Face Masks
What are Face Masks?
Pronounced `fās mask. The gateway and easy to use skincare product: face masks! Used after you cleanse your face, a product left on your skin for a certain period of time, that penetrates your skin with active ingredients quickly. They come in a variety of styles from sheets to clay, and help target any concern. There really is something for everyone!
What will it do?
I’ll try to break this down by category:
Sleeping Masks
Are pretty much only for hydration. It’s whole purpose is to keep ingredients on your skin longer, working harder and keeping you hydrated as you sleep. Some of these masks include anti-aging benefits as well. Depending on your skin type, you may not need an additional moisturizer when using a sleeping mask.
Clay & Charcoal Masks
Are great for people who typically have normal or oily skin, larger pores, or pores that get clogged easily. These masks help loosen or pull dirt and oil out from congested pores, and they help mattify your skin without drying you out. Because these masks dry during use, they tend to create a tightening sensation, look for clay or charcoal masks that include soothing benefits.
Gel Masks
Would look into these if you have dry or sensitive skin. Good for firming, detoxing and hydration. Packed with antioxidants, and generally good if your skin needs a little recovery support!
Sheet Masks
These are great for everyone! A good when paired with a serum, the sheet mask helps penetrate those products into your skin deeper. Don’t rinse your face after your sheet mask, but seal it in with a moisturizer.
Cream Masks
Great for normal to dry skin folks. Typically rich in oils and good for hydration.
Brightening Masks
Were created to help with evening out the skin tone, making your skin look less dull. Look for masks that include ingredients such as: vitamin c, licorice, bearberry, arbutin, tranexamic acid and niacinamide.
Exfoliating Masks
Pretty good for most skin types, but if you have sensitive skin I would proceed with caution. Exfoliating masks help remove dead skin cells, providing a gentle exfoliation. These masks also help make your skin bright and glow-y. Would recommend only using this mask once a week, because it can irritate or dry out your skin.
Tip
Be realistic to what you’ll actually see from your mask. Typically with the “cocktail” masks that promise to solve several concerns, you’re really only going to see one or two of those issues actually being addressed. I would look at the active ingredients to get an idea as to what will actually penetrate into your skin.
Even if you typically have great skin, masks are a wonderful way to help boost hydration in the winter, help control oil in the summer or brighten your complexion any time of year.
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