Face masks with gelatin and activated carbon: recipes for cleansing acne and blackheads

Features of the procedure

The finished film mask is very popular among owners of oily and combination skin prone to comedones. Due to its special adhesive composition, it can literally pull out all the impurities from the pores, completely eliminating blackheads. You can purchase a ready-made mask or make it yourself. Most home remedies contain gelatin. This affordable ingredient makes a great base for your mask.

Many people mistakenly believe that a film mask with gelatin is aimed solely at cleansing the skin. Of course, the popularity of this product is explained precisely by this property, but the mask’s abilities do not end there.

Gelatin has long been used in cosmetology as a nutritional component for hair and skin care. The protein contained in it is perfectly absorbed by the cells of our body. Therefore, a mask with gelatin can be considered not only a cleansing, but also a nourishing procedure. The composition and properties of the product can also be changed by adding various ingredients.

Home cooking steps

The composition of the cosmetic product made from activated carbon and gelatin is very affordable and absolutely any woman can afford it, even with a small income. The ingredients of the mask cost mere pennies and it can be prepared at home.

To do this, take both components and mix in certain proportions:

• 1 teaspoon gelatin powder;
• 1 tablet of activated carbon;
• 2 teaspoons milk or purified water.

The product is prepared in several stages:

• The coal should be placed in a small container and crushed into powder;
• add a teaspoon of gelatin to activated carbon and mix everything well;
• add milk or purified water to the container and stir until smooth and melt in the microwave for about 15 seconds or do this in a water bath;
• After the gelatin is completely dissolved, the mask must be cooled to 40 degrees.

When all of the above steps have been completed, the mask is ready for use.

Indications

Cosmetologists believe that a gelatin mask will help correct the following skin imperfections.

1. Blackheads and other types of comedones.
2. Enlarged pores.
3. Uneven and dull complexion.
4. Insufficient elasticity and firmness of the epidermis.
5. Small wrinkles.

In addition, it can be used to prevent all of the above problems. Reviews show that products with gelatin provide a cumulative effect. Those who regularly used them in their youth rarely experience premature skin aging.

Procedure

For the mask we take food gelatin. It should be without dyes and flavors, colorless - the weaker the yellowish tint, the better.

First you need to cleanse the skin very well. First, we remove makeup, then it would be good to use a scrub (or peeling, for example, Christina), and then steam your face for several minutes over a herbal, for example, chamomile, decoction.

The prepared composition - you need to check that it is not too hot! - applied to the face (or only areas where there are problems) using a brush or, less conveniently, a cotton pad.

My mixture was thick, and I spread it directly with my fingers.

Apply 2-3 layers one after another. You can do more - the thicker the film, the easier it will be to pull it off later.

After applying the mixture, the face should remain as still as possible. Keep the mask on your face for 15–20 minutes until it dries completely.

After this, you need to pick it up from the bottom along the edges and remove it with a quick movement. This is the most unpleasant moment. The mask sticks on perfectly, and the process of peeling it off feels like tearing wax strips from the skin (and yes, you get a bonus for depilating your upper lip).

Sensitive skin may become very red. My slight redness persisted for about 2 hours.

It’s worse if the mask turned out to be too thin and it was not possible to remove it in one piece - in this case, you have to scrape off individual flaps for a long time and difficultly. But nothing: a little practice, and everything will work out.

After removing the mask, a moisturizing cream is applied, and if the skin is very red and signs of irritation appear, a soothing cream is applied.

Back to the beginning of the article

Preparation and application technology

Preparing and using a gelatin-based mask is not difficult at all! In order for the procedure to be successful, follow the rules.

1. Never apply a mask to the area around the eyes. The skin in this area is thin and sensitive. You may damage its structure when removing the film. It is also not recommended to use it on the neck.
2. You will achieve maximum effect if you first cleanse the skin of your face and neck. Remove makeup completely and use your usual cleanser. If you have time, we also recommend steaming your skin over a water bath. This will help open the pores. Reviews confirm that steaming makes cleaning easier.
3. The recipe for any film product includes 1 part gelatin and 5 parts liquid. Depending on the characteristics of your skin, you can use milk, juice, kefir or herbal infusions.
4. Apply the composition using a special brush. Try to drive it into the skin so that it penetrates deeper into the pores.
5. After you spread the gelatin mixture over your face, lie down and rest. During the procedure, it is prohibited to talk or make any facial movements.
6. Leave the film on for 10 minutes, then remove it with a careful and smooth movement. If for some reason the mask does not harden, simply wash it off with water. Next time try adding more gelatin to it.
7. Complete the procedure with a contrast wash. This will close the pores and improve tissue tone.
8. If necessary, moisturize your face and neck with cream.
9. It is optimal to repeat the procedure once a week. You will achieve better results by combining a homemade anti-blackhead mask with moisturizing and nourishing products.
10. The finished mask can be stored in the refrigerator for no more than 2 days. To prepare the product for use, place it in a water bath.

Basic rules for using gelatin and charcoal masks

Such formulations are used 2 times a week for at least 1.5 months to achieve sustainable results.

These compositions are classified as film masks, therefore, to obtain the desired result without consequences for the skin, you must be able to make and apply them correctly.

1. Prepare as much mask as you can use at one time.
2. Before applying the composition, the face must be thoroughly cleaned of accumulated dirt and cosmetic residues.
3. For deeper penetration of the active substances from the mask under the skin, it is recommended to first steam it over steam from medicinal herbs (chamomile, eucalyptus, string, St. John's wort).
4. Additional products added to the masks must be fresh, washed and peeled.
5. Before using each new recipe, be sure to test the skin (in the wrist area) for an allergic reaction.
6. Such compositions must be applied to the surface of the skin in a bottom-up direction in several layers (as the previous one dries) and removed in the same way.
7. Do not apply masks to the area around the eyes and lips.
8. During the period of action of the compositions (no more than 20 minutes), it is prohibited to use facial expressions to avoid the appearance of new wrinkles and folds. It is best to lie down in a horizontal position and relax as much as possible.
9. For dry and sensitive skin, it is recommended to remove such masks from the surface of the skin with well-warmed boiled water. For oily skin types with comedones and acne, careful tearing off of the resulting film is allowed.
10. Depending on your skin type, you can apply any suitable cream after the procedure.
11. Such formulations are used 2 times a week for at least 1.5 months to achieve sustainable results. Then they take a break for 2 months and again undergo the full course of procedures.
12. When applying masks, try not to get them on your eyebrows or hair, as it will be very difficult to clean them later.

If you adhere to the above recommendations, you will soon notice the first results that will delight you and delight others.

Recipes

Next, the most popular and effective recipes for gelatin masks will be given. Each of them is given detailed descriptions and recommendations regarding skin type and effectiveness. Choose the recipe that works best for you.

Intensively cleansing against blackheads and inflammation

You will need gelatin and milk. Pour gelatin (about 1 tbsp) with milk and leave for 30 minutes. When it swells, place it in a water bath. Heat until warm, remembering to stir constantly. You can also microwave the mixture on low for 10 seconds.

Distribute the still warm mask over your face. In addition to removing blackheads and sebaceous plugs, this recipe provides a pronounced anti-aging effect. Milk and gelatin help tighten the skin of the face and eliminate facial wrinkles.

Improves complexion with fresh juice

The recipe for this mask is very similar to the previous one. To prepare it you will also need gelatin. But in order to give the mask refreshing properties, the milk was replaced with juice. Depending on your preference, you can use freshly squeezed lemon, orange or grapefruit juice.

Let the gelatin swell in the juice, heat it in a water bath and apply a thin layer to your face. The mask perfectly combats dullness and sagging skin.[adsense1]

Kefir for aging skin

Pour the gelatin with full-fat kefir, leave to swell and heat. To enhance the beneficial properties of this product, add a little ground almonds and wheat flour to it.

This recipe will be useful for those who want to renew their skin. It will soften the skin and fill it with essential nutrients.

For oily skin with charcoal

Grind half a tablet of activated carbon. Combine 2 tsp. gelatin with charcoal and dilute this mixture with 2 tbsp. milk. Dissolve over heat and apply to face. The mask will deeply cleanse the pores and degrease the skin.

Against age spots with lemon and cucumber

Many girls suffering from blackheads also fight against post-acne. A whitening mask will help reduce the appearance of pigmentation.

Gelatin in the amount of 3 tbsp. pour 6 tbsp. milk. When it swells a little, add 1 tsp. lemon juice and 1 tbsp. cucumber juice Stir and heat slightly. Please note that this product must be kept on the face for half an hour.

The effectiveness of masks with gelatin and activated carbon

Many cosmetologists recommend adding milk to the composition of such masks.

Many have heard about the high effectiveness of such masks, but not everyone knows what exactly their effect on the epidermis is. Each component contains biologically active components that provide deep cleansing of pores and skin rejuvenation.

Activated carbon contains: oxygen, hydrogen, carbohydrates, which, when penetrated under the skin, normalize all metabolic processes.

Gelatin consists of amino acids: glycine, asparagine, glutamine, proline, alanine, as well as vitamins.

The properties of activated carbon are:

• deep cleansing of the epidermis from all types of impurities and sebum (plugs, comedones);
• smoothing the skin texture;
• reducing pore size and regulating the secretion of oily secretions;
• calming effect on the inflamed epidermis;
• increasing cellular respiration and oxygen penetration.

The action of gelatin is:

• toning and restoration of the epidermis;
• exfoliation of the dead stratum corneum from the surface of the skin;
• smoothing the surface of the skin;
• the presence of 85% of protein compounds involved in the processes of cellular respiration, renewal, restoration with the normalization of their work;
• the presence of animal collagen, which is related to human skin cells and is therefore perfectly absorbed, making the epidermis firm, elastic, taut and young.

Many cosmetologists recommend adding milk to the composition of such masks, which provides:

• softening sensitive skin types under the aggressive influence of certain components of gelatin and coal;
• giving the epidermis softness and silkiness;
• whitening effect, eliminating hyperemia (redness), yellowness and pigmentation of the skin surface;
• rejuvenating effect.

Contraindications

The film mask against blackheads is contraindicated in the presence of certain diseases and symptoms. These include:

• violation of the integrity of the skin;
• rosacea;
• massive pustular formations on the surface of the face;
• any dermatological diseases in the acute stage;
• malignant and benign tumors.

The procedure should also not be carried out if you are individually intolerant to the components of the product. You can avoid possible allergies by doing a simple test. Immediately before the first application of the mask, distribute a small amount of the prepared composition onto clean skin of the wrist. Observe the skin condition for 15 minutes. If you do not find any signs of irritation, you can proceed with the procedure.

Thus, gelatin based blackhead removal mask is very effective. If you do it correctly and regularly, you can achieve impressive results: your complexion will improve, the number of inflammations and comedones will decrease. Moreover, this procedure can be considered an excellent prevention of skin aging. The complexity of the effects of the ingredients and ease of implementation make the gelatin mask an indispensable assistant for all girls!

Frequency of cosmetic procedure

You should not overuse this mask and do it too often. Although its preparation and use are very simple, it greatly dries out the dermis. Once a week will be enough to keep your skin clean.

It goes well with other cosmetics, such as scrubs. If your facial skin is oily, you can repeat the procedure twice a week.

This cosmetic procedure should be done in a course of five weeks, after which you should take a break.