What is a Face Mask?
A face mask is a substance that is put on your skin temporarily to enhance, improve or clean and exfoliate the skin.
A little bit of history:
- Facial masks were used since at least 5,000 years ago, with the very first masks mentioned, being milk or honey.
- India: People used cucumber, aloe vera turmeric and even flowers to make masks.
- Ancient Egypt: The well know queen Cleopatra used milk and honey, mud from the dead sea and even egg whites on her face. She regularly bathed in donkey’s milk as well.
- Ancient China: In the time of the Tang Dynasty, women used powdered pearl, jadeite, tea leaves, ginger root and lotus flowers to make facial masks.
- Ancient Rome: They used strange concoction such as basil juice, oils, vinegar, goose fat and snail ashes.
- Middle Ages: To maintain a pearly porcelain white complexion, ladies used an equally strange mixture of calf, and hare blood, mixed with ground wheat.
- Elizabethan and Victorian Ages: The ladies of these times used even stranger, dangerous even toxic substances to keep their faces looking like porcelain; they used mercury and white lead mixed with olive oil and honey. Some stayed safe and rather used a mixture of egg whites and lemon juice instead.
- Modern Times: Today we have a wide variety of safe and well researched ingredients from which facial masks are made. There is also a great variety in the kind of masks available, like clay masks, sheet masks, charcoal masks serum masks; even masks for the derrierre (the bum) is available!
Why do we use facial masks?
Face masks are used to cleanse, detoxify, exfoliate, tighten and brighten the skin or perhaps to target certain problem areas, like lines, wrinkles or hyperpigmentation, acne etc. It is also used to prepare the skin for a big event by nourishing the skin or even out the skin tone. it is also a fun way to relax while you know that you are pampering your skin.
What makes Shasta Cerana’s Rosehip & Spirulina Anti Aging Mask stand out?
Our mask has 4 great active ingredients with stunning anti-aging properties that were specially chosen for their ability to make your skin look and feel great. These ingredients, which are totally natural and safe, (even safe enough to eat) are:
1. Rosehip Powder.
Rosehip powder is obtained by grinding the seeds of the dried fruit of wild roses to a fine powder. This powder is a vitamin bomb, full of minerals, antioxidants (like lycopene and beta carotene) and vitamins, and is especially high in vitamin C. Vitamin C has the power to boost collagen production and cell renewal. This powder can also be taken internally as it acts like a superfood. It has the ability to brighten and rejuvenate the skin and diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Here are some other equally important properties of Rosehip powder:
- Refresh Skin
- Moisturises. . . dramatically increase moisture levels according to one source.
- Slow down signs of aging
- Help combat UV damage
- The natural tretinoin helps combat pigmentation (sunspots)
2. Spirulina Powder.
Spirulina is known as a superfood. It is especially rich in nutrients like antioxidants amino acids, minerals and vitamins. It will help moisturise and nourish and brighten you skin. Other valuable properties are:
- Anti-Aging
- Anti Hyperpigmentation
- Fights free radicals
- Can help combat fine lines and wrinkles
- The Phytocyanin it contains help activate cellular activities and cell regeneration
- According to studies (PMCID 6317665 and PMID 30569098) it might tighten the skin and boosts collagen.
- May eliminate toxins
- May help acne psoriasis and eczema
- May reduce dark spots and discolorations.
3. Kaolin Clay
Kaolin clay is considered the best and the gentlest clay for facial masks. It is rich in minerals. This clay is a natural cleanser and gentle exfoliator, that can absorb dirt, bacteria and impurities from the skin ensuring a healthy clean skin. It is suitable for all skin types. Other great properties are:
- Evens skin tone
- Brightens
- Rejuvenates
- May help stimulate collagen formation (PMID 22340693)
- Has mild anti inflammatory and antibacterial properties according to Dr Blair Murphy Rose, MD FAA, a New York based dermatologist.
4. Bentonite Clay
This clay is derived from volcanic ashes and is thus full of minerals. It has the ability to draw impurities from the skin and also a reputation to being helpful for acne conditions. Other importatnt properties are:
- Purifies skin
- Cleanses
- Exfoliates gently
- Reinvigorates skin
- Astringent, tightening properties
A tiny bit of lavender oil was added to these four wonderful ingredients, as an aroma and to enhance your relaxing experience when you use this mask.
How to use this mask?
Rosehip & Spirulina Anti Aging Mask consists of a dry powder that you can mix with your own choice of liquid. There is sufficient powder for 8 to 10, or perhaps even more, treatments making it great value for your money. Mix plus minus 1 teaspoon of powder with your choice of liquid. Using a soft paint brush, gently apply to your face. Relax for 20 to 30 minutes and remove with lukewarm water and a soft face cloth. Your skin will feel super clean and soft. Follow up with your favourite oil or moisturiser, or both.
Mixing Ideas:
- Water either alone, or with a bit of lemon juice or with honey.
- Yogurt
- Yogurt and honey
- Sour cream
- Milk
- Cooled green tea or rooibos tea.
- Mashed fruit, like papaya, banana od avocado can also be added to your mix, increasing the nourishing qualities.
Milk and milk products will give you the added benefit of lactic acid (present in milk) Lactic acid serves as a moisturiser and can even act as a brightening agent. It might even add some valuable probiotics for a healthy skin microbiome.
So why wait, spoil yourself today with this wonderful mask. Rosehip & Spirulina Anti-Aging Face Mask – | Shasta Cerana
