What are the benefits of a hydrating mask? How to use a hydrating mask

Contents of this article

1. Benefits of hydrating mask

2. How to use the hydrating mask

3. Which hydrating mask is better?

Benefits of hydrating mask

The benefits of hydrating masks include deep moisturizing, anti-oxidation, brightening skin tone, and can quickly revitalize dry skin, improve skin's ability to store and lock water, and enhance skin's tolerance to external environmental interference, making it water-gelled and transparent. However, it is not enough to have a good product alone, friends also need to master the correct method of use, let's take a look!

How to use a hydrating mask

The first element is cleaning. Before applying the hydrating mask, you must clean your face thoroughly. If you have makeup on your face, you should first take out your makeup remover and cleansing oil to wipe the entire face, and then use facial cleanser to clean it thoroughly. Only after the face is thoroughly cleaned can the hydrating mask fit better with the skin, and the skin can absorb the essence of the mask without any barriers.

Before applying a hydrating mask, you must exfoliate according to your skin condition. When there is too much dead skin on the skin, the skin will be separated from the outside world by a layer of barrier. No matter whether you use a hydrating mask or the best basic skin care products, the nutrients and essence in them will be absorbed by the dead skin and it will be difficult to reach the basal layer of the skin, resulting in the hydrating mask not being absorbed and having no effect. Generally speaking, it is recommended to exfoliate 1-2 times a month.

Apply toner before applying mask. If you want to get better results from the hydrating mask, it is recommended to apply some toner on your face after cleansing, because toner can open the pores of the skin, thereby achieving a drainage effect, allowing the nutrients in the mask to be better injected into the skin base and quickly hydrate. If you don't apply toner before applying the mask, then we can only wait for the skin pores to open naturally, and the nutrient essence will naturally be absorbed more slowly.

It is better to apply lotion when applying a mask. If you want the hydrating mask to absorb faster, it is better. It is recommended to cover the entire mask paper with your own lotion after applying the hydrating mask on the face, so that the skin can quickly lock in moisture after hydration without losing it. Because the lotion is thicker than the essence in the mask, when we apply the mask, applying a layer of lotion on it is to pressurize the essence and moisture in the mask to quickly absorb it, and not let the air have the opportunity to take away any moisture in the skin.

The time for applying a hydrating mask should be controlled. It is generally recommended to apply a hydrating mask for 10-15 minutes, unless it is a sleeping mask. Because when we apply a mask, in addition to our skin absorbing a large amount of essence and nutrient solution, the air will slowly evaporate the moisture and original solution in the mask. When the nutrients and moisture in the mask are lower than the surface of the skin, the mask will absorb the moisture in the skin, which can easily make the skin drier than before after applying the mask, or make the hydrating mask ineffective after applying.

Which hydrating mask is better?

Theoretically, a thicker mask means that the mask is made of more ingredients and contains more hydrating essence. To judge the thickness, we can hold the mask in our hands and feel its weight. If it feels light, it means that it is thin. We should not choose this kind of hydrating mask.

Friends who have used facial masks know very well that the effectiveness of hydrating masks depends to a large extent on the hydrating essence contained in the mask. Generally speaking, a good hydrating mask will have a higher viscosity. When the package is opened, most of the essence is adsorbed on the mask. The nutritional essence in a poor quality mask will appear thin, which shows that the water content is too much and the nutritional ingredients are relatively small. The hydrating effect of this mask will be greatly reduced.

Currently, the materials used for moisturizing masks sold on the market are generally the following: natural pure cotton, woven and synthetic fibers. Moisturizing masks from big brands usually have the materials used for the masks written on the outer packaging. In terms of quality and comfort, the best is pure cotton, followed by woven, and the worst is synthetic fiber.

The usage time of a hydrating mask is usually indicated on the mask packaging. Normally, the hydrating effect can be achieved in about 15 minutes. If you find that the usage time required for a certain mask is half an hour or more, then we must pay special attention, because the longer the hydrating mask is applied, the better. On the contrary, it may damage the skin on the face.