Q&A: Everything you should know about face masks

In general, face mask isn’t considered as one of the basic skin care cosmetics. Many women skip this stage of pampering their complexion, however, it’s essential to remember that face mask works better and more intensively than a face serum or cream, for example. Regular application of face masks considerably boosts skin condition, makes it more beautiful and contributes to the daily face care significantly. It frequently happens that women have doubts before choosing the right face mask. Luckily, we gathered the most important issues concerning the broad subject of face masks to present them below.

1. What types of face skin mask can we buy?

Basically, face masks can be categorised by skin type and it needs, as well as the product’s form.

The choice is really wide because you can have: gel or cream face masks as well as products that work as a night mask-cream. There are also solidifying peel-off masks that has to be combined on your own by mixing the powdered fraction either with water or hydrolate. But that’s not all. You can also encounter special oil face mask or sheet face masks – their form and consistency must go hand in hand with properties of a particular mask. For that reason, it’s better to check the features of a mask, which skin type it matches, and then take a closer look at the product’s form and application technique.

It’s also worth adding that face mask can deliver soothing, moisturising and lifting action. Moreover, they frequently nourish skin and supply it with vitamins. Last but not least, there are also banquet face masks that boost skin looks immediately and highlight complexion. Such face masks disperse light so skin looks smoother and lightened up; wrinkles are less visible.

2. Which face mask to choose?

Naturally, we should pick up the very face mask that answers our skin needs and corresponds to its type. For example, acne and oily skin requires cleansing and mattifying, dry skin seeks a dash of moisturisation and nourishment. Lifting face masks are recommended for mature skin, whereas highlighting masks are designed for fatigued skin. Moreover, a good face mask should contain maximal portion of natural ingredients which improves skin condition and contributes to skin beautifying routine.

Note: If you want to help a particular mask work the right way, try to choose the product that contains little or even the least artificial substances, comedogenic agents and irritates.

3. How often to apply face mask?

It’s suggested to apply a face mask at least once a week. But, if we care for intensive nourishment and conditioning, it would be better to use a face mask even every day. In the case of oily and acne skin type, the recommended frequency of face mask application is three times a week.

There are also face masks that has to be applied daily throughout a defined period. Therefore, you can enocunter, for example, 10-day lifting treatment.

4. What’s the best time of a day to apply face mask?

There is a conviction that time of a day, in terms of face mask, doesn’t really matter. Sadly, this belief is false. The truth is, skin starts acting better and regenerates itself in the evening. For that reason, evening is the best time to use it since the effect a face mask delivers will be more visible then.

5. One-use-only vs. tube/jar face mask – which one is better?

It all depends on the effect you want to obtain. It’s worth realising that sheet facial masks are soaked with liquid so their base ingredient is water phase featuring molecules that penetrate deeper skin layers easier. On the other hand, gel or cream face masks also have their advantages and unique properties that target and deal with particular skin problems.

Note: One-use-only sheet facial mask is always fresh and packed well.

6. Mature skin type face masks. When to start using anti-age face masks?

There is no clearly defined period to use anti-age face masks in. Still, it’s worth realising that fine lines start becoming visible after 25 as a consequence of collagen fibres gradual disappearance. Therefore, if you feel that your skin isn’t that supple and elastic as it used to be, you can try to nourish it by reaching for mature skin mask once in a while. In most cases, such face masks feature a higher concentration of active, conditioning and skin regenerating substances.

7. How much face mask to apply?

You shouldn’t lavish a face mask on you. With this in mind, don’t hesitate to apply a face mask in galore. Thanks to this, you will create an occlusive layer which is a special coat facilitating absorption of conditioning substances deep into skin.

8. How to intensify action delivered by a face mask?

In order to boost a face mask performance, remember to apply a face scrub first. Owning to this procedure, you will get rid of residing dead epidermis cells and stimulate blood flow – as a consequence, you will help skin absorb mask substances better.

9. What after removing a face mask?

If you want to restore natural pH to skin and acidify it well – always wipe your skin with a face tonic. Additionally, it will help you collect the residues of the face mask and prepare your skin for receiving an upcoming face cream.

10. Is it worth preparing DIY face masks?

Yes, it is but on one condition. Namely, you can apply DIY face mask freely if a recipe is proven and when the ingredients used (e.g. fruits or vegetables) originate from eco-friendly sources. Irrigative substances that products grown in non-certified farms may conceal can bring you more harm than good.