As the season changes, is your skin starting to show signs of dryness and sensitivity? In preparation for winter, everyone is likely stocking up on different types of emergency masks and diligently applying them day and night. While investing time and money into skincare is important, your regular skincare routine may actually diminish the true benefits of masks. To avoid wasting effort and money, here are some mask traps you must steer clear of!
Many girls will put the mask in the bathroom, wait after washing their face, and still have a water feeling on their skin when applying the mask, increasing the absorption and penetration of the essence of the mask. Regardless of whether the temperature and humidity of the bathroom are suitable for storing masks with higher essence concentration, in fact, before cleansing and applying the mask, you may gently pat a layer of moisturizing toner or lotion on the skin surface first. Besides softening the skin, it also allows the pores to adapt to the skincare ingredients after cleansing, reducing the irritation of high-concentration skincare ingredients in the mask.
The length of time for applying a facial mask is another key factor in whether it benefits or harms the skin. Remember to apply the mask in moderation, as longer application time does not necessarily result in more noticeable skincare effects. It is recommended that regular moisturizing masks only need to be applied for 10 to 15 minutes. If a hydrating mask stays on the skin surface for too long, it will only accelerate the evaporation of skin moisture, leading to unintended consequences.
Finally, pay attention to how to deal with the essence residue on the skin surface after removing the mask. In fact, the method of handling essence residue depends on the skin type. For example, if you apply a mask before makeup and have oily skin, it is recommended that you wash or wipe away the remaining essence first before proceeding with makeup steps. Otherwise, too much skincare essence on the skin will affect the adherence of the foundation and make the oiliness problem worse. On the contrary, if you have dry skin, you should not waste any drop of mask essence. After removing the mask, massage the entire face with the remaining essence until fully absorbed, and then repeat the daily skincare steps before makeup. By not missing a drop of mask application, you will clearly see a change in your skin quality!
