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Face Masks 101

Hello guys, welcome here again!

Today we talk about face masks. What are they? The different types of masks, what skincare needs they cater to, how to use them and how they help our skin.


What are face masks?

These are products applied/placed on the skin and left there for some time, to treat certain skin conditions or improve the overall appearance of the skin.

They are not really a must-have in your skincare routine, but they sure do add some spice and fun.

They are most often not used on a daily basis, just a few times a week, but this is dependent on you, the consumer and your skincare needs.


Types of Face masks and their uses

These are the types of facemasks you are likely to find in the market;


1. Charcoal Mask

This type of mask contains charcoal as an active ingredient. Oftenly, you are likely to see the ingredient indicated as ‘activated charcoal’


Charcoal as an ingredient comes with a number of benefits;

-activated charcoal is excellent in absorbing toxins and impurities from the skin, and even the body. The activated charcoal powder, can be mixed with water and ingested to deal with digestive issues as well as absorb and remove toxins from the body.

Also, it can be used to whiten teeth. So many benefits!

-it is also great at unclogging pores, thus preventing breakouts

-it also minimizes appearance of large pores.


How it’s used?

Some charcoal masks can come in powder form, others are already ready to use, but infused with other ingredients.

-if in powder form, mix with water until a thick paste is formed.

-apply evenly on the face and leave for about 10-20minutes

-rinse off with lukewarm water, then cold water to close the pores.


2. Clay mask

This type of mask has clay as one of its main ingredients. You’ve most likely heard of bentonite clay.

They are most suitable for oily or acne-prone skin, since clay absorbs excess oil.


Clay comes with a number of benefits;

-detoxifying the skin

-absorbing excess oils thus preventing future breakouts

-unclogs and shrinks pores


How it’s used?

Some clay masks come in powder form, whereby you are required to take a little amount and mix with water, some come already ready to use.

On a clean face, apply the mask evenly and leave on for 10-20 minutes

Rinse off with lukewarm water, then cold water to close the pores.


3. Sheet mask

These type of masks have become popular locally and internationally in recent times. They are most often sold in packets, and inside the packet, there is a sheet that’s the shape of a face. The sheet is moist with a serum made with particular ingredients.


How it’s used?

The instructions to use are usually indicated on the packet. The user is instructed to place the sheet mask on a clean face, leave it for some time, about 20 minutes, then remove the sheet mask and massage the extra serum or liquid into the skin.

These types of masks are great hydration boosters for the skin, therefore most suitable for those with dry skin


4. DIY mask

I am not a huge fan of these ones to be honest, but I will admit that some of them are easy and fun to make. DIY stands for Do it yourself, in this case, you can make a face mask on your own at home with simple ingredients found in the kitchen.

Caution should be applied here because some of the ingredients may be harsh on the skin and end up damaging the skin barrier, e.g. lemon juice, bicarbonate of soda and apple cider vinegar.

I recommend incorporating these foods into your diet, so the results can show up on your skin from the inside. Otherwise, I can recommend some channels and pages you can follow and get tips and recipes of simple masks you could make at home;



Just be careful on the ingredients used.


Some final tips on using face masks;

-follow the instructions as indicated on the package, if the mask was store bought. Like the duration. Leaving a mask on for too long may have negative effects, for example, leaving a clay mask on for too long, could cause excess dryness.

-use the mask after cleansing your skin, so that the ingredients can work better

-if you experience any irritation or allergic reaction after using a particular mask, rinse off immediately

-make the final rinse after your mask a cold rinse, to close your pores


These are links to the sites I got information for this post from;


Thank you guys so much for reading through this post. If you’ve made it to the end, thank you! Remember to like and share this post if you’d like to, also, subscribe down below to receive my monthly newsletter and be notified every time I post.

I’ll see you all on the next one!


Xoxo,

Bertina.

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