The correct way to apply a facial mask doubles the effect

The emergence of facial masks has brought a new skin care concept to women all over the world. Unknowingly, applying facial masks has become an indispensable part of women's skin care routine, but in fact, there is a lot of knowledge in applying facial masks. (Many skin care experts know this, I personally think it’s very good so I’d like to share it with you)

1. Allergy test

Before using a new facial mask, you should first do an allergic reaction test. This step is particularly important, but it is most easily overlooked by girls. Apply a small amount of facial mask dressing on the back of your hand, wait for half an hour and then wash it off. If there is no redness or itching on the back of your hand, you can safely apply it on your face. Especially for homemade facial masks, you should do an allergy test first. (Allergies are really annoying, right? So everyone must do an allergy test. If you are really allergic by accident, don’t worry. Everyone recommends using the cold spray method, which can calm the red and swollen skin caused by allergies.

Before applying a facial mask, be sure to remove your makeup and thoroughly clean your skin. If necessary, exfoliate. Clean skin is more conducive to absorbing nutrients in the mask and can also prevent dirt and dust from entering the pores. (Makeup removal is a must. I use Bioderma's makeup remover, which is super clean. After removing makeup, because I have a lot of oil and my skin always feels not clean enough, I use a facial cleanser that deep cleans the pores. I always feel so clean after washing my face. After washing my face, I will moisturize it with toner first and then use a mask)

In order to achieve better beauty and skin care effects, and to better exert the skin care effects of the mask, you should apply a hot towel to your face for 3 minutes after cleansing your face and before applying the mask, and massage various parts of your face for 3-5 minutes. This can fully open the pores and facilitate the absorption of nutrients in the mask.

The order of applying the mask should be neck, jaw, cheek, nose, lips, and forehead, and apply from bottom to top. Be careful to avoid the area around the eyes, eyebrows, and lips. It is recommended to start from the driest area, applying the T-zone first and then the U-zone.

After leaving the mask on for 15 minutes, press lightly with your fingers until it is no longer sticky. Then, start from the edge of the mask and slowly remove it from bottom to top. Usually, a dry mask will tighten the skin and cause wrinkles, so remove the mask before it dries. Do not leave it on for too long, let alone overnight (generally, 15 minutes is enough for a mask, but I've recently been using a biofiber mask that can be left on overnight and effectively absorbs oil, which I personally feel is very good.

6. Cold compress

After removing it, wash your face with clean warm water to clean off the mask residue, then apply a cold towel to your face for a while to promote pore contraction, and then apply moisturizer. Ladies, don’t forget the final astringent step. Some cleansing and exfoliating masks can easily cause skin damage if they are not well post-processed.

It is not recommended to apply a facial mask every day. I use a bio-fiber mask every three days, and each time it takes about half an hour. I lie down in the air-conditioned room with a very chewy mask on. It is so comfortable that I sometimes fall asleep while applying it. Of course, this doesn’t matter because the mask does not absorb back. After you apply it for a whole night, you will find that the mask has become a piece of paper in the morning. You take it off and soak it in water, and it becomes a very chewy material again. And you will find that there are many white spots on the mask, which is the oil sucked out of the skin. I love it so much.

I hope the above knowledge can help you. Loving beauty is every woman’s nature. I hope everyone will become more and more beautiful.