Masks from Spirulina today are very popular. Such procedures are widely used to rejuvenate and purify the skin and in the salons, and at home.
Product Composition and Properties
Spirulina is a type of spiral seaweed, inhabiting over a million years old. The plant includes a huge amount of minerals, organic compounds, vitamins and essential acids. Thus, thanks to the presence of arachidon, eikapentanenenoy, stearidon and docosagseanic acids, spirulina has a powerful anti-inflammatory and dry effect, and also eliminates the skin from acne and eliminates the greasy shine. Microelements included in algae activate intracellular processes and significantly slow the aging of cells. Pigments significantly improve the complexion and reliably protect the skin from the destructive effects of ultraviolet radiation.
Thanks to the presence of thiamine, riboflavin, nicotinamide and pyridoxine increases cellular breathing The inflammatory processes will be stopped, the state of psoriasis is facilitated. Ascorbic acid, which is part of the spirulina, gives the skin elasticity, whitens pigment stains and stimulates the collagen synthesis, and the vitamins of the group D are perfectly tone and refreshed the skin. A huge rejuvenating value is of algae retinol. Thanks to this vitamin, the face relief is noticeably aligned, deep wrinkles are repeated, an effective rejuvenation of the epidermis occurs.
The sphere of use of spirulina is quite wide. It includes national medicine, dietology and cosmetology. For cosmetic purposes, the plant is used to strengthen hair and in the manufacture of face masks.
Indications for use
Using spirulina as the main component of face masks is advisable in several cases. First of all, this is the presence of very dry and sensitive skin or, on the contrary, very fat. In the latter case, the sebaceous glands are so active that the face is constantly present, the ugly shine is present. In addition to skin problems, Spirulina is effectively fighting with the first signs of aging of the face, which manifest themselves in the form of mimic wrinkles and nasolabial folds. Masks from algae are well fit and those who dream of getting rid of freckles, seasonal pigmentation and old scars.
It is worth noting that the Elixir of Youth Spirulina is not. It helps only partly get rid of existing problems or noticeably reduce their manifestation. In addition, the use of drugs contained in the composition of algae, there are contraindications. Thus, the use of masks with spirulina is not recommended to persons with impaired thyroid function or with individual intolerance to iodine. And people with the presence on the skin of neoplasms unclear etiology the use of spirulina is prohibited at all. Apply algae on the skin during pregnancy and breastfeeding is also impossible.
Features of application
Before proceeding to the use of masks from spirulina, Community recommendations should be founded.
- If you plan to make a mask from algae, then you need to have a large reserve of time. The procedure requires a certain accuracy, so in a short time it cannot be performed.
- Acquire the Spirulina powder follows only from proven suppliers that can document the origin of the goods. This requirement is due to a large number of low-quality fakes, the use of which can harm skin health.
- Mix the components that are part of the mask, only in glass or ceramic cups. The use of aluminum tanks is unacceptable.
- The mask can be applied only on cosmetics peeled and sparkling. The overlay mask on cosmetic creams or makeup remnants is unacceptable.
- The duration of the procedure should not exceed 15-20 minutes. Otherwise, you can get a chemical skin burn, the treatment of which will require quite a long time.
- It is necessary to remove the mask using a sufficient amount of warm liquid, and the best option for washing will be filtered or mineral water. Immediately after removing the mask on the face, it is recommended to apply a cream.
- The frequency of use of spirulin masks should not exceed two times a week.
Recipes
The complexity of the preparation of a mask depends on the number of components and the need for accurate calculations of their quantity. As a rule, multicomponent masks are manufactured in cosmetology salons using accurate scales and auxiliary professional preparations. However, simple compositions with a small number of ingredients do with their own hands is easy, for this it will be necessary only to clearly observe the recipe and have a necessary set of remedies. Conditionally, all spirulina masks can be divided into three categories: cleaning compositions, means of wrinkles and moisturizing mixtures.
Funds that effectively fought with wrinkles are often referred to as rejuvenating drugs. There are several effective rejuvenating recipes. The following compositions are the most popular of them.
- For the preparation of the mask, 2 small spoons of gelatin will need, 50 ml of mineral water, 4 chopped spiruline tablets, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and 3 drops of vitamin A. The gelatin is mixed with water and heated in a water bath. It was then added to the resulting composition, the spiruline, vitamin A and lemon juice are added, mixed well and a thin layer is applied to the skin of the face. After 10 minutes, the mask was washed off, and the face is lubricated with a nutrient cream.
- For this mask, it will take 1 large spoon of dry algae, as many oatmeal and thick sour cream. Water is added as needed depending on the consistency of sour cream. The mask is very effectively fighting with the first signs of aging of the skin, but at deep wrinkles to help can no longer be able to help.
- For the next mask, they take on one tablespoon of wheat flour and powder spirulina, 25 g of dry yeast, one teaspoon of sugar and a little mineral water without gas. All components are well stirred and applied to the face for 15 minutes, but the area around the eyes and the lips need to be left untreated. Optimal treatment diagram: twice a week for a month.
- This mask is specifically designed to apply to the area of the eyes and lips. It is manufactured on the basis of two spoons of sour cream, four algae tablets, whipped eggs and two teaspoons of rice flour. And for dry skin, only yolks add to the composition, and for fatty protein.
- A good rejuvenating effect gives sharing the use of blue clay and spirulina. To do this, pour a teaspoon of flax seeds with boiling water and insist 12 hours. Then the infusion obtained is filtered, added 1/2 teaspoon of clay and spirulina, mixed thoroughly and apply to the skin of the face for 15 minutes. As the mask drying it, it is recommended to moisten it, without allowing its drying on the face.
- Laminar mask allows you to activate the processes inside the cells and adjusts the sowing faces. For its preparation, 15 g of dry laminaria is mixed with three algae tablets, 20 ml of natural yogurt is added and left for 30 minutes. Then they are applied to the steaming skin of the face and withstand up to 40 minutes.
- This mixture will help to achieve an instant lifting effect: 1 yolk is mixed with 1 tsp. Olive oil, 1 tsp. Apple juice, 1 tbsp. l. Dry spirulina and 1 tsp. Dry crushed citrus crusts. The resulting mixture is given in 15 minutes, then applied to the face and withstand no more than half an hour. Wash off the mask decoction chamomile or parsley.
Cleansing masks make it possible to effectively get rid of acne rashes and acne And also normalize the function of the sebaceous glands and clean the pores. In order to prepare the cleansing composition, take a spoonful of dry algae, 1/2 teaspoon of soda and chamomile decoction. The components are mixed and applied to the skin of the face for 10-15 minutes. The second recipe, judging by numerous reviews, perfectly copes with black dots and deep acne. In order to prepare such a mask, take 3 tablets of crushed activated carbon, mixed with one tablet spirulina and add 2 tablespoons of water. Apply the composition for pure sparkled skin no more than 10 minutes.
The moisturizing mask from spirulina is prepared as follows: One large spoon of algae powder is mixed with grinding cucumbers with grinding to consistency. They are applied to the skin of the face and hands for 20 minutes, after which it was washed off with warm water and wedged with a napkin.
Spirulina masks are affordable and effective means of rejuvenation. Their use allows moistening and clean the skin of the face at home, due to which you will look young and well-groomed.
On how to make a mask from spirulina to rejuvenate the face, see the next video.