Do I need to wash my face after using a facial mask?

Some people may have a misunderstanding when applying a facial mask, thinking that after applying the mask, some nutrients will remain on the skin. If they wash their face immediately, these nutrients will be washed away, which they think is a waste. This view is wrong. You need to wash your face after applying a facial mask. The so-called nutritional residues after removing the mask are actually very limited, and these nutrients are not easily absorbed by the skin.

The function of the membrane is to isolate the air and introduce nutrients into the skin. But in fact, within 15-20 minutes of applying the mask on the face, the skin is already in a saturated state. If you apply other skin care products directly without washing off the nutrient solution on your face, it will affect the skin's absorption of these skin care products. In addition, if the nutrients in the mask stay on the face for too long, people with sensitive skin may easily develop acne or erythema.

Generally speaking, it is best to wash your face after applying a facial mask, but it depends on what kind of mask you are applying. If it is a tear-off mask, you must wash it, and then apply toner, lotion and other skin care products after washing your face; if it is a washable mask, of course you have to wash it; if it is a non-woven mask, you don’t have to wash it, because the mask is full of essence;

If it is a sleeping mask, that is, a wash-free mask, you don’t need to wash it; before going to bed at night, apply it after cleansing your skin, and sleep until morning, your skin will be very good.

In addition, although facial masks can moisturize the skin, they should not be used frequently. Generally, it is enough to do it once or twice a week. In winter when the climate is relatively dry, you can appropriately increase the number of times you apply the mask each week. After applying the mask, it is recommended to wash your face with warm water. Warm water stimulates blood circulation in the face and helps the skin absorb nutrients.