Face Mask for Laminaria

Quite often natural products are used in independent care of appearance. Masks from kelp algae have a powerful anti-aging effect in combination with whitening, toning and nutritional effects.

Useful properties of kelp for skin

Buy now kelp in dried form is quite simple in the pharmacy. In addition to the fact that this alga has a high content of iodine, it is also a storehouse of a large number of useful substances:

• vitamin C - a well-known antioxidant, which has an easy pilling effect and allows to effectively combat the first wrinkles;
• niacin - promotes the smoothing of complexion, helps to lighten the pigment spots caused by age-related changes;
• choline - has a calming effect, removes irritation, oily shine;
• Collagen - allows filling small wrinkles, gives elasticity;
• iron - improves cellular respiration and normalizes subcutaneous blood circulation.

Tips for applying a mask from a kelp for a face

Mask from kelp works well on all types of skin: for dry skin it will become a source of nutrition and moisturizing, and with oily skin it will help regulate the work of the sebaceous glands, cleanse and soothe inflammation, normal skin will nourish with useful substances.

For the mask, the seaweed can be used in the form in which it is sold, and can be ground in a blender - this will help, after soaking, to make it more homogeneous and to facilitate the application process.

To "wake up" dry algae is pre-soaked for 1-1.5 hours with warm water. If necessary and fine grinding, 20-30 minutes is enough.

With care, the mask should be used if there are problems with the thyroid gland or with the vessels. You can not use laminaria in the presence of wounds, ulcers, tumors. Individual intolerance is possible.

In cosmetology masks from kelp are applied no more often than 1 time a week. The action time is not more than 20 minutes.

Mask Recipes

The main mask:

1. The soaked laminaria is applied to the face, not excluding the area around the eyes.
2. It is washed off with water after 15-20 minutes.

Mask of kelp from wrinkles:

1. Two tablespoons of seaweed mixed with a teaspoon of oil from peach bones and a teaspoon of honey.
2. Apply to face, wash off after drying.

Whitening Mask:

1. In the soaked laminaria, add half a teaspoon of lemon juice and a teaspoon of sour cream.
2. Thoroughly vymeshat agent, put on the skin.

Mask made of clay and kelp:

1. Dilute one tablespoon of clay with water.
2. Let it brew and then mix with two tablespoons of soaked laminaria.
3. Add a couple drops of tea tree oil .
4. The applied mask should be washed off after 10-15 minutes.