Face masks with acids

Acids in the composition of modern cosmetic products are absolutely safe for the skin, and they are quite unlike those frightening reagents from the chemistry room. Acid cosmetics are in great demand in the cosmetics market and are used to cleanse and peel the epidermis, but one type of acid, hyaluronic, serves to maintain the water balance of the cells. Known for its moisturizing properties, “hyaluronk” acts at the molecular level and retains moisture inside the pores, thereby providing a uniform texture, firmness, elasticity and even tone of the face.

As part of a cosmetic face mask, they are aimed at cleansing and exfoliation, as they are able to dissolve the cornified cell layer and “work” in the deeper layers of the skin. Much can be said about the benefits of acidic cosmetics:

• It helps in treating skin problems such as acne, post acne, acne, acne and other rashes;
• Acid in the composition of the mask allows you to get rid of pigment formations;
• This tool is effective in combating the first signs of aging and aging skin: wrinkles, pigmentation, dull complexion, loss of contour and elasticity;
• Essential for oily and problematic skin care: they cleanse the pores from the inside, normalize sebum production, fight acne, black spots, narrow enlarged pores;
• They eliminate peeling due to their dissolution and removal from the surface of the face.

Ascorbic acid, or vitamin C, is indispensable for mature skin - this natural antioxidant prevents aging of cells and stimulates their renewal, protects against UV rays and external factors. "Ascorbinka" stimulates the production of collagen for the density and elasticity of the dermis, it whitens and evens out skin tone and texture due to the high concentration of active ingredients.

PP acid increases blood circulation in the cells and nourishes the skin with oxygen, it moisturizes the dermis and normalizes the water-lipid balance by reducing the amount of excess moisture. Nicotinic acid relieves swelling of the skin and saves a woman from the "bags" under the eyes, swelling in the face area.

Succinic acid is found in the form of tablets and is used in cosmetology to cleanse the epidermis, it prevents the skin from fading, normalizes metabolic processes in the cells and evens out the tone of the face, its texture. This type is famous for its anti-aging effect - regular use of a mask based on succinic acid allows you to increase the elasticity of the skin, find a lost facial contour, remove pigment spots.

On the basis of succinic acid are created moisturizing, cleansing, nourishing compounds, those that fight age-related changes. Purifying mask based on succinic and gluconic acids involves applying a concentrated composition to cleansed and steamed face skin, home peeling qualitatively cleans for 10 minutes of aging, after which the mask is removed from the face with clean water.

Citric acid is used to whiten the epidermis and combat pigment formations - signs of aging or post-acne. It is often used in masks for problem and oily skin by reducing the level of sebum production and regulating oily sheen, in addition, the component fights microbes on the surface and cleans clogged pores well.

This type of acid acts as an antioxidant and fights cell oxidation; it enhances metabolic processes and cell regeneration, normalizes the water balance of the epidermis, acts as an antiseptic and has antibacterial properties, which is why it is ideal for the care of oily and problem skin.

Masks based on them act as a peeling - aggressive components of fruit acids allow you to get rid of the cornified cell layer and return the skin a healthy uniform shade, natural shine and radiance.

Without salicylic acid it is impossible to imagine the care of problem skin.: the BHA component disinfects the surface of the epidermis and fights the “dead” cell layer, normalizes sebum production, controls the formation of new inflammations, evens the tone of the face and hides the enlarged pores.

As part of the mask, it cleans the pores well and moisturizes the epidermis, so it is indicated for the care of dry and sensitive dermis even at home. Lactic acid fights aging by renewing cells and saturating them with oxygen, a complex of useful elements.

Masks based on this component help in the fight against acne and excessive secretion of sebum, dermatitis and other "fatty" problems.

The mask retains moisture inside the skin and increases, thereby, its elasticity, gives the epidermis elasticity and a healthy glow. Amino acid mask is a complex of useful components, often fruit, whose concentration is different; This product is very effective for stressful skin or aging, aging.

Peeling mask Vichy "Double Glow Peel Mask" based on thermal water and a complex of fruit acids, which are the main cleansing element. It has abrasive particles for deep removal of dirt from the pores, which allows to call the product cleansing.

Cream-mask "Bark" with fruit acids provides gentle cleansing and acts as a home peeling with a low concentration of the active substance. The product takes care of fading and stressful skin, problem, oily and age due to the high content of vitamins and active ingredients.

Deep cleansing with Ecolab is achieved through fruit extracts, lavender oil and kaolin. Amino acid agent has strong composition Doctorcos with a concentration of 0.5% - the product moisturizes and “works” in the deep layers of the dermis.

A face mask can be prepared at home: this will require fresh fruits (natural sources of fruit acids) or components in ampoules, tablets, and powder - they can be purchased at the pharmacy.

• It is important to observe the recommended proportions of the acid according to the recipe;
• Use only freshly prepared mixture;
• Select the acid for the type and needs of the skin, take into account its age.

Acid masks are in great demand due to their efficient work: almost every one of them is designed to cleanse the skin through exfoliation (except for hyaluronic and amino acid compounds). Reviews of them are often positive, but women recommend to take into account the concentration of acid in the composition of the finished or household product - lack of acid may not affect the appearance of the skin, and an overabundance - to overdry and injure the skin.

The recipe for a face mask with salicylic acid is in the next video.