The mask with charcoal and gelatin has deservedly gained popularity among women who prefer to take care of themselves on their own at home. Tighten and smooth the skin, cleanse it of rashes and even whiten it - all this can be done effectively without visiting beauty salons. The gelatin and activated charcoal mask is suitable for people of all ages due to its safety and effectiveness.
Means Benefits
This facial cleanser and rejuvenator belongs to a variety of film masks. It forms a thin but very strong film and removes oil and dirt from the face even more effectively than ready-made blackhead cleansing strips. Firstly, the ingredients of the mask are readily available and cost mere pennies. And secondly, it is completely natural, unlike the vast majority of facial cleansers offered by cosmetics manufacturers.
Ingredients and their properties
Preparing a mask to cleanse the pores is easy. For this you will need the following ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons of edible gelatin.
- 1 activated charcoal tablet.
- 2, 5-3 teaspoons filtered or boiled water (alternative milk).
Each of the above components has a beneficial effect on the skin, and in combination they rejuvenate it. Girls will also benefit from this mask. Black dots (gelatin, coal fight them very effectively), rashes and redness will significantly decrease by the end of the course of procedures.
Benefits of gelatin:
- Gelatin contains rejuvenating natural collagen, which is absorbed by skin cells and makes the surface of the face supple and toned.
- 85% gelatin consists of protein, which is involved in a large number of metabolic processes in skin cells.
- Evens out the surface of the skin.
- Removes dead cells from the face.
- Refreshs the complexion, tones.
Role in activated carbon:
- Dries out skin.
- Reduces pores.
- Dissolves dirt that leads to black plugs that clog pores.
- Reduces inflammation, so that pimples and blackheads gradually disappear.
- Aligns the epidermis.
- Performs deep cleansing of the skin.
Frequency of procedure andcontraindications
Mask made at home, it is enough to use once a week, more frequent use threatens to overdry the skin. One course lasts a month and a half. After taking a break for a similar period, the procedures can be repeated. The charcoal gelatin mask is practically safe unless used in the following cases:
- rosacea (red stars or mesh of small vessels);
- very dry or hypersensitive skin;
- inflamed acne, sores or injury;
- allergic reaction to compound.
Before use, it is recommended to check the absence of an allergic reaction by applying the composition to the wrist. If after 10 minutes no unwanted redness appears, you can safely use the mask according to the instructions.
Face mask (gelatin and activated charcoal): basic recipe
The product is made quite simply and quickly, and it contains cheap ingredients that can be bought at any store. Cooking sequence:
- Crush an activated charcoal tablet into powder.
- Add two teaspoons of gelatin and the same amount of water or milk to the coal.
- Stir thoroughly and, to completely dissolve the gelatin, heat the mixture in the microwave for 10-12 seconds. A similar process using a water bath will take approximately 5 minutes.
- Wait until the mixture has cooled to a comfortable temperature (hot application without burning). The tool is ready, it can be applied to the face.
Alternative charcoal mask recipes
1. Mask with aloe juice and fine sea s alt.
Crush two tablets of activated charcoal into powder, add a teaspoon of fresh aloe juice and half a teaspoon of sea s alt (fine). Water must be added so much that, as a result, the composition of the mask resembles a not too thick slurry. Three to four drops of tea tree oil will enhance the cleansing effect. After application, the mask is left on the face until completely dry.
2. Mask with yogurt and lemon.
Two tablets of activated charcoal powder and mix with one teaspoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice and one tablespoon of low-fat yogurt. Apply the thoroughly mixed ready-made mass on the face and leave for 20 minutes, and then rinse with warm water.
3. Clay mask.
Crush one tablet of activated charcoal into powder, mix with one teaspoon of black or blue cosmetic clay. Dissolve the resulting composition in 50 ml of water. Apply to cleansed skin and leave for 15-20 minutes. Wash off with warm water and close the pores by rubbing the face with an ice cube.
Additional components
Water, which is the basis for preparing the mixture for application, can be replaced with milk. The mask from black dots (charcoal, gelatin and milk) in this case acquires additional useful qualities. Avicenna, famous in antiquity, claimed: "The dairy product removes ugly spots from the face and improves its color." Such care is useful for any type of skin. As part of the maskmilk:
- moisturize and whiten the skin of the face;
- tighten the skin, reduce wrinkles;
- remove pimples and inflammation.
- improve complexion, skin rejuvenate;
- soften aggressive substances contained in gelatin and charcoal;
- leaves skin soft and silky.
Ideally, natural unprocessed cow's or goat's milk should be used. But if this is not possible, it is preferable to choose high-fat milk or a pasteurized product for the mixture, since it retains useful qualities due to minimal processing. However, if the skin on the face is excessively oily or combination, it is worth taking low-fat milk as a basis.
Application rules
The effectiveness of the procedure depends directly on how correctly the mask with black charcoal and gelatin was applied. For the process, you will need a brush, because the consistency of the composition is liquid, and it will not work to apply it with your hands. Apply the mixture to the face in several layers. The first of these plays an important role, so it should be applied as if driving into the skin in order to enhance the penetration of the ingredients into the pores.
It is recommended to start applying the composition from the nose area, then move on to the chin and other areas of the face where blackheads (comedones) are located. While the mixture is applied to other parts of the face, the initial layer on the nose will have time to slightly harden. This indicates that it is time to start applying the next layer. This optionuse ensures that the mask with charcoal and gelatin will not leak.
After the entire composition is applied, it is necessary to wait for the mask to dry on the face. This will happen within about a quarter of an hour. Depending on whether the mixture was applied in a thin or thick layer, the mask after the expiration of the period can be removed either from the bottom up, like a film, or in one piece. The impurities that clogged the pores will remain on the dried mask, and the face will become clean and renewed.
How to enhance the action of the procedure
To get the best result with this tool, you need to meet several essential conditions:
- Steaming the face is a basic requirement for visually noticeable results. It opens the pores and promotes the penetration of beneficial ingredients into the pores of the epidermis.
- The layer of the mask should not be too thick, otherwise the composition will not dry. Ideally, the mask should come off like a film.
- It is necessary that the face on which the mask is applied is relaxed and motionless. Talking, laughing and any facial activity will damage the integrity of the mask.
Activated charcoal ice cubes and other tips
A few tips to help first-time home remedy tryers:
- The finished black dot mask (gelatin, activated charcoal) should have such a consistency that it is easily distributed over the skin and does not drip.
- The composition is applied to slightly damp skinmovements from bottom to top. After complete drying, it is removed in the same way - from the bottom up.
- It is extremely undesirable to apply a mask around the eyes, as it is quite aggressive and can harm the delicate skin in this area, drying it out.
- Opened, cleansed pores must be closed. Activated charcoal will help with this. Grind it into powder, pour 100 ml of water, pour and freeze using ice molds. It is necessary to wipe the face with these ice cubes after each procedure.
Mask of coal and gelatin: reviews
Users of the Internet home remedy for cleansing is very popular. Most women actively recommend it to their friends, subscribers and readers on their pages on social networks and in review articles. After a course of procedures, they note:
- effective blackhead removal;
- excellent result at no cost;
- skin perfectly cleansed and whitened;
- 100% natural composition, which you can not doubt, as it is made by hand.
But there is still one big minus, which was noted by all users. Removing a dried mask really hurts. Women share their secrets to help reduce discomfort:
- avoid getting the mixture on the hair at the temples and eyebrows;
- double the amount of all ingredients so that the resulting mass is enough to apply a thick layer on the face that will not turn intocrust on the face and easier to remove;
- charcoal gelatin mask is applied only to the nose and those areas that need deep cleansing, and not to the entire face.
Sometimes user advice looks a bit contradictory. Someone advises not to apply a thick layer, while someone, on the contrary, considers this method of applying a mask to be the best. This suggests that only by trying it yourself, you can choose the right option for yourself. The main thing is that the tool works, and the results of the course are impressive!
