Doing my skin care routine each morning and night is my favorite thing ever. It’s a few minutes where I can recharge and pamper myself. Taking care of your skin is incredibly important especially as we age. Using a sheet mask has been a long-time staple in my skin care routine. Sheet masks offer a variety of benefits when used correctly, and so today, I’m sharing a round up of the benefits you can expect when incorporating sheet masks into your skincare routine.
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Sheet masks are everywhere now but may not be something everyone is comfortable using. In this post I will break down the details on how sheet masks work, how to use them and what they can do for the skin. I have a handful of sheet masks that I use and love which I will share at the end of the post as well.
What Is a Sheet Mask?
Sheet masks are face-shaped fibrous masks soaked in various active ingredients designed to deliver immediate results to the skin. There are various sheet masks on the market that target different concerns but most of them focus on soothing and deeply hydrating the skin.
How Do Sheet Masks Work?
Usually sheet masks are wet to the touch and form to fit your face as you apply it. Once applied you leave it on the skin for an extended period of time to help the skin get a higher concentration of those ingredients. Over the course of time you have the mask on, the serum infused in the mask works to deeply hydrate the skin (or deliver any other benefits based on formulation).
What Are the Benefits of Sheet Masks?
Deep Hydration
Sheet masks are often infused with various hydrating ingredients. Most sheet masks have an occlusive barrier which prevents moisture loss and traps the product on the skin. This will help to deeply hydrate the skin and give it an extra boost of moisture which leaves it feeling plump and soft. If you have dry skin, adding sheet masks into your routine is a MUST!
Calming and Soothing
Often sheet masks contain ingredients to help calm and soothe in addition to hydrating and nourishing.
Targeted Treatment
There are sheet masks for tons of different skin concerns so find one that fits your needs. There are sheet masks that help to hydrate, reduce fine lines, improve skin texture and minimize the appearance of pores.
Better Ingredient Absorption
Because sheet masks create a barrier that lock in the serums, you get a more concentrated application of the formula. The ingredients penetrate the skin better than when you simply apply a traditional serum to your face.
How To Use a Sheet Mask?
Apply on Clean Skin
Sheet masks should only be used on clean skin. Make sure to remove all your makeup, sunscreen, etc so that nothing is preventing the mask’s ingredients from working on the skin.
Apply at the End of Your Skincare Routine
Sheet masks can be used in your skincare routine a variety of ways. There is not necessarily a right or wrong way so try different methods and see what works best for your skin. One of the ways I like to wear my sheet masks is at the end of my evening skincare routine. I like to wear them on top of all my evening skincare to really lock in all the product benefits. I find that I get better results using them over top of my skincare.
Leave on Overnight
I personally cannot sleep in a sheet mask BUT many are designed to be worn all night. Many people find this really gives them an intense hydrating treatment while they sleep.
Apply After Cleansing and Toning
Most sheet masks are meant to be left on for a minimum of 20 minutes but in some cases can be left on for hours. If you don’t have the time to leave one on for that long, apply one after you have cleansed and toned the skin. Leave on for 15 minutes, remove and continue with the rest of your skincare routine.
Use Before Makeup
If you have a special occasion to go, use a sheet mask before you apply your makeup. This will prep your skin perfectly and your makeup will apply flawlessly. Leave on for about 30 minutes – 1 hour, remove and then begin with your makeup application right away.
My Favorite Sheet Masks
Biodance Bio Collagen Real Deep Mask
Most of my favorite sheet face masks are all from Korean skincare brands because I truly feel they perform so much better. This is the collagen sheet mask that has gone viral numerous times and for good reason. It adheres to the skin really well so every part of your face will get the benefits of this mask. It goes on completely white at first but turns clear so you know when it is fully absorbed. It’s actually not a sheet per se but a jelly-like texture that feels really refreshing on the skin. This particular formula is designed to help hydrate, firm and diminish the appearance of large pores.
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Ginseng Collagen Mask
Another great sheet mask that performs similarly to the Biodance one. Formulated with ginseng extract, peptides and vegan collagen, these masks plump, hydrate and smooth the skin. The mask slowly turns clear the longer you wear it as the ingredients melt into the skin for longer lasting results.
VT Cosmetics Collagen Reedle Shot 2-Step Hydrogel Mask
This sheet mask is meant to be used with the VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot, which is a microneedling serum that helps to gently exfoliate, refine and revitalize the skin. You can use this mask alone but I do love using it with the Reedle Shot. Apply the Reedle Shot serum first, then put the mask on, pat it in to ensure it is fully adhered to the face. Leave on for 20-40 minutes and then remove the mask. Do not wash off the excess as you want the good stuff (skincare ingredients) to remain on the skin. It’s a bit of a process but I do love how glowy and radiant my skin looks after!
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