Even though masks and exfoliators are generally made of natural items, exfoliators have a mildly abrasive texture while masks are smooth. Additionally, they can be made of distinct ingredients like plant, citrus, fruit or clay based goods and the always popular mud mask. It is because the consistency of masks is so concentrated that you'll notice the results immediately.
What do they do?
According to the author, Andi of www.andibradshaw.com the purpose of a mask is to produce a polished, healthy more vibrant result that will enable your skin care products to glide on and penetrate with ease. Masks can calm or stimulate your skin, but if you have concerns about acne or rosacia, etc., stick to masks for sensitive skin. This type mask will be gentler to all skin types.
-Dry skin needs a mask that moisturizes and hydrates (adds oil and water), to relieve that really dry, flaky and tight feeling that you may have after cleansing. This type mask may contain amino acids, oils, lanolin, milk proteins and/or buttermilk. This extra oil conveys an intense mixture that is designed to rehydrate those extra dry skin cells. Those plumped up or re-hydrated cells minimize the appearance of any fine lines, or shallow wrinkles.
-Normal/Combination skin needs a mask that addresses dull, tired skin that lacks that vibrant, healthy look. For this type, masks usually contain ingredients like eucalyptus, menthol, or peppermint which stimulates the skin, while sloughing off the dead skin cells and dirt. Often peel-off or hardening masks contain the stimulating effects of the above ingredients. These produce a pleasant tingling that revives and invigorates the skin, leaving it healthier looking.
- Oily skin needs a mud, clay, or deep cleansing mask that is designed to help cleanse facial skin by absorbing impurities, dirt and excess oils. Clay masks will encourage perspiration as they open pores. As perspiration enables pores to rid themselves of impurities and dirt, the clay soaks up the excess oils. Both mud masks and deep cleansing masks soften and remove deep dirt and oils as they temporarily tighten pores. These masks also contain anti-bacterial properties that are developed to leave the skin clean and reduce the spread of bacteria.
- Sensitive skin requires gentle, soothing, mild type masks. Look for ingredients like chamomile, honey, aloe and caffeine; they will be comforting to your skin. Chamomile is soothing to the skin, honey aids with moisture retention, aloe will reduce inflammation while caffeine minimizes puffiness and redness. This type mask is developed to leave sensitive skin that may be dry and splotchy, feeling softer and looking smoother and healthier.
How do I use Masks?
Using a brush or clean hands, slather product onto your face while being careful to avoid your eye and mouth areas. Choose a relaxing atmosphere to recline and put your feet up, maybe some soft music while you close your eyes and relax; be careful to note the suggested time. For removal, masks that are gel or creamy may be tissued or rinsed away. Peel-away masks should be removed in a downward strokes as that's the direction that your skin cells grow. Masks that dry to a hard or pasty finish may be rinsed off with both hands full of water. To finish, rinse until you've removed all signs of product, blot dry with a clean cloth and follow with your moisturizing routine. - 16083
What do they do?
According to the author, Andi of www.andibradshaw.com the purpose of a mask is to produce a polished, healthy more vibrant result that will enable your skin care products to glide on and penetrate with ease. Masks can calm or stimulate your skin, but if you have concerns about acne or rosacia, etc., stick to masks for sensitive skin. This type mask will be gentler to all skin types.
-Dry skin needs a mask that moisturizes and hydrates (adds oil and water), to relieve that really dry, flaky and tight feeling that you may have after cleansing. This type mask may contain amino acids, oils, lanolin, milk proteins and/or buttermilk. This extra oil conveys an intense mixture that is designed to rehydrate those extra dry skin cells. Those plumped up or re-hydrated cells minimize the appearance of any fine lines, or shallow wrinkles.
-Normal/Combination skin needs a mask that addresses dull, tired skin that lacks that vibrant, healthy look. For this type, masks usually contain ingredients like eucalyptus, menthol, or peppermint which stimulates the skin, while sloughing off the dead skin cells and dirt. Often peel-off or hardening masks contain the stimulating effects of the above ingredients. These produce a pleasant tingling that revives and invigorates the skin, leaving it healthier looking.
- Oily skin needs a mud, clay, or deep cleansing mask that is designed to help cleanse facial skin by absorbing impurities, dirt and excess oils. Clay masks will encourage perspiration as they open pores. As perspiration enables pores to rid themselves of impurities and dirt, the clay soaks up the excess oils. Both mud masks and deep cleansing masks soften and remove deep dirt and oils as they temporarily tighten pores. These masks also contain anti-bacterial properties that are developed to leave the skin clean and reduce the spread of bacteria.
- Sensitive skin requires gentle, soothing, mild type masks. Look for ingredients like chamomile, honey, aloe and caffeine; they will be comforting to your skin. Chamomile is soothing to the skin, honey aids with moisture retention, aloe will reduce inflammation while caffeine minimizes puffiness and redness. This type mask is developed to leave sensitive skin that may be dry and splotchy, feeling softer and looking smoother and healthier.
How do I use Masks?
Using a brush or clean hands, slather product onto your face while being careful to avoid your eye and mouth areas. Choose a relaxing atmosphere to recline and put your feet up, maybe some soft music while you close your eyes and relax; be careful to note the suggested time. For removal, masks that are gel or creamy may be tissued or rinsed away. Peel-away masks should be removed in a downward strokes as that's the direction that your skin cells grow. Masks that dry to a hard or pasty finish may be rinsed off with both hands full of water. To finish, rinse until you've removed all signs of product, blot dry with a clean cloth and follow with your moisturizing routine. - 16083
About the Author:
Andi Bradshaw is licensed as an esthetician and as a makeup artist in the state of Maryland. She has worked to beautify more than 15,000 women. The factsin this piece was taken from the book "Skin Care for Moms & Other Working Women". Visit andibradshaw.com for this and other affordable, age appropriate, step by step, illustrated makeup and skin care books. Affordable makeup and skin care books.
