簡單自製保濕煥白酵素冷膜 | Easy DIY Papaya Enzyme 2 in 1 Exfoliating Gel Mask Cleanser (without Papaya!)
This recipe is inspired by a popular gel mask from Taiwan, the Bonanza enzyme cooling gel mask. Bonanza has a range of gel mask for hydration, with Q10, or with enzyme. It’s been a popular choice for economical beauty salons, and has become a cult favorite for consumers. The enzyme mask that has inspired me has a funky English translation - Bonanza Zymo-Excitative Membraneous KFM. Albeit the confusing name, I’ve used up a couple tubs of these gel masks in my younger days before I started dabbling into DIY cosmetics. I’ve enjoyed the cooling sensation of the Bonanza gel masks, and the hydrated brightening effects after use. My skin always feels refreshed and less tired, perfect for the humid 35°c inferno of Taiwanese summer.
I'm using papaya enzyme powder, which I’ve also used in my Papaya Enzyme Cleansing Powder. I like the light exfoliation of papaya enzyme, which can be used daily. Unlike skincare with AHA/BHA , papaya enzyme doesn’t strip off as much layers. The skin feel less bare and more like a well-loved polished gem stone (or jade in Chinese culture). Most papaya enzyme mask recipes online use actual papaya, however, I’m not a fan of meshed fruit on my face. Papaya enzyme powder has a distinctive smell which is not horrible but I don’t find it pleasant either. Thus, I use rose hydrasol to mask the smell. The powder adds a light peachy orange hue, which is different from Bonanza’s complete clear gel.
I wanted a thick gel that won’t slide off, but not too heavy for the skin to feel muffled or encased. I’ve tried both Carbopol 940 and AVC and have a small comparison demo in the video. You can see AVC’s ability to hold onto a lot more water, making the mask thick yet feels light in texture. Also, it doesn’t require much muscle work to dissolve. If you prefer something a little more potent and without polymer, I also have a DIY Anti-Aging Gel Mask using xantham gum and packed with active ingredients. The texture of the xantham gum gel mask is different from a polymer-based one though.
I love applying a thick layer of this mask, leaving it on for 15~20 minutes. If I have the time to use it in the morning (usually on weekends), I’d skip face wash and slather it on then wash off. It it makes my foundation sit better on the skin. In the evening after a long day, after applying this mask on clean skin, I feel like I can wash away all the fatigue.
我使用的原料比例:
木瓜酵素粉 Papaya Enzyme Powder 5ml | 1 tsp 茶匙
AVC 凝膠粉 Aristoflex (Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer) 10 ml | 2 tsp 茶匙
花水 Hydrasol 150ml
複方抗菌劑 Broad Spectrum Preservatives 2.5ml | ½ tsp 茶匙 (或依產品建議比例，一般北美DIY部落客建議Liquid Germall Plus這個品牌）
