How to properly apply and use a black mask?

Beneficial properties of a black face mask

The photo shows a black face mask

Black face masks have been at the peak of popularity for many years now. Their use eliminates the need for professional skin cleaning using special equipment.

The rich pigment of a cosmetic product is ensured by the presence of unique natural components with coloring properties, which also have an absorbent effect:

1. Activated carbon . The main ingredient of the black mask and a detox classic. The action of the well-known absorbent, made from wood ash or coconut shells through special processing, is aimed at cleansing the body of toxins and harmful substances. Together with itself, it also takes away impurities accumulated in the pores and regulates the processes occurring in the cells of the epidermis.
2. Cosmetic clay . Responsible for normalizing the process of sebum production, narrowing pores and anti-inflammatory effect.
3. Therapeutic mud . Gives the mask plasticity, saturates the skin with numerous minerals, regenerates it, and has an antiseptic effect.
4. Gelatin . The composition of the natural component includes split collagen - a building material for the skin, as well as numerous minerals that saturate the epidermis. Gelatin is responsible for removing dead skin cells and deep cleaning them.
5. Milk . The natural product gives the skin smoothness, prevents drying out and loss of precious moisture.

Using a black mask allows you to:

• It is good to clean clogged pores from dirt, decorative cosmetics, and exfoliated epidermal cells;
• Remove toxins and harmful substances from the skin;
• Narrow pores and make them invisible;
• Normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands and get rid of excessive oiliness of the skin;
• Remove blackheads, pimples, acne;
• Relieve skin inflammation and calm irritation;
• Eliminate fine wrinkles and tighten the oval of the face;
• Reduce the manifestations of age-related changes such as jowls, sagging of the face;
• Hide scars, post-acne marks, smooth out uneven relief;
• Lighten pigmentation;
• Get rid of facial swelling;
• Increase the elasticity of the skin;
• Accelerate skin regeneration;
• Improve metabolic processes occurring in the epidermis;
• Nourish cells with beneficial minerals;
• Return the skin to a healthy color and a feeling of freshness.

Note! A black mask will not only help get rid of existing pimples and comedones, but also prevent the appearance of new ones.

Rating of the best cosmetics for acne and blackheads on the nose

For many customers, branded masks are considered the most effective. You can choose a product for yourself from a wide range of cosmetic companies in special stores or purchase it at a pharmacy. However, in addition to positive reviews, some also note disadvantages.

Pilaten (Pilaten) Black Head Pore Strip for teenage problems

Cost from 15 rubles.

The Korean brand Pilaten recommends the Black Head Pore Strip mask for oily and combination skin types of men and women. Trace elements, active components of bamboo activated carbon, panthenol, glycerin, grapefruit peel oil, wheat germ stimulate blood circulation and metabolic processes at the cellular level. They help produce your own collagen and slow down the aging process. The product dries out acne, cleanses pores and tightens them. Can remove toxins and eliminate blackheads. Restores the natural water balance, makes the dermis soft and velvety, which is characteristic of almost all masks for narrowing pores. Disadvantages: instructions are in a foreign language, difficult to remove.

Film mask Black Mask Black

Price from 250 rubles.

Korean offers a remedy for blackheads for owners of oily, normal and problematic dermis. Glycerin, activated charcoal, extracts of rose marshmallow flowers, calendula, monarda leaves, nut-bearing lotus root, Sudanese rose flowers, castor oil and denatured alcohol will qualitatively cleanse the epidermis of traffic jams, blackheads and pimples. The gel texture hardens into a thick film after application, creating the maximum effect of penetration of active substances into cells. This removes toxins and impurities and cleanses the pores. The mask prevents the appearance of comedones, evens out the texture and color. Cons: difficult to wash off, sticky, no stated effect.

AFY Suction Black Mask

Cost from 200 rubles.

Chinese recommends a mask against blackheads for oily, normal and problem skin. Suction Black Mask fights comedones, blackheads and acne. Charcoal, vitamins and minerals provide nutrition to the epidermis, hydration and deep cleansing. The product smoothes the dermis and regulates water balance. Capable of increasing elasticity and firmness. It has an antimicrobial effect and normalizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands. Disadvantages of the Afy mask: painful to remove, specific smell.

Orifiame (Oriflame) Cleansing Pure Skin

Price from 300 rubles.

Recommends this cosmetic product for oily and problem skin types. The Pure Skin blackhead mask with the cleansing component Undecylenoyl Glycine and salicylic acid has antibacterial and sebum-regulating properties. Exfoliates the stratum corneum, removes comedones and inflammation, stimulates metabolic processes. The mixture maintains an optimal level of moisture and reduces sebaceous secretion. Cons: dries, toothpaste smell.

Garnier Steaming with zinc

Cost from 130 rubles.

The French brand Garnier offers a steaming mask with zinc for problematic and oily skin. It deeply cleanses pores, removes blackheads, and regulates oil secretions. Clay and zinc tighten enlarged pores, even out the texture, mattify, and moisturize. The texture is easy to apply and wash off. Disadvantages: weak effect on removing blackheads.

3-in-1 Garnier Skin naturals Clean skin Active with charcoal Gel-Scrub-Mask

Price from 300 rubles.

The “Clean Skin Active” mask from French cosmetics is a multifunctional product. Recommended for problematic and oily dermis. Consists of a cleansing gel with salicylic acid, a scrub with natural exfoliating particles and a mask with blueberry extract and absorbent charcoal. The product reduces the appearance of oily shine and cleanses clogged pores. Has the ability to prevent the appearance of new acne. Cons: doesn't wash off well, is expensive.

Vilenta Hot and Cool Mask

The cost of the product is from 200 rubles.

The Russian brand “Vilenta” offers a set of products for combating blackheads for all skin types. Hot is a warming detox mask. Active scrubbing particles of kaolin, extracts of seaweed, charcoal and useful minerals in the composition have the ability to remove toxins, cleanse pores of plugs, and even out the relief. Cool - a cooling detox mask with extracts of eucalyptus, witch hazel, menthol, shea butter and tea tree mattifies the dermis, evens out tone, tightens pores, soothes and gives softness. Disadvantages of Vilenta: weak relief from teenage acne. More detox masks can be found here.

"Propeller" Renewing, deep cleansing

Price from 100 rubles.

The Russian cosmetics company Propeller offers a renewing mask that clears blackheads for all types of dermis. Active herbal and pharmaceutical components tend to normalize the production of sebaceous glands and cleanse pores of fat deposits. The product moisturizes and fights flaking. Possessing a bacterial effect, the mixture heals the skin of the face, restores color, and tones. Disadvantages of the product from Propeller: high consumption, must be kept for a long time.

Contraindications to the use of a black mask

Black mask is a very effective treatment for oily and problematic skin. However, it dries quickly and has a strong tightening effect. That is why those with dry epidermis should use it carefully. In this case, it is recommended to add additional moisturizing ingredients to the recipe for homemade masks for blackheads made from charcoal - honey, sour cream, olive oil, egg yolk.

When using the product, it is important to avoid overdrying the skin and causing microtrauma while removing the resulting film. Remember: black masks cannot be left on the face too much, otherwise they will stick to the skin too much.

Before using a black face mask at home, it is important to test the product and rule out a possible allergic reaction. To do this, apply a little of the prepared composition to your wrist and wait a while. If you do not experience any unwanted sensations, itching or burning, you can safely use the mask for its intended purpose.

In addition, the use of the product is prohibited if there is rosacea, purulent rashes, dermatitis, psoriasis, wounds and other skin damage on the face.

Note! Using a mask against blackheads at home involves additional hassle. The pigment contained in coal can stain any surface it hits. Use the product carefully.

Benefits of the mask

BlackMask has the following advantages:

1. Thanks to natural ingredients, the risk of allergic reactions is minimized.

2. Bamboo charcoal is an excellent sorbent (many times more effective than traditional activated carbon), it deeply cleanses the skin, penetrating deep into the pores.

3. The mask is not only endowed with cleansing properties, but is also able to saturate the epidermis with the nutrients included in its composition.

After using a black mask, the skin is not only cleansed, but also saturated with nutrients.

That is why, after applying the mask, no additional use of moisturizing or nourishing cream is required: wheat germ and grapefruit oils soften the skin, giving it a healthy appearance.

4.Easy to use. You do not have to mix the ingredients of the mask yourself; it is sold ready-made.

5. Tangible results after the first use. BlackMask cleanses pores upon first use, eliminating blackheads.

Therefore, it is never too early or too late to use it.

Black Face Mask Recipes

The photo shows a black mask with charcoal and clay for the face

There are many recipes for black masks that are aimed at solving various problems and are designed to care for various skin types. The classic version of the product, prepared on the basis of activated carbon and gelatin, will help cleanse the skin, tighten pores and get rid of blackheads and pimples. By adding additional ingredients to the recipe for a black mask made of activated carbon, it becomes possible to remove wrinkles and tighten the shape of the face.

Effective recipes for black face masks:

• Classic . The easiest way to prepare a product to cleanse the skin and fight comedones. Grind 2 tablets of activated carbon to a powder and then mix them with 1 tbsp. gelatin. Pour ingredients with 1 tbsp. hot water or milk, which must first be heated. The result should be a thick mass with a uniform consistency. Apply a black mask against blackheads on your face and let it sit until it hardens completely, then carefully remove the resulting film and remove any remaining product using a cotton pad soaked in water.
• With sea salt . The black mask is a remedy aimed at eliminating current inflammation, pimples, acne and preventing the appearance of new ones. The classic recipe, based on the use of gelatin and activated carbon, can be enhanced by adding sea salt, aloe juice and tea tree oil. To prepare a black mask for acne, mix 5 g of gelatin with milk and, after the mixture has infused, heat it in a water bath. Grind 5 tablets of activated carbon and add to the heated liquid. You can also replace coal with black clay (1 tsp). Stir the mixture and add 3 g of sea salt, add a couple of drops of tea tree oil, 1 tsp. aloe juice and wait until the mixture cools slightly. Then apply the mask against acne and blackheads on your face and leave for 20-25 minutes, then carefully remove, rinsing off the residue with warm water. The procedure is completed by applying a moisturizer.
• With honey . Mask to combat dry skin imperfections, eliminate peeling and irritation. Due to the presence of components with moisturizing properties such as honey and egg yolk, the drying effect inherent in activated carbon is neutralized. To prepare a homemade black mask, prepare fresh cabbage juice, add 10 g of gelatin to 1/4 cup and wait half an hour until the mixture swells. After this time, the mixture must be heated in a water bath or in the microwave until it acquires a liquid consistency, and add 1 tsp to it. honey, 1 egg yolk, previously beaten into foam, a little olive oil and 3 charcoal tablets, crushed into powder. Also, the last ingredient can be replaced with black clay. Mix the mixture thoroughly and apply to your face. After 30 minutes, remove the mask and apply moisturizer.
• With sour cream . A black mask made of gelatin and charcoal, prepared according to a classic recipe, tightens the face well. To enhance its effect, it is customary to add additional ingredients to the composition - sour cream, olive oil. To prepare the product, mix 10 g of gelatin with warm milk (50 ml) and wait until the mixture swells. Next, heat it in a water bath, add corn flour (5 mg), add sour cream (1 tsp), activated carbon (3 tablets, crushed into powder), olive oil (1 tsp). Mix the mixture and apply a mask of black coal and gelatin on the face and neck, taking a horizontal position. After 30 minutes, remove the formed film, remove the remaining product with a cotton pad soaked in water, and apply a rich, nourishing cream to your face to level out the drying effect.
• With clay . Mud masks have high cleansing properties, tone and even out the complexion. To prepare the product, you will need different types of cosmetic clay, sold in pharmacies - black, white, blue, green. Mix 1 tsp. for each type of clay, add 1 tablet of activated carbon, crushed to a powder, and dilute with warm water. After thoroughly kneading, apply a mask of black coal and clay to your face and leave for 15 minutes. Do not allow it to dry out quickly: to do this, periodically moisten the skin with water. After removing the mass, do not forget to apply moisturizer.
• With green tea. A product for high-quality skin cleansing, combating various rashes, acne, pimples, blackheads. Before making a black mask at home, brew green tea (1 tsp) in hot water. At this time, grind 1 tablet of activated carbon into powder and mix with

  1 tsp dry clay. Mix the ingredients and add 1 tsp to them. aloe vera gel. Dilute the mixture with green tea, which has already brewed, and can be applied to the face. Leave the mask against blackheads with charcoal for 10 minutes, and then carefully remove it with a cotton swab dipped in water. After the procedure, moisturizer is applied to the face.

• With lemon juice . Another effective recipe for cleansing the skin, fighting acne and blackheads. To prepare a black film mask, grind 1 tablet of activated carbon into powder and mix with 1 tsp. gelatin. To dilute the ingredients, use milk (2 tsp) and lemon juice (1 tsp). The resulting mixture is heated in a water bath, and then 3-4 drops of orange essential oil are added. Allow it to cool slightly before applying the mixture. Apply over the face using a brush in a layer of 3-5 mm and wait until it dries completely - about 15 minutes. After this time, remove the black mask from blackheads with gelatin, picking up the formed film in the chin area.
• Cinnamon . A product for cleansing the skin of impurities, which is also good at reducing oiliness, eliminating acne, pimples and inflammation, smoothing out the effects of acne, and removing toxins. Thanks to the use of glycerin, it prevents drying of the skin and loss of precious moisture. Before making a gelatin mask for blackheads, grind a cinnamon stick in a mortar. Add 1 tbsp to it. activated carbon powder and 1 tsp. bentonite clay (you can use yellow or white). Add 1.5 tsp to dry ingredients. glycerin and the same amount of avocado oil and stir thoroughly until smooth. If it turns out too thick, dilute with water. Apply a mask of charcoal and gelatin against blackheads on your face with massaging movements and leave for 10 minutes. Please note: due to the cinnamon content, the mixture stings a little, so for those with sensitive skin it is recommended to replace it with cane sugar.
• With apple cider vinegar . To prepare the product, grind the activated carbon into powder and add 1/2 tsp. add 1 tsp. dry clay. Dilute the ingredients with apple cider vinegar - about 1 tsp, add a few drops of tea tree oil. Mix the mixture thoroughly; if it turns out too thick, you can add a little water. Apply a homemade mask for acne and blackheads on your face and wait until it dries completely. After removing the product, do not forget to apply moisturizer to your face.

Rules for using a black face mask

The photo shows how to use a black face mask

The course of using the black mask is 2 months, once every 3 days. Leave the product for about 20 minutes until it is completely dry. However, it is forbidden to overexpose it!

Features of using a mask against blackheads made of gelatin and charcoal:

• Before applying the product, it is recommended to remove makeup, cleanse the skin with foam or gel, and wash your hands well.
• You can enhance the effect of a cosmetic product by pre-steaming the skin. To do this, add healthy herbal decoctions and essential oils to the bath. You can also use a damp, warm towel for this purpose.
• Prepare a black face mask for blackheads immediately before use. The product cannot be stored, and its remains are disposed of after the procedure.
• To prepare the simplest composition, mix 1 tablet of activated carbon, previously crushed into powder, with 1 tbsp. gelatin, dilute with warm water or milk and stir thoroughly.
• Distribute the mask against blackheads with activated carbon and gelatin over the face using a brush, avoiding the hairline, eyebrows and delicate areas - the area around the eyes and lips. It is recommended to apply several layers, otherwise the resulting film will be difficult to remove entirely.
• Leave the product for 10-20 minutes or until it hardens completely. However, it is important not to overexpose it, otherwise removing the film will be very difficult and painful.
• To remove the mask, lift the film along the edges around the chin and carefully remove it from bottom to top.
• Remains of the product are removed with a sponge soaked in warm water.
• To restore the acid-base balance of the skin, wipe your face with toner.
• The procedure is completed by applying a moisturizer.

Masks against blackheads and pimples, prepared on the basis of charcoal with the addition of clay, are quite dense and heavy, this is important to consider when using them. It is recommended to apply the product only to problem areas of the skin - most often the T-zone.

Important! Do not let the black mask get on your eyebrows, otherwise hairs will be removed along with the film.

Results of using a black face mask

The effect of using a black mask at home is noticeable immediately after the procedure. Clogged pores become cleaner, as they are deeply cleansed of accumulated impurities, cosmetic residues and exfoliated epidermal cells, and at the same time, oily shine disappears. The result of facial cleansing usually lasts for 1 week, and then the procedure must be repeated.

To calm your skin after using a black face mask against acne and comedones, use a toner prepared with 50 ml of mint hydrosol and 1 g of alum. It is also recommended to apply moisturizer after the procedure.

After a month of regular use of a face mask for blackheads based on activated carbon and gelatin once a week, the pore-craters in the T-zone shrink and become invisible. And if you use the product once every 3 days, the result will exceed all expectations!

Comparison of models

It will be more convenient for you to compare masks with each other and choose the best one by looking at the general table: