If you want a skin free of pimples, blackheads and dull, this activated carbon face mask is the perfect one for you.
That’s why we want to tell you here what is activated carbon and what is it used for. Activated charcoal is an active ingredient that has antibacterial and disinfectant properties that act on the skin, removing bacteria and toxins.
For this reason, it has begun to have great relevance in the world of beauty, managing to cleanse and purify the skin by absorbing excess oil almost immediately.
How is an activated charcoal mask made?
Next we will give you a step by step of the correct way in which you should prepare a mask with activated charcoal and have effective results.
Ingredients
- Half a tablespoon of activated charcoal or powdered charcoal
- 1 tablespoon skim milk
- 1 sachet of unflavored gelatin
Implements necessary
- a small bowl
- Wooden spoon
- Microwave
Time required
30 minutes
Estimated cost
$33,950 (COP)
Process
1. Heat
Put the gelatin envelope next to the tablespoon of milk in a small bowl and then mix the ingredients. Then heat in the microwave for 15 seconds; The mixture should take on a creamy texture.
2. Mix
Add the activated carbon to the mixture that was already in the bowl and stir everything with the wooden spoon until it looks homogeneous.
3. Apply
At this time you already have your activated carbon mask ready to apply to your entire face, except around the eyes.
4. Massage
Gently massage and let the mask begin to do its job, so you should let it act for 10 minutes.
5. Withdraw
Once the necessary time has passed, you should remove the mask from your face with warm water and dry with a clean towel. If you see redness on your skin, you just have to apply your moisturizer and that’s it!
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