Collagen is a natural substance found in the connective tissues of our body. It helps maintain the natural beauty of the skin, because it is thanks to it that its elasticity and tone are preserved. And not without reason the most expensive cosmetics contain pure collagen. But what if there is no way to purchase such funds, but I really want to look beautiful and fit? In this case, you should remember how to make face masks, and refer to the recipes of traditional medicine.
In addition to connective tissues, collagen in nature is also found in seaweed, namely in a substance called agar-agar. This is the main component of
food gelatin familiar to every housewife
, which can be found in any store. And it can be used for cosmetic procedures to restore skin elasticity. A
gelatin face mask will help in this. The incredible effect of its use is noticeable after several procedures. The mask makes the skin glow from the inside with cleanliness and freshness.
How to cook and apply
In order for facial skin to gain elasticity, such procedures should be done at least once a week. What will be needed to prepare such a miracle remedy? To begin with - ordinary gelatin, without flavors, food additives or colorings - they can provoke allergic rashes on the face. He divorced in a ratio of 1: 5 with warm water. When the gelatin swells, the resulting mixture must be put in a water bath and heated until the whole mass becomes homogeneous liquid. A gelatin facial film is applied to the entire surface, except for the areas around the eyes, and left for 10-15 minutes. For ease of use, you can use a wide flat brush, cosmetic spatula or just a cotton swab. Rinse it off with plain plain water.
In addition to water, there are other bases on which a gelatinous face mask can be prepared. The incredible effect of rejuvenation is given, for example, by such a product in milk: the skin becomes toned and the pores are narrowed. This product provides ideal nutrition for dry skin type. If the basis is laid the juice of vegetables or fruits, the complexion will become much fresher. And in case of connection with a lemon, freckles and age spots will also disappear.
Another cosmetic property of gelatin is that it helps fight gums. Many people suffer from black dots on their faces. But few people know that in just a couple of procedures, an ordinary gelatinous face mask can cope with them, the incredible effect of which is simply amazing. For such a mask, it is necessary to dilute gelatin in water according to the previous recipe. Then the resulting mixture must be applied to the face. A second layer is superimposed on top of the first layer, and so on, until a sufficiently dense mask is obtained. Now the most important thing is to keep calm, not to frown, not to smile. And when the mixture hardens, it can be gently poked with a fingernail and removed from the face. Black dots can be seen on the inside - this is the result of cleansing the skin pores.
Conclusion
Such an unusual miraculous power is possessed by the most ordinary gelatinous face mask. The incredible effect of its use is quite capable of competing with the results of the use of expensive cosmetics with collagen, but the costs of its preparation are very small. And every woman can afford such a cosmetic procedure.