No matter your complexion concerns, chances are, there’s a face mask to treat them. These quick-penetrating face-boosters come in variety of formats and formulations designed to help your complexion look its best. They’re thought to be especially useful whenever skin seems particularly dehydrated or congested. Depending on what skin issue you’re trying, certain face masks may work better than others. Whether your mask comes in a product-soaked sheet, peel off, or is made from a concoction of good-for-skin ingredients or clays, each will have different benefits to balance your complexion. In poring through blogs and social media to understand the most common and most inventive masks people are using, we discovered quite a few interesting Do it Yourself ideas we thought will be worth mentioning. Below is a roundup of common face mask types that we’ve seen others swear by, as well as the most popular user-developed DIY for each.
Listed Below Are When To Use Face Mask
Face Mask For Dry Skin
Dry skin is dehydrated skin. When you’re not getting enough moisture to your skin it can feel tight and uncomfortable, especially after cleansing. When dealing with extra-dry skin, users recommend applying a cream mask made with moisturizing and nourishing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, coconut oil, avocado, and vitamin E. These ingredients all either help bind water to skin, or help to seal hydration into skin. Avoid using peel-off face masks on dry skin, as removing the mask may strip and potentially damage skin.
Face Mask For Acne
Like we know, acne occurs when oil glands in the skin become inflamed or infected. P. acnes bacteria in particular triggers inflammation of the skin, making it one of acne’s main culprits. To help, try applying a bentonite-or sulfur-based clay mask. Users say it’s an effective way to gently draw out any impurities that might be exacerbating acne
Korean Sheet Masks
A concept born in Korea, these product-soaked, single-use masks have a big following of fans who say they are an effective way to instantly give skin a boost of hydration5 while imparting it with different skin beneficial ingredients tailored to each individual skin type.
Face Mask For Blackheads
A symptom of acne, blackheads are a pore pest that’s affected most of us at some point in our lives. They form when clogged hair follicle darkens after being exposed to oxygen1. When shopping for a face mask for blackheads, avoid peel-off versions, as removing them could potentially damage skin.
