Positive feedback alginate mask was deservedly

Girls diligently take care of their face and body, wishing as long as possible to preserve youth and beauty. Some of them go to salons, others do various procedures at home. In salon programs, alginate masks for the body and face are now an important novelty among the proposed procedures.

What it is

This type of mask is made of alginates (salts of alginic acid). Get them from some species of algae. Most often from brown marine. But in terrestrial plants, salts of alginic acid are not found.

This substance was discovered relatively recently and quite by accident. In 1981, Stanford (an English chemist) tried to get iodine from algae. As a result, alginates became a by-product of his work. A little later, another scientist, Crefting, discovered alginic acid. He considered himself a pioneer and thoroughly studied and described all of its properties. After that the found algal acid became widely used in the food industry, pharmacology and, of course, cosmetology. Far from one scientist expressed his satisfactory opinion about it. Alginate mask was made in the UK, Norway, USA, France, China, India, Japan. Russia is not behind them either.

Action mask

Excellent response alginate mask was due to its multifaceted effects on the skin. It simultaneously moisturizes, soothes, cools and refreshes. In addition, the mask has anti-inflammatory and even antibacterial action, tightens and strengthens the skin, helps close pores, improves blood circulation, as well as the intake of active ingredients and oxygen, fills the cells with energy. Positive feedback alginate mask definitely got deservedly. It is characterized by a modeling and lifting effect. The mask has a drainage effect, improves the outflow of lymph and blood, and also promotes resorption of stagnant spots.

Mask composition

Often manufacturers to their cosmetic agent add various useful ingredients in order to enhance the beneficial properties that the alginate mask has. Its composition can be enriched with herbal extracts of chamomile, blueberry and witch hazel to calm and soften sensitive, sensitive skin. For the fading skin, soy phytoestrogens and sprouted wheat germ are added; For oily skin prone to inflammation - sulfur, zinc and anti-inflammatory substances. If the composition of the mask contains trace elements and vitamins (rutin, vitamin C), it will help strengthen the vascular walls.

The alginate mask, which contains diatomaceous earth (remains of diatomous siliceous algae), deserved a separate review. This porous substance, which contains keratinized particles, has an adsorbing effect, which gives the mask a quality of scrub sorbent.

Mode of application

Alginate masks are mainly available in powder form. To use them, mix the powder with water (in a ratio of 1: 3, respectively). The resulting paste should be applied to the face or body and allowed to stand for 10-20 minutes. After that, the mask should be removed and you can enjoy a rested and smooth skin.