What does a face mask do beauty

What’s so great about face masks?

Quite simply, a sheet mask is an incredibly easy and effective way of giving your skin the kind of deep cleansing, hydrating experience it's craving (not to mention the feeling of sheer pampering it gives you). In today's world, skin has a hard job maintaining the healthy glow and flawless freshness you’d like it to have. Harsh weather, pollution, late nights, stressful jobs … there are so many factors that can contribute towards dull, tired-looking skin!

One simple solution for counteracting this is to regularly use a face mask. There are many different kinds of face masks out there, and you're sure to find one (or several) that will help target your specific problem areas to reveal your skin's true radiance. Some, like Garnier Hyaluronic Acid Firming Ampoule Face Sheet Mask, target dryness with intense hydration. Others, like Garnier Niacinamide Detox Ampoule Face Sheet Mask, offer deep tissue cleansing, leaving you with plumped and refreshed skin, while many offer the kind of sensory purification that leaves you with the tingling sensation of having really rejuvenated skin. Face masks also differ in terms of your desired skin care regime: use a light, freshly-mixed sachet mask daily; multi-mask for your weekly face care indulgence; or go for an intense revitalising session every now and again before a special occasion with a deeply hydrating sheet mask.

Face masks are great additions to any skincare routine to target specific skin care concerns. Masks can help hydrate skin, remove excess oils and help improve the appearance of pores—while providing a relaxing, spa-like experience at home.

How do masks work?

Face masks are occlusive—meaning they blanket the skin, delivering benefit ingredients to improve the appearance and or quality of the skin. Always apply a face mask to clean, dry skin so you’re not layering a face mask over dirt and bacteria.

What are the benefits?

The benefits of a face mask depend on the ingredients they provide. Masks can deliver higher concentrations of ingredients to plump, hydrate, and balance the skin. For example, masks containing hyaluronic acid have the added benefit of attracting and binding moisture, while a clay mask can help tighten and clarify skin.

Gel face masks may be infused with polyhydroxy acids, marine extracts and antioxidants that rehydrate and help the skin with recovery. Exfoliating masks may contain hydroxy acids to help slough off dulling dead skin cells and cleanse pores. Read the ingredient labels and choose the best mask for your skin type and skin concern.

Facial masks are one of the easiest ways to get healthy and supple skin within a few minutes. They are designed for different skin and age types, it has a variety of choices and beauty feature.

Usually a facial mask product is to be used for a short period of time on the face. It takes only a few seconds to apply, and then you just have to wait for 15 to 20 minutes and then wash it off, some you can sleep in.

Applying a face mask also helps you to relax. You get the time to relax, while your face mask is working. This will help you to de-stress and that alone can make you look and feel better! Whether you use a cream or a sheet mask, you’ll feel great during the process.

It is simple and easy to apply a face mask and it gives you immense benefits. It is highly recommended to include it to your skin care routine. In this blog, we will review 5 main benefits of face masks.

1. Refines Skin Pores

Clearer skin and more refined pores. Deep cleanses the pores and clears the pores of dead skin cells, metabolic wastes and the oily substances that can clog them

2. Increases Hydration

Brings moisture and hydration to dry and dehydrated skin types. The water from the mask penetrates deep into the skin epidermis to soften the skin and enhance its elasticity. When the skin is hydrated and well moisturised, it becomes easy to apply proper makeup. Also it gives a more plump and youthful appearance to the skin

3. Diminishes Fine Lines

Regular use of can reduce the signs of ageing like fine lines, wrinkles, and brown spots and so on. Also you will get to enjoy a softer and smoother skin texture.

4. Gives Even Skin Tone

Helps to diminish hyper-pigmentation and give you more even skin tone and texture. It also promotes the sweat gland secretion so as to increase the oxygen content of the skin.

5. Firmer Skin

Loose skin can make your look older than your age. There are certain types of face masks that help to enhance collagen production and fight off free radical damage which will gradually result in firmer, tighter, fresher looking skin.

Is there anything better than coming home from a long week, and putting on a face mask, and watching your favorite TV show? Well, face masks aren’t just fun, they’re actually a very important part of your weekly skincare routine. But why are they so amazing for your skin? How do Face Masks work? In case you missed it (or want to refresh your memory), we sat down with Bella Reina Spa Owner, and Skincare Coach Nancy Reagan, and asked her all of your facial mask-related questions. You can watch the video below!

Why Should I Apply a Facial Mask? What are the Benefits of Face Masks?

From a physiological standpoint, when the face is covered up, it tries to push off whatever is on the skin’s surface. Masks activate your inner resources so that your skin can heal, hydrate, or whatever the purpose is of the mask being used. Masks also contain a high concentration of active ingredients that can speed up the process of reaching your skincare goals.

When it comes to benefits, it really depends on the type of mask being used, and the skin concerns you want to target. Masks can help fill in wrinkles and fine lines, remove dead skin cells, lighten dark spots, shrink the appearance of pores among other benefits.

When should I apply the face mask? Before or after applying my skincare?

There isn’t a set time for masking. They can be applied in the morning, as a refreshing way to start your day, as a part of your nightly routine, or some masks can even be applied overnight, which can be very convenient if you just don’t have the time to sit for 15-20 minutes. I mean, sometimes our days get so busy, we just don’t feel like rinsing the mask off. When it comes to your skincare routine, you can apply the mask after cleansing or toning.

How often should I apply face masks?

About 3 times per week should be your absolute minimum, according to Nancy. For those with sensitive skin or dehydrated skin, you can mask every single day. Now, this doesn’t include a clay mask, since that would just dry out your skin completely, but a moisturizing mask to give your skin that extra boost of moisture or hydration. Hyaluron masks are perfect to hydrate the skin! It all comes down to the type of mask used and your skin type.

What type of face mask is best for different skin types?

There are so many brands, and so many types of masks, it’s hard sometimes to even know which one to use. Nancy broke it down for us:

Clay Masks:

These are great for those with acne-prone skin. Especially on that contains kaolin clay or bentonite clay. These types of clay help remove impurities from the skin and clear out your pores. Charcoal masks or clay masks help unclog pores and prevent breakouts. Ideally using a clay mask that also contains hydrating ingredients is wonderful for the skin because it doesn’t only remove impurities, but also moisturizes the skin at the same time.

Gel Masks:

Gel masks are fabulous for those with irritation in the skin. They soothe and calm any irritation in the skin. They can also help the skin post-acne extractions to soothe the skin, especially one containing chamomile. Gel masks can also help people with rosacea to soothe irritation.

Cream Masks:

These types of masks are super moisturizing. They can also help plump the skin, depending on the ingredients found in the mask.

Sheet Masks:

Sheet masks are effective, as well as convenient. Sheet masks can target several different skin concerns, depending on the ingredients and serums that the mask contains.

Exfoliating Masks:

Nancy’s favorite: an exfoliating mask. Exfoliating masks are wonderful because they exfoliate your skin, while also hydrating the skin.

Are sheet masks effective? Why do they work so well?

Sheets masks definitely work! The reason why they work so well is that they are occlusive, and they cover the skin so well, that the skin is absorbing all the active ingredients and serums. The more occlusive the mask is, the more the skin will absorb the serums being put on it.

Can I double mask?

Double masking is great for people with an oily T-Zone or combination skin. If you have combination skin, apply a mask for oily skin, such as a clay mask on your oily T-Zone, and a moisturizing mask on the dryer parts of your face.

Are homemade masks safe to use?

Yes, and they can be active and quite effective. For example cherries, blueberries, and they’re fermented, or honey, and they’re used as a mask, they can make a huge difference in your skin. However, they are more short-term than a mask that contains ingredients such as peptides.

What type of ingredients should I look for in a face mask?

It really depends on your skin type and skin concerns. However, when you purchase a mask, check the ingredient labels. The active ingredients will be on the top line. That’s how you know that you’re purchasing a mask with ingredients that actually work. You want to get a mask that’s going to be active.

Nancy’s Picks:

Environ Clay Masque

Environ  Clay Masque is formulated to both moisturize the skin and remove excess oils.  It’s intensely hydrating! The micro-exfoliant Kaolin removes debris and dead skin cells from the skin’s surface down to the pores for a polished vibrant look. Can be left on as an overnight mask.

Biodroga Power Moist Mask

Biodroga Power Moist Mask is the perfect antidote to dehydration. Most importantly, this hydrating cream mask soothes and nourishes the skin. Diminishes the signs of aging because it contains highly effective ingredients.

Bella Reina Power Glow Sheet Mask

This Bella Glow Power Mask is loaded with peptide-packed serums and collagen skin firming wrinkle erasers. It is the secret to beautiful, radiant skin in 15 minutes! This line vanishing mask deeply hydrates, brightens, and contains magical peptides and vitamins to keep you glowing for days.

Skin Script Retinol Scrub/ Exfoliating Mask

Skin Script Retinol Scrub is a gentle yet powerful exfoliating scrub. And it has an amazing combination of active ingredients. The 2% retinol (Vitamin A) stimulates collagen which improves skin quality. So it combats the signs of aging. In addition, retinol in the scrub helps to break up blackheads and unclogs pores, and jojoba beads exfoliate to clean, soothe and help the skin to retain moisture. Kojic acid lightens spots caused by aging.  And fade blemishes left from scars. So skin looks brighter, healthier, and feels softer.

Collagen Mask

An innovative gold facial mask formulated with bio-active ingredients including pure natural extracts and collagen. 98% one-way absorption and hydration allow for deep penetration of nutrients & moisture. Hydrates, softens, and detoxifies the skin while enhancing blood circulation, minimizing skin pores, and diminishing fine lines and wrinkles.

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