A black mask from black dots is an effective tool that can be made just at home from ordinary products. Masks got their name due to the presence in their composition of black components - activated carbon, black clay, therapeutic mud. These products are completely safe because they are natural, and in addition, they have numerous beneficial properties.
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The benefits of black face masks
The mask hardens immediately after application and turns into a dense film. It draws from the pores all the dirt, dust, lard and sebum that has accumulated there, cleansing not only the upper layers of the skin, but also the deep ones. But this does not end with its useful properties.
It has antiseptic, nutritional properties, as well as:
- normalizes metabolic processes in the skin;
- returns elasticity;
- improves complexion;
- stops the growth of bacteria;
- relieves irritation and swelling;
- tightens the contour of the face;
- saturates with vitamins;
- neutralizes oily sheen;
- smoothes fine wrinkles;
- removes inflammation.
The regular use of such masks can have a powerful anti-aging effect.
Black dot mask with gelatin and activated carbon or mud is the best choice for oily, prone to various rashes, skin with wide pores. All components have excellent cleansing properties, and masks prepared on their basis differ only in consistency.
Before applying the mask, you need to prepare the skin for this procedure, so that it absorbs nutrients to the maximum and is better cleansed.
- The face is cleaned with tonic and steamed, bending over a basin with boiling water or covered with a towel dipped in hot water. You can add chamomile, calendula, string or a little sea salt to the steaming water.
- The prepared mixture is applied to the face, avoiding the area under the eyes.
- As soon as the mask dries, it is carefully removed, prying off with a fingernail and pulling up.
- The remnants of the film are washed off with warm water, and the skin is lubricated with a day soothing cream.
Activated Carbon Gel Mask
This mask is made from simple and cheap ingredients to cope with cleansing and moisturizing the skin no worse than expensive products. There is collagen in gelatin, which quickly penetrates into the dermis and gives it everything you need so that it remains firm and elastic. He also exfoliates dead cells well, smoothing the surface of the face and improving its color.
Required Products:
- pharmaceutical coal - 1 tablet;
- edible gelatin (or agar-agar) - 1 tsp;
- milk or water - 2 tsp.
It is better to use milk: it softens the skin, makes it soft, pleasant to the touch, and also has a whitening effect.
- The coal must be crushed between two tablespoons into a powder and combined with gelatin.
- Then add milk to the resulting composition and heat it in the microwave for 4 - 5 seconds.
- The mixture must be gently applied to the face and wait until it completely dries.
If everything was done correctly, the cured film can be removed entirely. Frequency of use - 1 - 2 times in 7 days.
These masks are considered the most effective, but sometimes they strongly "adhere" to the skin and are difficult to remove. Therefore, it is better to remove the composition for the first time while it is still a little wet.
Black mask with aloe
Aloe has a beneficial effect on the skin of all types, moisturizing it, making it soft, silky and supple.
Ingredients:
- coal tablets - 2 pcs.;
- aloe juice - 1 tsp;
- coarse sea salt - ¾ tsp;
- tea tree oil - 2-3 drops.
All ingredients should be mixed and diluted 1 tbsp. l boiled water at room temperature. Apply the resulting composition to a clean face and keep for 2/3 hours.
Even if the result is visible after the first procedure, there is no need to stop therapy.
All masks are best used in courses for several weeks to consolidate the result, and only then take a break.
Black Mask with activated carbon and yogurt
Such masks can be purchased ready-made or made independently from the available components:
- coal - 1 tbsp. l powder;
- lemon juice - 1 tsp;
- natural yogurt - 2 tbsp. l
Mix all ingredients and apply on face for 20 minutes. To do this, it is convenient to use a cosmetic brush. Wash off with warm water. Instead of yogurt, you can use kefir - it also refreshes, cleans and rejuvenates the upper layer of the epidermis.
A mask based on yogurt, lemon and charcoal moisturizes, tightens, cleanses and brightens the skin, eliminates post-acne, age spots and black spots.
Mask of gelatin and black clay
Masks with clay have a dense texture and are quite heavy. Sometimes they are not very convenient to use, but they are considered a budget and effective tool in the fight against skin problems.
Components:
- black clay powder - 2 tbsp. l .;
- gelatin - 1 tbsp. l .;
- tea tree oil and peppermint - 1 drop each.
Mix gelatin with 3 tbsp. l water and leave to swell. To speed up the process, you can put it on a steam bath. When everything is dissolved, add oil and clay to the mixture. All components must be mixed and wait for the mass to cool slightly. The mixture should be viscous, uniform, without lumps and clots.
Then it must be applied to the skin in an even layer and left to dry. After removing the mask, the face should be rinsed with cold water and moisturized with cream.
With black clay and vinegar
To prepare such a tool, you need the following set of ingredients:
- black clay - 1 tbsp. l powder;
- apple cider vinegar - 1 tsp;
- tea tree oil - 2 drops.
Mix all components and apply on face.
Black mud mask with herbs
Healing mud can be successfully used for face care. It nourishes the skin with all the necessary elements, removes black spots, dries up acne. It is easy to cook at home. Need to take 2 tbsp. l powder of dirt and dilute with water or a decoction of medicinal herbs to the required density. Keep the mask on your face no more than ¼ h.
The regular use of such a mask makes the skin smooth and matte, so after a few procedures the effect becomes noticeable even to strangers.
Mud masks are most convenient to use, as they are easily modeled by hands and can be removed without problems.
With activated carbon and glue
To prepare a home mask from black dots with activated carbon, even PVA glue is used. It is non-toxic, does not harm the skin and, conversely, absorbs excess sebum and harmful substances.
It is necessary to take 3 tablets of coal, crush into powder and dilute with glue to get a mixture of sour cream consistency. You can keep such a composition on the skin for about 20 minutes. Then you need to remove the mask. In this case, the black dots should remain on it.
For prevention, such masks can be used about 1 time in 7 days, with problem skin - 1 time in 3 to 4 days.
After a month of regular use, you need to take a break for 4 to 5 weeks, so as not to dry the skin. In addition, activated carbon is a strong adsorbent and, with too frequent and prolonged use, destroys not only harmful, but also useful substances necessary for the health of the dermis.
Before the first use of the masks, you need to do a test on your wrist to check if there is an allergic reaction.
Of the contraindications, couperosis and too dry skin should be mentioned. If it has ulcers, open wounds, recently squeezed out deep acne, then this procedure must be postponed until the moment when the damage heals a little.
To improve the condition of problem skin, you do not have to spend money on expensive salon procedures. In the vast majority of cases, you can get by with correctly selected home remedies. To achieve a matte, even and clean skin without black dots, you need to tune in to the result and regularly make masks from coal, clay or healing mud.
