Film face masks: how to choose and use

There are many secrets to beautiful and healthy skin. The most important of them is regular care using various cosmetics. Your arsenal of beauty products should also include face masks.

One of their varieties, the film mask, will be discussed further.

Expected effect

It would seem, what is special about film masks, besides an interesting texture? However, it can be very useful. If you believe the reviews, the film mask has the following effects on the skin:

• evens out the terrain;
• refreshes complexion;
• removes dead cells;
• deeply cleanses and tightens pores;
• moisturizes and eliminates flaking;
• gives the skin firmness and elasticity, making it more toned;
• dries out acne;
• regulates sebum secretion.

Unfortunately, film masks have a number of contraindications. It is better to avoid such products for girls who have too thin and sensitive skin, as well as those suffering from rosacea and tumors. Also, the use of a film mask should be postponed until the wounds heal or the active stage of inflammatory processes passes.

Review of the best cosmetic masks

Below are 5 popular, affordable and effective film masks.

• Vitex Black Clean cleansing mask-film for the face contains activated bamboo charcoal. It perfectly cleanses the skin of dirt, toxins, excess fat, tightens enlarged pores and makes them almost invisible. However, the manufacturer claims that the product does not dry out the skin. The budget price of the mask is also attractive - about 150 rubles for a volume of 75 ml.
• Transparent film mask Skinlite Radiance of facial skin pearl gives the skin cleansing and a healthy glow. Effectively evens out the texture, mattifies oily skin, smoothes out fine wrinkles. Available in 15 g bags.
• One of the best face film masks contains particles of gold. Golden film mask with collagen Collagen Luxury Gold Peel Off Pack cleanses pores and tightens them, nourishes the skin, evens it out, making it smooth. Collagen provides smoothing of fine wrinkles, a lifting effect, moisturizes and regulates water balance. With regular use, the complexion improves and the production of your own collagen and elastin is launched.
• Himalaya film mask for problem skin with neem prevents the formation of blackheads and other imperfections. Contains plant extracts and turmeric extract. Relieves inflammation, cleanses the skin and brightens post-acne. Despite the budget price segment, the product perfectly performs its stated functions.
• Smoothing mask film for the face of Planet Spa Seas of Greece from Avon contains seaweed rich in iodine. Effectively cleanses, smoothes and evens out the skin, tightens pores. The product is packaged in a 75 ml tube.

Ways to use it effectively

Depending on the therapeutic effect you want to get from the mask, additional recommendations will vary. For example, if you use a mask to remove oily shine before leaving the house, then you should not apply cream after removing the film.

How to prepare your face for a mask to reveal all its miraculous properties:

• remove makeup with micellar water or makeup remover;
• steam your face a little (you can hold it over a pan of hot water);
• Some people recommend applying castor oil to your face.

You can often find the following advice on the packaging: before applying, steam your face to open the pores. It's better to use another method. Before applying the film to your face, wet a terry towel with hot water, wring it out and place it on your face for 10 minutes. The effect will be as if you had just come from a bathhouse.

Since the pores will open, this will make it easier to extract cork contaminants. The result will exceed all expectations.

Recommendations, tips

You already know how to use Black Mask correctly, but now we suggest you remember (or write down) the following recommendations:

1. Before using the mask, the skin needs to be steamed. This is easy to do: add water to a small saucepan and put on fire. When it boils, you need to place your head above the steam and cover it with a towel for about five minutes. Second option: you can take a hot bath.
2. While the black mask is in effect, it is advisable to remain calm: rest, lie down, watch TV.
3. Before applying the mask, be sure to check your skin for an allergic reaction. To do this, apply a small amount of black care product to your wrist. After an hour, remove it, if redness, itching, and peeling do not appear at the site of exposure, then this mask can be used.

How to properly use different types of masks?

We talked in detail about the general rules, now let's move on to specifics and get acquainted with the recommendations for using several well-known types of masks.

Alginate

Alginate masks have recently become very popular. And this is not surprising, because having an absolutely natural composition, they turned out to be indispensable for the skin. Most often, they are used as a rejuvenating and nourishing agent.

And here’s how to properly use masks with alginate at home.

• Dilute the product according to the following scheme: 30 g of dry powder per 90 ml of water. The resulting gel is enough to cover the face, neck, and décolleté area with a thick layer. However, you need to act quickly, otherwise the composition will dry out and be unusable.
• The maximum time an alginate mask remains on the skin is up to half an hour. At the same time, it hardens in just 5-6 minutes. You can even apply it to your eyes, there will be no harm from it. The main thing is to first take a lying position and relax.
• If you use ready-made alginate gel from the store, then know that after opening the package it will not be stored. Therefore, apply everything at once.
• In order to get a stable positive effect, it is recommended to use alginate masks at least 1-2 times a week. One course includes up to seven procedures. Then the skin needs a break.

Film

Film masks are the most popular cosmetic product among women who want to smooth out wrinkles and tighten facial contours. They give an instant effect, are easy to use and also clean perfectly. But, like any other type of mask, it is also important to apply them correctly to the face.

In home cosmetology, you can easily make a film mask yourself. And ordinary food gelatin is used for these purposes. It is diluted in the following consistency: 15g of powder is poured with 90-100ml of water. Next, the mixture swells for 30 minutes, then melts over low heat. But remember that you don’t need to bring it to a boil.

When the gelatin is completely dissolved, you can add the remaining ingredients to the mask. For example, it could be cosmetic oils, honey, glycerin, eggs, dairy products, fruits. Select the final composition based on your skin type.

Apply the product to your face with quick movements, avoiding the areas around the eyes. Then relax and wait for it to dry completely. The mixture lasts on average 30-35 minutes. And you should remove the mask, starting from the chin, with one jerk. But first make sure that it is completely dry.

If you don’t have time to dilute gelatin at home, then use the finished product - a black film mask made from bamboo charcoal. This is a popular and very effective product that deeply cleanses pores and smoothes out wrinkles. You can buy it at any cosmetic store. Apply the bamboo mask to problem areas like a regular gel. And as it dries, it gradually tightens the skin. Removing the film from the face is very simple. Moreover, washing after it is not required.

Fabric

Store-bought sheet masks are very easy to use. Perhaps this is the most affordable express product for maintaining beautiful skin. You can apply them before any important event, a date, during the working day, or just at night before bed. And this is what this procedure looks like.

Interesting! Face masks with oils

• You open the package and take out a fabric mask folded several times.
• But try to do this carefully so that all the serum remains in place, because this is where the main value of this product lies.
• Next, a cloth soaked in the cosmetic mixture is applied to the previously washed face with soft patting movements. For a more complete fit on top of the mask, you can rub it a little.
• For the entire time indicated on the package, while the product is on your face, you can go about your business.
• When the procedure is completed, the tissue should be discarded. And simply rub the remaining gel on the skin with your fingertips.

Egg face film mask without gelatin

Egg face film mask without gelatin is also very effective. It not only cleanses the skin, removes blackheads, but also saturates the dermis with nutrients. After such a mask, your face looks truly radiant. To prepare it you will need:

• thin toilet paper,
• one chicken egg.

The paper is finely cut or torn. The yolk is carefully separated from the white. Then both ingredients are whisked. The yolk is left aside for a while, covering the container in which it is located with something.

The protein is applied in an even layer to the face, trying to do it as quickly as possible. The skin is covered with prepared pieces of paper on top. To cover it with a second layer of protein on top, you can leave it a little. It is important not to overdo it here, otherwise the mask will take a very long time to dry.

About twenty minutes after application, when the paper becomes very hard, it must be removed. This is done with quick, sharp movements to avoid pain.

Then the face is thoroughly rinsed with warm running water. When the skin is dry, whipped yolk is applied to it. You need to keep it on for 15 minutes and then wash off. This final chord will help saturate cleansed skin with nutrients. As a result, an egg mask for the face without gelatin will bring double benefits.

Making a homemade natural mask

To make a face mask at home, first of all you will need a container in which you will mix all the ingredients for the mask.
It is preferable to take a porcelain or glass container. In order to measure the required proportions and for stirring, you will need a small spoon (preferably wooden). In some cases, you may need such a thing as a masher; in it you can mash berries, vegetables and fruits. A mixer and juicer may also come in handy.

The main rule in preparing a mask at home is fresh ingredients!

It is best to apply a freshly prepared mask to your face. And remember, almost all masks made at home from natural products should be used only once and cannot be stored.

Common mistakes when using masks

When using masks, it is important to avoid:

• failure to comply with the deadline indicated on the packaging;
• inconsistencies with skin type;
• applying the product to uncleaned facial skin;
• too frequent use;
• applying the composition to delicate areas of the face;
• excessive facial stress;
• applying the mixture with your fingers (not suitable for all types of masks);
• careless cleansing of the skin after using the product;
• neglect of subsequent care procedures.

After using masks, the face needs to be toned and moisturized. In a short period of time you will get radiant, renewed skin.

Rules of application

• You need to use a film mask regularly, but not more than 2 times a week.
• It is more convenient to carry out the procedure in the evening, before bedtime.
• The product should be applied to thoroughly prepared, cleansed facial skin.
• It is better to distribute the product along massage lines.
• Avoid contact of the product with the lips, eyelids and area around the eyes.
• During the procedure, it is necessary to relax the facial muscles. You can't laugh or talk.
• The exposure time must be passed away at rest, preferably lying on your back.

What effect do film masks give?

With regular use of a film mask in complex care, you can achieve the following effects:

• skin cleansing;
• hydration;
• nutrition;
• narrowing of pores;
• relieving inflammation;
• disappearance of acne and blackheads;
• even out complexion;
• getting rid of vellus hair;
• lifting effect;
• smoothing out small wrinkles;
• maintaining skin tone and youth.

Lifting effect

What it is?

This mask is a gel with a thick consistency. Most often, film masks have a transparent texture. But to attract attention and stimulate purchases, manufacturers produce such compositions even with the addition of glitter. This cosmetic product is applied, like any other, to previously cleansed skin - this should not only be done by washing, but also by using a peeling or scrub.

The film mask is distributed in a thin layer over the skin and, when dried, forms a film. At the stage of complete drying, it must be removed from the skin, removing it in one layer.