Which is better, a facial mask or a sleeping mask?

Nowadays, there are always many facial masks being launched on the Internet or some shopping websites, and facial masks are also classified according to different usage times and different functions. When it comes to ordinary facial masks and sleeping masks, there are big differences. Because many people don’t understand them very well at the beginning, they want to ask which is better, facial masks or sleeping masks, so that it is convenient for them to choose.

As the name suggests, a sleeping mask is a mask that you apply on your face and then go to sleep directly after completing basic skin care at night. After applying it, it feels like applying a layer of skin care product, and it doesn’t feel like a layer of paste like an ordinary facial mask. The high concentration of gelatin components in the sleeping mask has film-forming properties, which can prevent the evaporation of moisture in the stratum corneum, so that the skin can remain hydrated even in an air-conditioned room or in the cold and dry winter. Therefore, sleeping masks as a skin care product still have a certain skin care effect on dry skin. For oily acne-prone skin, sleeping masks are nothing more than maintenance poison. A large amount of colloid ingredients not only affect sebum metabolism, but the oil in the product may also aggravate acne inflammation caused by Demodex infection.

Paper masks can selectively moisturize and whiten your skin according to your skin type. Personally, I think it is better to use paper facial masks, and use the mask selectively according to your skin condition.

1. Make a facial mask every day

Never apply facial masks every day or over-maintain your skin. Over time, the hair follicles and sebaceous glands will become blocked and inflamed, causing acne and pimples. You should know that blindly relying on facial masks and using them too frequently will not really improve your skin quality, but will instead create a burden on your skin.

2. Not paying attention to cleaning but frequently applying facial masks

As time goes by, the keratin on the skin accumulates. If you don't perform exfoliation care in time and only focus on applying moisturizing masks every day, it's like applying a layer of substance between the keratin that hasn't shed to make it temporarily smooth. The result over time is that the keratin will become so thick that it can't transmit light, and the skin will naturally lose its luster and become dry and lifeless.

3. Use a sleeping mask instead of night cream

It is recommended that even if you use a sleeping mask, it is best to wash it off before going to bed and apply night cream before going to sleep! You should know that sleeping masks actually contain some chemical substances that irritate the skin. If you apply a layer of it every day and go to sleep, it is easy to cause "overnutrition", the growth of fat particles, and even the skin absorbs moisture, and the skin's self-repair ability will also decrease. Therefore, it is not suitable to be used every day, twice a week is enough.

4. I still insist on using a sleeping mask even though I have acne-prone skin

Sleeping masks usually have a translucent or transparent gel texture and are suitable for sensitive and oily skin. For dry skin, it is recommended to use a moisturizing cream mask with a higher amount of oil added. Facial masks are the first choice for acne-prone skin. Since this type of skin is more sensitive, if you want to use a sleeping mask, it is recommended to wash it off with clean water 20 minutes after application to avoid clogging and breeding of acne again.

Regarding whether facial mask or sleeping mask is better, you can also learn from the above article what benefits the two types of masks have for human skin. Because the same facial mask works differently for different people, it is impossible to tell you for sure which of the following facial masks is better. You can only choose the most suitable one based on the desired effect.