Even though masks and exfoliators are generally made of natural items, exfoliators have a mildly abrasive texture while masks are smooth. Additionally, they can be made of distinct ingredients like plant, citrus, fruit or clay based goods and the always popular mud mask. It is because the consistency of masks is so concentrated that you'll notice the results immediately.
What do they do?
According to the author, Andi of www.andibradshaw.com the purpose of a mask is to produce a polished, healthy more vibrant result that will enable your skin care products to glide on and penetrate with ease. Masks can calm or stimulate your skin, but if you have concerns about acne or rosacia, etc., stick to masks for sensitive skin. This type mask will be gentler to all skin types.
-Dry skin needs a mask that moisturizes and hydrates (adds oil and water), to relieve that really dry, flaky and tight feeling that you may have after cleansing. This type mask may contain amino acids, oils, lanolin, milk proteins and/or buttermilk. This extra oil conveys an intense mixture that is designed to rehydrate those extra dry skin cells. Those plumped up or re-hydrated cells minimize the appearance of any fine lines, or shallow wrinkles.
- If you have Normal/Combination skin, look for masks that are designed to bring dull, tired looking skin to its naturally vibrant, healthy appearance. Try masks with menthol, peppermint or eucalyptus; they stimulate while they remove dead skin and dirt. Often peel-off and hardening masks with these ingredients produce the stimulating effect of mild tingling as they revive, and invigorate the skin and leave it looking more healthy.
- Oily skin gets best results from deep cleansing, clay or mud masks that will cleanse the skin while drawing out dirt, excess oils and impurities. Clay masks increase perspiration and open pores. They absorb the excess oils as the pores release dirt and impurities. Deep cleansing and mud masks draw out imbedded oils and dirt and tighten the pores temporarily. They also have anti-bacterial additives that reduce the growth of bacteria as it leaves the skin clean.
- Masks for Sensitive skin should be mild, gentle and soothing. Components like honey, chamomile, caffeine and aloe are all comforting. You'll find that honey helps retain moisture, chamomile will be soothing, caffeine reduces inflammation and caffeine can minimize redness and puffiness. With either ingredient in your mask, sensitive skin that is dry and or splotchy will achieve a result that will feel softer and look healthier and smoother.
How do I use Masks?
Using a brush or clean hands, slather product onto your face while being careful to avoid your eye and mouth areas. Choose a relaxing atmosphere to recline and put your feet up, maybe some soft music while you close your eyes and relax; be careful to note the suggested time. For removal, masks that are gel or creamy may be tissued or rinsed away. Peel-away masks should be removed in a downward strokes as that's the direction that your skin cells grow. Masks that dry to a hard or pasty finish may be rinsed off with both hands full of water. To finish, rinse until you've removed all signs of product, blot dry with a clean cloth and follow with your moisturizing routine.
What do they do?
According to the author, Andi of www.andibradshaw.com the purpose of a mask is to produce a polished, healthy more vibrant result that will enable your skin care products to glide on and penetrate with ease. Masks can calm or stimulate your skin, but if you have concerns about acne or rosacia, etc., stick to masks for sensitive skin. This type mask will be gentler to all skin types.
-Dry skin needs a mask that moisturizes and hydrates (adds oil and water), to relieve that really dry, flaky and tight feeling that you may have after cleansing. This type mask may contain amino acids, oils, lanolin, milk proteins and/or buttermilk. This extra oil conveys an intense mixture that is designed to rehydrate those extra dry skin cells. Those plumped up or re-hydrated cells minimize the appearance of any fine lines, or shallow wrinkles.
- If you have Normal/Combination skin, look for masks that are designed to bring dull, tired looking skin to its naturally vibrant, healthy appearance. Try masks with menthol, peppermint or eucalyptus; they stimulate while they remove dead skin and dirt. Often peel-off and hardening masks with these ingredients produce the stimulating effect of mild tingling as they revive, and invigorate the skin and leave it looking more healthy.
- Oily skin gets best results from deep cleansing, clay or mud masks that will cleanse the skin while drawing out dirt, excess oils and impurities. Clay masks increase perspiration and open pores. They absorb the excess oils as the pores release dirt and impurities. Deep cleansing and mud masks draw out imbedded oils and dirt and tighten the pores temporarily. They also have anti-bacterial additives that reduce the growth of bacteria as it leaves the skin clean.
- Masks for Sensitive skin should be mild, gentle and soothing. Components like honey, chamomile, caffeine and aloe are all comforting. You'll find that honey helps retain moisture, chamomile will be soothing, caffeine reduces inflammation and caffeine can minimize redness and puffiness. With either ingredient in your mask, sensitive skin that is dry and or splotchy will achieve a result that will feel softer and look healthier and smoother.
How do I use Masks?
Using a brush or clean hands, slather product onto your face while being careful to avoid your eye and mouth areas. Choose a relaxing atmosphere to recline and put your feet up, maybe some soft music while you close your eyes and relax; be careful to note the suggested time. For removal, masks that are gel or creamy may be tissued or rinsed away. Peel-away masks should be removed in a downward strokes as that's the direction that your skin cells grow. Masks that dry to a hard or pasty finish may be rinsed off with both hands full of water. To finish, rinse until you've removed all signs of product, blot dry with a clean cloth and follow with your moisturizing routine.
About the Author:
Andi Bradshaw is licensed as an esthetician and as a makeup artist in the state of Maryland. She has helped to beautify more than 15,000 women. The factsin this article is taken from Andi's book "Skin Care for Moms & Other Working Women". Visit andibradshaw.com for this and other affordable, age specific, step by step, illustrated skin care and makeup books. Affordable skin care and makeup books.
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