How often is it best to apply a facial mask?

Applying a facial mask is an effective way to help replenish nutrition and moisture to the facial skin. If you apply facial mask regularly, your facial skin will have fewer wrinkles, spots and other symptoms. It is a very effective maintenance method. However, it is not necessary to apply a facial mask every day. If the interval between applications is too short, it is not a good thing. So how often should you apply a facial mask? Let’s talk about it below.

The product descriptions of many facial masks emphasize that continuous use is best for the best results. In addition, applying a facial mask can promote subcutaneous microcirculation, accelerate metabolism, and effectively replenish skin moisture and nutrients. As a result, more and more facial masks have become fans, and the frequency of use has been significantly increased, even to the point of applying a facial mask every day. However, facial masks are not daily skin care products, but special periodic skin care products. No matter how much you like to apply facial masks, you must control the frequency of use and cannot apply them every day.

Let’s first take a look at what some brands say about “continuous use” when introducing their facial mask products. I think that "continuous use" here does not mean applying a facial mask every day, but emphasizes the continuous use of the same facial mask at a normal frequency over a period of time according to the laws of skin metabolism. Suppose you need to use a whitening mask, then apply it twice a week for a month, the whitening effect will definitely be better than applying the mask four times in the first week, then neglecting it for two months and then applying it four times again.

Facial masks are not daily skin care products and are not suitable for daily use when the skin is in normal condition, just like our bodies are not suitable for daily intake of supplements under normal circumstances. In order to achieve better immediate effects, many masks contain exfoliating ingredients such as surfactants and fruit acids, making the skin appear smooth and translucent when the mask is removed. These ingredients come into contact with the skin every day under a closed "mask effect", which puts a great burden and irritation on the skin in the long run. The skin's natural protective ability is reduced, and it becomes sensitive and fragile. This is also the most common situation of what we often call "over-maintenance".

If your skin is in normal condition, you can apply a moisturizing mask 1 to 2 times a week and a whitening mask, cleansing mask or anti-aging mask once a week. If your skin condition is particularly bad during your menstrual period, you can apply a facial mask for four or five days in the week after your menstrual period ends, but then you should resume normal usage frequency. If your skin is particularly dry during the autumn and winter seasons, you can also apply a hydrating and moisturizing mask for four or five days in a row, and then resume normal usage frequency. If your skin is allergic, sunburned, inflamed, etc., stop using facial masks, especially whitening masks.

If you can apply the mask at the right time, the skin on your face can be well restored. It is a very good maintenance method. If you can pay more attention to your daily life while applying a facial mask, actively control your diet, avoid eating spicy foods, exercise appropriately, pay more attention to rest, and don't overwork, then your skin will be better.