5 popular face mask film recipes

You can buy a ready-made mask film in the store, but a large number of dubious chemical ingredients in the composition make it more harmful than good for the skin. It is better to prepare a mask film yourself: from natural products that are used in the kitchen every day.

According to the reviews of cosmetologists, the main effect that the mask-film for the face has is a deep cleansing of the lower layers of the skin. Regular use of a film mask will help to completely cleanse the pores, forget about acne and black spots, restore a healthy complexion and natural radiance to the skin of the face. In addition to its main cleansing function, the film mask saturates the epidermis with oxygen as much as possible and normalizes blood circulation.

Contraindications for use. Benefit and harm

Since the film and film mask acts in the lower layers of the skin, it is not suitable for all types. The effect of the mask can be negative if you do not take into account some contraindications.

• Thin and dry skin. The mask will lead to a deterioration in its condition (itching, peeling, redness).
• Inflamed acne. You will not only not get rid of acne, but also get irritation. The same applies to fresh wounds and scars left after acne.
• Dilated capillaries. Mask-film with gelatin can not be used in this case, you can get inflammation and increase rosacea.

To know for sure that a film mask does not harm your skin, do an allergy test. Make a tool and apply a small amount on the wrist, and after 15 minutes rinse. The mask can be safely applied to the face if irritation or redness does not appear on the test area in a day.

The main ingredients for making a film mask

Before you start preparing a facial mask film at home, familiarize yourself with the properties of the ingredients that make up the home remedy.

• Gelatin. The main ingredient of the film mask (sometimes it is replaced by protein), it has exfoliating, refreshing and tonic properties. The result will be amazing, you will see it after the first applications: the greasy shine disappears, the pores are narrowed, and the number of acne is reduced.
• Activated carbon. Coal penetrates into the pores and breaks down all the contaminants formed there, and due to the constricting effect it does not allow new contaminants to penetrate inside. It has a smoothing property and evens out skin texture.
• Milk. The mask film will eliminate unwanted pigmentation and yellowness on the face, and also remove redness. The anti-aging properties of the product have been known since ancient times: beauties were washed with warm milk to preserve youthful skin.

The best recipes for effective face cleansing masks

The composition of the film mask for the face most often includes ordinary and inexpensive products that can be easily found in the kitchen and in the medicine cabinet.During cooking, it is important to observe the proportions and strictly follow the recipe.

Softening with milk and flour

Four simple ingredients are used in this face mask film recipe: gelatin, water, sour milk, and wheat flour. Gelatin takes on a cleansing function, milk softens the skin, and flour makes the face dull.

1. Mix gelatin and water in a ratio of 1: 5 and place in a water bath to completely dissolve the gelatin.
2. Pour a tablespoon of sour milk into the gelatin mixture and add a pinch of flour.
3. Stir the mixture well until smooth.

Charcoal Cleanser

To clean the pores of dirt and get rid of black spots, crushed activated carbon is added to the composition.

1. Grind the floor of the activated carbon tablet.
2. Add half a teaspoon of gelatin and a teaspoon of water to the charcoal and mix.
3. Put the mixture in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.

Let the mixture cool, otherwise you can get a burn when applying the mask to your face.

Protein Based Refreshing

There is no gelatin in the composition of this mask - egg white performs its function. And lemon juice has a refreshing effect: it gives the skin freshness and a light healthy glow.

1. Beat the egg white so that it acquires a foamy consistency.
2. Add a teaspoon of lemon juice to the protein and mix thoroughly.

Apply the mask in two layers: as soon as the first one dries, immediately apply the second one over it.

Vitamin with Orange

Orange is a storehouse of nutrients. It contains vitamins A, B, C, E in sufficient quantities for humans, trace elements - potassium, pectin, folic acid.

1. Peel the orange from the peel and dry it.
2. Grind the blender into powder.
3. Dissolve it with two tablespoons of gelatin in boiled, cooled water (about a third of a glass).
4. For more effect, add some honey or aloe juice.
5. Apply the mask on the face cleansed with tonic and leave to dry.

Chamomile poison

To prepare the mask, you need 50 g of dried chamomile and green leaf tea. Chamomile is appreciated for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties, which is why it is popular in folk remedies for face care. Green tea - tones and removes signs of fatigue.

1. Brew tea, chamomile and 1 tablespoon of gelatin in water until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
2. Remove the composition to cool.
3. Apply the mask to the face, excluding the area around the eyes.
4. Wait for drying and carefully remove a film.

After any cleansing mask, use a light moisturizer. But it should not be greasy, otherwise it will quickly clog into the still open pores, and the effect of the film mask for the face will disappear quickly.

A film mask should be part of a standard facial skin care program, and it is recommended to use it every week. But even with all its effectiveness and "miracles", a film mask prepared at home cannot replace the use of products for everyday skin care: a cleansing gel and tonic.