Do I need to wash my face after applying a hydrating mask?

The skin absolutely needs hydration, because if the skin is dehydrated, it will become drier, so you should use some hydrating masks. Generally speaking, you don’t need to wash your face after using a hydrating mask. You can gently pat your face to allow the skin to better absorb it.

1. It is best not to leave the mask on your face for more than half an hour. If you leave it on for too long, the mask will not continue to deliver nutrients to the skin. Instead, the nutrients will decrease and the mask will absorb moisture from your skin, causing moisture loss, which is not good.

2. If you buy a cosmetic mask, it is best to leave it on for 10-20 minutes, about 10 minutes in winter, because the skin itself lacks moisture in winter, so the time should not be too long.

3. In summer, it can be 10-15 minutes. This type of treatment does not require washing with water after use, but you must pat the skin after use to promote the absorption of nutrients, and then apply skin care products.

4. If it is a homemade pure natural facial mask, do not exceed 10 minutes in winter, and 10-20 minutes in summer is enough. After using this type of mask, be sure to wash it off directly with warm water (but there is no need to rub it with facial cleanser), then apply toner and lotion for skin care.