Will applying a facial mask every day make your skin better?

Will applying a facial mask every day make your skin better?

Not really

Using facial masks too frequently will not only fail to make your skin healthier, but may also put a burden on the skin and even cause negative effects.

The main function of a facial mask is to provide short-term moisturizing and nourishing, but it is not a panacea for all skin problems.

First of all, the skin has a natural ability to repair and regulate itself, and excessive use of facial masks will disrupt this balance, which may lead to water-oil imbalance, dry, oily or allergic skin problems. In particular, some facial masks rich in high concentrations of active ingredients may have short-term effects, but long-term use will disrupt the natural balance of the skin and cause skin inflammation and damage.

Secondly, the ingredients of many facial mask products vary in quality, and some contain irritating and allergenic ingredients, which may cause invisible damage to the skin if used for a long time. This risk is even greater for sensitive skin.

Finally, maintaining healthy skin condition cannot rely on a single care product, but requires a comprehensive care plan. Healthy skin comes from good living habits, including sun protection, a balanced diet, and adequate sleep, and the basis of local skin care should be daily cleansing and moisturizing. Masks are at most a supplement, not a daily necessity.

If you have the habit of applying facial masks, 1 to 2 times a week is basically enough, and don't rely too much on it.

Author: Tang Jiaoqing, MD, attending physician of dermatology

Review | Feng Jun, deputy chief physician of the Dermatology Department of Sinopharm Tongmei General Hospital

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