Alginate mask: reviews, composition and application

One of the latest trends in the world of cosmetology has become alginate masks. Reviews about their effectiveness can be heard from both beauticians and girls who have tried their effects on themselves. This natural mask is used for both the face and the body.

What is the alginate mask made of

What is an alginate mask? It is a plasticizing, modeling substance that is made from special brown algae that grows in areas of cold currents. The active substance, which is used for cosmetic purposes, is the salt of alginic acid, which is not found in any other plants.

This substance is rich in minerals, thanks to which the alginate mask has become so popular. Moreover, these mineral components are hypoallergenic in nature, so this mask is suitable for any type of epidermis.

In cosmetic salons, the alginate is mixed with various natural ingredients to make an alginate mask. Feedback about such procedures is always positive: thanks to the presence of additional elements, the action of the tool is enhanced.

Effect of alginate masks

Many women and girls in the world already know what an alginate mask is. Feedback on the effects obtained are as follows:

- the effect of lifting;

- cooling, soothing and refreshing effects;

- rejuvenating effect;

- elimination of inflammation, rashes, spots from acne and acne, couperose;

- narrowing of pores;

- normalization of oxygen supply;

- drainage effect: the outflow of lymph and blood is improved;

- Evening and whitening effects.

Types of alginate masks

There are several types. The main mask is basic, which consists only of alginate powder. When it is applied, pulling, moisturizing, refreshing and curative effects are achieved. It is the basis for other masks, which include components whose effectiveness is enhanced by alginate.

These include a collagen alginate mask. Its use gives the skin a tightened oval, a fresh look and helps to produce collagen on its own. Very popular is the composition: vitamin C and alginate mask. Reviews about it from customers enthusiastic: the skin looks saturated, young, fresh and rested, the turgor of tissues improves and the contours of the face are tightened.

Alginate masks with chitosan (a special substance produced from the shells of crustaceans) have a pronounced anti-aging effect. After the procedure, the skin looks taut, moisturized and saturated. For the regeneration of the skin , a chitosan alginate mask is used - the testimonials testify that it has a rejuvenating effect. This is due to the antioxidant effects of chitosan, which triggers regenerating processes in cells and saturates them with oxygen.

Alginate masks are often combined with herbal extracts of chamomile, blueberry, sprouted wheat sprouts. As a result, the skin is moistened, rashes disappear, and wheat germs have a rejuvenating effect.

How to apply alginate mask

Masks are available for free sale for home use and are presented in the arsenal of procedures in any beauty salon. Experts are not against self-application, but recommend at least the first procedures to do a professional. He will show and tell you which features of handling masks should be taken into account at home.