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Alginate masks began to gain popularity not so long ago: at first they were used during cosmetic procedures in beauty salons, then they migrated to the territory of home care. With the help of such a mask, you can improve the oval of the face, smooth out wrinkles, remove age spots and oily sheen, make the skin dull and reduce pores.

In this article, you will learn what components are used in such masks, how to choose the right option for yourself, and how to properly dilute and apply the mask on your face.

Rating of the best alginate face masks

Anskin with hydrolyzed collagen

First, a few words about the manufacturer itself. ANSKIN is a fairly young South Korean brand that appeared on the market in 2007. It focuses on professional quality and efficiency combined with affordable prices. They make their cosmetics using advanced cosmetic technologies.

This mask contains hydrolyzed collagen, wheat proteins and fermented hyaluronate. Together, they effectively slow down oxidative processes, preventing the loss of skin moisture and elasticity, the appearance of wrinkles and age spots.

Collagen hydrolyzate, enhanced with brown algae alginate, licorice and olive extract, penetrates deep into the layers of the epidermis and moisturizes, models facial contours, causes cell regeneration, and brightens pigmentation.

The recommended course is 10-12 procedures.

Great mask. Easy to dilute, easy to apply. The effect is visible after the first application. Skin is visibly hydrated and fresh. Quality product. I love this brand. I will still use.

O’CARE with Vitamin C

This mask effectively brightens age spots and prevents their appearance, evens out color and strengthens skin tone, protects cells from free radicals, nourishes and moisturizes the skin, and corrects facial contours.

Vitamin C is a key component. This powerful antioxidant is excellent at fighting oxidative reactions, slowing down the process of premature aging and reducing the signs of photoaging.

In the human body, vitamin C is not synthesized on its own, so it is so important to get it from outside — from food and cosmetics. This important vitamin helps to solve a large number of cosmetic problems — from acne to pigmentation.

It is used successfully in preparations for lightening age spots and freckles — it makes the skin radiant and, in addition, suppresses the production of pigment.

By the way, if you liked the manufacturer, but are interested in other components, then he also has alginate masks with badyaga and horsetail, avocado, hyaluronic acid, mango, with the Botox effect, with papaya, arginine and myoxinol, with Peruvian poppy and cornflower, with grapes and colloidal gold.

A lasting effect appears after completing the course.

Good mask. Natural ingredients. Easy to dilute and apply. Removed in one layer. The result on the face: tightens, improves and evens out the complexion, does not sting. Feeling of moisture and light lifting effect. I’m happy.

Inoface Vitamin Modeling

Here is an alginate mask that will brighten the skin, revitalize it, eliminate pigmentation and give a luxurious glow. It stimulates the production of natural collagen, which is responsible for youth, maintains skin elasticity and prevents the appearance of wrinkles.

The composition includes vitamin C. It quickly restores, improves immune function, and has a powerful antioxidant effect.

Strawberry extract perfectly softens, nourishes with useful elements and moisture, eliminates irritation and prevents their reappearance.
Licorice root extract intensively nourishes, makes the skin soft and silky, effectively treats acne.

Allantoin provides maximum hydration and makes the skin soft.

Nice mask with a light pleasant scent. Easy to mix and apply. Freezes quickly. I keep it for about 20 minutes. My pores are noticeably narrowing and pimples are gradually gone. I heard that for the best effect under the mask you need to apply serum. I recommend.

Ankaraba Fresh rose

This mask has a pronounced anti-aging effect, evens out skin tone, tightens pores, moisturizes and nourishes, improves elasticity and firmness, and stimulates cell renewal.
Alginate, which is part of the mask, has a modeling effect, creates an elastic film on the skin that retains moisture and promotes deep penetration into the cells of the vitamins and microelements that make up the mask. You can look forward to a gentle exfoliating effect and the growth of new skin cells.

Damask rose petals are rich in vitamin C, have antioxidant properties and help restore cell barrier functions. Tannins (another component of the petals) regulate the work of the sebaceous glands, tighten pores, even out the complexion. The rose is known for its rejuvenating properties. It tones the skin, giving it a natural glow and velvety.
Olive squalane molecules are easily integrated into the lipid layer of the skin, retaining moisture and preventing the appearance of age-related changes. Such a composition in a short time returns the skin to youth, freshness and a healthy appearance.

Good mask for home care. Easily diluted and applied to the face. It is removed without problems in one layer, during application it does not flow. The effect is visible after the first application. Well moisturizes and evens out the complexion.

Sefite with papaya extract cleansing

Here is another plasticizing mask with papaya extract, arginine and myoxinol. It is designed to deeply nourish the skin, ideal for oily skin and for those who struggle with inflammation, acne and various types of rashes. But at the same time it has no contraindications for other skin types.

The composition includes plant components, peptides and amino acids. They effectively complement each other and enhance the effect of the alginate itself.

The mask deeply cleanses the pores without leaving a feeling of dryness and tightness, eliminates peeling, gently cleanses the skin of dead cells, stimulates blood circulation, strengthens the oval of the face, and causes the production of its own collagen and elastin.
Papain (papaya extract) contains a high dose of vitamins A and C, due to which it visibly improves complexion and smoothes unevenness.
Arginine also enhances collagen synthesis, strengthens blood vessels and smoothes wrinkles.
Myoxinol slows down cellular aging by reducing muscle contractions.

I love alginate masks. The result is visible after the first application. The main thing is to do everything right. Mix thoroughly and apply quickly. This mask cleanses the skin well, tightens pores, has a calming effect, and reduces redness. The skin after the mask looks healthier.

Spivak Anti-acne

This mask is designed specifically for problematic and oily skin: it improves the general condition, relieves irritation and restores. Tea tree essential oil in the composition is the strongest natural antiseptic and an indispensable tool in the fight against acne and inflammation.

Bergamot essential oil reduces pigmentation, relieves the skin of oily sheen, as it restores the sebaceous glands, brightens skin tone, evens out the relief, accelerates regeneration, quickly heals wounds, scratches and inflammation.
Grapefruit essential oil tones, soothes, has an antiseptic effect. Effectively fights acne, normalizes the secretion of sebum, refreshes.

If properly diluted and stirred, this mask will lie well and give the desired effect. I did well after a couple of trials. The mask works well. Soothes irritation, relieves redness, moisturizes. The skin after it is soft and nourished, not dry. After the procedure, you can not go out in the sun: the composition contains phototoxic components.

Peculiarities

• Alginate masks got their name due to their main component — alginic acid. It is found in brown algae and is found nowhere else in nature.
  The peculiarity of this acid is that, mixing with water, it forms a gel, which contains a lot of minerals, vitamins and proteins. Thanks to these components, alginate masks have a pronounced lifting effect, moisturize and nourish the skin, brightening and smoothing it, stimulate metabolic processes in the upper subcutaneous layers, and give the skin freshness and coolness.
• Alginate masks are used not only for the face, but also for other parts of the body.
• Masks can be applied to the eyes and lips. Pre-apply oily cream on the eyebrows to make it easier to remove the mask.
• It is not recommended to apply the mask on the eyebrows and eyes if the mask contains fruit acids or essential oils, if there is conjunctivitis or other eye diseases, eyelash extensions, permanent makeup or claustrophobia.
• The kneading process should be the very last before application, that is, the skin must be prepared before you begin to dilute the mask.
• Do not throw away the remains of the mask in the sink or toilet, even small pieces that remain in the bowl. The mask does not dissolve in water, so it can easily clog pipes.
• The mask should be applied to previously cleansed skin. You can carry out a light peeling to remove dead cells and improve the penetration of the mask components into the epidermis.
• For a lasting effect, you need to take a course of 5-10 masks in 1-2 days.
• After the mask, it is recommended to apply serum. The effect will be even better.
• If you have never applied alginate masks before, you can buy any inexpensive one (suitable for your skin type) and practice on it. There is nothing complicated in applying, but a number of rules should be observed:
• Apply the mask with a spatula, not with your hands. So it will be more comfortable and the mask will lie more evenly.
• Dilute the mask only with cool water (25-29 ° C). Not cold and certainly not hot.
• Stir quickly but gently so that there are no lumps. A whisk is best for this. A brush or spatula will leave lumps. You can try to rub the lumps with a spatula, but this will take time, and the mask may begin to harden.
• It will need to be applied fairly quickly. If you delay, it will freeze, and then you can no longer use it.
• If you feel that during application the mask solidifies in the cup, mix it with a spatula again.
• You need to apply the entire mask in a thick even layer, do not leave anything in the cup. The brush is not suitable for this. It is better to take a spatula, scoop up a large portion of the contents and apply to the skin with one movement from the chin to the temples.
• Observe the proportions of water and mask. If you add too much liquid, the mask will run off your face. Ideally, it should not flow and be removed in one layer.
• The last layer is best applied to the lower part of the chin with an additional top layer. In this case, when you remove it, it is more convenient to separate the mask from the face at the initial stage. Then it will be completely removed in one layer.

Selection Tips

• Of course, the choice of mask should depend on your goals. In stores, you can find four main types of masks:
• basic masks. Suitable for problematic and oily skin. They have anti-inflammatory and soothing properties, dry and treat rashes, tighten pores, moisturize, regulate water balance and slightly tighten the oval of the face.
• anti-aging: suitable for fighting wrinkles. They have a pronounced lifting effect. The composition usually includes collagen, which increases the elasticity and firmness of the skin, smoothes both fine mimic and deeper wrinkles.
• brightening: contain vitamin C. It helps fight pigmentation and improves the overall complexion. Reduces scars and post-acne marks.
• There are masks with various plant extracts, each of which is able to solve a specific problem. So, green tea extract reduces inflammation, chamomile fights puffiness, aloe moisturizes.
• Charcoal cleanses and tightens pores. Good for oily skin.
• Spirulina rejuvenates, improves firmness and elasticity.
• Centella asiatica is suitable for problematic skin due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It also renews cells and stimulates the production of its own collagen.
• Peppermint tightens pores, normalizes the sebaceous glands, soothes and refreshes.
• Some masks are paired with special activators. These activators contain useful substances, go well with masks and enhance their properties. Activators may be sold separately and can be used with masks from different manufacturers. They are used instead of water at the stage of mixing the mask.

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