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Thursday, May 22, 2008

Topic : Facial Masks

What is a facial mask?

A facial mask is used to unclog the pores and cleanse the skin of all impurities on the surface of the skin. It also replaces the lost moisture and soothes the skin. Facial masks are one of the oldest known beauty treatments. The ancient Egyptians used mud and clay to remove dead skin cells and heal blemishes. Seventeenth century European women experimented with milk and egg masks. Fresh foods, flowers, and herbs continue to be used to cleanse and nourish the skin as a part of ones skincare regime.

Why should you use a face mask? All face masks come with a cleansing benefit. The regular use of face masks gives the skin a young and radiant look. Facial masks also help to remove dirt, sebum, and dead skin so that the skin looks clean, soft and youthful. Home made natural face masks undoubtedly prove more beneficial than manufactured ones, which contain chemicals and preservatives.

Guide on choosing facial masks

Facial masks are facial skin care products that can help to heal and restore your skin. They help to remove dead skin cells from the surface of the skin. In the process, the skin pores are tightened and the skin appears smoother. Facial skin masks come in different forms. Each of the different types will serve a different purpose. Here are some information on the uses of these different masks. Use the guide below to help you in selecting the appropriate type of masks for your skin type.

Moisturizing Facial Masks

Moisturizing masks are rich facial masks. They will improve the skin's moisture levels. This means that flakiness, dry patches and even fine lines can be removed or reduced. The mask works like a moisturizer but more intensively and quickly. They are an ideal mask to use after sunbathing, or when your skin feels “tight”. Obviously, moisturizing masks are good choices for dry skin.

Mud and Clay Facial Mask

Mud and clay mask is a good choice if you have oily skin. It will help to absorb excess impurities and grease that is on the skin, close up open pores, remove shininess and clear up blemishes.

Using mud mask on oily and acne-prone skin will give definite improvements.

Mud masks are sometimes used for the healing properties of mud from certain regions. Patients with psoriaris (a skin disorder characterised by thick red scaly patches of skin) improve in Dead Sea spas.

Sometimes known as wash-off masks, they contain clay products such as kaolin or bentonite and can dry up the skin. Hence, they are not suitable if you have dry skins.

Exfoliating Facial Masks

Exfoliating masks can be used on any skin type. They have deep cleansing actions and will help to keep your skin in great condition.

Dead cells build-up will make your skin look dull and lead to problems like blackheads. Even normal skins may suffer from the build-up of dead skin cells. Facial masks that exfoliate as it cleanse will help to alleviate this problem.

Peel-Off Facial Masks

Peel-off masks contain polyvinyl alcohol or vinyl acetate. They may come in liquid or gel form. These are applied and peeled off after 15 - 30 minutes. Hence, the name peel-off masks.

Peel-off masks are not very drying and may be used by any skin types.

Peel-off masks is refreshing for areas on the skin by clearing pores that are clogged. It will also help to nourish drier skins.

Gel Facial Masks

Gel masks provide a cooling and soothing effect. It is very soothing after too much sun, or when your skin feels irritated. It is a good choice if you have sensitive skin or very oily complexions.

Beauty Tips

Those of you with a normal skin, can go for a mask, at least once or twice a week. For oily skin, two to three times a week is a great way to keep oil and breakouts at bay. If you have dry skin, a hydrating mask once a week can really help, but keep the deep cleansing varieties for once-a-month treatments.

Additional Notes

Different masks serve different purposes. Examples: Deep cleansing, pore tightening, deep hydrating, whitening, soothing, anti-aging, fight dullness and etc. After usage of masks, your skin will be more clearer, cleaner, fresher, and radiance. For those frequent users, masks will give your skin a healthy glow. So, choose what your skin needs. Thus, a person need many masks to maintain good skin complexion.


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