The benefits of gelatin

Gelatin is a friable substance consisting of yellowish granules, tasteless and odorless. Basically, this natural substance is used as a thickener in the preparation of various dishes. But apart from cooking, gelatin has found application in other areas of our lives.

Why is gelatin useful?

This substance is of exclusively natural origin. It is produced from the bones and skin of animals and fish. In this case, both bone tissue and other parts of animals - skins, hooves or tendons can be used. During the production process, collagen is released from this raw material, which then undergoes partial hydrolysis.

Collagen is very beneficial for our body. He is responsible for the elasticity of tissues. Over time, this protein in our tissues and organs is produced less and less. This leads to the formation of wrinkles on the skin, loss of elasticity in the joints and ligaments. With the help of gelatin, it is possible to compensate for the collagen deficiency to some extent.

In addition, gelatin is beneficial for general health promotion:

• This substance is able to normalize the digestive process, as well as heal some disorders of the digestive tract.
• Gelatin can be an excellent source of protein when needed. It can be used as a dietary supplement if it is fortified with some amino acids.
• Dietary supplements that include gelatin can improve bone health, reduce arthritis pain and promote joint mobility.
• By consuming gelatin, you can reduce excess weight. This effect is achieved by suppressing hunger and avoiding overeating.
• Eating gelatin can speed up metabolism, normalize the nervous and muscular systems.

The benefits of gelatin for hair

Protein is a very important building block for beautiful hair. Due to its high content in gelatin, it strengthens the hair roots, reduces the intensity of hair loss and accelerates growth.

Very helpful gelatin dried curls. It is able to glue the scales of damaged strands, which returns them to a healthy look and pleasant shine. It is worth noting that the result from the use of gelatin is always very good, even if the ends of the strands are heavily split.

The action of vitamins from group B is especially useful for hair. They enhance the immune properties of the skin, protect against the development of many diseases. In addition, the use of gelatin externally protects the scalp from excessive dryness, maintaining the acid and water balance.

As a care, you can use a variety of masks based on this product, make homemade "lamination" of strands, or simply wash your hair with this tool.

Benefits of gelatin for the face

The main purpose in cosmetology gelatin- this is a fight against the external manifestations of skin wilting. For this purpose, it is used as an ingredient in mask recipes. They can have a lifting effect, be used to smooth out the first wrinkles, soften skin or lighten pigmentation. A mask prepared on the basis of gelatin can be used after 25 years.

It is especially recommended to make gelatin masks during the cold season. Low air temperature, as well as wind, negatively affect the skin, drying it out. The continuous operation of heating devices also contributes to this, as a result of which the air in the apartment becomes dry. These factors lead to the fact that the skin loses its elasticity and is covered with early wrinkles. Such negative effects on the dermis can be reduced by the regular use of masks with a natural thickener.

To restore the skin, you can use a special banana mask. It is prepared as follows: a small spoonful of gelatin must be stirred in 1/4 cup of water and wait for the mass to swell. Then add half to the gelatin banana pre-softened. The resulting product is applied to the skin and left for a quarter of an hour. In this recipe, instead of a banana, you can put a mashed fresh cucumber.

With the help of gelatin you can to clean dermis of the face from blackheads. For this, a special film mask is prepared from tablets of activated carbon and diluted gelatin.