Today, we're talking about face masks.
and no, not these ones.
We're talking about these ones, and these ones.
All the different types of face masks that you can find in the skincare market
Let's get into it!
Today we're going to talk about Different types of face masks,
How you should use them,
and
Which one is the right fit for you!
First up,
Sheet masks.
Most sheet masks are made from cotton, but there's also other types, like
hydrogel,
tencel,
bamboo,
and, foil.
And, of course each of them have different type of ingredients.
So, it depends on what you're looking for.
If you want a more hydrating sheet mask, you should look for maybe ingredients, like
humectant and emollient type of ingredients.
Birch Sap, Panthenol, Hyaluronic Acid, and of course, Glycerin.
So, an example of a sheet mask that has these type of ingredients is,
HUECALM Birch Sap Hydrating Mask
Next, is soothing
So, ingredients for soothing would be,
Centella Asiatica,
Niacinamide,
Willow Bark extract,
Allantoin,
and, Mugwort.
One soothing mask that I personally really love, and definitely super soothing,
and has a lot of these ingredients, is the
I'm From Mugwort Sheet Mask.
For brightening, look for,
Tranexamic Acid,
Rice,
and Vitamin C.
A sheet mask that has these type of ingredients, is
SIORIS Make it Bright Sheet Mask.
And, for anti-aging,
You definitely want to look for humectants, peptides, and plant extracts.
So, like
Collagen,
Ginseng,
and, Snail Mucin.
Oh, yeah,
and recently, Onion.
Check out our update.
An example of a sheet mask that has these type of ingredients, is
SNP Wild Ginseng Essence Face Sheet Mask.
I wonder if it smells like Ginseng.
It has a very distinct smell.
So, for sheet masks,
How often you should use them
definitely depends on your own skin condition and skin type
But, generally you can use them daily, unless it has exfoliating ingredients.
Then you should be using it maybe every other day.
Or less than that. if your skin is more sensitive.
For the time period you should use it,
maybe between 15 and 20 minutes is the recommended time.
But, definitely read the instructions on the mask itself
because they might have different instructions.
And, do keep in mind that these face masks,
they're considered the least environmentally friendly
because once you use them, you throw it away.
So, using them daily, we don't really recommend.
Maybe try using them just a little bit less frequently
to save the environment :(
And next, is wash off masks
And now, this one is a bigger category.
So let's break it down!
So, wash off masks are a great way to
infuse your skin with really beneficial ingredients.
Formulations for the masks are very concentrated,
or they really focus on like one or two key ingredients.
Usually the ones that are very beneficial for your skin.
The place that you put it in your routine
is generally after cleansing, and before your toner.
And, as the name suggests, you definitely have to wash it off.
Same as the sheet mask, you keep it on for like 15 to 20 minutes.
That way, your skin can get all the benefits without the risk of,
you know, being dried out.
So, type number one,
Clay Masks.
So, clay masks are really good for those
with oily skin types,
or have more excessive sebum production,
or enlarged pores
because it contains clay.
And, clay is really good at getting
all the impurities and stuff that's stuck in your pores,
and just absorbing all of the excess sebum.
So, in general, you can use clay masks on your entire face
or just the certain concerned areas you might have, like here or in your t-zone.
Definitely keep in mind that,
you shouldn't be keeping it on all the way until it's like fully dry.
That can actually hurt your skin barrier a bit.
So make sure to wash off when it's kind of still semi-dry.
Don't keep it on for too long.
Our experts recommend, 10 to 15 minutes for clay masks.
Once it really dries out,
it can actually make your skin over produce oils too
Products that you can maybe look into, that has clay, is the
Innisfree Clay Mask.
They're definitely really popular for their clay masks
because it's has, like Jeju Volcanic Ash.
Really nice!
I've used it.
Next, is exfoliating masks
Exfoliating masks generally have a
higher concentration of exfoliating type of ingredients.
And, this is to help remove all the dead skin cells,
and help create a nice, clear, even complexion
But, don't use them too often because, again, they're very concentrated,
have harsher type of ingredients sometimes.
They could be too strong for your skin, especially if you have sensitive skin types
Don't over exfoliate your skin!
An example of an exfoliating mask, is the
Peter Thomas Roth Pumpkin Enzyme Mask.
Sounds delicious!
So, next is peel-off masks
And, I'm sure you've probably seen like a video or two,
people were using the nice peel off, just see like the pain in their eyes,
and how red their skin got, like SUPER RED.
And you could, *CRINGE*
It is satisfying sometimes, but it's also very damaging.
I get the feeling, like "Ah, it's very nice"
but it can hurt, so...
You can consider this one, a physical exfoliating type of mask
because it's taking off all the stuff that's on the surface,
like dead skin cells, that kind of thing.
But, it can be definitely, a harsher type of option.
Generally don't really recommend to use this, ESPECIALLY, if you have sensitive skin.
But there are some formulations now that are trying to be more gentle
because we know in the past, other ones have been a bit harsh!
During the removal process, you're stripping your skin,
and that can cause a lot of moisture loss and skin barrier damage.
So, please be careful with those!
If anything, try to use other types of exfoliating masks or exfoliating products
before using this one
So, next is the sleeping mask
This one is a little bit different because of what we said before,
that you wash it off.
This one, you tend to sleep in.
Hence, the name.
And usually this one comes in a cream form.
The reason why you want to wear this one overnight is because
it's rich in emollients and occlusives.
So, this helps to really lock in all that hydration, and
boost the effectiveness of the moisturizer you used before.
If you feel like overnight, your skin gets a little bit dry, or
doesn't feel as fully moisturized with just your lotion alone,
we recommend, maybe adding a little bit of this on top
to help really power up that hydration to really lock it in there.
Typically, you can apply this on top of your moisturizer
or you can even kind of substitute it for your moisturizer at night
It'll help form, like a layer or film, to stop any trans-epidermal water loss,
really keep that moisture in your skin.
and, if you sleep with it overnight, you can wake up with nice, hydrated skin
But, of course, wash it off in the morning
and then continue with your morning skincare routine.
So, an example of a sleeping mask that I definitely really like, is the
COSRX Ultimate Nourishing Rice Overnight Spa Mask
For my oily skin friends out there, it is not heavy.
So you don't have to worry about it really clogging or feeling heavy when you sleep
It's not heavy.
And, also,
if you don't really feel comfortable sleeping in one of these sleeping masks,
then you can also substitute it,
in the same place that you would use another wash off mask.
Not at the end, and then wash everything off.
But, in between your cleanser and your toner.
You can use this, leave it on for like 10 or 15 minutes,
and then move on.
Similar to sheet masks,
definitely the formulation, and the ingredients in the wash off mask
is very important to what it can help your skin achieve.
These are some of the ingredients that people tend to look for or are very attracted to these days.
And, one is Rice.
also known as, "Oryza Sativa"
Well, rice doesn't only taste delicious, it can also be really good for your skin.
Rice has been a natural home remedy for many many years for good reason,
to help create that nice glowing complexion.
So, one of the key ingredients, actually in SK II's essence
And, even in their ads, they had people washing the rice.
Maybe like a little bit older people, but their hands looked really young.
That's how you know it's good!
Also a component of rice is Ferulic Acid.
So, ferulic acid, which is a component of rice
is a plant-derived antioxidant and free radical.
It protects skin against sun-induced redness,
and Vitamin B and E help to soothe and brighten skin.
Rice is a great way to soothe and hydrate your skin.
A good example of a rice mask, is Skin Foods Rice Wash-off Face Mask.
Next ingredient, is Honey.
So, honey actually is really great and beneficial for those with acne-prone skin.
Because it actually contains "propolis", which is an active ingredient
that has a really strong antibacterial component, which can help battle the acne causing bacteria.
It also helps to protect, and strengthen your skin barrier.
If you're like me,
and find serums with honey a little too nourishing,
then definitely a wash off mask might be a really good substitute for you
to get the benefits of it, without having to feel weighed down in any way.
Also, one you can try is the
I'm From Honey Mask.
And then, last up is Mugwort.
Mugwort is definitely a trending ingredient, these days
because it's super soothing.
It helps condition and soothe the skin.
It has anti-inflammatory qualities, along with some vitamin E.
And, it's really good for those who have irritated skin.
And, definitely it's really great for sensitive skin types as well.
A good product to maybe try out, that has both mugwort and clay, is the
ISNTREE Mugwort Clay Mask.
I hope you guys learned more about masks today,
and what kind of mask might be the best fit for your skin.
Don't forget to check out the Picky app,
because we have tons of recommendations from our users.
So, in the comments, let us know:
If you could only have ONE mask for the rest of your life,
What type of mask and why?
Thanks so much for watching.
Hope to see you soon!
Bye! :)