Fri, 07 Mar 2014
Alginate is a substance derived from the processing of brown
algae, discovered more than thirty years ago by a British chemist
names Stanford in the process of researching iodine technology
from marine plants.
The effect of alginates on the skin cannot be underestimated. Masks with
This substance is suitable for everyone, but they are especially recommended for
age and fading dry skin. No other means
not able to have such a deep moisturizing effect
smooth out wrinkles and tighten face contour. In addition, masks
with marine alginate have anti-inflammatory and light
whitening effect, gently cleanses the pores, refreshes and gives
comfort skin.
Available in alginate masks in the form of pastel-colored powder,
containing a natural plasticizer (calcium sulfate), as well as
other additives – enzymes, clays, minerals, crushed plants.
The interaction of the powder with moisture forms a hydrocolloid
gel that turns on air from a creamy mixture into
the dense elastic film repeating a face relief. Thereby
there is a sauna effect, therefore it is recommended to apply a mask
caring serums, anti-aging elixirs and essential oils,
which in such conditions are able to penetrate into the deep layers
epidermis.
Alginate mask application rules
- Thoroughly clean the skin from dust and dirt, you can additionally
use scrub or steam out face.
- Saturate the eyebrows, eyelashes and hair contour around the face with bold
cream or cosmetic oil to avoid sticking of the mask.
- Lightly apply the serum, emulsion or contents
anti-aging vials, depending on skin type.
- In a wide ceramic cup, dilute the powder and liquid (water,
tonic, herbal decoction) in approximately equal proportions, mix
spatula to the consistency of thick cream.
- Immediately after mixing with fingers or a spatula, apply a thick
mask layer on the whole face, including the area around the eyes, nasolabial
triangle and neck.
- Just a minute later, the edges of the mask need a little roll up to
center, it will facilitate its removal.
- Leave for half an hour for optimal effect on the skin. In it
time is extremely undesirable to talk, as mimicry provokes
Premature exfoliation of the mask.
- Slipping the edge of the mask from the bottom, peel it off from the face with one smooth
slow motion.
- Wash away the remnants of water, apply the cream, throw off the mask
in the trash.
The visible effect is noticeable immediately after removing the mask, but for
to achieve the best results, it is necessary to conduct a course of procedures.
according to the instructions on the package.
Text: Valentina Shmidova
