Facial Masks 101

Facial Masks 101

There are different types of masks for different goals and skin types. Most are clays. Others are a mixture or made of natural ingredients like fruits and veggies. You can easily go to the store and buy one or go and make your own.

What does it do?
Facial Masks are used on the face and neck to ease tension lines, remove impurities, help with acne, get rid of black heads, and create healthier skin. Using masks also helps your skin absorb the product better.

General steps for masks

1. Start off with a clean fresh face
2. Apply the mask all over the face and neck (you can choose one or the other or both of course!)
3. Wait 10-15 minutes or until it's dry
4. Wash off with warm water (You may use a washcloth to help with removal. But be aware it may stain your washcloth!)
5. Moisture with a moisturizer, even if you have oily skin!

How often should I use masks?
Use masks once a week! It makes a lot of difference. Depending on your skin and preference, you can use it more than once. However, I don't recommend more than 2-3 times a week.

Faq's

What other ways can I use masks?
~If you have acne, you can use it as an on the spot treatment. Which means just dot it on your acne to dry up the acne pimple.

Is a homemade or a manufactured mask better?
~ It depends on the person. Personally both work the same :)

Help! It burns my skin! What do I do?
~ It might be because you left it on too long. Make sure you wash it off immediately when you first feel the irritation. If it persists each time you use it, you maybe sensitive to the product and you need to discontinue using it.

Is tightening of the skin afterward normal?
~ I'm not sure. But I do feel tighter skin after each time with various products (especially clay masks) so I'm going to have to say yes it is. Make sure the moisture after or apply a serum, it'll absorb into the skin better.