acid has been discovered in the 80th years of last century by the English biologist Moore Stanford. He has extracted this substance from seaweed – laminarias. After the numerous researches it has become clear that the received alginates are the excellent moistening and rejuvenating means.
In the modern cosmetic industry the alginate masks make of brown and red seaweed. Two main natural components – sodium alginate and diatomite are part of mask. The first substance in combination with water forms the special gel saturated with vitamins and microelements. After drawing on the person gel quickly fills time, moisturizing and nourishing the skin. When the mask stiffens, on face the film which effectively tightens skin is formed. The second component (diatomite) consists of particles of rocks and remains of ancient armor-clad inhabitants of the sea. This substance differs in high refractoriness, it well absorbs liquid and at contact with skin protects it from any negative impacts.
Still doctors of Ancient China and India knew about wonderful properties of seaweed. They used these plants not only for cosmetic procedures, but also included them in structure of various medicinal medicines.
Wide popularity of alginate masks in cosmetology is connected with their universality. Such means is suitable for any age and type of skin. It is scientifically proved that regular cosmetic procedures with alginates are capable to smooth effectively wrinkles and to improve complexion. Besides, seaweed possesses strong anti-inflammatory action. They struggle with acne rash, regulate skin oiliness, reducing production of skin fat. The alginate plasticizing masks promote enrichment of cages with oxygen, interfere with diligence, restore natural protective forces of skin.
Besides sodium alginate and diatomite the producers often include additional components in structure of cosmetic face packs. One of the most popular additions – collagen. Such mask struggles with age wrinkles and gives to skin elasticity. For dry skin alginate masks with chitosan are usually used. This substance is received from armors of Crustacea, it perfectly moistens epidermis and smoothes folds on face. Removal of pigmental spots on skin - problem of alginate mask with ascorbic acid. This means effectively levels complexion, giving to skin natural flush. The vegetable plasticizing masks contain extracts of plants (green tea, ginger, camomile, aloe, eucalyptus, mint). They are applied to narrowing of time, deep cleansing and food of problem and oily skin.
1-2 times a week are recommended to use alginate masks. The full course of treatment by means of extract of seaweed provides drawing 10 – 15 masks.
The procedure of drawing mask is quite simple, it can quite be carried out in house conditions. First of all, it is necessary to purify leather from cosmetics and pollution. For this purpose it is possible to use cleansing foam, cream-soap or easy srub. After that put serum or face emulsion which you use on face. The alginate mask will strengthen effect of these cosmetic medicines. Eyebrows are recommended to be greased with fat cream slightly. While the emulsion is absorbed, be engaged in cultivation of mask. Powder needs to be mixed with mineral water in the ratio 1 to 1. Now it is necessary to put quickly and accurately means on face by means of the special pallet. The plasticizing mask stiffens within 5-7 minutes. It is necessary to hold it not less than half an hour. After that accurately pull for bottom edges of mask and quickly take off it from face in the direction from below up. After the procedure put cream which you use every day on face.