Face Masks - What do You Need to Know and What are Our Recommendations
If you’re a fan of romantic comedies, you most definitely noticed a pretty common scene that makes an appearance in quite a few movies. We’re talking about the scene where the main character comes home from work, draws a bath, gets a beverage, and enjoys a nice soak with a face mask on.
Now, face masks are fantastic for relaxation. But that’s not the only thing they are good at. Given their properties, face masks can fulfill many roles and should be considered a necessary element in any skincare routine.
But why exactly are face masks so important and why do we need them? Let’s find out:
Why Do We Need Face Mask?
We know that people have been interested in skincare and cosmetology since ancient times and face masks are no exception. It is even presumed that face masks have been the very first cosmetic products.
How It All Started
Looking back in time, we can notice that ancient Indian and Egyptian civilizations were the most prominent users of face masks, at least at first. The usage of these early masks was very diverse, with some people using them before or during religious rituals while others applied them to enhance health and beauty.
Some of these masks are still very popular today, a great example being ubtan, which is originally an Indian face mask. The ingredients for ubtan changed according to each individual’s skin condition, the region, and the season, but the main ingredients used were:
Herbs
Flowers
Roots (such as turmeric)
Initially used for beauty purposes, ubtan masks were soon integrated into religious events, such as Diwali and the Haldi wedding ceremony. But India is not the only place where face masks were a common practice. China, Egypt, and Rome were all big on using masks to beautify their appearance.
For example, Cleopatra is said to have used clay or Dead Sea mud masks to clean her skin twice a week and egg whites to tighten her pores and appear more youthful.
Benefits of Face Masks
Seeing that face masks have been used for such a long period of time, it’s natural to assume that there are plenty of benefits to them. And we would be right with that assumption.
The benefits depend on what kind of face mask you choose and the skin condition that you have. But generally speaking, masks help to:
Moisturize the skin
Unclog pores
Reduce the appearance of redness and hyperpigmentation
Minimize the appearance of large pores and fine lines
Cleanse the skin of excess sebum, oils, and dirt
Give a youthful appearance to your skin
These are just a few benefits that your skin can get from regularly using masks, but as mentioned above, the advantages highly depend on the active ingredients of each mask.
Types of Face Masks
Face masks are not what they used to be in ancient times, although there are still plenty of masks that are made from natural ingredients and that you can easily make at home, there is a wide variety of masks you can choose from.
Here are a few types of face masks you can commonly find in stores or online:
Sheet masks
Clay masks
Peel-off masks
Hydrogel sheet masks
Cream masks
Sleep masks
Exfoliating masks
Our Recommended Face Masks
With so many options on the market, it’s easy to become overwhelmed and not know which face mask to pick. In these cases, you should turn to professional help and ask for some recommendations.
As experts in the skincare department, this is what we suggest:
This mask is the perfect choice for people looking to:
decongests clogged pores
increases radiance and give the skin a dewy look
slow down the aging process of the skin
reduce hyperpigmentation
rejuvenate their skin
How can one mask achieve such amazing results?
Well, it uses a combination of oxygenating technology and high concentrations of antioxidant botanicals, including resveratrol, black currant extract, and grape cell extract, to achieve all the benefits above.
The high levels of oxygen infused into the skin by this advanced oxygenating technology will revive the tissue, making your skin glow from within. Not only that, but the oxygen supports the collagen structures from within the skin, while the antioxidants found in the mask fight against collagen loss, sagging skin, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation.
How To Apply the Mask
All you need to do is apply the product in a thin layer on your face and leave it to act for three to five minutes. During this time you will notice the mask turning white. Once the five minutes pass, you will go in with warm water and rinse the skin. Two to three pumps of the product should be more than enough for one use on the entire face.
The second mask that we are going to talk about is the Rose Brightening Mask. This mask will help you:
clean the skin of excess sebum and impurities
minimize the appearance of congested pores
get smooth, mattified skin
refresh dull, tired skin
How does this mask work?
It uses the calming effects of chamomile to soothe the skin and combines it with hyaluronic acid and natural earth minerals and clays (such as bentonite and illite) that clean the skin and offer it a radiant glow. The Rose Brightening Mask is perfect for people who want something that gently hydrates the skin, while thoroughly cleaning it from all the impurities.
How To Apply the Mask
The mask is used after the cleansing process in your skincare routine. You apply the mask on your face, avoiding the eyes and lips, and leave it to act for ten minutes. Once ten minutes go by, you can gently remove it with a cloth dipped in warm water.
Although having a good face mask in your skincare routine is important, this is not the only product you need. Depending on your skin condition, you will need multiple steps in your routine to keep your skin healthy and happy.
The best way to know which products suit your skin is to consult professionals and see what they advise you to use. So if you want your skin to look the best it’s ever looked, then contact us today.
For a complete skin consultation, make an appointment with one of Beauty Journey’s expert estheticians by schedule online appointment or contact beautyjourney@gmail.com if you need further information.
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