Ten fatal mistakes: using facial masks makes you look older

As a loyal supporter of facial masks, do you have such questions: I apply facial masks very diligently, but why don’t my skin become whiter and tenderer, but instead I have a lot of skin problems? How to apply facial masks? What are they covering? If you use them incorrectly, be careful that your facial masks will make you look older!

Mistake 1: Wearing a facial mask every day

Facial masks are the staple of skin care products. Although they are very effective, they should not be used every day unless there are special requirements. Some facial masks have clearly marked cycles, such as a 5-day treatment course, or 3 masks in 10 days. If you want to achieve the best results, you should strictly follow it.

If used continuously for a long time, 1 to 2 times a week is enough. Otherwise, no matter how delicious the food is, you will feel full if you eat too much! Of course, if it is an emergency in special circumstances, it can be used at any time.

Using a cleansing mask every day can cause skin sensitivity and even redness and swelling, and make the immature keratin lose its ability to resist external damage; using a moisturizing mask every day can easily cause acne; while a hydrating mask can be used every day in the dry season.

Mistake 2: Applying a facial mask while taking a bath

Applying a facial mask while taking a bath is really a smart way to save time, but it depends on the mask you choose.

It is recommended to use a wet mask. Peel-off and jelly masks are not recommended. Because water vapor will make it difficult for the mask to fit tightly to the skin. If the mask needs to be completely dry, water vapor will affect the effectiveness of the mask.

In addition to facial masks, facial massage creams that are popular in the beauty industry are also very suitable for use while taking a bath. The steam from the bath can help soften the cuticles.

Facial masks are "tonics" for the skin. They can provide energy that basic skin care products cannot provide, and stimulate the skin's maximum vitality in a short period of time. However, "too much nourishment can harm the body". The more facial masks you use, the better. There are some tips on how to apply facial masks.

Mistake 3: No need to use special eye masks

The skin around the eyes is only 1/4 the thickness of normal skin, so it requires extra care. Many facial masks, especially cleansing and moisturizing ones, contain ingredients that can irritate the delicate skin around the eyes and should be avoided. Therefore, if you want to strengthen the care of the skin around your eyes, it is still necessary to use eye masks. Especially when the skin around the eyes is dehydrated and lacks nutrition, intensive care is the most effective.

In fact, eye masks should be used regularly, at least twice a week, and used in conjunction with eye cream to achieve the best eye protection effect.

Mistake 4: Using a mask on your neck

The neck skin cannot be ignored. The neck skin is the easiest to reveal your age, but when attending important occasions, we often have to wear a bare-neck dress. Therefore, a few days before your big dress, you must start doing neck care before applying makeup.

Make a moisturizing neck mask one week in advance to allow the neck skin to absorb enough moisture; about 15 minutes before officially applying makeup, apply another neck mask to quickly lighten pigmentation and even out the skin tone of the neck; then apply a moisturizing primer to the neck, and then you can put on makeup.

Mistake 5: Never waste the essence in the mask

It is very good to have a sense of saving, but you have to use it in the right place! "Overspending" on the mask will cause the skin to lose water and nutrients.

So in addition to following the instructions for use, you can make a rough estimate of the usage time based on different masks: if the moisture content is moderate, remove it after about 15 minutes to prevent the mask from absorbing moisture from the skin after it dries; if the moisture content is high, you can use it for a while longer, but you should remove it after 30 minutes at most. If you really can't bear to part with the essence in it, it's also a good idea to use it to wipe other parts of your body.

Mistake 6: You must exfoliate before applying a mask

It is necessary to keep your skin clean before applying a facial mask, but exfoliation is not necessary every time.

The stratum corneum of the skin is the skin's natural barrier, which has the functions of preventing skin moisture loss and neutralizing acidity and alkalinity. The metabolic cycle of the stratum corneum is 28 days, that is, the stratum corneum metabolizes some dead cells every 28 days. Therefore, exfoliation should be done once a month at most. Exfoliating too frequently will damage the stratum corneum. In addition, sensitive skin does not need to exfoliate frequently.

Mistake 7: Long-term DIY mask

Many girls have seen DIY facial masks promoted on TV and in magazines. The idea is good, but in reality it is of very limited help to our skin. You may feel some effect right after doing it, but your skin condition will return to its original state the next day.

The reason is that these homemade masks are made of natural ingredients, but have not been processed by some scientific technology. Generally speaking, the molecules are too large to be absorbed by the skin. So although it is fun and saves money, it is ineffective. You should think about it carefully!

Mistake 8: Oily skin can just use a cleansing mask

It is very important for girls with oily skin to apply facial masks. There are three types of masks to choose from: oil-control masks, deep cleansing masks, and moisturizing masks.

Because in the dry season, the skin will also lack water and appear oily and dry. The usage procedure is to choose one day a week to do an oil control and moisturizing mask, and do a deep cleansing and moisturizing mask every other week.

Mistake 9: Don’t use a mask that is too thick

Do I need to apply a thick layer of facial mask? Yes! When a thick facial mask is applied to the face, the skin temperature rises, blood circulation is promoted, and the infiltrated nutrients can be better diffused between cells. The water on the skin's surface that cannot evaporate will remain in the epidermis, making the skin smooth and tight. The warming effect can also soften the cuticle and expand the pores, allowing the dirt accumulated inside to be discharged.

Mistake 10: Never use a peel-off mask

The peel-off mask utilizes the full contact and adhesion between the mask and the skin. When the mask is torn off the skin, the blackheads, aging cuticles and oils on the skin are all "peeled off". It has the strongest cleansing ability, but it also causes the most damage to the skin. Improper use may cause sagging skin, enlarged pores and skin allergies.

There has always been a lot of controversy about peel-off masks, because the tearing action itself will cause damage to the skin, so it is not recommended to use this type of mask. Of course, the advantage of peel-off masks is that they have strong cleansing power. If you really like this type of mask, remember to avoid the area around the eyes and eyebrows when applying the mask, and do not use it too frequently. Usually once a week is enough.