Laminaria, commonly called kelp, is a genus of more than thirty species of brown algae. Some species of laminaria have been used for food purposes since ancient times because they are rich in vitamins. Kelp is also used as a cosmetic ingredient for that same reason. It has a rejuvenating effect on the skin and helps to keep it young and healthy. Ukrainian beauty brand Agor presents its powder face masks with kelp.
Agor is a Ukrainian brand known for producing 100% natural and safe cosmetics made with powdered ingredients. Agor offers powder face masks, body scrubs and shampoos formulated with dried and powdered plant parts, algae, and natural minerals such as Himalayan salt and montmorillonite. Such products are unconventional but very easy to use. All you have to do is add some water to the powder and mix well to obtain a lump-free, creamy paste.
Agor's powder masks, scrubs and shampoos are completely free of preservatives, stabilisers, thickeners, emulsifiers, surfactants and other synthetic ingredients because they simply don't need them! Powdered cosmetics have a really long shelf life provided that they are stored in a sealed jar and aren't exposed to humidity.
Agor offers several lines of completely safe and natural skin care products. They include alginate masks, polysaccharide masks, herbal masks, facial cleansers, scrub masks, cosmetic powders and sea masks with kelp. Kelp masks are among the brand's most popular products.
Although kelp is popular as food in some regions, very few people know about its positive effect on skin. It contains vitamins A, C, D, E, polysaccharides, proteins, and minerals such as chlorine, potassium, sodium, magnesium, silicon, phosphorus, iodine, calcium, iron, and zinc. Due to its high vitamin and mineral content, it has a powerful rejuvenating effect on the skin. Kelp helps to prevent premature skin ageing, improves skin elasticity and makes the skin look healthy and glowing.
Dried kelp is also known for its ability to absorb water quickly because it contains alginates (alginic acid salts). When combined with water, alginates form a viscous gum. This makes the preparation of powder kelp masks easier and helps to keep your skin hydrated. Please note that Agor's kelp masks are not peel off because they don't contain that much alginate.
Face masks with dried and powdered kelp are suitable for all skin types, but they are especially great for oily and combination skin. Kelp helps to normalise sebum secretion and unclog pores. As a result, kelp masks relieve irritation and inflammation, help to eliminate acne and prevent future breakouts. Kelp also helps to regulate skin cell metabolism and keeps your skin clean and fresh.
Agor's powder face masks with kelp have a combined effect. They deeply nourish and moisturise the skin, stimulate its renewal, provide a lifting effect, and minimize harmful effects of free radicals. The masks have such a wide range of properties because they contain other active ingredients of natural origin such as Himalayan salt, powdered mollusc shells, green tea, clover, Jerusalem artichoke, licorice, etc. Thanks to a unique blend of ingredients carefully selected by Agor's specialists, the useful effects of kelps are noticeably enhanced.
As we've already mentioned, powder mask are very easy to use, but they still need some preparation. All you have to do is add 30 ml warm (but not hot) water to 2 g mask (it's half a jar) and mix well to apply a creamy, lump-free paste. You can use regular water or non-carbonated mineral water, the mask will be effective either way. To enhance the effect, substitute water for floral water, also known as herbal distillate.
After adding the water, cover the bowl with the mask and wait for a minute. During this time, the ingredients of the mask will absorb water and restore their structure. Make sure that you've added just enough water. The mask should be neither too thick nor too liquid because in either case it will be hard to apply. You should aim for a creamy texture.
Apply the mask on your face, except for the area around the eyes. Leave it on for 15 to 25 minutes, than rinse with cool water. You can slightly massage your face before rinsing to achieve an exfoliating effect (in other words, to remove dead epidermal cells and make your skin smoother.
You can buy Agor's sea masks with kelp in our online shop Organic Store. We also suggest that you have a look at Agor's alginate peel-off masks and scrub masks. They are a safe and natural alternative to mass-market cosmetics.