To keep your skin smooth, hydrated, and flawless, skincare is essential! In addition to regularly using sheet masks for moisturizing and whitening effects, many girls also use clay masks for deep cleansing. However, you may not have realized that you have been applying your clay mask incorrectly, which not only fails to benefit your facial skin but may even have negative effects! Here are 5 common mistakes in using clay masks that we will reveal to you. If you find that you have made the same mistakes, remember to correct them early to avoid any adverse effects!
Before clarifying the misconceptions, let’s analyze the benefits of mud masks with everyone. The biggest advantage of mud masks is their powerful cleansing effect, especially in the hot summer when sebum secretion increases, leading to easily clogged pores. Mud masks are the best helper, able to absorb excess oil, making pores fine again, and making the skin condition look more perfect. However, the premise, of course, is to use it correctly in order to achieve this expected effect.
// 謬誤 1 ：使用頻率太頻密 //
Everything should be done in moderation, especially when it comes to applying a mud mask! As mentioned above, mud masks have strong cleansing power, but using them too frequently can actually over-cleanse the skin, reducing its immunity and making it fragile. Therefore, using it once a week is already sufficient, so don’t be greedy, or you may end up losing more than gaining!
// 謬誤 2 ：敷前沒有做好徹底清潔、打開毛孔 //
Let’s not rush to apply the clay mask to our faces with all our might. Before applying it, please make sure of two things: whether you have thoroughly cleaned and opened your pores. First of all, you must remove the dirt and makeup from the surface of your skin, otherwise applying the clay mask to a dirty face will make the originally blocked pores sensitive or inflamed, and may even develop into acne. In addition, if you want to maximize the effectiveness of the clay mask, you should use a hot towel to apply to your face beforehand, using the principle of “cold contraction and hot expansion” to fully open the pores, enhancing the cleansing effect, so that there will be no significant changes after application.
// 謬誤 3 ：泥膜塗太滿，沒有避開脆弱位置 //
Many people will apply mud masks all over their faces, but this is actually incorrect! The more delicate skin around the eyes and lips does not need to be covered with a mud mask, as the tight feeling after drying can cause pulling, leading to skin aging and the appearance of fine lines. Therefore, when applying, it is best to stay 2 to 3 cm away from these areas. In addition, you can concentrate the mud mask on areas prone to oiliness, such as the T-zone, nose, and chin, and apply it in a circular motion until pores are no longer visible, without being too greedy!
// 謬誤 4 ：泥膜全乾才清洗 //
Believe it or not, this is the most common mistake! Many people think that after applying a mud mask, they should remain still, without any facial expressions or laughter, until it completely dries before washing it off. However, this is a big mistake! When the mud mask stays on your face for too long, it will absorb the moisture from your skin barrier, leading to short-term dryness and loss of radiance, and even itching and redness; in the long run, it can accelerate skin aging. The recommended usage time is 10 to 15 minutes, just rinse it off with water using a circular motion.
// 謬誤 5 ：敷泥膜後沒有做好補濕 //
Due to the fact that the mud mask will still draw out some moisture, it is extremely important to follow up with moisturizing. Everyone can choose the appropriate moisturizing product based on their own skin type, and apply toner, essence, lotion, and cream in order as needed to maintain oil-water balance. However, please do not overdo it to prevent the skin from being unable to absorb all at once, which may lead to the formation of oil seeds or dark spots.
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