Hello, dear readers! I really love homemade cosmetics for their reliability, naturalness, predictability and effectiveness. But this product, which I discovered quite recently, exceeded all expectations. I hasten to share with you an incredible recipe. The hero of today's article is a gelatin face mask.
Depending on the fillers, one targets blackheads, others moisturize, and some provide a lifting effect and smooth out fine wrinkles - all from a regular food product.
Before making a mask, we study the recommendations
There are a number of rules that must be followed in order for the result to please us:
- We use only natural products (not synthetic) with a valid shelf life . Fresh gelatin should be light yellow in color and odorless.
- Before starting the procedure, steam your face over a container of hot water, covered with a thick towel. You can add a tablespoon of some medicinal herb to the water - string, chamomile, linden, calendula, etc. We focus on your skin type.
- The mixture for the mask should be warm . If time is lost and the composition begins to harden, you need to slightly heat it in a water bath.
- Apply the composition along the massage lines with a brush or fingertips.
- Do not apply the mixture to the area around the eyes! It is better to immediately lubricate these delicate areas with nourishing or regular baby cream to mark the forbidden territory.
- To avoid painful sensations during film removal, you do not need to apply the composition to places where there may be hairs (eyebrows, above the upper lip, at the border with the scalp).
- You can apply the mask only to problem areas - for example, forehead, cheeks, nose, chin.
- In order for the composition to lay evenly and neatly, you do not need to talk or smile while applying the mixture.
- Keep the composition on your face for no more than 30 minutes.
- Before applying the mask to your face, apply the composition to your wrist (for 10-15 minutes) to make sure that you are not allergic to any component.
- Carefully remove the film so as not to cause skin irritation. Residues can be easily removed with warm water. Then rinse your face with cold water or wipe it with a piece of ice (to close the pores ).
- If the film is difficult to remove, you can apply fatty cosmetic milk or cream with a swab. In a couple of minutes everything will come off without any problems.
- After the procedure, it is advisable to apply a nourishing cream .
After the course of procedures, we take a two-month break (it can be longer if the achieved result continues to please).
Contraindications and adverse reactions
Not every cosmetic procedure is suitable for a particular skin type. Before using gelatin masks, it is worth considering that they have a number of contraindications:
- 3-4 stage of acne;
- presence of injuries, wounds;
- rosacea;
- sunburn.
If such compositions are applied excessively, the skin can become very dry, which will lead to peeling, redness, and the appearance of capillary mesh. Before applying the composition to your face, be sure to conduct an allergy test in the wrist area.
Preparing the base for masks
There are many different recipes for masks with gelatin. To prepare them at home, you need to make a gelatin base. This is done like this:
- Pour gelatin powder with water (distilled or boiled) at room temperature. For 1 tbsp. gelatin, take 75-85 ml of water (this is approximately 5-6 tbsp). Stir and leave for 10-15 minutes to swell.
- Place the container with the swollen gelatin in a water bath. Stirring constantly, keep on low heat until completely dissolved. Do not bring to a boil!
- After the mass has cooled, you can add the remaining components to it.
- Instead of water, you can use herbal infusions or homemade milk.
Rules of use
Home remedies, like store-bought ones, have their own instructions for use. Read them carefully to avoid annoying mistakes.
- Masks made of gelatin, as well as those containing charcoal, are prohibited for people with dilated blood vessels on the face!
- Avoid getting the mixture on your hair and eyebrows, otherwise the process of removing the mask will be very painful. If gelatin does get on your hair, wash it off with plenty of water.
- The product must be applied in layers: each dry layer is covered with a new liquid one, and so on.
If you did everything correctly, then a mask made from gelatin and milk will delight you and your skin with deep and gentle cleansing after the first use. Good luck!
The best gelatin mask recipes
The gelatin base can be combined with a wide variety of ingredients, depending on the desired result. There's simply no room for experimentation here, but we'll look at the most popular options.
Gelatin mask with lifting effect
You can use a gelatin base even without fillers for an effective face lift and smooth out fine wrinkles. In addition, such a mask will improve skin color and even out tone. The duration of the procedure is 20-25 minutes. After which the film is carefully removed and the face is rinsed with water. The mask should be done once a week for a month. You can repeat the course after 2-3 months.
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Gelatin mask with fruit fillings
Fruit masks based on gelatin have an excellent refreshing and tightening effect. In addition, they saturate the epidermis with vitamins, fruit acids, and biologically significant elements. When choosing fruits, we focus on your skin type:
- for normal type - orange, pear, peach, apple, grapes, strawberry, fruit mix;
- for dry – persimmon, banana, pear, plum, melon, apricot;
- for oily ones – lemon, orange, kiwi, red currant, raspberry.
Make a little fruit puree (a heaping tablespoon), mix it with a gelatin base and apply to steamed facial skin. The duration of the procedure is approximately 20 minutes.
Super mask for blackheads and comedones with gelatin and activated carbon
Oh, those hated blackheads... Most often, the problem occurs at a young age and pretty much ruins your mood. This nasty thing causes a lot of trouble for all owners of combination skin type (not to mention oily). So, from today you can forget about them. The ideal solution has been found! No need to run to the beauty salon - we will solve the problem in half an hour in your kitchen.
The asking price is a packet of gelatin and a couple of activated carbon tablets. By the way, this mask will simultaneously tighten the skin and refresh the complexion. If you are already fresh and beautiful, you can apply the composition only to problem areas (chin, nose, forehead, areas on the cheeks).
To prepare such a mini-mask, you need to add 2 tablets of crushed activated carbon to the finished base. Apply warm! If the mass turns out to be too thick, dilute it slightly with boiled water to the consistency of homemade sour cream.
The mask should be kept until it dries completely - about 20 minutes. Then remove the film or wash it off with warm water, then rinse with cold water. For a better effect, you can wipe the skin with a piece of ice so that the cleansed pores are completely closed.
Mask with oatmeal and orange juice
Another great mask with a peeling effect for oily and combination skin. To the finished gelatin base you need to add:
- 1 tbsp. oatmeal (grind the flakes in a coffee grinder or blender);
- 2 tbsp. orange juice.
Mix the slightly warm mixture and apply to the face for 25-30 minutes.
Universal mask with cucumber
I recommend to all! In addition to a pronounced tightening effect, this mask perfectly tones, refreshes and whitens the face. To prepare the mask, add 1 chopped cucumber (or juice) to the gelatin base. The duration of the procedure is 20-25 minutes.
At the same time, you can apply the mask to the décolleté area. Wash off with warm water and apply your favorite nourishing cream. Feels like after using innovative cosmetics in an expensive beauty salon.
Banana mask with vitamins A and E on a gelatin base
A vitamin mask with banana will help get rid of fine expression wrinkles. The procedure will also be useful for dry skin prone to flaking. To prepare the mask, take the prepared gelatin mass and add to it:
- 5-7 drops of Aevit or 3 drops of vitamins A and E;
- 2 tbsp. chopped banana pulp.
The duration of the procedure is 20-30 minutes. Then carefully remove the film and rinse your face with boiled water.
Mask with sour cream and vitamin E for flaky skin
Another effective mask for dry or flaky skin that will relieve the feeling of tightness and remove fine wrinkles. To prepare it we will need:
- 3 drops of vitamin E;
- 1 tbsp. homemade sour cream.
Add the ingredients to the cooled gelatin base and stir until smooth. Apply to cleansed skin. The duration of the procedure is 20-25 minutes. Remove or wash off the film with warm water and lubricate your face with nourishing cream.
Glycerin mask for dry sensitive skin
This product will help us out in the winter. We prepare the gelatin base with milk, that is, instead of water, pour in 1 tbsp. gelatin powder - 5 tbsp. homemade milk. When the base is ready, add 1 ampoule of pharmaceutical glycerin to the cooled mass. If there were no allergic reactions to beekeeping products, then add 1-2 tsp to the composition. honey Mix well and apply to face for 20-25 minutes.
By the way, this miracle mask can also be applied to areas with rough skin - elbows, knees, palms. It perfectly softens the epidermis and prevents the appearance of microcracks.
Anti-aging gelatin-based cream
And one more recipe in reserve. We won't need it anytime soon, but let it be. By the way, we can please our mothers with this cream. So, an anti-aging cream based on gelatin with an incredible tightening effect of Botox. The cream will help get rid of small facial wrinkles and significantly reduce deep ones.
To prepare it we will need:
- 100 ml purified or boiled water;
- 100 ml pharmaceutical glycerin;
- 3 tbsp. honey (liquid);
- 5 drops of 1% salicylic acid.
The cream should be prepared and stored in glass, ceramic or enamel containers. Cooking sequence:
- Make a gelatin base from 1 tbsp. powder and 5-6 tbsp. purified water.
- Once it has cooled to room temperature, add the remaining ingredients.
The cream is applied with massage movements to the skin of the face, neck, décolleté and hands. If the cream is from the refrigerator, then you first need to hold it for 1-2 minutes in a water bath or simply warm it in your hands. Apply the cream for 25-30 minutes, then rinse with warm water and blot the skin with a napkin. The procedure is carried out daily. Course – 2 weeks. Repeat after 2 months. The cream keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 20 days.
Effect of using the cream:
- gelatin will enrich the epidermis with collagen and smooth out wrinkles;
- glycerin will moisturize and soften the skin;
- salicylic acid disinfects the epidermis, tightens pores, stabilizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands.
How can you replace gelatin, its benefits and harms?
The optimal alternative is a mask with egg white, in pure form or in combination with crushed activated carbon. The product is applied to the skin in a thin layer; to enhance the effect, a napkin is placed on top. When the mixture dries, simply remove the napkins and wash thoroughly.
Egg white is a valuable beauty product. Its downside is its sharp, characteristic aroma, which not everyone likes.
If the skin is normal and dry, it is advisable to add a little base oil to the protein - olive, almond, peach. If there is inflammation or wounds, it would be better not to take risks and postpone the procedure - it may aggravate the problem. Essential oils are also added to the protein - lavender, lemon, rosemary, orange, cedar. First make sure that there is no individual intolerance.
These masks are included in the rating of the best masks with egg whites, which help solve many problems of the epidermis.
Composition of gelatin or some useful information
Gelatin (or hydrolyzed collagen protein, which we discussed in detail in this article) is a food product of animal origin. When purified and dried, it appears as colorless or pale yellow crystals with a neutral odor. For its production, bones, cartilage and tendons of cattle, as well as fish bones are used. Gelatin contains:
- proteins fats carbohydrates;
- amino acids;
- starch;
- ash;
- biologically significant elements (calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, iron);
- water.
Vegetable gelatin substitutes - pectin and agar-agar are made from brown and red seaweed, but we are now interested in a natural product of animal origin.
Collagen (fibrillar protein) forms the basis of connective tissue, which accounts for more than 50% of a person’s weight. In addition to its other responsibilities, it is responsible for the strength, firmness and elasticity of the skin.
Hydrolyzed collagen (without carbohydrates and fats) is better absorbed by the body. It provides effective care for problematic as well as mature skin. Alas, after 25-27 years, the body’s production of collagen slows down, so you will have to take the initiative into your own hands.
Let's sum it up
Depending on the added components, a gelatin mask will help:
- nourish the skin with collagen, vitamins and biologically significant elements;
- tighten and smooth the skin, give it a healthy appearance;
- make freckles less noticeable;
- whiten the epidermis, remove age-related pigmentation;
- moisturize and soften the epidermis;
- improve color and even out tone;
- smooth out fine wrinkles and reduce deep wrinkles;
- improve the functioning of the sebaceous glands;
- remove blackheads and comedones;
- cleanse the epidermis, narrow pores, remove oily sheen;
- improve skin texture;
- remove excess subcutaneous fat;
- delay age-related changes.
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