Is it really possible to successfully use activated carbon for the face? Mask, scrub, soap with charcoal - do they harm the skin? And how effective are they? Activated carbon really perfectly absorbs excess dirt and grease, it is only important to use it correctly.
From black dots make mask films, to get rid of acne - mask with clay. This takes into account the type of skin. For dry, aging skin, blue clay is best. Black clay moisturizes, cleanses and suits everyone, white clay is the most effective, but it should not be used for owners of
thin skin with vessels close to the surface. For one measure of clay powder, one measure of crushed activated carbon is taken, other necessary ingredients are added, for example, essential oils.
The most popular black dot mask with activated charcoal is a film mask that cleanses not only thanks to active substances, but also mechanically. It is enough to take 1 tablespoon of water or other liquid (such as milk) and 1 cup of gelatin to get a mask film. A variety of ingredients can be added to it, including activated carbon. Below you will find detailed information on how to make such a mask.
How often is the mask made from black dots with activated carbon?
It depends on the degree of pollution and the type of skin. Standard - twice a week. It is advisable to do the procedure regularly - this is how you can achieve a noticeable result. If the skin is very dry and sensitive, a mask from black dots with activated carbon is not your option, it is better to choose milder products.
It is important to remember: an activated carbon mask for skin prone to rosacea cannot be done!
Activated Carbon Black Dot Mask - Recipe
Ingredients
For one teaspoon of milk or water you need to take half a teaspoon of gelatin and half a tablet of activated charcoal. This amount of mask will be enough for the T-zone. If necessary for the entire face, it is sufficient to proportionally increase the dose of all components.
Cooking method
Grind activated carbon, add gelatin and liquid. The resulting mass must be thoroughly mixed, since gelatin does not dissolve in water, but only swells. Next, the mask is heated, for example, in a microwave for 10-15 seconds. Then wait until it cools to an acceptable temperature - the mask is ready to be applied!
Mode of application
Many people make this mask without taking care of proper skin preparation, and then wonder why there is no result. The skin needs to be cleaned and steamed so that the pores open, and the top layer of black dots becomes softer and supple. In order to apply a mask, it is best to take a special brush - they are quite rigid and allow you to “drive” the mask into the pores. We apply the product with patting movements, and then add another layer, gently moving the brush. If you apply one thin layer, the mask will be difficult to remove, it will tear. It takes about a quarter of an hour to wait for complete drying. Now you can take off the mask. It will not be as durable as the finished masks that are sold in stores. Therefore, you need to remove it carefully to make it a whole piece, otherwise it will have to be washed off and part of the effect will simply disappear. The remnants of the mask can be removed with any suitable cleanser (lotion, milk) and apply a cream on the skin with a mild soothing, moisturizing and regenerating effect.
Pore narrowing agent
In order to reduce pore size, you can make ice cubes with coal and wipe your face once or twice a day. You can replace this procedure with washing. As you know, the cold helps to narrow the pores, which is actively used in modern cosmetology, offering customers various cryotherapy procedures. In addition to affecting the pores, such ice cubes tone the skin and prevent its premature aging.
How else can acne activated carbon be used ?
A mask is not everything that this ingredient is capable of. You can find daily cleansers on sale. NaturaSiberica has a detox soap in its lineup, which, thanks to activated carbon, absorbs dirt as well as possible. At home, in addition to masks with clay and mask films, you can make masks with sea salt. For example, according to the following recipe: one part of powdered activated carbon, one part of fresh aloe juice, and one third of sea salt. Essential oil suitable for you can be added to this mixture, for example, tea tree oil, known for its anti-inflammatory properties. To determine the amount of essential oil, follow the instructions for it, but usually it is no more than three drops. All this mixture must be diluted with water so that a sufficiently thick slurry is obtained. Keep the mask on your face for about a quarter of an hour.
Charcoal scrub
Coal face scrub is especially popular. Such a scrub is not recommended for those who have thin, sensitive, inflammation-prone skin or skin with very wide pores, which can become even larger due to mechanical stress. An effective and very easy to clean cleansing scrub can be recommended to everyone else. In order to make it, you need two tablets of activated carbon, a little water to dissolve tablets, aloe juice, honey and sugar (each teaspoon of each ingredient) in it. This scrub is applied like a mask for 20 minutes, during which time it will dry out, after which it can be washed off with water, while doing a very light facial massage.
As you can see, such an affordable and cheap ingredient as activated carbon can be successfully used in a variety of beauty recipes.