Can I wear a facial mask during my menstrual period?

Many women will find that the skin on their faces becomes noticeably rough, dry, and even peels and develops acne during their menstrual cycle. Therefore, they always like to use facial masks during their menstrual period. However, because they are in their menstrual period, they are worried that it will cause adverse effects on their bodies. The following editor will introduce whether women can use facial masks during their menstrual cycle.

Every month, women experience the "suffering of being a woman", which generally lasts for about 5 days in a 28-day cycle. Before and after menstruation, hormone levels in the body change. In addition to feeling irritable and uncomfortable, the skin also enters different stages due to this change in the physiological cycle. If you want your skin to become more beautiful, in addition to using skin care products, you also need to use masks with different functions according to the characteristics of your own physiological stage. This way, you can more effectively prescribe the right medicine and solve skin problems.

Four stages

Generally, women's physiological cycle is calculated based on 2 to 8 days and is generally divided into four stages: menstrual period, follicular phase, pre-luteal phase and late luteal phase. Due to the influence of hormones, hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle will cause oil secretion disorders, reduced skin moisture, decreased immunity, darker pigmentation, reduced ability to resist ultraviolet rays and affect collagen synthesis. Regardless of whether your period starts at the beginning, middle or end of each month, it is calculated from the first day of menstruation. Separate the four different stages and make preparations for skin care before and after menstruation.

Skin tone during menstruation

Skin characteristics: During the menstrual period, the secretion of estrogen and progesterone in women's bodies decreases rapidly, and testosterone increases. The skin becomes dry, the skin metabolism slows down, the ability to defend against the external environment decreases, the absorption capacity is not as good as before, the sebum secretion is vigorous, and even oil clogs the pores. Physiological bleeding will also consume physical strength, cause nutrient loss, make the skin dry and sensitive, cause fine lines to appear at the corners of the eyes, and blood loss can easily form dark circles.

Skin care measures: focus on moisturizing, take into account gentle cleansing, protect sensitive skin, and protect the skin around the eyes

Care method: During menstruation, there is no need to use highly nutritious skin care products. Only simple and gentle exfoliation is needed. Use a facial mask every other day during the cycle, alternate between hydrating and soothing products, and use it in conjunction with a hydrating eye mask. After applying the mask, massage your skin to accelerate blood circulation and maintain normal skin condition.

Beauty editor's experience: It has a thick mud-like texture, but it is effortless to apply and can be spread evenly with just a light touch, ensuring that every inch of skin is soaked in the gentle nourishment of the mask. After cleaning, I found that the forehead, nose wings, cheeks and other places where aging cuticles are hidden were deeply cleansed, and the skin became soft and smooth. This is all thanks to the deep-sea mineral mud contained in it, which can effectively soften the accumulated aging cuticles, clear the clogged pores, and let the skin breathe freely. Thanks to deep cleansing, the skin tone becomes brighter and regains its white and translucent radiance.

Therefore, when choosing a facial mask during the menstrual cycle, it is best to choose a neutral mask with better moisturizing properties and less irritation to the skin. When applying the mask, it is best to stay on for about 15 minutes. If it is too long, it may add some burden to the skin and make certain skin diseases more likely to occur.