Facial masks are facial skin care products that can help to heal and restore your skin.
They help to remove dead skin cells from the surface of the skin.
In the process, the skin pores are tightened and the skin appears smoother.
Facial skin masks come in different forms. Each of the different types will serve a different purpose.
Here are some information on the uses of these different masks. Use the guide below to help you in selecting the appropriate type of masks for your skin type.
MOISTURIZING FACIAL MASKS
Moisturizing masks are rich facial masks. They will improve the skin’s moisture levels. This means that flakiness, dry patches and even fine lines can be removed or reduced. The mask works like a moisturizer but more intensively and quickly. They are an ideal mask to use after sunbathing, or when your skin feels “tight”. Obviously, moisturizing masks are good choices for dry skin.
APPLICATION METHOD
Smooth the mask on the skin
Leave it on for 10 – 15 minutes
Use a tissue to remove it. Any slight reside left on the skin will continue to do its improvement work.
Do you have dry skin? SkinStore, Inc offers a fine selection of facial masks. Click here and type in “masks for dry skin” in the search box to search for what you are need.
MUD AND CLAY FACIAL MASKS
Mud and clay mask is a good choice if you have oily skin. It will help to absorb excess impurities and grease that is on the skin, close up open pores, remove shininess and clear up blemishes.
Using mud mask on oily and acne-prone skin will give definite improvements.
Mud masks are sometimes used for the healing properties of mud from certain regions. Patients with psoriaris (a skin disorder characterised by thick red scaly patches of skin) improve in Dead Sea spas.
Sometimes known as wash-off masks, they contain clay products such as kaolin or bentonite and can dry up the skin. Hence, they are not suitable if you have dry skins.
APPLICATION METHOD
Smooth the mask onto your skin
Leave it to dry out for 10 – 15 minutes
Use warm water to wash the mask away. It will rinse dirt, dead skin cells and grime away at the same time.
Do you have oily skin? In need of a new facial mask? SkinStore, Inc offers a fine selection of facial masks. Click here and type in either “mud masks” or “clay masks” in the search box to search for what you are need.
EXFOLIATING FACIAL MASKS
Exfoliating masks can be used on any skin type. They have deep cleansing actions and will help to keep your skin in great condition.
Dead cells build-up will make your skin look dull and lead to problems like blackheads. Even normal skins may suffer from the build-up of dead skin cells. Facial masks that exfoliate as it cleanse will help to alleviate this problem.
APPLICATION METHOD
Smooth on the exfoliating mask
Leave it to dry for 10 – 15 minutes
Wash the mask away with warm water. As you rinse, the tiny abrasive particles will clean away the debris on the skin’s surface.
Would you like to have more deep cleansing? SkinStore, Inc offers a fine selection of facial masks. Click here and type in either “exfoliating masks” in the search box to search for what you are need.
PEEL-OFF FACIAL MASKS
Peel-off masks contain polyvinyl alcohol or vinyl acetate. They may come in liquid or gel form. These are applied and peeled off after 15 – 30 minutes. Hence, the name peel-off masks.
Peel-off masks are not very drying and may be used by any skin types.
Peel-off masks is refreshing for areas on the skin by clearing pores that are clogged. It will also help to nourish drier skins.
APPLICATION METHOD
Smooth on the mask
Leave it to dry for 10 – 15 minutes
Peel the mask away
Looking for a peel-off masks? SkinStore, Inc offers a fine selection of facial masks. Click here and type in either “peel masks” in the search box to search for what you are need.
GEL FACIAL MASKS
Gel masks provide a cooling and soothing effect. It is very soothing after too much sun, or when your skin feels irritated. It is a good choice if you have sensitive skin or very oily complexions.
APPLICATION METHOD
Smooth on the gel mask
Lie down and relax for 10 – 15 minutes
Use a tissue to remove the gel
Looking for a gel masks? SkinStore, Inc offers a fine selection of facial masks. Click here and type in either “gel masks” in the search box to search for what you are need.
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