Common mistakes when applying skin care masks

April 23, 2022 12:41 GMT+7

In addition to cosmetic interventions, step-by-step skin care is also applied by many women, in which skin care masks are one of the indispensable “means” of skin care for many people. However, not everyone knows how to use it correctly.

BSCKI Tran Ngoc Phuong – Department of Aesthetics, Dermatology Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, said that applying a mask is the easiest way to take care of the skin. Masks are used to help the skin retain the necessary moisture. Mask ingredients from clay, seaweed, paper masks, fruits, eggs, etc. all provide water to the stratum corneum of the skin or help reduce water loss while applying the mask. Some masks help remove dead cells and dirt from the skin.

However, Dr. Phuong said that every day she also encounters many patients who come to the clinic with problems due to the wrong way of wearing masks.

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First, apply the mask for a long time, Many people use sheet masks and think the longer the better. In fact, sheet masks help hydrate and give your skin an instant glow. Unlike regular masks, they don’t need to be peeled off or removed with water.

This can actually have a negative effect on your skin. Most types of paper masks have instructions for use, which indicate how long to use. The duration of most masks is between 15 and 20 minutes.

Applying the mask for a long time can have the opposite effect, as the mask will start to absorb back into the water and essence from the skin. Once you feel the mask is dry it is the best time to take it off.

After removing the mask, you do not need to wash your face as you will remove all the essence. Just pat the skin gently to let the remaining essence absorb into the skin. If the essence stays on the skin too sticky, you just need to use a paper towel to gently blot it up.

Second mistake, not using the correct mask for your skin type. Each person has 1 skin characteristics such as oily skin, combination skin, dry skin, sensitive skin. Therefore, when using masks, Dr. Phuong said that users must be careful when choosing the right face wash or moisturizing products for their skin.

The third mistake, Skip the washing step. Skipping the face wash step is that you have forgotten an extremely important step before applying the mask. Before applying the mask, Doctor Phuong strongly acknowledges that he must wash his face with a suitable cleanser and then apply the mask.

Not only washing your face, remember to wash your hands well before applying the mask. If your hands are dirty, bacteria from your hands will move to your face.

Fourth mistake, put on too much. When you apply a thick layer of mask will not make it more effective. Therefore, you should only use a very thin layer of the mask on clean and dry skin.

Fifth mistake, Don’t use the wrong size mask for your face. Pick up the scissors and trim off the excess before applying any mask.

Friday mistake, Don’t forget to moisturize after applying the mask. Many people just put on a mask and consider it done, but actually when you finish the mask, you still need to apply an appropriate layer of moisturizer to lock the nutrients in the mask into the skin.

Seventh mistake, Daily mask: you should not use a mask to nourish your skin every day. In fact, the skin is very fragile, regularly applying masks will strip the protective natural oils on the skin’s surface, making the skin less resistant to the effects of the environment and vulnerable.

Khanh Chi