Who does not love taking a break and enjoying the treatment of skin! The luxurious face mask is one of the best ways to hydrate the skin. Face masks help to get softened and glowing skin in just 15 minutes. But wait a minute, before using a face mask you must keep few points in mind. Below I've highlighted common mistakes you often do while applying face masks .
Tips to get the most of your face mask :
1) Clean your skin and hands
The face mask is meant for bacteria and dirt elimination from your skin. Think if you apply the face mask with dirty hands what will it result to?
So, wash your hands pre applying a face mask. Also, wash your skin gently with micellar water to eliminate the dirt, bacteria, extra oil, and traces of make-up from your skin.
Congrats, now your skin is free of pores and your face mask is ready to penetrate deep into the skin for the extraction of dirt, blackheads, and germs.
2) Take a warm-water shower pre-mask application
The hot water stream before applying a face mask increases the permeability of your skin. It will further open skin pores thus enhancing the potential of your face mask.
If you are running sort of time, use a facial steamer or place a hot towel over your face for few minutes. It works the same as a hot water shower.
3) Micro-needling therapy
If you want the maximum benefit of a face mask, try micro-needling therapy. You can purchase Elmask derma roller or Titanium micro-needling. These two will help easy micro-channels creation on your skin. Henceforth enabling the face mask's better absorption.
4) Refrigerate your face mask
Keeping the face mask in the refrigerator will be a great boost-up for your skin.
Refrigerating face masks lessen the inflammation on your skin.
Place your face mask in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
5) Use a foundation brush
You might get face masks with a brush for its application. But most of the face masks do not have a brush.
You know, applying a face mask with fingers does work but it's a quite messy facial process.
What you can do is hunt for an old foundation brush. Clean it thoroughly and apply your face mask with the help of a brush. Believe me, the entire process will be easy, quick, and hassle-free.
6) Choose the face mask that fits your skin type
How much time do you invest to choose your facial cleanser or face cream on the basis of your skin type? Quite long huh!
In the same way, spend some time choosing a face mask.
The hydrating mask suites dry skin while the mattifying mask is suits oily skin.
Do not just apply the face mask recommend by your friend. Choose the one that is best suited for your skin type.
7)Do not keep the face mask for too long
Keeping the face mask too longer might result in stretching and irritated skin. This can damage the skin. So, make sure you keep on the face mask for the recommended time only. Clear instructions are included on the packaging of face masks. Follow it up for better results.
8) Set a timer
Once you have applied face mask, it is advisable to set a timer.
In general , 15 minutes is average time to keep a face mask. As you have seen the drawbacks of keeping a face mask for too long. Make sure you set an alarm that will alert you to risne it off at the right time.
9) Rinsing -off the face mask
Always prefer using lukewarm water to peel off the face mask sheet. Warm water adds a bit of super gentle depilation to the skin. It also moistens the face.
Do not use hot water for the same because hot water evaporates very fast thus resulting in cracks and skin barriers.
10) Apply a moisturizer
After the face mask is peeled off your skin, just pick up a moisturizer. Give a gentle face massage. This will help in proper blood circulation and increased ingredient absorption.
Furthermore, skin moisturizer will hydrate the face, restore your skin moisture and seal your result.
Oil can also be used as a substitute for skin moisturizer.
11) Make it a routine
It is advisable to repeat the process of face mask application once a week. Anyways, it completely depends on the skin type. Make a note that oily skin can afford the face mask treatment more often as compared to dry skin.
The closing sentence
These were 11 tips and tricks for you to get the most out of your face mask. Follow these steps before and after the face mask application. Give your skin the extra love and care it needs.
