How to apply face masks to make them more effective

Cream masks

Cream and gel masks, in principle, like any others, it is important to apply to the appropriate type skin.

You need to be especially careful if your skin is sensitive, prone to allergies and rashes. For her, preservatives and stabilizers, which are in excess in cream and gel masks, will be harmful. For sensitive skin it is worth choosing masks of a different texture.

Cream and gel masks should not be kept on the face longer than prescribed in the instructions - otherwise, allergies may appear.

Clay masks

The most common ones are based on white, black and red clay. White clay cleanses the skin well and copes with inflammation, black clay cleans pores and removes toxins, red - moisturizes, accelerates healing.

Clay masks can be applied up to 3 times a week on clean and slightly damp skin in a thick layer. It is better to keep the mask on your face no longer than 7-10 minutes, without waiting for it to dry completely.

Then you need to gently soak the mask and wash yourself completely. After the mask, your skin will need a moisturizer.

Alginant masks

The most pronounced effect of such masks is soothing, they help well after cosmetic procedures such as peeling or cleansing.

Before applying the alginant mask to the skin, it is useful to apply a little serum, so it penetrates deeper into the skin. The mask should be applied to the skin quickly and in a thick layer. It is important to dilute the alginant powder with lotion or water in the correct proportion, the mask can also be applied to the lips and eyes.

Keep alginant masks on your face no longer than 10-12 minutes.

Cloth masks

At home, disposable cloth masks soaked in plant extracts, hyaluronic acid, vitamins, etc. are most often used.

The mask is applied to cleansed face skin after using a scrub or peeling. You do not need to wash after the mask, you can immediately apply the cream.

Cloth masks can be used up to 3 times a week, they are especially useful after exposure to active sun.

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