Gelatin face mask: 9 proven recipes

Hello, dear readers! I really love homemade cosmetics for their reliability, naturalness, predictability and effectiveness. But this product, which I discovered quite recently, exceeded all expectations. I hasten to share with you an incredible recipe. The hero of today's article is a gelatin face mask.

Depending on the fillers, one targets blackheads, others moisturize, and some provide a lifting effect and smooth out fine wrinkles - all from a regular food product.

Composition of gelatin or some useful information

Gelatin (or hydrolyzed collagen protein, which we discussed in detail in this article) is a food product of animal origin. When purified and dried, it appears as colorless or pale yellow crystals with a neutral odor. For its production, bones, cartilage and tendons of cattle, as well as fish bones are used. Gelatin contains:

proteins fats carbohydrates;
amino acids;
starch;
ash;
biologically significant elements (calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, iron);
water.

Vegetable gelatin substitutes - pectin and agar-agar are made from brown and red seaweed, but we are now interested in a natural product of animal origin.

Collagen (fibrillar protein) forms the basis of connective tissue, which accounts for more than 50% of a person’s weight. In addition to its other responsibilities, it is responsible for the strength, firmness and elasticity of the skin.

Hydrolyzed collagen (without carbohydrates and fats) is better absorbed by the body. It provides effective care for problematic as well as mature skin. Alas, after 25-27 years, the body’s production of collagen slows down, so you will have to take the initiative into your own hands.

His Majesty - gelatin

It turns out that you don’t need to look for a miracle cure in the thirtieth kingdom. Almost every housewife has this most common and at the same time downright magical substance - gelatin. What are its unique properties and features? To do this, you can simply look at the composition of any care cream.

Almost all of these products, and especially those that are more expensive, contain collagen (a protein that helps restore the skin and maintain the firmness and elasticity of the dermis). And collagen, in fact, is pure gelatin, the only difference is that in cosmetic preparations the collagen is natural, hydrolyzed.

A rejuvenating face mask made from gelatin, prepared at home, has an extraordinary lifting effect, which manifests itself after the first use of this miracle product. Gelatin can also transform skin that is beginning to fade into radiant and youthful.

In home cooking, gelatin is used to prepare jellied meats, jellies, and jellied dishes. The confectionery industry uses gelatin in the production of sweets, cakes, chewing gum, candied fruits and other goodies. And few people know that gelatin, originally extracted from animal bones by the French chemist Jean Darcet, was used to feed the poor and sick in government institutions.

Today, this substance is also produced from animal bones, sinews, cartilage and skin. And the scope of its application goes far beyond the food industry. Gelatin is an essential component of many medical and cosmetic preparations. And that is not all. Gelatin contains many amino acids that are essential for our skin, including:

Glycine. Natural doctor. It heals abrasions and cuts, restores damaged epidermal cells.
Asparagine. Promotes the production of elastin in the body and restoration of the skin.
Proline. A substance that regulates water balance has a beneficial effect on skin condition.
Glutamine. A natural source of energy that gives natural strength to cells.
Alanine. Natural skin barrier against infections, bacteria and viruses.

It probably makes no sense to list all the beneficial substances, vitamins and microelements contained in gelatin. This entire storehouse of useful substances will be presented to your skin with a gelatin mask.

At home, you can give yourself a real threadlift, that is, a modern facial rejuvenation procedure using nanotechnology.

Before making a mask, we study the recommendations

There are a number of rules that must be followed in order for the result to please us:

We use only natural products (not synthetic) with a valid shelf life . Fresh gelatin should be light yellow in color and odorless.
Before starting the procedure, steam your face over a container of hot water, covered with a thick towel. You can add a tablespoon of some medicinal herb to the water - string, chamomile, linden, calendula, etc. We focus on your skin type.
The mixture for the mask should be warm . If time is lost and the composition begins to harden, you need to slightly heat it in a water bath.
Apply the composition along the massage lines with a brush or fingertips.
Do not apply the mixture to the area around the eyes! It is better to immediately lubricate these delicate areas with nourishing or regular baby cream to mark the forbidden territory.
To avoid painful sensations during film removal, you do not need to apply the composition to places where there may be hairs (eyebrows, above the upper lip, at the border with the scalp).
You can apply the mask only to problem areas - for example, forehead, cheeks, nose, chin.
In order for the composition to lay evenly and neatly, you do not need to talk or smile while applying the mixture.
Keep the composition on your face for no more than 30 minutes.
Before applying the mask to your face, apply the composition to your wrist (for 10-15 minutes) to make sure that you are not allergic to any component.
Carefully remove the film so as not to cause skin irritation. Residues can be easily removed with warm water. Then rinse your face with cold water or wipe it with a piece of ice (to close the pores ).
If the film is difficult to remove, you can apply fatty cosmetic milk or cream with a swab. In a couple of minutes everything will come off without any problems.
After the procedure, it is advisable to apply a nourishing cream .

After the course of procedures, we take a two-month break (it can be longer if the achieved result continues to please).

The effectiveness of homemade masks against blackheads

Homemade masks for acne skin are useful in many ways:

natural composition of ingredients;
possibility of frequent use in the absence of allergies;
improve blood supply, restoration of skin color;
remove and prevent oily shine using natural ingredients.

And yet, do not forget that the best prevention of acne is proper nutrition and daily care. Regarding the first point, if you have acne, you need to exclude all fatty foods, alcohol, coffee and fast foods from your diet. It is advisable to drink more clean water. Caring for problem skin includes cleansing and moisturizing. It is good to use gels, masks and scrubs for cleansing. As moisturizers, it is better to give preference to light soothing creams, replacing with them more fatty nourishing products.

Face masks for acne, prepared from improvised products at home, are sometimes more effective than expensive salon treatments. The main thing is to observe moderation and use only fresh products for the healing mixture. Then the benefits of such a mask will be noticeable to everyone.

Preparing the base for masks

There are many different recipes for masks with gelatin. To prepare them at home, you need to make a gelatin base. This is done like this:

Pour gelatin powder with water (distilled or boiled) at room temperature. For 1 tbsp. gelatin, take 75-85 ml of water (this is approximately 5-6 tbsp). Stir and leave for 10-15 minutes to swell.
Place the container with the swollen gelatin in a water bath. Stirring constantly, keep on low heat until completely dissolved. Do not bring to a boil!
After the mass has cooled, you can add the remaining components to it.
Instead of water, you can use herbal infusions or homemade milk.

Mask made of gelatin and activated carbon

Gelatin does an excellent job of cleansing the skin of blackheads, and if you add activated charcoal to it, which is able to pull out all the dirt from the pores, you get a very good cleansing mask:

Steam your cleansed face to achieve maximum effect.
if you have combination or oily skin, dilute gelatin in fruit juice 1:5, apple or orange is good, if your skin is prone to flaking - in milk
after swelling, dissolve the gelatin by heating the mixture in a water bath
add two tablets of activated carbon to the mask, crushed well before this
mix everything thoroughly and apply to face
After the mixture dries well on your face, rinse it off with warm water.

The best gelatin mask recipes

The gelatin base can be combined with a wide variety of ingredients, depending on the desired result. There's simply no room for experimentation here, but we'll look at the most popular options.

Gelatin mask with lifting effect

You can use a gelatin base even without fillers for an effective face lift and smooth out fine wrinkles. In addition, such a mask will improve skin color and even out tone. The duration of the procedure is 20-25 minutes. After which the film is carefully removed and the face is rinsed with water. The mask should be done once a week for a month. You can repeat the course after 2-3 months.

Gelatin mask with fruit fillings

Fruit masks based on gelatin have an excellent refreshing and tightening effect. In addition, they saturate the epidermis with vitamins, fruit acids, and biologically significant elements. When choosing fruits, we focus on your skin type:

for normal type - orange, pear, peach, apple, grapes, strawberry, fruit mix;
for dry – persimmon, banana, pear, plum, melon, apricot;
for oily ones – lemon, orange, kiwi, red currant, raspberry.

Make a little fruit puree (a heaping tablespoon), mix it with a gelatin base and apply to steamed facial skin. The duration of the procedure is approximately 20 minutes.

Super mask for blackheads and comedones with gelatin and activated carbon

Oh, those hated blackheads... Most often, the problem occurs at a young age and pretty much ruins your mood. This nasty thing causes a lot of trouble for all owners of combination skin type (not to mention oily). So, from today you can forget about them. The ideal solution has been found! No need to run to the beauty salon - we will solve the problem in half an hour in your kitchen.

The asking price is a packet of gelatin and a couple of activated carbon tablets. By the way, this mask will simultaneously tighten the skin and refresh the complexion. If you are already fresh and beautiful, you can apply the composition only to problem areas (chin, nose, forehead, areas on the cheeks).

To prepare such a mini-mask, you need to add 2 tablets of crushed activated carbon to the finished base. Apply warm! If the mass turns out to be too thick, dilute it slightly with boiled water to the consistency of homemade sour cream.

The mask should be kept until it dries completely - about 20 minutes. Then remove the film or wash it off with warm water, then rinse with cold water. For a better effect, you can wipe the skin with a piece of ice so that the cleansed pores are completely closed.

Mask with oatmeal and orange juice

Another great mask with a peeling effect for oily and combination skin. To the finished gelatin base you need to add:

1 tbsp. oatmeal (grind the flakes in a coffee grinder or blender);
2 tbsp. orange juice.

Mix the slightly warm mixture and apply to the face for 25-30 minutes.

Universal mask with cucumber

I recommend to all! In addition to a pronounced tightening effect, this mask perfectly tones, refreshes and whitens the face. To prepare the mask, add 1 chopped cucumber (or juice) to the gelatin base. The duration of the procedure is 20-25 minutes.

At the same time, you can apply the mask to the décolleté area. Wash off with warm water and apply your favorite nourishing cream. Feels like after using innovative cosmetics in an expensive beauty salon.

Banana mask with vitamins A and E on a gelatin base

A vitamin mask with banana will help get rid of fine expression wrinkles. The procedure will also be useful for dry skin prone to flaking. To prepare the mask, take the prepared gelatin mass and add to it:

5-7 drops of Aevit or 3 drops of vitamins A and E;
2 tbsp. chopped banana pulp.

The duration of the procedure is 20-30 minutes. Then carefully remove the film and rinse your face with boiled water.

Mask with sour cream and vitamin E for flaky skin

Another effective mask for dry or flaky skin that will relieve the feeling of tightness and remove fine wrinkles. To prepare it we will need:

3 drops of vitamin E;
1 tbsp. homemade sour cream.

Add the ingredients to the cooled gelatin base and stir until smooth. Apply to cleansed skin. The duration of the procedure is 20-25 minutes. Remove or wash off the film with warm water and lubricate your face with nourishing cream.

Glycerin mask for dry sensitive skin

This product will help us out in the winter. We prepare the gelatin base with milk, that is, instead of water, pour in 1 tbsp. gelatin powder - 5 tbsp. homemade milk. When the base is ready, add 1 ampoule of pharmaceutical glycerin to the cooled mass. If there were no allergic reactions to beekeeping products, then add 1-2 tsp to the composition. honey Mix well and apply to face for 20-25 minutes.

By the way, this miracle mask can also be applied to areas with rough skin - elbows, knees, palms. It perfectly softens the epidermis and prevents the appearance of microcracks.

Anti-aging gelatin-based cream

And one more recipe in reserve. We won't need it anytime soon, but let it be. By the way, we can please our mothers with this cream. So, an anti-aging cream based on gelatin with an incredible tightening effect of Botox. The cream will help get rid of small facial wrinkles and significantly reduce deep ones.

To prepare it we will need:

100 ml purified or boiled water;
100 ml pharmaceutical glycerin;
3 tbsp. honey (liquid);
5 drops of 1% salicylic acid.

The cream should be prepared and stored in glass, ceramic or enamel containers. Cooking sequence:

Make a gelatin base from 1 tbsp. powder and 5-6 tbsp. purified water.
Once it has cooled to room temperature, add the remaining ingredients.

The cream is applied with massage movements to the skin of the face, neck, décolleté and hands. If the cream is from the refrigerator, then you first need to hold it for 1-2 minutes in a water bath or simply warm it in your hands. Apply the cream for 25-30 minutes, then rinse with warm water and blot the skin with a napkin. The procedure is carried out daily. Course – 2 weeks. Repeat after 2 months. The cream keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 20 days.

Effect of using the cream:

gelatin will enrich the epidermis with collagen and smooth out wrinkles;
glycerin will moisturize and soften the skin;
salicylic acid disinfects the epidermis, tightens pores, stabilizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands.

Useful properties of the ingredient

With age, hormonal changes occur in the body, and the skin loses its firmness, elasticity, and protein synthesis decreases. But this deficiency can be replenished with natural collagen. And a food industry product that penetrates well even into the lower layers of the skin - gelatin - will help with this. It is made from various bones and cartilage of farm animals. Zoogen contains 80% pure protein, which can penetrate deeply into the cells of the dermis, giving them a second youth.

Based on gelatin with the addition of other natural ingredients, you can prepare a nutritional and firming mixture that is not inferior in effectiveness to Botox. In addition to proteins, the product contains amino acids such as glycine, proline, asparagine, alanine, glutamine. They protect cells from the negative effects of the technogenic environment and moisturize them.

Let's sum it up

Depending on the added components, a gelatin mask will help:

nourish the skin with collagen, vitamins and biologically significant elements;
tighten and smooth the skin, give it a healthy appearance;
make freckles less noticeable;
whiten the epidermis, remove age-related pigmentation;
moisturize and soften the epidermis;
improve color and even out tone;
smooth out fine wrinkles and reduce deep wrinkles;
improve the functioning of the sebaceous glands;
remove blackheads and comedones;
cleanse the epidermis, narrow pores, remove oily sheen;
improve skin texture;
remove excess subcutaneous fat;
delay age-related changes.

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The benefits of facial masks

More than a third of the total protein in the human body is collagen. It is thanks to it that cells are restored and their elasticity is ensured. If there is not enough of this type of protein in the body, then sagging skin appears, sagging, and both facial wrinkles and, with age, deep wrinkles appear.

Exogen consists of 80% natural protein. In addition to this component, the composition contains amino acids. Nourishing, moisturizing cells and protecting them from the influence of the external environment. As well as a complex of vitamins and microelements vital for epidermal cells. Masks with gelatin are popular, as the result of their regular use is:

softening, nourishing and moisturizing the skin;
restoration of fading cells;
improvement of cell turgor, smoothing of wrinkles;

The most important result is the saturation of skin cells with collagen. Which actually gives her a second youth.