Tourmaline face mask: indications, contraindications, application, reviews

“There are countless diamonds in stone caves...” And not only them. The volcano mountains have given us many treasures. Including tourmaline, a mysteriously beautiful and healing stone. On its basis, experts created a tourmaline face mask.

Expert opinion

Svirid Nadezhda Yurievna

Cosmetologist, 5 years of experience

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A unique mineral - tourmaline stone

Tourmaline was formed at the dawn of the history of our planet. The young earth was in turmoil. Volcanoes were scattered across its entire surface. They erupted continuously. And in this fiery dance of Nature, minerals were born. Including tourmaline.

Tourmalines are a group of minerals. There are many varieties of tourmalines that differ in color. From black to colorless, through the entire rainbow of colors.

Some tourmalines are very valuable. They were used in precious church utensils, jewelry and coronation decorations of many monarchical houses in Europe, the East and Asia.

According to ancient beliefs, tourmaline has long been used as a talisman and amulet. This mineral strengthens family relationships and friendships. Maintains wealth in the house. Gives peace and sleep to babies. Helps in love. Maintains fortitude and good mood. Gives courage. Develops creative abilities. Cleanses thoughts and soul.

But for medicinal and cosmetic purposes something else is important. The physicochemical characteristics of this amazing mineral are varied in manifestation. They give it properties similar to magnets. Tourmaline also ionizes air. Saturates it with negative ions beneficial to living organisms.

In this regard, it is superior to other minerals. The effects are observed even with very gentle influences, for example, rubbing or heating.

The main condition for the manifestation of these interesting properties is a change in the temperature of tourmaline. As a consequence, an electric field and magnetic properties arise. Negative ions and infrared thermal radiation are formed.

The combination of the unique qualities of tourmaline was the reason for the creation of therapeutic, preventive and cosmetic products based on it. Although tourmaline is not a medical product, tourmaline products are used in adjuvant therapy. Good results have been obtained from its complex use in cosmetology.

Features of care

The service life of orthopedic belts depends on many factors, the main one of which is the material used in the manufacture of the product. But an equally important factor is the correct care of the belt, because if you treat it carelessly, then you should not count on long-term service. Despite the fact that many models of orthopedic belts can be washed in an automatic machine, it is still recommended to do this manually. Of course, before washing, all the stiffeners and various plates must be removed, and the Velcro with fasteners must be fastened.

Tourmaline belt for back and lower back

Drying of products must be carried out indoors, avoiding exposure to sunlight on its surface. The best option is towel drying. It is strictly not recommended to use all kinds of heat sources in the form of heaters, hair dryers and batteries for drying. To treat plastic models, you must use a special antiseptic composition or soap solution.

If you want to know in more detail what types there are, as well as the rules for choosing and using an orthopedic corset for the lumbosacral spine, you can read an article about this on our portal.

Back treatment belt

Tourmaline mask - application

Why was tourmaline chosen? Numerous observations of healers and doctors, from ancient times to the present day, have shown the positive effects of tourmaline on the human body. Including in cosmetology.

Tourmaline face mask with magnets

Already in the middle of the first millennium BC, in Chinese medical treatises, tourmaline was called the “Magnet of Life”. And its thermal radiation is “Rays of Life” and “Waves of All Living Things.”

Results of exposure to tourmaline

The effect on the body occurs due to complex, simultaneous exposure to infrared rays, a magnetic field, negative ions and heat. Moreover, the characteristics of all effects are close to those inherent in a healthy, normally functioning human body. Therefore, exposure to tourmaline encourages the body to recover and return to normal.

Magnetic fields

Magnetic fields activate many vital processes. Magnetic therapy is a medical method of treating diseases using magnetic fields. It is officially recognized in our country.

Under the influence of magnetic fields:

• blood circulation and cellular metabolism are normalized
• increased availability of nutrients and moisture (including from the skin surface)
• swelling resolves
• memory improves
• pathogens are neutralized
• the level of energy metabolism increases
• all processes that prevent the aging of the body are activated

Infrared thermal radiation

Infrared radiation is a method of transferring thermal energy from one body to another. In our case, from mask to skin.

This radiation does not harm the body. But it affects many vital processes and slows down aging. Good pain reliever. It has absorbable properties and relieves spasms.

As a result of exposure to IR radiation:

• hemoglobin levels and oxygen availability increase
• blood flow and metabolic processes are activated (including in skin cells)
• the production of proteins (including elastin and collagen of the skin) and hormones is enhanced
• skin elasticity is restored
• muscle tone increases, including facial and eye muscles, and motor activity (as after a massage)
• excess fat is eliminated
• the body's energy potential increases

Negative ions

Negative and positive ions are constantly present in the air. There must be a certain ratio between them. The predominance of positive ions harms living organisms. This is exactly what is happening in the Earth's atmosphere today. Air ionization is the process of saturating it with negative ions.

The positive effect of negative ions on the body is as follows:

• help cleanse the blood and improve its performance
• enhance the ability of cells to regenerate (very important for skin health and rejuvenation)
• accelerate healing
• normalize metabolism
• have anti-cancer properties, neutralize the effects of free radicals
• destroy bacteria or slow down their growth (essential for problem skin)
• increase the level of the happiness hormone “serotonin”, improve the quality of life

How to use the product

If used incorrectly, an orthopedic corset can harm your health, so you must follow the instructions when wearing it. This will not only prevent the development of serious complications, but also speed up the recovery process when treating a particular disease.

How to use a lumbar corset

Rules for using an orthopedic belt:

• There is no need to wear a belt all the time - wear it only when necessary and according to medical recommendations. Constantly wearing a belt can weaken the muscle tissue of the back, which will result in a negative impact on the health of the spine (it becomes deformed under heavy load);
• You should only use a corset that was purchased specifically for you, taking into account your body structure. It is not recommended to wear the orthopedic belt of other people (neighbors, friends or even relatives);
• At night, the back and the whole body should rest, so before going to bed, the belt must be removed. As a rule, such products can be worn for no more than 6 hours at a time.

Take off your corset at night

If you do not know how to put on or fix an orthopedic belt, then consult a doctor for help. Some models are tightened with special fixing elements, so the attending physician must inspect the belt and, if necessary, tighten the fastenings a little. Do not forget that the belt should not compress the lower back too much, as this will eventually lead to impaired blood flow .

The effects of tourmaline on the body

Cosmetologists use tourmaline face masks and mask-glasses for the eyes. What is of greatest interest to cosmetology? Naturally, improving the functioning of the entire body has a positive effect on appearance. No less important are the particular results of the effects of tourmaline.

Effects of tourmaline for cosmetology

In general, the cosmetic use of tourmaline can be considered as a special case of lithotherapy, that is, treatment using stones. Tourmaline not only adds health, but also improves appearance.

Compound

Tourmaline masks of the latest developments contain nanocrystals of organic stone, which are produced using new technology and are thoroughly cleaned, and a softening gel. Thanks to the innovative formula, rejuvenation occurs: crystals awaken acupuncture points and the skin is smoothed.

It is worth noting that if the purchased tourmaline mask is filled not with gel, but with water, then it is simply a fake, and such products will not bring the expected results. Many people will ask why water is worse than gel? The gel is considered more plastic than water, thanks to which the tourmaline mask will be comfortable and uniform. The gel mass in such masks adapts better to body temperature. The heat absorption that occurs during the use of the mask has a positive effect, and most importantly, there is no hypothermia.

Tourmaline mask with magnets for face

Nowadays, many manufacturers produce such masks. They may differ from each other in details. But in principle, they are structured very similarly. The results of the impact are also similar. The most common name is “Tourmaline Facial Mask Massage Acupuncture”.

The tourmaline mask is a continuous face covering with comfortable slits for the eyes and lips. It is easy to fix it on the head with Velcro contact tape.

It is made from fabrics that do not cause allergies, are pleasant to the skin and have no odor. The fabrics of the mask repel dust and water and do not absorb odors.

Inside the mask there is a viscous gel with tiny (nano-sized) crystals of natural tourmaline. There are models where the gel additionally contains selenium crystals. Thanks to the gel, the mask follows the contours of the face and fits comfortably to the skin. Some manufacturers claim a cooling, lifting effect of the gel.

There are 20 permanent magnets attached to the side adjacent to the face. Their location, according to manufacturers, corresponds to acupuncture points. The effect of a magnetic field on these biologically active points has a beneficial effect on the skin of the face and the body as a whole.

There may be discrepancies in the instructions. They are likely due to differences in the composition of the masks. Some recommend keeping it in the cold (even in the freezer) before use. In others, on the contrary, never keep it in the cold.

Or warm with water before use. And other manufacturers indicate that the mask does not require additional energy sources. The gel heats up upon contact with the body and retains heat for some time.

Mask properties

The composition of the mask determines its properties. The skin is simultaneously exposed to infrared radiation, a magnetic field, negative ions and heat. We already know the cosmetic and medicinal effects of their effects on the body. They also appear when using a mask. They act together and complement each other.

Indications for use

• Various cosmetic imperfections
• Age-related changes
• Bacterial infection of the skin, inflammatory processes
• Decreased tone and appearance of facial skin due to stress, insomnia, overwork
• Nervous exhaustion
• Migraine
• Insomnia
• Dizziness
• Chronic fatigue
• Problems with vision and respiratory system
• Long-term work with a computer (negative effects of radiation are reduced)

The results of using the mask as stated by the manufacturers

It is believed that a tourmaline mask kills two birds with one stone. How a cosmetic procedure improves the appearance and condition of the skin. As an auxiliary therapeutic agent, it normalizes the functioning of the body at the physiological and neuropsychological levels.

Cosmetic effect

Blood circulation improves, including in the deep layers of the skin:

• ensures more complete nutrition of skin cells, access to vitamins, microelements, and other necessary substances
• metabolic processes are accelerated and toxins are eliminated
• swelling of the face and bags under the eyes are reduced
• dark circles around the eyes and pigmentation are less noticeable
• Facial care products penetrate more effectively and deeply

Accelerates regeneration and renewal of skin cells:

• aging processes slow down
• skin becomes smooth and elastic

The protective properties of cells increase:

• getting rid of pathogenic bacteria
• eliminates inflammatory processes, including acne

The production of collagen and elastin increases, the overall tone of the facial muscles increases

• long lasting lifting effect
• Small wrinkles, including crow's feet, are smoothed out
• post-acne manifestations are reduced

Therapeutic effect for the whole body

• the resulting antioxidants increase overall immunity and disease resistance
• dizziness, ripples and “floaters” in the eyes, headaches, respiratory diseases, and manifestations of weather dependence are less likely to occur
• the nervous system is stabilized, sleep and memory are better, chronic fatigue is reduced, general relaxation

Contraindications

In order not to cause harm and to use the “Tourmaline Acupuncture Facial Mask” only for benefit, you need to know and take into account contraindications.

Contraindications to the use of a tourmaline mask

• oncological diseases
• diseases of the endocrine system, especially the thyroid gland
• stroke and high blood pressure
• presence of pacemakers
• allergies
• age up to 12 years
• pregnancy
• individual intolerance
• any bleeding
• heat

How to use a tourmaline face mask

Instructions are included with each mask. It describes in detail how to use this type of mask, care for it and store it. Let's look at some essential recommendations.

• The mask is suitable for any skin type
• You must use the courses monthly. Then the effect of accumulation of influences is triggered
• Manufacturers recommend combining the mask with other cosmetic procedures: applying creams, serums, etc. under the mask; do peelings; take mesotherapy courses
• The time of each session is not limited. But the effect is most effective before the mask cools down
• It is not necessary to lie down during the procedure (preferably)
• After removing the maxi, temporary redness and burning of the skin may occur. It goes away after a while. Not a reason to abandon the course
• Best results during the first year of use

What are the contraindications for use?

Despite the large number of advantages and indications, not everyone can use an orthopedic corset. Let's consider the main contraindications:

• recovery period after some surgical operations;
• diseases of the digestive system (squeezing internal organs with a corset can lead to serious complications);
• renal failure;
• development of dermatological diseases (skin inflammation, infection, etc.);
• individual intolerance to the material used in the manufacture of the belt, or allergies.

Magnetic lumbar belt

The doctor must take all these contraindications into account when planning a course of therapy. Ignoring recommendations may lead to additional disorders in the body.

Tourmaline eye mask

The tourmaline eye mask works in the same way as the full face mask. The same indications, contraindications, effects and everything else. The main difference is in the shape. The eye mask looks like a goggle mask.

More often it is used to improve sleep and relieve fatigue. Including men. This mask can also be used for cosmetology purposes. With the same results as the face mask. For cosmetic purposes, it is useful to combine it with anti-aging cosmetics.

Particularly recommended for those who spend a lot of time reading, driving, watching the computer or watching TV. It is stated that it helps with insomnia, eliminates muscle spasms, improves the function of the eye muscles, and is beneficial for diseases of the trigeminal nerve.

The action of the mask stimulates active blood flow and metabolism, so it is recommended for people with vision problems. Relieves fatigue and tension in farsightedness and myopia, astigmatism, glaucoma and cataracts. Improves visual functions in general.

Tourmaline neck mask

The influence of tourmaline products is the result of the interaction of tourmaline crystals and magnets. Other components may be added to them. The tourmaline neck mask is no exception. It is also called “Tourmaline Neck Pad” and “Warming Collar”.

The collar is made of multi-layer material with built-in magnets. It also contains tiny crystals of tourmaline, germanium and other natural minerals.

Manufacturers recommend it to improve general condition, diseases of the spine (especially the cervical spine), dizziness, muscle pain and headaches.

What to consider when choosing

If there should be no problems with the type of orthopedic belt - the doctor will decide everything for you - then it will be more difficult to decide on the model and manufacturer. After all, your health will depend on the correctness of this choice. When choosing a product, you must follow the following recommendations:

• Always try on your belt before purchasing .
  Be careful not to press too hard on your spine. This can cause swelling. You need to find the optimal middle between a loose and tight belt; Features of choosing corsets for the lumbosacral spine
• the corset must follow all anatomical shapes, fitting tightly to the body . The fabric used must be natural and soft enough;
• The product packaging must indicate all the necessary information (care recommendations, date and place of production, etc.).

How to choose the right orthopedic belt

On a note! Since orthopedic belts are produced in different colors and sizes, the selection can be done in such a way that the belt is not visible under clothing. In addition, many manufacturers produce flesh-colored belts, which greatly simplifies the task.

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