10 Tips for Using a Face Mask
There’s nothing better than relaxing with a face mask on, especially after a miserable night when no amount of persuasion can stop you! Here, we share our top tips for using a face mask to get the most out of your product and more
See the benefits for your skin!
1. Cleanse your skin: I want to ask you one thing: do you wear clothes when you shower? It’s a bit silly to suggest something like that, right? Well, it’s basically the same to apply a face mask while wearing makeup.
To really see a difference in your skin, remove all makeup, including eye makeup like mascara. This allows your skin to absorb the serum in the mask, which is rich in antioxidants and nourishes the skin.
If you’re still wearing makeup, the situation is different, as the mask may trap products like foundation in the skin, which can clog pores and cause breakouts and rashes.
2. Use before makeup: If you have time, apply a face mask in the morning before applying makeup. Here’s how to hydrate and give your skin a healthy glow, and with foundation, it looks amazing!
Our skin can take on some stress and bruising from the cold weather, which can cause all sorts of problems, from dry patches to blemishes! Sheet masks help hydrate your skin, eliminate dry spots and reduce redness around blemishes, leaving your foundation flawless and lasting all day!
3. Massage: This little trick can add some luxury to your mask. Once you’ve applied the mask to your face and made sure your skin is smooth, it’s time for your mini facial. Gently press your skin and massage in circular motions around your face.
You can also do upward motions, as it has powerful anti-aging effects and can counteract the force of gravity that causes your skin to sag. Pressure and movement also stimulate blood circulation, leaving your face plumper and more radiant!
4. Shower: After applying your mask, you can also take a shower. The heat and steam from the water acts like a sauna, opening up your pores and allowing vitamins, hyaluronic acid and all the other beneficial ingredients to quickly penetrate deep into your skin.
In a way, it can enhance your mask and make the most of it. Just be careful not to get the mask too wet!
5. Cut the Mask: Masks can sometimes be too big. So cut off the excess so that the mask fits perfectly on your face. Don’t waste too much mask and use it on other areas like the neck and shoulders. Also dry areas like knees and elbows benefit from the extra moisture!
6. Use a Scrub: Using a scrub before applying a mask is a good idea. Not only does it cleanse thoroughly, but it also removes all the dead skin cells that build up on your skin, making it look dull and dry.
The difference between sheet masks and other masks is that they don’t exfoliate, so don’t worry about putting too much pressure on your skin. Since your skin is fresh and clean, the essence of the mask is absorbed faster!
7. Use on airplanes: No matter how long or short, flying is tiring! It’s very important to drink water when flying. However, water doesn’t moisturize all organs and skin! Keep your favorite mask in your purse.
Yes, you’ll look a little weird wearing a mask on a plane, but your skin will definitely thank you for the help, and I’m pretty sure the crew has seen worse!
8. Flip your mask: This trick ensures that your vitamin-rich serum doesn’t go to waste. First, find out how long you need to wear the mask. Then, halfway through, take the mask off and flip it over.
This means you get a fresh batch of serum on your skin and no product is wasted! Don’t forget to smooth out wrinkles and overlaps from the mask.
9. Don’t wash your face: Don’t wash your face after taking your mask off, even if you really want to. This means all those potent antioxidant vitamins and beneficial acids end up going down the drain, which isn’t good for healthy skin!
If you find your face is still a little damp after applying your mask, just pat on the remaining serum until it’s fully absorbed into your skin.
10. Favorite: There are so many different types of masks out there that it’s hard to keep up! There are brightening, soothing, and pigmented masks that can help with all of these issues.
The beauty of sheet masks is that they’re so affordable that you can try as many as you want without breaking the bank. Once you find a few that you like and that work for you, you can stockpile and use them when you need them!
Face masks have so many benefits, and we hope these tips can help you make the most of them. It’s all about experimenting and finding what works for you and gives you the best skin. Once you get the hang of it, you’ll be able to incorporate face masks into your skincare routine with ease!
