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Alginate mask with cucumber and oatmeal, 1 kg

A Cucumber-Oat Alginate Formula Built for Studio and Bulk Skincare Production

This alginate mask blended with cucumber extract and finely milled oatmeal comes in a 1 kg pack designed for salons, spa centers, cosmetology clinics and small-scale manufacturing lines that need a consistent, reliable material for repeated use. The base of the powder is sodium alginate derived from brown seaweed, which forms a firm, elastic film on the skin once mixed with water and calcium compounds. Cucumber brings a refreshing, toning quality that skin care professionals value for calming visible redness, while the oat particles offer gentle mechanical polishing and softening as the mask sets. This combination makes the formula popular in facial skincare routines and body spa treatments alike. The product belongs to the Alginate Face Masks category, which brings together several powder mask formulas built around different active plant extracts for varying skin needs.

Powdered alginate masks are widely used across professional cosmetology because of how quickly and predictably they set, and how little material is wasted compared to sheet or cream alternatives. To prepare the mask, the powder is combined with cool or room temperature water at roughly a one to two or one to three ratio by weight, depending on the desired thickness, and stirred until smooth and lump-free before being applied with a flat brush directly onto cleansed skin. Within fifteen to twenty minutes it hardens into a rubbery film that peels off in one piece. This makes it practical for busy treatment schedules where speed and repeatable results matter. The one-kilogram size is intended for regular professional consumption, letting a studio or small production line plan treatment costs without constantly restocking small sachets.

The cucumber-oat blend pairs well with hydrating serums, hyaluronic acid concentrates, botanical extracts and light plant oils applied in a thin layer beneath the mask to boost the overall effect. Many practitioners rotate between several alginate formulas depending on client needs: a calming option is the Alginate mask with Parsley, 25 g, a relaxing aromatic choice is the Alginate mask with lemon balm 25 g, and for a gentler, renewing treatment there is the Alginate mask Bio mask with organic rice powder 25g. Keeping a range of these formulas on hand alongside the bulk cucumber-oat pack gives a studio flexibility to build varied treatment menus while sourcing the main volume in a cost-efficient large pack.

The powder should be stored in a dry place at room temperature, in a tightly sealed container away from moisture and direct sunlight, since alginate is hygroscopic and can lose its flowing texture if exposed to humid air. It is good practice to test a small batch for consistency whenever opening a new pack. The product is intended strictly for external cosmetic use and is not meant to be ingested.

Cooling Cucumber-Oat Treatment Mask for Professional Use

Alginate mask with cucumber and oatmeal 40 g

Room temperature water 100 ml

Aloe vera gel 5 ml

Grape seed oil 3 ml

INCI	Alginate complex, marine collagen, cucumber extract, hydrolysed oats proteins
Other
Att brand	France
Attention	The manufacturer reserves the right to improve the product formulation with interchangeable components that have the same cosmetic effect. The texture and color of the product may differ from what you see on the screen
Color product	appropriate
Composition	alginate complex, marine collagen, cucumber extract, hydrolyzed oat proteins
Descriptio smell	neutral
Features	an elbow sensitivity test is required, as is the use of sunscreen cosmetics after the procedure
Input percentage	After applying to the skin, the layer of the alginate mask is plasticized in a couple of minutes, forming a moisture and airtight film, under which the healing process takes place.
Minimum count	1
Name	Alginate mask with cucumber and oatmeal, 1 kg
Packaging	container for transportation
Packing	1 kg
Valid until	11.2028