Welcome to the world of face masks, where self-care meets radiant and healthy skin! Face masks are a powerful addition to any beauty routine, offering a plethora of benefits that leave your complexion looking fresh, rejuvenated, and positively glowing. We call them ‘weekly boosters’ because all you need is to mask once a week to boost your skin inside-out.
In this article, we will dive into the world of face masks, focusing on the different types available and highlighting 4 must-have masks. Get ready to embark on a journey of positivity, freshness, and vibrant skin!
Exfoliating Masks: The Smooth Operators
Now, let’s turn our attention to the transformative wonders of exfoliating masks. These masks are formulated with gentle yet effective exfoliating ingredients like chemical exfoliants, enzymes and physical exfoliants, like beads, that slough away dead skin cells, revealing a brighter and smoother complexion. Exfoliating masks promote a faster cell turnover, improve texture, minimize the appearance of pores, and enhance the absorption of subsequent skincare products. Incorporating an exfoliating mask into your routine once a week will revitalize your skin and bring forth its natural radiance. Pamper yourself with this renewal ritual and unveil your skin’s true beauty once a week.
What ingredients should I look for in an exfoliant mask? AHA, BHA, PHA, enzymes, exfoliating beads.
Check out our SOLE Gel to Milk Exfoliant Mask.
Native Essentials Skincare SOLE face mask
Hydrating Masks: The Thirst Quenchers
Let’s start with the ultimate treat for your skin: hydrating masks. These heavenly masks are a hydration powerhouse, providing an instant moisture boost, plumping effect, and overall skin glow. Incorporate hydrating masks into your routine ideally once a week, and revel in the blissful radiance they bring to your complexion!
What ingredients should I look for in a hydrating mask? They often contain ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, Aloe Vera
Check out our CLEO Lotus Recovery Sleeping Mask
Native Essentials Skincare CLEO Face Mask
Clay Masks: The Purifying Pals
If your skin is longing for a deep cleanse and detoxification, or to keep your acne quiet, look no further than clay purifying masks. Infused with natural clays like bentonite, pink clay or kaolin, these masks work wonders not only for oily or congested skin, but also for all skin types. Clay masks draw out impurities, unclog pores, absorb excess oil, and leave your skin feeling smoother and balanced. Applying a thin layer of clay mask onto cleansed skin, allowing it to work its magic for 5-15 minutes, and rinsing off will reveal a clearer, smoother, brighter complexion. Embrace the purifying power of clay masks and unlock your skin’s natural radiance!
What ingredients should I look for in a purifying mask? Clays, Charcoal, Titanium dioxide
Check out our CHUN Clay Mask with prebioticsNative Essentials Skincare CHUN Face Mask
Age-Delay Masks: The Timeless Elixirs
To defy the signs of aging, hydrate and nourish your skin, age delay masks are your allies in the quest for a youthful and resilient complexion. These masks are enriched with potent ingredients in medium to high concentration and they help improve fine lines, restore elasticity, stimulate the skin renewal process and boost the skin own barrier . Anti-aging masks are best used at night as they provide intense hydration, nourishment, and deliver key antioxidants while you sleep, leaving the skin plump, supple, and radiant. A new trend of Age-delay masks are Sleeping Masks, a fuss-free and no-rinse off (only in the morning with water) option. Include an anti-aging mask in your routine once a week to unlock the magic of timeless beauty!
What ingredients should I look for in an Age-delay mask? Peptides, Vitamins, antioxidants, Plant oils, Butters, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, ceramides
Check out our CLEO Lotus Recovery Sleeping Mask
Native Essentials Skincare CLEO Face Mask
A note on Sheet Masks. Sheet masks are a popular skincare product known for their convenience and effectiveness in providing hydration and nourishment to the skin. Sheet Masks are typically designed for single-use, which generates more waste than other skincare products. Most sheet masks are made from non-biodegradable materials, such as synthetic fibres or plastics, impossible to be fully recycled. In general, sheet masks look affordable to the consumer, but in reality, they are more expensive than buying the same full-size product. At Native Essentials, we are committed to avoiding unnecessary packaging and don’t offer sheet masks.
Treat your skin with love and care, and enjoy the uplifting experience of face masks as you unveil a radiant and healthy complexion. Embrace the joy of self-care, take time to indulge, and let these magical masks elevate your skincare journey! Remember to choose face masks suitable for your skin type and follow the instructions provided by the product manufacturer.
DQH Can I use salicylic acid first and then vitamin C?
It’s easy to create a skincare routine, but knowing how to use it is another thing entirely. In most cases, if you’re not getting the desired skin results, it could be due to the layering of conflicting ingredients. So, is it possible that salicylic acid and vitamin C are such ingredients? Or are these active ingredients the duo that’s been missing from your skincare routine? If you want answers, stick around because today we are going to explain the benefits of salicylic acid and vitamin C and how they can be used in your daily life.
What are the benefits of salicylic acid for skin?
Salicylic acid is one of the most commonly used beta hydroxy acids and is favored by many people with oily, acne-prone skin. This acid is derived from willow bark, and unlike its water-soluble relatives (called alpha-hydroxy acids), salicylic acid is oil-soluble, which means it can penetrate deeper into the lower layers of the skin. Once it reaches the lower layers, it can help unclog pores of excess sebum, dirt, bacteria, debris, and impurities. This results in clearer skin tones and greater definition.
Not only does salicylic acid benefit the underlying layers, but the outer surface of the skin benefits as well. When applied to the skin, salicylic acid removes the buildup of dead skin cells. This is accomplished by breaking the bonds that hold dead cells to the surface. Over time, this can cause the complexion to look dull and prone to acne, blackheads, and other blemishes.
If you’d like to learn more about salicylic acid and how it can improve your skin, check out this dedicated blog post from a beauty insider.
What are the benefits of vitamin C for skin?
Vitamin C is considered one of the most powerful antioxidants, which means it is very effective at fighting free radicals and preventing them from causing further skin damage. Examples of free radicals include pollution, central heating, UV rays and harsh climate. They attack proteins, fats and cell membranes as soon as they come into contact with the skin, causing signs of premature aging such as fine lines and wrinkles as well as hyperpigmentation, flaky patches of skin and loss of elasticity.
Many people usually prefer to use vitamin C in their morning routine as this ingredient gives the complexion a radiant glow. You’ll also find that vitamin C can target areas of hyperpigmentation, plumping the skin and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
The thing about vitamin C is that there are a lot of outdated studies going back to the 1950s that describe vitamin C as an unstable skin component. Thanks to improvements in modern technology, this is no longer the case as all products now contain a stable form of vitamin C.
Visit The Beauty Insider to learn more about vitamin C. So please check out our blog post.
Can I use salicylic acid first and then vitamin C?
Yes, you absolutely can. In fact, it’s thought that using salicylic acid before using vitamin C ensures it penetrates faster and works faster.
This is an efficient way to utilize two power sources, and the reason has to do with pH. For example, the skin’s natural pH is about 4.7, making it slightly acidic. Salicylic acid and vitamin C are also both acidic, and you’ll find that vitamin C is absorbed quickly into the skin. Therefore, using salicylic acid beforehand can increase the acidity of the skin and allow vitamin C to penetrate into the skin faster.
While this is considered an effective way to combine two powerful ingredients, you need to be aware of your skin type and how it reacts to certain active ingredients. Even people with perfect, normal skin can experience skin sensitivity and irritation. Therefore, always consult a doctor or dermatologist before using any new products on your skin.
It’s also important to follow skin application rules. In this case, you need to use the product correctly to ensure you get the best results for your skin. If you’re not sure what I mean, the basic rule for skin is to start with the thinnest consistency and work your way up to the thickest consistency. This prevents a barrier from forming on the surface, preventing other active ingredients from penetrating the skin.
Can I use salicylic acid at night and vitamin C in the morning?
Yes, absolutely, this is considered the most effective way to get returns without any adverse side effects. This is because there is enough time between applications to ensure that the skin’s pH levels return to balance.
You’ll also find that Vitamin C is rich in antioxidants and is perfect for use in the morning to ensure your skin is protected and looking its healthiest. Due to the small size of salicylic acid molecules, it is an acid that is able to reach the deepest parts of the skin. While this is effective at keeping skin clear, it also increases the risk of irritation and photosensitivity. Therefore, many people prefer to use powerful BHAs in their evening routine without exposure to UV rays, pollution, or harsh weather.
Warning: If you avoid using sunscreen every day, none of these ingredients will do what your skin needs. The combination of chemical peels and powerful ingredients increases the risk of further damage to the skin’s surface. Use SPF 50 every day to keep your skin protected and your lipid barrier healthy, even on cloudy days, keeping your skin in top condition.
