It's no secret that a woman is a creative person and loving to experiment. As for the appearance, then even more so - what tricks she does not apply to be beautiful! The effective secrets of female beauty - a variety of lotions, compresses, masks.
Masks from gelatin and milk - a solution to age-related problems
Female fantasy knows no bounds! We always strive to look younger than our years, so we are ready to use all available means in the fight against skin aging.
What woman is not familiar with the effect of milk on the skin? Since ancient times, its moisturizing, nourishing, anti-aging properties are known. And milk baths? The ancient rulers could afford it, according to the allegations. We, however, will completely manage with masks, because milk contains more than fifty macro- and microelements that increase elasticity and improve the appearance and condition of the skin.
When gelatin is added to masks, our skin gets the effect of lifting (lifting). Gelatin is a product created on the basis of animal collagen. And as you know, collagen is a subcutaneous framework that helps the skin to be elastic. Collagen molecules penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin, make it toned, and help smooth wrinkles. Thanks to masked gelatin, they help soften, nourish and lightly whiten the skin. It is important to remember that using gelatin with an expired shelf life is not advisable.
Tip: if it is not possible to use gelatin, please note that agar-agar or pectin are vegetable analogues of gelatin.
Principles of use and application of masks with gelatin
Homemade masks of gelatin and milk can be used 2-3 times a week, removing them with a contrast shower or removing with a cotton swab dipped in hot water and cold (alternately). For a greater tonic effect, ice cubes are used, into which you can add decoctions of herbs, vitamins in drops. Masks are used for any skin type and any age. They are especially good for the skin after 30 years.
The principles of using gelatin and making the basis for a mask from it are very simple: pour the desired portion of gelatin with the required amount of liquid and leave to swell for 30 minutes. Then, in a steam bath, heat without boiling. You can use the microwave for 8-12 seconds. Cool slightly. The foundation is ready! After that, you can add any elements of the recipe that suit you.
Before applying the mask, steam the face. 10-20 minutes is enough. Any mask is applied for 10-25 minutes, exclude the area around the eyes, lips.
Gelatin and milk mask recipes for different skin types
1. Let's start with a simple and effective recipe: a tablespoon of gelatin is poured with 3 tablespoons of milk. Infused for 30 minutes. Then, a steam bath or microwave (as described above). It is applied to the skin. Wait for it to dry. While using the mask, try to rest 10-20 minutes. Give her the opportunity to become more effective for your skin. Remove with warm water. Apply tonic and nourishing cream. You will notice the effect of tightened skin, its smoothness and velvety.
2. A tablespoon of milk + the same amount of gelatin + a teaspoon of corn or potato starch + a couple drops of olive (any vegetable) oil. The consistency of sour cream is what you need. The mask perfectly cleanses the pores, makes the skin fresh and moisturized. Usage time 15 minutes. It is washed off by a contrast shower.
3. In a gelatin base (one tablespoon of gelatin and 3 tablespoons of milk) add a tablespoon of banana or melon pulp. Apply to the desired skin segment. Relax with the mask for 15 minutes. Rinse off using a cotton pad moistened with warm water. Apply tonic and moisturizer. The mask can be used for problem skin.
4. A tablespoon of gelatin, two - milk, one tablespoon of aloe juice also add, three drops of liquid vitamin E, vitamin A and peach oil. This mask is a vitamin cocktail for your tired skin.
5. Gelatin (1 tablespoon), milk (2 tablespoons), one tablespoon of a decoction of any herb (calendula, mint, chamomile) - brew the base. Add white clay (1 teaspoon). The consistency of the slurry should be obtained. Apply on skin for 15 minutes. This mask is suitable for oily, porous skin.
6. The basis described above, only instead of clay we use the protein of one egg. Apply for 15-20 minutes. We can capture the neck and chest. The mask perfectly tightens and tones the skin. We remove the contrast shower.
7. If you add a teaspoon of honey and a few drops of any vegetable oil to the gelatin base (gelatin + milk), the mask will become very nutritious and intensely moisturize your skin.
8. When a teaspoon of butter is added to the gelatin base, the mixture can be applied to tired eyelid skin. The oil will nourish the skin, allow it to get the necessary nutrients from milk and gelatin, smooth wrinkles. The mask can be applied to tissue pieces and put on the eyelids, during the application of any face mask.
Purifying mask: gelatin, milk and charcoal
The active use of milk and gelatin masks gives positive lifting results, and the addition of coal to these masks is a real salvation for problematic, porous and oily skin.
Activated carbon is familiar to us as an excellent cleansing product. This substance, of plant and animal origin, obtained in an original way, helps to absorb harmful substances, contaminants from the skin, and is used as a medicinal and restorative agent.
To obtain a uniform consistency of the mask, activated charcoal tablets are kneaded to a powder effect. It is important to use coal with an actual shelf life.
The effectiveness of masks - gelatin, milk and coal
Given the components of the mask, we can draw conclusions about the effectiveness of its use, results and visible signs for the skin:
▪ becomes softer
▪ pores are narrowed (reduced)
▪ improves metabolism
▪ the number of rashes decreases, comedones are cleared
▪ greasy shine is removed, dullness and velvety appear
▪ slag is adsorbed (absorbed)
▪ tones up, tightens
▪ heals after inflammation
▪ brightens
▪ receives additional nutrition
▪ smooth fine wrinkles
Features of the mask - gelatin, milk, charcoal - skin preparation, application
The main option of a cleansing mask with these products can be called classic, as described above. It is worth adding coal (1-2 tablets) to the resulting mixture of milk and gelatin (1 tablespoon each) and put the mixture in a steam bath or microwave for 10 seconds. Be sure to wait for it to cool, otherwise you can get a burn, getting rid of which will be very difficult. The mask can be applied to problem areas of the skin - forehead, nose, chin, cheeks. The main thing is that its consistency be thick with sour cream. This is best done with a brush or with your fingertips. Try to apply the mask in a thick layer. After application, it dries and turns into a gel-like film. Gently peel it off your skin. Complete the procedure with a tonic composition and a light moisturizer.
Since masks based on gelatin, with the addition of milk and coal, are film-like, you need to know the basic requirements for their use:
1. It is necessary to thoroughly cleanse the skin of dust, creams and makeup.
2. Steam the skin. To do this, you can use various decoctions of herbs or just hot, just boiled water, adding soda to it. Keep your face away from the "steam cloud" enough not to get burned. You can use the mask without doing steam before, but with it it will be more effective according to the results.
3. Apply the mask in stages. The first layer, thinner, is superimposed by driving movements. As soon as it “seizes” and thickens (you will feel it), immediately apply a second, denser one. Avoid getting the mask on the area around the eyes and lips.
4. Staying with a film mask on your face is enough twenty minutes. It is better at this time to relax and rest, so that excessive facial expressions do not interfere with the active components in the mask.
5. It is better to remove such a mask starting from the chin. Grab the bottom of the resulting film, pull it up. Do it slowly.
6. After removing the mask, wipe the skin with an ice cube or apply a tonic. Do not forget about light cream.
It is important to know, that a mask using activated carbon gives better results after prolonged use. Try to do it regularly for two months. For very oily skin, the intervals of use are 2-3 times a week. For normal and oily, once a week is enough.
There are also specific contraindications for the use of this mask: open wounds on the skin, "freshly squeezed" acne, personal intolerance to the components.
Recipes and Variations
Gelatin base with milk, can be supplemented not with black, but with white activated carbon. There is no difference in the effect of this mask.
To make the mask based on gelatin, milk and coal more soft, you can add a few drops of essential oil to its composition. This component will help dry and normal skin to cleanse and not get extra dryness.
If desired, a tablet of coal can be mixed with clay of about the same amount. Clay perfectly cleanses the skin and absorbs excess fat from its surface. It is a natural antioxidant.
Also, to complete the procedures, ice cubes with the addition of coal are suitable. Dissolve the crushed coal (1-2 tablets) in ten tablespoons of water. Pour into molds, put in the freezer. These tonic cubes are very good to apply after masks or during normal daily care in the morning and evening.
