Do I need to wash my face after applying the mask?

Most facial masks require washing your face after use, but some facial masks do not require washing your face after use due to their materials. This can also avoid wasting the essence inside. For example, you don’t need to wash your face that night if you use a hydrating mask, but you must wash your face after using other peel-off or single-sheet masks. Some people use a no-rinse mask, but it is best recommended to wash it off.

Can I use a hydrating mask without washing my face?

Unless it is a sleeping mask, you do not need to wash off the hydrating mask that night. However, for other single-sheet and peel-off masks, you must wash your face after applying them. Because the nutritional essence and moisture in these two types of masks will generally be absorbed by the basal layer of the skin within 10-15 minutes, and the hydrating mask must not be used for more than 20 minutes, because the moisture and essence in the mask will not only be absorbed by the basal layer of the skin, but will also be slowly evaporated away by the air. When the moisture in the mask is lower than the basal layer of the skin, the moisture in the skin will be absorbed by the mask, resulting in failure of skin hydration.

The hydrating sleeping mask also needs to be washed as soon as possible

The hydrating sleeping mask can be used overnight because, unlike other masks, it contains a relatively high amount of oil, so it can lock in moisture while hydrating and prevent it from being lost. However, you must be careful when applying a hydrating sleeping mask. Do not apply it too thickly, because too thick a layer will cause the skin to be overwhelmed and cause blood circulation in the skin. This will not only cause poor hydration effect on the skin, but will also make it dull. After applying a hydrating sleeping mask on your face, you must clean it off within 6-8 hours, because the sleeping mask will affect the normal breathing and metabolism of the skin. Therefore, it is better to clean it off earlier so that the skin can better excrete waste and dirt from the skin.

The skin becomes more refreshed after washing with the hydrating mask

Moisturizing masks generally contain a large amount of essence. When the mask is applied to the face, the essence will slowly transfer to the surface and basal layers of the skin. When we tear off the mask, our face will feel sticky and uncomfortable. In addition, during the process of applying the mask, the pores are opened and waste at the base of the skin will be discharged to the surface. Only after washing your face will your skin be cleaner, more refreshed and hydrated.

Skin care products are better absorbed after washing with a hydrating mask

If we apply a hydrating mask but do not wash it off, a membrane will form on the surface of the skin. Even the best skin care products will find it difficult to penetrate this membrane and reach the bottom layer of the skin. This will not only waste skin care products, but also cause the pores to be clogged because the skin cannot breathe properly, making the skin sensitive and causing acne.