In accordance with Wikipedia, the primary facial masks was invented in Ohio, USA, by Madame Rowley in the course of the nineteenth century. It was known as the “Rest room Masks” or the primary “face glove”, and was marketed as capable of ‘bleach, purify and protect the complexion’ of the pores and skin.
Whereas actually not a brand new skincare product, masks have advanced quite a bit lately and are actually marketed as a will need to have skincare product to be included amongst your weekly pores and skin rituals. From sheet masks to clay masks, it appears there’s now a masks for everybody and each pores and skin concern.
THE PURPOSE OF A SKINCARE FACE MASK
Face masks supply a self-care second that may create an at-home pampering expertise, however past the expertise – what advantages are they really delivering to your pores and skin? Face masks are sometimes extremely concentrated, permitting them to ship an intensive burst of nourishment or focused remedy via rigorously chosen lively components. Most often, you cowl all the face and neck together with your chosen masks and let it sit on the pores and skin for 10-20 minutes, permitting the components to deeply take in past the pores and skin’s floor the place they’ll get to work.
Usually talking, masks supply instant reduction for pores and skin issues equivalent to dryness, infected pores and skin (equivalent to zits) and a boring complexion. Nevertheless, as their seen advantages will typically be non permanent it’s essential to make use of them usually alongside a constant skincare routine appropriate in your pores and skin kind.
TYPES OF FACE MASKS
Clay Masks:
Pure clays possess antibacterial properties and have been used all through historical past to heal pores and skin infections and help with wound therapeutic. They’re identified for drawing impurities out of the pores and skin, eradicating extra oil and clearing lifeless pores and skin cells, making clay masks an amazing possibility for zits and blemish inclined pores and skin. Most clay based mostly masks are utilized to dry, clear pores and skin and left to dry for 10-20 minutes earlier than being eliminated with lukewarm water and a moist face material.
Sheet Masks:
Now well-known because of trending Korean skincare merchandise on social media, most sheet masks are designed to supply intense hydration to the pores and skin. They typically comprise components equivalent to hyaluronic acid and antioxidant wealthy components to deeply nourish, brighten and defend the pores and skin. There are such a lot of sheet masks merchandise now out there in the marketplace to focus on quite a lot of pores and skin issues, however typically talking, they are perfect for dry, delicate and mature pores and skin. Sheet masks gained’t dry on the pores and skin and the residual product could be left to soak into the pores and skin for longer lasting hydration.
Gel & Cream Masks:
Gel and cream masks are designed to supply intense hydration to consolation dry, delicate pores and skin, and assist to plump and clean the looks of traces and wrinkles. They don’t dry on the pores and skin and sometimes are available a thicker cream type or a lighter gel consistency containing light-weight hydrators equivalent to cucumber and aloe vera.
Depart-on Masks:
Gel and cream masks may are available a leave-on or in a single day type the place they’re utilized because the final step in your PM skincare routine and left on in a single day, permitting your pores and skin to absorb all of the goodness whilst you sleep.
Peel Off Masks:
Peel off masks are typically gel-like in consistency when utilized and as they dry they tackle a rubber-like texture that’s straightforward to peel away from the pores and skin. Peel off masks can be found for quite a lot of pores and skin issues, nevertheless the thought of peeling them off is to clear the pores as you separate the masks from the pores and skin. Some comprise exfoliating components equivalent to AHAs and others deal with brightening and hydrating, together with hyaluronic acid and antioxidant wealthy bio-actives.
Exfoliating:
Also referred to as a Face Peel, Chemical Exfoliant Masks typically comprise excessive percentages of AHAs and BHAs to take away the construct up of lifeless pores and skin cells on the floor of the pores and skin. As they reveal smoother, brighter pores and skin they supply noticeable enhancements to these with zits inclined, textured pores and skin and anybody with a boring or ageing complexion.
DIY Pure Masks:
In case you are somebody who has dry, delicate pores and skin a DIY pure masks at house might present consolation to delicate pores and skin with out the chance of irritation from the lengthy record of components typically present in off the shelf merchandise. Oats and honey are two components that the majority of us have readily available within the pantry and are well-known for his or her pure soothing and therapeutic properties. Combine them with yoghurt or water and permit to sit down on the pores and skin for 15-20 minutes earlier than rinsing with lukewarm water.
HOW TO CHOOSE A FACE MASK
Selecting a face masks could seem overwhelming because of the by no means ending record of merchandise out there, however it’s truly fairly easy in the event you can determine your pores and skin kind.
Pimples and Irritation
In case you have zits inclined pores and skin, it’s seemingly that you’ve congestion and extra oil that must be drawn out. While face masks gained’t present any long-term miracles, Clay based mostly masks are best as a weekly remedy to attract out impurities, extra oil, and congestion to make clear the pores and skin. Simply watch out to decide on merchandise that aren’t too harsh and will exacerbate irritation.
LAMAV’s Firming Remedy Masks incorporates Australian Crimson Clay to enhance pores and skin tone and texture, balancing and gently exfoliating the pores and skin because it dries. It’s additionally full of bio-actives equivalent to Hyaluronic Acid and Caviar Finger Lime to hydrate and nourish infected pores and skin. Mature Pores and skin will even profit from this masks because of its hydrating and pores and skin smoothing properties.
Uneven, Uninteresting Pores and skin
When you’re affected by pigmentation or boring pores and skin, a masks full of brightening bio-actives equivalent to vitamin C can present an prompt glow and will assist to fade discolouration with common use. LAMAV’s Glow Magnificence Masks is bursting with brightening goodness from Vitamin C and Kakadu Plum Extract, whereas Turmeric and Licorice Root Extract ship anti-inflammatory advantages to heal the pores and skin. The addition of Australian Yellow Clay additionally assists to detoxify pores and skin, scale back congestion and improve radiance.
Dry, Delicate and Mature Pores and skin
Hydration is important for wholesome, youthful pores and skin. In case your pores and skin is dry, delicate or displaying indicators of ageing, it’s seemingly you want some assist in the water retention division. Cream, gel or sheet masks will offer you the hydration enhance you must consolation, plump and clean the pores and skin. Search for formulations with aqua boosting components equivalent to hyaluronic acid, and botanical extracts to replenish the pores and skin’s moisture barrier for lengthy lasting hydration. LAMAV’s Magnificence Sleep Masks was particularly formulated to deeply hydrate and rejuvenate the pores and skin in a single day. Your pores and skin will get pleasure from prompt hydration from Hyaluronic Acid and Bisabol whereas mild fruit acids and nourishing oils proceed to brighten and hydrate the pores and skin as you sleep. You’ll get up with calm, plump and hydrated pores and skin.
DOUBLE MASKING
Can’t resolve on one masks? Why not attempt double masking! Utilizing two completely different face masks (both consecutively or concurrently) on completely different areas of the face permits you to goal particular pores and skin issues or get pleasure from the advantages of a number of formulations. Earlier than leaping in with a number of merchandise, it’s important to grasp your pores and skin kind to find out which merchandise you’ll be able to apply and the place.
Masking Consecutively
Masking consecutively entails making use of one masks, washing it off after which making use of the second product instantly after. Each merchandise will typically be utilized to all the face and neck space. For this technique we recommend beginning with a cleaning or exfoliating masks first, adopted by a hydrating or leave-on masks. In case you have boring, congested pores and skin a superb possibility could also be our Glow Magnificence Masks, adopted by our Magnificence Sleep Masks for a deep cleaning, brightening and hydrating remedy earlier than you hit the pillow.
Masking Concurrently
Our mixture pores and skin kind mates will profit most from such a masking because it permits you to straight goal areas of concern. For instance, when you have an oily t-zone however a dry cheek and neck space you’ll be able to apply LAMAV’s Firming Remedy Masks to your brow, nostril and chin, whereas your cheek and neck space take in all of the goodness from our Magnificence Sleep Masks.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU MASK?
Whether or not double or single masking, it’s really useful to include skincare masks into your weekly routine for optimum outcomes. Guarantee pores and skin is clear with a double cleanse previous to making use of any masks and at all times full a patch check whereas following the directions to restrict threat of irritation.
