Face feels tight after applying mask

The reason why female friends feel tightness on their faces after applying a facial mask may be because the mask is applied for too long, resulting in moisture loss in the face, so we should pay attention to the fact that the mask application time should not exceed 15 minutes. At the same time, it is caused by too thick skin cuticle or unclean skin, so it is recommended that you better understand the facial massage after applying the mask, which can relieve the symptoms of tightness on the face.

Why does my skin feel tight after applying a facial mask?

Normal tightness

If the skin feels tight after applying a facial mask and the tightness lasts for about 3 minutes, it can generally be understood as normal tightness and there is no need to worry too much. Because the skin is surrounded by sufficient nutrients and moisture when the mask is applied, and this nourishment is rapidly lost after the mask is removed, the skin will have a certain reaction. At this time, rinse off the mask and apply mild lotion.

Applying the mask for too long

Tight skin after applying a mask may be caused by leaving the mask on your face for too long. Generally, if you apply a facial mask for more than half an hour, the mask will start to dry out and will easily absorb moisture from your face. Of course, your skin will become tight as it loses moisture.

Skin stratum corneum is too thick

If the skin's stratum corneum is too thick, the skin may become tight after applying a facial mask. This is because the accumulated thick old stratum corneum will affect the skin's absorption of nutrients in the mask. The mask itself has a strong hydrating effect and the moisture cannot enter. Instead, it covers the skin surface and affects skin breathing, causing a tight feeling after removing the mask.

Generally, we recommend exfoliating oily skin once every 2 to 3 weeks, and dry skin once a month.

Inadequate skin cleansing

If the skin is not cleaned properly, it is easy for the skin to feel tight after applying a facial mask. This is because the skin is not cleaned enough, and there is oil and dirt remaining in the pores. This oil and dirt will affect the skin's absorption and utilization of the nutrients in the mask. Most of the nutrients and moisture in the mask are concentrated on the skin surface during the application of the mask. Once the mask is removed, the skin will lose nutrients and moisture and feel tight.

We recommend that you use facial cleanser or other cleansing products to effectively deep clean your face before applying a facial mask.

Insufficient skin temperature

If the skin temperature is not high enough, the skin may become tight after applying the mask. This is because the skin temperature is lower and the local circulation speed is reduced, so the utilization of nutrients in the mask will be reduced accordingly when applying the mask. The nutrients in the mask cannot penetrate the skin effectively. After removing the mask, the nutrient solution on the skin surface evaporates into the air and causes a feeling of tightness.

Before applying the mask, we can apply a hot towel to the face or soak the complete packaged mask in hot water for 2 minutes to increase the temperature of the mask before using it.