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Applying a facial mask at home sounds like a luxurious self-care indulgence. Did you know that consistently masking can reap tremendous benefits for your skin? Aside from receiving professional treatments, using an appropriate facial mask for your skin type on a regular basis is the ideal way to refresh and renew your skin!
Since everyone’s skin type and concerns are unique, selecting the right facial mask (or masks) for your skin is important to ensure you get the best results possible. A question I received all of the time: how do I know which mask is right for me!?
In general, there are 3 types of facial masks: hydrating masks, clay-based masks and exfoliating masks. Let’s explore what it all means…..
My #Emmebabe recommended Hydrating Mask (and one of my fav’s):
Cucumber Cooling Mask to help hydrate, calm and cool the skin.
My #Emmebabe recommended Clay-Based Mask: Sulfur Refining Mask to draw out impurities and leave the skin feeling clean and refreshed.
My recommended exfoliating mask: Pumpkin Enzyme Mask which is formulated with natural pumpkin puree to exfoliate and brighten the skin.
Now, I’m sure you're wondering how to use your facial mask once you have decided which type is best for your skin. Lets dig in….!
Step 1: To ensure you’re getting the maximum benefit from your facial mask, start with freshly cleansed skin (otherwise the mask will have to work through any makeup or debris on the skin). Psst….icing your face before masking can also create the perfect canvas for the mask to work optimally since icing encourages skin care products to penetrate and work more effectively.
Step 2: Now it is time to apply the facial mask. While instructions for masks vary, in general, you will want to apply a large grape size amount of the mask to the skin and allow it to sit for the recommended amount of time (typically between 3 minutes for clay-based masks and 15-20 minutes for hydrating and exfoliating masks).
Step 3: Once the time is up, remove the mask with lukewarm water and follow up with your toner and the rest of your recommended skin regimen.
Almost anytime can be a great time! Getting in the habit of using your facial masks regularly will always give you the best result. Clay based masks are best once a week, but hydrating and exfoliating masks can be used more often. I love to use mine on Sunday nights so that my skin is bright, fresh and ready for the week ahead!
As for other times masking is ideal, here is what I would suggest:
While masking isn’t quite the same as a professional treatment, it is a close runner up! This is why I highly recommend that everyone get in the habit of masking regularly to keep that skin clear, hydrated and glowing.