When the word "gelatin" many people associate with fruit jelly, delicious aspic or grandmother's jelly, but it is used not only in cooking. Gelatin is a real treasure in skin and hair care.
Gelatin is widely used in face masks. A mask from black dots with gelatin is one of the finds for owners of problem skin. It gently and quickly removes acne and is an excellent analogue (and most importantly, cheaper and more natural) of cleansing strips, which are presented in abundance in cosmetics stores. To prepare this mask, you will need a teaspoon of dry gelatin (based on the nose and chin area, as needed, the amount of gelatin can be increased according to the proportions), an activated charcoal tablet and a spoonful of milk. Pour gelatin with milk and let it swell. Add a crushed tablet of activated charcoal, mix and put in a water bath. Stirring the mixture, heatit, but do not bring to a boil, because. boiling gelatin loses its beneficial properties. With a hard brush (for example, for makeup), we drive the mixture into problem areas and again apply a thin layer of gelatinous mass on top. It should be noted that the mask from black dots with gelatin works best on steamed skin, so it should be applied after taking a bath. After the gelatin on the skin is completely dry, gently pry off the edge and remove the gelatin strip. A blackhead mask with gelatin, with regular use, will help you forget forever what acne and problem skin are.
In addition, due to the presence of collagen in gelatin (a substance responsible for maintaining youthfulness and elasticity of the skin), gelatin masks are useful for dry,
fading skin. Already after several applications, the skin is smoothed, becomes more toned, fine wrinkles disappear. To prepare such a mask, you need to pour 2 tbsp. tablespoons of cold water, pour 1 teaspoon of gelatin, leave it to swell and then add a couple of teaspoons of mashed banana, then apply the whole mass to the skin for about half an hour, then rinse.
Gelatin also has a beneficial effect on the condition of the hair. Hair mask (gelatin + egg) improves their growth, restores dry and damaged hair. The amount of gelatin must be calculated based on the length of the hair. For short hair, one tablespoon of gelatin will be enough, which is poured with 3 tablespoons of non-hot water. Leave the mass to swell, thenheat in a water bath, add the yolk and a few tablespoons of conditioner or hair mask. While the mass is still warm, apply to washed, slightly damp hair. Leave for an hour, on top of the hair must be covered with polyethylene and insulated with a towel. Wash off with warm water without shampoo.
The recipe for thick, he althy and shiny hair is simple: an egg, a suitable hair mask, gelatin. The reviews of those who used this method are extremely positive, many compare the effect of it with lamination.
Now in your arsenal there are several simple beauty recipes from a regular bag of gelatin: a blackhead mask with gelatin, a mask for aging skin and a wonderful hair product. Use for he alth and be beautiful!
