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Choosing a Face Mask and Routine

2022-01-11

Choosing a Face Mask and Routine

Whether you scour social media or search the aisles of the drug store, trying to find the right face mask can be overwhelming. There are thousands of options out there, and just because your favorite Instagram model uses one mask doesn’t mean it’ll work for you.

Start with what kind of mask you’d like, such as:

Overnight masks that are hydrating and may contain hyaluronic acid, which are ideal for mature or extremely dry skin.
Clay, sulfur or mud masks, which can soak up oil and have a slight exfoliating effect.
Sheet masks containing antioxidants, which are hydrating and, if you store them in the fridge, anti-inflammatory.
You’ll have to wear it for anywhere from 10 minutes to the entire night, so make sure you choose a mask that comforts your skin.

Now, you can move onto the exciting part: the targeted skin benefits. Are you looking for a moisturizing mask during the dry months of winter? Are you hoping to prevent signs of aging? Or maybe you’re trying to tackle that T-zone that is prone to breakouts.

The benefit of a face mask depends on its ingredients. Some common skin issues and the ingredients that may address them include:

Acne: salicylic acid and alpha-hydroxy acids
Fine lines and wrinkles: antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E and resveratrol; ferrulic acid or retinoids such as retinols and retrinaldehydes; and humectants such as hyaluronic acid
Redness (rosacea): niacinamide
Dark spots and pigmentation: kojic acid, retinoids, and vitamin C
Once you find a mask that works for you, work it into your skin care routine. Masks should be applied after serum but before moisturizer, or for nighttime masks, instead of your nighttime moisturizer.

Though it may be tempting, don’t overuse face masks. They should only be used about once a week at the most to prevent irritation.

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