For skin care, it is recognized that good skin comes at a cost. Not just the cost of finance, but also the cost of time. Many girls' evening skincare routines often last 30 minutes or more.
However, if you spend such a long time every day to care, it is really a bit unbearable, so the "lazy" skin care products are getting more and more attention from everyone. Among them, sleep masks are especially loved by everyone.
However, for the use of sleeping masks, there are many girls who do not know much about it, so that they do not play their best use effect. Today we will take a detailed look at the sleep mask. Is the sleep mask really easy to use? It is recommended to figure out these 5 points first, and using "right" is the key!
What's different about it?
Literally, this type of skin care product is a mask that can also be applied while sleeping. From the product form, the sleeping mask is very similar to the general applicatory mask, except that the sleeping mask can be used overnight. What are the advantages of a sleep mask over a normal applicator mask?
The most prominent point is that the sleeping mask can stay on the face for a long time. When we use masks, whether they are applied or applied, they will be limited by the time of use, and these masks are too long and not good for the skin. The sleeping mask can be applied to the face all night.
One thing we all know is that the time of night is a period of adjustment for the body and skin. It is also a critical time period for the skin to repair itself. During this time, skin care products penetrate into the skin, which can more effectively help the skin repair and regenerate.
The difference between sleeping masks and other masks is that not only functional skin care ingredients are added to the formula, but also film-forming agents are added. The relatively prominent skin care effect is to better retain the moisture in the skin. So when the sleeping mask is used overnight, the next day we will find that the skin becomes particularly hydrated.
In addition, the protective film formed by the sleeping mask on the surface of the skin has the effect of promoting absorption to a certain extent. When the skin's moisture level increases and the surface temperature is relatively increased, the functional ingredients in skin care products are more easily absorbed by the skin. More generally speaking, with a good sleep mask, the skin care effect is doubled; occasionally steal a lazy, with a sleep mask, the skin state can still be full of vitality.
How to use it
For sleep masks, many people also call it lazy masks. Because it is so convenient to use. When you're running out of time or don't have much energy to skin care, just apply a layer. However, regarding the use of sleep masks, some details are easy to overlook.
1) Can it be used morning and evening?
The best time to use a sleep mask is at night when you're doing your skincare. During the day our skin is more active and also more prone to oil production. If you apply a sleeping mask, it is easy to rub mud, and the skin care effect is not very good. At night, the skin action is small, the sleeping mask is completed, and the skin care is more efficient. We can use a functional serum before applying a sleeping mask to achieve better skincare results.
2) Can I apply it every night?
Although the sleep mask is not like a patch mask, it can easily trigger symptoms of excessive skin hydration. However, the sleeping mask is applied to the face for a long time, which is not suitable for oily skin, especially for skin types that love acne. Sleep mask, intermittent use 3-4 times a week is no problem. The most important thing is to clarify your skin characteristics and adjust the frequency of use.
3) Is it okay to use it non-overnight?
For the "mask does not stay overnight" party, sleeping mask for 30 minutes also has a good skin care effect. The ability to replenish moisture to the skin is good, and it retains water better than patch masks.
4) Thin coating? Thick coating?
The difference between sleeping masks and general applicator masks is the film forming agent in the formula. Sleep masks can be used in the same amount as a cream. Apply a thin layer to the face, leave it for 3-5 minutes, after the mask is formed, the skin is a little slippery to the touch, and it can be. If you apply a mask like a general mask, applying it thickly to the face, it will feel that the skin is particularly stuffy, the film formation will also be affected, the situation of mud sticking to the quilt appears, and it is easy to stuff out fat particles and close the mouth.
5) Do I need to clean after use?
The day after using the sleeping mask, our skin surface may have a very noticeable oily feeling, and the skin seems to be covered with a mask. In this case, we can use a gentle cleansing product to cleanse the skin. If you rinse only with water, it is likely to be mud-mottled during subsequent morning skincare, especially in the case of makeup.
Let's talk about sleep masks. Sleep masks do have a very good effect in moisturizing skin care. However, for this type of skin care product, we should not exaggerate its skin care effect during use. In terms of other effective skin care, sleep masks still have certain limitations. It is okay to use it for emergency, but only with its skin care, the effect may be difficult to achieve.