Maximize Facial Mask Benefits

The first thing we tend to do when we feel our skin became tired and rough is to apply your favorite or the best face masks. The function of facial mask sheets is to provide intensive ingredients essential to our skin. They prevent moisture evaporation, remove keratin and impurities in our skin, provide moisture and nutrition, and revitalize our skin.

Recently, there are several types of facial masks available: rinse off facial masks, peel off facial masks, and mask sheet type facial masks with high concentration of essence. Directions of use may differ between each type of facial mask. But there are common principles to keep in mind before and after applying facial masks in order to maximize the benefits of face masks.

Frequency

Facial masks are products providing nutrition to tired skin. For the function and purpose of facial masks, it is common to contain high concentrated essence in the mask sheet. Therefore, too frequent use of facial masks might irritate your facial skin as frequent spa massage might result in the same result. What we recommend is to use every 3 days or 1~2 times a week for the best benefits.

Prior to applying the facial mask

• Double cleanse well. Even though you did not apply make up on the day, your face is exposed to dirt and wastes all day long so make sure to cleanse using a cleansing oil or foam.
• It is good to open the pores. Cover your face with steamed towel or soak your face into the big bowl filled with warm water with a chamomile tea bag.
• Follow the direction. Apply a face mask sheet for the duration suggested in the direction.
• If it is a wash off facial mask, apply thick on your face. Avoid sensitive areas such as eyes and mouth.

While applying the facial mask

Rest on your bed as your legs are leaned 45 degrees upward against the wall. Skewed blood and oxygen will be provided to your brain and you will experience relaxation and increased benefits of facial mask at the same time.

After applying the facial mask

You can soothe and maintain the moist and nourished skin by applying enough moisturizing cream or lotion after using facial mask. If you used a facial mask sheet, you can just pat your face with the remaining essence on your face.

Best Facial Masks all Homemade Recipes

The Best Facial Masks

Here are some of the best facial masks I found. A regular application of these homemade facial masks should be an integral part of every woman's beauty regime. Not only do they replenish our skin but it helps us to relax and take care of ourselves.

If you don't have time to go to the spa which is time consuming and expensive, try some of these homemade recipes in the comfort of your home. They are quick and easy to make and apply.

The best and quickest alternative instead of homemade face mask recipes would be to use mask sheets as it provides all the nutrition and benefits in a cheap package that you can take anywhere.

Nourishment Mask: Banana-Avacado

Ingredients

* 1/2 over-ripe banana
* 1/2 over-ripe avacado
* 2 Tbsp unflavored full-fat yogurt
* 1 tsp olive oil

Instructions

Mash banana and avacado, combine with other ingredients, and mix well. Apply liberally to face and neck. Leave on for 20 to 30 minutes, then rinse with warm water.

Exfoliate Mask: Tomato-Lemon

Ingredients

* 1 over-ripe tomato
* 1 tsp lemon juice
* 1 tsp instant oatmeal

Instructions

Put all ingredients in blender, puree until smooth. Apply to face, let soak 20 minutes, rinse with warm water.

Tighten: Peach Mask

Ingredients

* 1 ripe peach
* 1 egg white
* 1 tsp unflavored full-fat yogurt

Instructions

Peel and pit the peach. Blend together with egg white and yogurt until smooth. Pat gently onto face. Leave on 30 minutes. Rinse with cool water.

Smooth: Honey-Almond Mask

Ingredients

* 1 Tbsp honey
* 1 egg yolk
* 1/2 tsp almond oil
* 1 Tbsp yogurt

Instructions

Mix all ingredients together until well blended. Apply layer to face, leave on 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water, gently wipe residue with a damp cloth.