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.
- If you have Dry skin, you'll need a mask that hydrates and moisturizes (adds oil and water) after cleansing, to alleviate that flaky, dry, tight feeling. Look for masks that contain milk proteins, oils, amino acids, buttermilk, or lanolin; the intensity of these ingredients are designed to provide a mixture that will infuse those really dry skin cells with extra hydration. The re-hydration of those dry cells will minimize the look of shallow wrinkles or fine lines.
- Normal/Combination skin should use masks that focus on tired, dull looking skin that lacks the healthy, vibrant look. Look for masks with peppermint, eucalyptus or menthol, because they'll stimulate while they rid the skin of dirt and dead skin cells. Hardening or peel-off masks often produce the stimulating effects of these ingredients. They also produce a gentle tingling while invigorating and reviving the skin as well as leaving it looking healthier.
- 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.
- Masks for Sensitive skin should be mild, gentle and soothing. Components like honey, chamomile, caffeine and aloe are all comforting. You'll find that honey helps retain moisture, chamomile will be soothing, caffeine reduces inflammation and caffeine can minimize redness and puffiness. With either ingredient in your mask, sensitive skin that is dry and or splotchy will achieve a result that will feel softer and look healthier and smoother.
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. - 15252
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.
- If you have Dry skin, you'll need a mask that hydrates and moisturizes (adds oil and water) after cleansing, to alleviate that flaky, dry, tight feeling. Look for masks that contain milk proteins, oils, amino acids, buttermilk, or lanolin; the intensity of these ingredients are designed to provide a mixture that will infuse those really dry skin cells with extra hydration. The re-hydration of those dry cells will minimize the look of shallow wrinkles or fine lines.
- Normal/Combination skin should use masks that focus on tired, dull looking skin that lacks the healthy, vibrant look. Look for masks with peppermint, eucalyptus or menthol, because they'll stimulate while they rid the skin of dirt and dead skin cells. Hardening or peel-off masks often produce the stimulating effects of these ingredients. They also produce a gentle tingling while invigorating and reviving the skin as well as leaving it looking healthier.
- 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.
- Masks for Sensitive skin should be mild, gentle and soothing. Components like honey, chamomile, caffeine and aloe are all comforting. You'll find that honey helps retain moisture, chamomile will be soothing, caffeine reduces inflammation and caffeine can minimize redness and puffiness. With either ingredient in your mask, sensitive skin that is dry and or splotchy will achieve a result that will feel softer and look healthier and smoother.
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. - 15252
About the Author:
Andi Bradshaw is licensed as an esthetician and as a makeup artist in the state of Maryland. She has helped to enhance the faces of more than 15,000 women. The factsin this article was taken from Andi's book "Skin Care for Moms & Other Working Women". Visit andibradshaw.com for this and other affordable, age specific, stroke by stroke, illustrated skin care and makeup books. Affordable skin care and makeup books.
