What are the correct steps for applying facial mask for skin care?

When it comes to applying facial masks, many people think it is a very simple thing. Just put a mask on your face. But in fact, there are various types of masks with different ingredients. If you don’t pay attention to the correct methods and steps, and don’t know whether the ingredients of this mask are suitable for you, it will only backfire. So here I will tell you the correct and scientific steps of applying facial masks for skin care.

A: Allergy test

For facial mask brands that you are not familiar with and have never used, as well as facial masks with different functions, it is necessary to do an allergy test to avoid allergic reactions. It’s not a question of the quality of the mask, but whether your skin is allergic to the ingredients in the mask. For people with sensitive skin, some facial masks should not be used easily, such as masks rich in high-efficiency nutrients, because too high a level of nutrients can easily cause skin sensitivity problems. Therefore, before using the mask, please apply a small amount of the mask or mask liquid on the back of your hand, wash it off after 30 minutes, and if there is no redness or itching reaction, you can use it on your face.

B: Clean your face

Cleansing facial skin can remove oil, dead skin cells and dirt on the skin, preventing these substances from clogging the pores and allowing the pores to breathe freely. You can apply the mask only after cleaning your face. At this time, the face is clean, which is conducive to absorbing the essence of the mask and improving its efficacy. At the same time, it can also prevent some unnecessary dust from entering the pores.

C: Hot towel on face

After cleansing your facial skin, you can wipe your face with a wet hot towel and massage for about three minutes. This will open the pores and make it easier for the following mask essence to penetrate deeply into the pores. In addition, the remaining temperature also has a certain warming effect on the mask, which is beneficial to the absorption of nutrients.

D: How to apply a paste mask

For paste masks, consider applying to the drier areas first. The drier the area, the longer the mask needs to be applied. It is best to start from the T-zone and end with the U-zone. Apply in the following order:

1. Neck, jaw, cheeks, nose, lips, forehead, from bottom to top;

2. It is not advisable to apply facial masks around the eyes, eyebrows, and upper and lower lips.

E: Remove the mask immediately after use

Generally speaking, the time required to apply a facial mask is about 15 to 20 minutes. After this period of time, the liquid and nutrients in the mask have been absorbed by the skin, and the mask will begin to become dry. Even sleeping masks are the same. If you continue to apply it on your face, it will easily tighten the skin and cause wrinkles. When removing the mask, you should start from the edge of the mask and slowly tear it off from bottom to top.