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Wearing a mask before bathing or applying a mask after bathing is a concern of many beauty believers before many different opinions. So when is the best time to apply a mask to achieve the optimal skin care effect?
1. Apply the mask properly
The intended use of the mask depends on its type. Some masks are designed to dry excess sebum (oil) for combination and oily skin, while others help replenish lost moisture for dry skin. Some masks even treat uneven skin tone and others may contain exfoliants to exfoliate the skin.
Regardless of the type of mask used, users need to follow some key steps to apply the mask properly:
First, clean the face with a regular cleanser; Apply the mask in a thin layer, spreading it all over the face. Users should be careful to avoid applying to the eye and lip area, can extend the mask to the neck and chest; Some masks require the user to massage the product over the skin for a few seconds, these are mostly exfoliating masks. Read the mask manual before using if you are not sure; Wait 5 - 20 minutes, depending on product instructions. In general, masks for oily skin should be applied for a shorter time, while moisturizing and anti-aging masks need to be left on longer or sometimes overnight; Rinse with warm (not hot) water, then use a soft towel to remove the water from the skin; Follow up with your usual daily toner, serum, moisturizer and sunscreen. How often to apply the mask depends on your skin type. Anti-aging masks, moisturizing masks can be used a few times per week, masks for oily skin only use 2-3 times. If you have sensitive skin, you only need to use the mask once per week.
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2. Should I apply a mask before or after a shower?
When to put on a mask? A weekly mask can be very effective for a skin care routine, but the implementation is often time-consuming. Many people solve this problem by combining a mask in the shower, especially with liquid or mud masks, which is a viable way to use masks but doesn't take too much time. However, there are a few issues to keep in mind when applying a mask:
First make sure to wash your face thoroughly before applying the mask to remove dirt, oil and makeup on the surface. You can wash your face at the sink and apply a mask before taking a shower. Or you can wash your face in the shower then apply the mask on your skin and keep it in place in the shower. However, with the second way, the user will not be able to ensure an even level of the mask during the shower as well as water may be splashed on the mask. Another option is to shower first, then wash your face and apply a mask. The after-shower mask method is especially effective with deep-cleansing masks for oily and combination skin (like mud and charcoal masks). First, shower with a shower to open up the pores thanks to the effect of warm water and steam, helping the skin to be cleaned more deeply. If you have dry skin, you should apply a mask before showering and apply an emollient-rich moisturizer immediately after bathing. Paper masks have a slightly different usage. These types must always be applied before the rest of your skin care routine, the remaining nutrients after removing the mask will continue to be retained, so you need to apply the mask after bathing to avoid irritation. love washes away this layer of nutrients. Another exception is the sleeping mask. As the name suggests, this mask can be left on overnight and washed off in the morning. To use this type of mask, you should follow the correct order of skin care products as usual and then apply the mask last. Sometimes a sleeping mask is used instead of a nighttime moisturizer (this depends on how dry your skin is). Nutrient-rich sleeping masks are typically designed for dry to normal skin types. Applying a mask before bathing or after bathing depends on the type of mask you use, as well as each person's skin type. Accordingly, you should learn which mask gives the best effect before or after a bath to come up with the right time to use it.
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Reference source: healthline.com
