3 Fabulous Gelatin-based Masks For Your Face

If you have problems with wrinkles or lack of elasticity in the skin, surely you do not know that using a gelatin mask can be very useful in this type of case. 

This is because, normally, we know gelatin for other of its properties for our health. For example, we know that it is low in fat and very rich in protein, which makes it a healthy and delicious option that we must include in our diet.

If you want to find out a different use for gelatin, stay and read this article. We are sure that this information will surprise you and will be very useful on a day-to-day basis. Do we take note?

Benefits of gelatin for skin and hair

Something that we must not forget is that,  if gelatin is appreciated for something, it is for its high collagen content.

As the years go by, we are producing less, according to this study carried out by the University of Granada (Spain), and we have to obtain this deficit through food. Collagen is one of the most important proteins in our body. It is essential for maintaining good health and for the strength of bones, skin, nails and hair.

How not to lose collagen quickly?

Something as simple as taking care of our lifestyle habits will prevent collagen levels from being lost so quickly. If we introduce foods rich in collagen into our diet, we compensate for this deficit.

On the other hand, we must avoid certain factors such as  stress, tobacco, sun exposure or poor diet, which will accelerate this almost irreparable loss of collagen in our body.

The daily use of gelatin as a nourishing remedy for the skin and hair can provide us with that necessary collagen, as well as elasticity in our skin. See how you can use it thanks to the following masks!

Gelatin masks to combat aging

Jelly and milk mask

This gelatin and milk-based mask is nutritious and very powerful to help us balance the pH and provide that elasticity that our face tends to lose over time. Take note!

Ingredients

• 20 g of neutral gelatin
• ½ glass of milk

How do I prepare it?

• The first thing we are going to do is heat up that half a glass of milk. Meanwhile, in a separate glass, add the 20 grams of neutral gelatin and dissolve it with a few teaspoons of cold milk, taking care that there are no lumps.

• Then we add the glass that is heating up to the milk. We turn off the heat and, when our milk with gelatin is warm, we apply it to the face with the help of a brush or a cotton pad. Let it act for 20 minutes and then remove it with cold water.

Jelly and avocado mask

Creating a gelatin and avocado mask can be of great help against many problems on your face. See how you can prepare it!

Ingredients

• ½ avocado
• 1 glass of water (200 ml)
• 20 g of neutral gelatin

How do I prepare it?

• In this case, we are going to take half of our avocado to a bowl and we are going to chop it a little with the help of a fork.

• Meanwhile, we heat the water and add the gelatin, stirring for a few moments. To get a facial cream as homogeneous as possible, we will use the blender, mixing the avocado well with the gelatin water.

• Then, take this cream to a bowl and apply it to your face with the help of a brush. Let it act for 20 minutes and then remove.

Mask against facial blemishes and to provide elasticity

This gelatin and lemon mask is ideal to apply at night. It is easy to do and is very effective in reducing age spots and wrinkles, the sun or marks caused by acne. This is stated in this study carried out by the Sunandan Divatia School of Science (India).

Follow these tips:

Ingredients

• 15 g of neutral gelatin
• 50 ml of water
• 25 ml of lemon juice
• 15 g of honey

How do I prepare it?

• As in the previous cases, we must heat the 50 ml of water. Then, add the 15 g of neutral gelatin and stir well, avoiding lumps.

• As you can see, we work with very small quantities. However, this will help us to achieve a more or less consistent mask that is easy to apply.

• Once the water and gelatin mixture is homogenized, turn off the heat and add the 25 ml of lemon juice and a more or less generous tablespoon of honey. Stir well.

• We will apply this mask on clean skin 3 times a week and at night, just before going to bed. Help yourself with a brush or a cotton pad and let it act for about 20 minutes. Then remove with warm water and do not apply any other treatment.

In this way, its components will act throughout the night and we will fight those stubborn spots, while providing that much-needed dose of collagen that our face needs.

Do you dare to prepare these wonderful gelatin-based masks? Do not hesitate to do it if you want to improve the health of your face.