr. Jart + was created by professional dermatologists, and is called dermatological. All formulas used by them are tested and effective many times. The most famous means of the brand are considered masks, with the help of which various skin problems are solved - from moisturizing to lifting. Alginate masks Dr. Jart + Rubber Mask are the best remedies for skin rejuvenation.

The rejuvenating effect of any alginate masks is so pronounced that after one application you yourself will notice it.

When removed from your face, do not throw the used base into the sink or toilet to avoid blockages. Send it to the trash can or garbage chute.