An excellent way to cleanse and heal the skin is a face film mask, which can be prepared and applied to the skin at home. The composition of the components of a cosmetic product depends on what problems of the dermis are to be solved, the age of the woman and her individual characteristics. If you don’t have time to prepare a care complex yourself, you can purchase a ready-made drug in a special store or pharmacy. Many people prefer to prepare the mask themselves, since in this case they will be sure that all the components are absolutely safe and natural.
Are there any contraindications for use?
Alas, film masks, like any other homemade or store-bought cosmetics, have contraindications. Cosmetologists do not recommend resorting to the described remedy:
- owners of dry, thin and hypersensitive dermis;
- if there are tumors of various types in the area of intended treatment;
- if there are open wounds on the face;
- if the capillaries are located close to the surface.
In the absence of contraindications, you can quickly and painlessly put your face in order, restore its youth and blooming appearance.
Selection of ingredients depending on skin type
The ingredients for a gelatin mask are selected based on the type of skin for which it is intended. Moreover, the variety of these ingredients is very large:
- For dry skin, use lemon or orange juice, whey or milk, cucumber, and cabbage juice.
Depending on the skin type, juice of various fruits is added to the gelatin. - For normal skin - citrus juices, honey, apricot and carrot juices.
- For fatty women – grapefruit juice, chicken egg white or green tea.
The list of components that may be included in the mask is far from limited to this. There are many options. But you shouldn’t experiment with unfamiliar components whose effects you don’t know.
Is it possible to make a mask at home?
A high-quality and effective face film mask can be prepared at home.
If you are convinced that the product is not contraindicated for you, read the guide on how to make a film mask from something that is always in the kitchen and in the home medicine cabinet.
We offer you several mask recipes for cleansing your facial skin:
- Gelatin film mask with fruit juice:
- Take half a glass of one of the fruit juices (currant, grapefruit, tomato, lemon).
- Add 1 tablespoon of gelatin.
- Cook over low heat until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
- Cool it down.
- Place in the refrigerator for half an hour.
- Rejuvenation product:
- Brew 50 g of green tea.
- Let the tea brew.
- Stir in chamomile infusion.
- Add 1 tablespoon of gelatin.
- Boil the solution until the gelatin dissolves.
- When the broth has cooled, pour 40 g of aloe juice and a tablespoon of cucumber juice into it.
- Apply to your face after the mixture has been infused for half an hour.
- Product using activated carbon:
- Crush 1 tablet of activated carbon in a mortar.
- Mix the powder with 1 teaspoon of gelatin.
- Pour in 1 teaspoon of milk.
- Microwave the mixture for 15 seconds.
- When the product has cooled, apply it to the skin in the area where the acne is located.
- Leave on for 15 minutes and rinse off.
If you don’t have time to prepare a mask at home, you can find the optimal composition for your skin at a pharmacy or specialty store.
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.
The best face film masks from the mass market
A film face mask purchased at a pharmacy must match your skin type; it is advisable that its action is aimed at solving the problems that you have. The following products most often appear in Russian tops:
"Gold Mask Cream Pack" from the manufacturer Ramosu . This is an alginate film with gold, created from natural ingredients. Here are the ingredients included:
- colloidal gold;
- pearl powder;
- silk amino acids;
- chitosan;
- collagen.
The product effectively acts against wrinkles, increases the elasticity of the dermis, and stimulates regenerative processes in all layers.
"Cucumber and Tea Tree" from AVON .
On cosmetic websites you can read many positive reviews about the product, which is applicable to any skin type, which is rare. In addition to cleansing, the combination of tea tree and cucumber tones the surface of the skin, making its color healthy and fresh. Regular use of the cosmetic product allows you to even out and tighten the surface of the face. Black charcoal mask Black Clean from Vitek . Declared by the manufacturer as a product designed to solve oily skin problems. Judging by the reviews, the Belarusian drug actually provides deep cleansing of the epidermis. The pores narrow and the skin begins to breathe. The formula created by the Belarusian manufacturer allows you to remove dead cells along with sebaceous secretions. Oxidants and toxins come out of the epidermis. With regular use, acne and post-acne disappear, pigmentation disappears. The product does not dry out the skin, as the unique formula makes it possible to maintain hydrobalance.
The pharmacy range of mask films is not limited to the above. In the tops you can also see the “Calendula and Rosehip” product from Green Mama, “Shining Gold” from the already mentioned Avon, the pore cleansing product “Elizavecca” and much more. You can choose the optimal care product.
You will learn how to make a black mask from the presented video:
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.
Recommendations from cosmetologists
To properly use film for rejuvenation and facial cleansing, do not neglect the recommendations of cosmetologists. Here are important tips from experts:
- Whatever type of mask you choose, you can only apply the product to previously cleansed skin.
- The effect will be more noticeable if you steam your face before the procedure.
- It is advisable to distribute cosmetic oil over the surface of the skin before the mask.
- The described face masks are removed and applied only from the bottom up. Start from the chin and slowly move towards the forehead.
- After the product is removed, you need to wash your face and apply the cream that you usually use to the dermis.
Whether you make a black charcoal mask or use other ingredients, the tips listed above will be relevant in any case.
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.
How to use a film mask correctly
It is important to know how to apply a film mask to your face. It is best to use a flat type brush. The mass is distributed over the face in several layers along massage lines. By following this rule, you will achieve the best lymphatic drainage effect.
During the procedure, try to relax your facial muscles as much as possible. You can't talk. The face must remain motionless until the composition is removed.
We told you how to properly remove a mask from your face just above. Do this carefully and delicately so as not to injure the skin.
It is recommended to apply the film mask twice a week. If the dermis is overly sensitive, procedures should be carried out once every seven days or three times every two weeks.
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.
