Beware of 7 common mistakes when applying facial masks

Are skin care fanatics misled by rumors that a certain celebrity applies a facial mask every day, or even two or three times a day to adequately maintain their skin, as well as by manufacturers' hype? She thought that the reason why her skin was not as smooth and plump as that of a certain goddess was because she was not willing to invest money in the facial mask business, so she began to work hard to stock up on facial masks.

Never apply facial masks every day or over-maintain your skin. Over time, the hair follicles and sebaceous glands will become blocked and inflamed, causing acne and pimples. You should know that blindly relying on facial masks and using them too frequently will not really improve your skin quality, but will instead create a burden on your skin.

2. Not paying attention to cleaning but frequently applying facial masks

As time goes by, the keratin on the skin accumulates. If you don't perform exfoliation care in time and only focus on applying moisturizing masks every day, it's like applying a layer of substance between the keratin that hasn't shed to make it temporarily smooth. The result over time is that the keratin will become so thick that it can't transmit light, and the skin will naturally lose its luster and become dry and lifeless.

3. Use a sleeping mask instead of night cream

It is recommended that even if you use a sleeping mask, it is best to wash it off before going to bed and apply night cream before going to sleep! You should know that sleeping masks actually contain some chemical substances that irritate the skin. If you apply a layer of it every day and go to sleep, it is easy to cause "overnutrition", the growth of fat particles, and even the skin absorbs moisture, and the skin's self-repair ability will also decrease. Therefore, it is not suitable to be used every day, twice a week is enough.

Sleeping masks usually have a translucent or transparent gel texture and are suitable for sensitive and oily skin. For dry skin, it is recommended to use a moisturizing cream mask with a higher amount of oil added. Facial masks are the first choice for acne-prone skin. Since this type of skin is more sensitive, if you want to use a sleeping mask, it is recommended to wash it off with clean water 20 minutes after application to avoid clogging and breeding of acne again.

5. Blindly worship silk masks

The reason why silk masks are highly recommended by merchants is that they use the material of the mask to create a selling point. But the reason why skin care products such as facial masks can become a quick maintenance artifact for lazy girls depends entirely on the sealing properties of the facial mask itself. Only after sealing can the effect be lasting and effective. Therefore, thin silk masks are far less effective than non-woven masks.

6. Apply the mask overtime to avoid wasting a drop of essence

The awareness of saving is highly commendable, but it must be used in the right place! If you exceed the time spent on applying the mask, your skin will lose water and nutrients. It is wise to follow the instructions for use. If you really can’t bear to throw away the remaining essence, it is recommended to use it on other parts of the body.

7. Masks with strong whitening ability but containing fluorescent agents

Although we cannot arbitrarily judge that cheap products are not good, but in the world of facial masks, it is best not to touch anything that is too cheap, unless you are not afraid of getting worse the more you use it... Fluorescent agents are not banned in the market, but this type of ingredient that only works on the surface has no practical use.

Notice

Here we need to give you some scientific knowledge. Fluorescent whitening agent is an electronic conductor that can absorb ultraviolet light that is invisible to the naked eye and convert it into fluorescent light during the decay process. This light blue fluorescence can cover the dark yellow color of the face, giving people the illusion that their face becomes white and smooth immediately after applying the mask.

Industry experts remind that whitening facial masks can be placed under a currency detector for inspection. If a light blue light is emitted, the mask contains fluorescent whitening agent. So no matter how cheap or expensive it is, don't blindly pursue high efficiency. Only by choosing healthy products can we achieve our skin care goals.