We all have to admit one thing, sheet masks weren’t as hyped before the Koreans introduced them to us. Little did we know about sheet masks and their usage and they weren’t much incorporated in our skin care routine.
With the emergence of the K-beauty products and their exposure to the media, sheet masks gradually gained popularity and are ruling the market presently.
But do you know the correct way to use sheet masks?
Are you doing it the right way?
Let’s find out in this article……
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What should I do after using sheet masks?
Sheet masks are meant to be absorbed into the skin (not the sheet but the serum it’s infused with). It’s meant to soak into your skin and hydrate deeply. Sheet masks contain actives that are meant to treat your skin and go deep into the cells.
So, after you place the sheet mask on your face, wait for at least 15 to 20 minutes (see the instructions in the pack for the timings) and then take off the mask. Then gently massage the leftover residue on your face in circular motions.
Finish off with a moisturiser as the ingredients in the sheet mask are meant to be soaked into the skin and a moisturiser will lock in the serum well and it will keep on working on the skin to give better results.
How long should I wait after the sheet mask?
Leaving the sheet mask too long is not recommended. Neither lesser time than needed will do the work. All sheet masks will contain instructions at the back of the pack for the time duration it has to be kept on the face.
If you keep the sheet mask for longer than required, the sheet will get dried and will soak all the transferred moisture from your face again on the sheet. Keeping the sheet mask for a lesser amount of time will not deposit all the serum to the face.
So, read the instructions on the pack and then set a timer to remove the sheet mask from your face. In general, most of the sheet masks are meant to be kept for no more than 15 minutes.
Do we have to wash our face after applying a sheet mask?
Face masks contain ingredients like aloe vera, glycerine, hyaluronic acid, glycolic acid, citric acid, fruit extracts that are meant for rejuvenating and maintaining the hydration of the skin.
So if your sheet mask is power-packed with hydration which it’s gonna transfer to your skin, you should not wash your face, instead let it soak deep into your skin for a long time.
But if the sheet mask contains glycolic acid or any such acidic ingredient, it’s better to wash it off after a few hours.
What is the best time to use a sheet mask?
Sheet masks are meant for relaxing and giving your skin a pampering or some extra dose of its devoid nutrients. In that case, you should use a sheet mask when you have an ample amount of time in hand to relax and let the sheet mask play its game. The best time to use sheet masks are:
- When you take a nap
- After bathing
- Before going to bed
- After a hectic day in the sun
- Before your skin care routine
Can I leave a sheet mask overnight?
No, you should never leave a sheet mask on your face overnight in any condition. Doing that will do more harm than good to your skin.
The sheet mask will eventually start reabsorbing all the ingredients and moisture that it transfers to your skin and also soak up all the moisture from within your skin once it dries up.
Can I reuse sheet mask serum?
I bet all of us have done that and we do it all the time. I personally believe in no wastage and so apply all the leftover serum once again on my face.
You can do it just by taking out the leftover serum in the pack and applying it with your fingertips on your face or you can use a cotton pad for doing the same.
How many times can we use one sheet mask?
Most of us have a tendency of reusing a sheet mask again and again until all the moisture has gone away from the sheet mask. But that’s not the way babes!
You should not use a sheet mask for another time and the reason is once the sheet mask has been placed on your face, it reacts with your skin and also abostns the oil and bacteria from the skin which then can turn harmful to your skin.
Can I use sheet mask everyday?
Every sheet mask is meant for a definite purpose. While some are just for hydration, some are for toning, some for brightening and some for treating acne.
So, if your sheet mask contains actives for brightening and toning your skin, it’s better not to use it on a daily basis. But if you are using a sheet mask for hydration purposes solely, there is no harm in using it everyday.
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The ingredients in the sheet masks are meant to be kept on your skin for a good amount of time, unless it gets absorbed fully in the skin.
So, wash your face not less than an hour or two after you have applied the sheet mask. Better, if applied at night, wash your face in the morning.
That’s all my beautiful ladies for this post. Hope you enjoyed reading with me. Stay tuned for more skincare and haircare updates. Till then……
Keep it simple, keep it fashionable!
