Do I need to wash my face after applying a facial mask? Skin care experts introduce!

Most women have the habit of wearing facial masks. There are many opinions on the question of whether or not to wash your face after wearing a facial mask, especially since there are more and more types of facial masks nowadays. In fact, you need to wash your face after using most facial masks. However, now there are wash-free facial masks. You don’t need to wash your face after using this kind of mask. It is especially suitable for use before going to bed at night. So whether or not to wash your face depends on the type of mask.

Should I wash my face after applying a facial mask?

Sheet mask

The simplest and most convenient facial mask, and also the one most people like to use. The essence of a facial mask is basically around 25-35ml. After applying it for about 15 minutes and taking it off, some essence will remain on your face. Gently massage for a while to allow the essence to be better absorbed by the skin.

If you feel that your face is still sticky after massage and there is too much essence, you can rinse it with clean water and then proceed with the subsequent skin care steps. If you feel that the essence on your face has been almost absorbed after massage and there is no sticky feeling, you don’t need to wash your face again and can directly proceed to the next skin care steps.

Jelly and cream masks

After applying the jelly and cream masks, they need to be washed off with clean water to ensure that there is no mask residue before proceeding to the next step of skin care. This will best ensure that subsequent skin care products are absorbed. Both pastes and jelly products are very good at sealing the skin. When applying the mask, they already provide enough nutrition, so you need to wash it off afterward.

Sleeping Mask

Many sleeping masks say they are wash-free, which means they are masks that you can wear while sleeping. If you want to apply it overnight, a thin layer is enough. If it is too thick, it will prevent the skin from metabolizing and breathing normally, and it will easily rub against the quilt and pillow. After getting up the next day, be sure to wash your face carefully with facial cleanser.

Peel-off mask

Some cleansing masks are of the tear-off type, especially some nose masks for removing blackheads. It feels great to see the densely packed blackheads after peeling them off. However, many people start their normal skin care routine after peeling it off, completely ignoring the step of tightening pores, which causes blackheads to return after a few days. Whether it is a peel-off nose mask or a peel-off facial mask, after removing it, be sure to rinse it with clean water, and then apply astringent water for a while to help shrink the pores.