Facial Masks

Facial masks, according to the active ingredients they contain, fulfill different functions. They are used to clean or peel the skin, remove greasiness, moisturize, tighten, decongest and rest or relax.

They are excellent allies of the health and beauty of the skin, both those that are applied in the dermatological cabinet and those that are prepared at home.

To choose which mask to use, the idea is to start with a good diagnosis of the skin and be clear about what result you want to obtain with the application. It is important to ensure that the components or ingredients used do not cause adverse reactions. Even homemade should be appropriate for each type of skin. And we must remember that natural substances can also cause unwanted reactions.

Six different actions

1 – Purifiers or cleansers: minimize unpleasant glare. They are usually made with astringent plants and clay derivatives. They are very good for closing dilated pores.

2 – Exfoliants: they are designed based on substances that help eliminate dead cells. The skin looks renewed and bright.

3 – Moisturizers: they form a film to retain moisture. They are formulated with substances capable of containing water. They are indicated on dry skin with fine wrinkles. Hyaluronic acid can be used.

4 – Nutritious: they provide extra nutrition, luminosity, and comfort. They contain fatty substances that favor water retention and are antiaging. They usually add vitamin E.

5 – Tensioners: give the skin a rested appearance. Its effects are immediate, “it is the lifting of the masks.” Dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE) is generally used.

6 – Decongestants: they have active ingredients that soothe the skin. Indicated to place after any congestive treatment such as peels or lasers. They are also effective in skins with rosacea or redness. Chamomile, mallow, hamamelis, aloe vera are generally used.

Top 8 Face Mask

1. Azulene Mask: It is decongestant and moisturizing, relaxes the skin. Use for sensitive and congestive skin.
2. Caviar: It brings great luminosity. It is antiage, firming and improves skin elasticity.
3. Chocolate: It has antioxidant, revitalizing and moisturizing properties. It contains flavonoids, proteins, minerals such as potassium, phosphorus, copper, iron and magnesium. In addition, vitamins A, B, C, D, E, K and B1.
4. Copper: promotes the production of collagen, with antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral action. It’s healing and provides firmness.
5. Collagen: moisturizes and brightens. Indicated to reduce small lines and firm the skin. It is also called “collagen crystal mask”.
6. Diamond: it is decongestant, refreshing, moisturizing and healing. Ideal for flushed skin.
7. Gold: minimizes the fine lines of the skin, gives a uniform tone and high luminosity. It is used mostly after the age of thirty. With antioxidant and antiage power, it is anti-inflammatory and cellular stimulant.
8. Mask with vitamin C and hyaluronic acid: it’s used to moisturize the skin, it’s antiage and antioxidant.