What is the difference between wet compress and facial mask? What are the functions and effects of wet compress?

There is a relatively new skin care method now called wet compress. The feeling of wet compress is a bit similar to mushroom mask. What is the difference between the two? What are the functions and effects of wet compress?

What is the difference between wet compress and facial mask?

Both wet compresses and facial masks promote the skin's absorption of skin care products and achieve the effect of skin care by covering the face with some cotton pads or mask papers. There are certain differences between wet compresses and facial masks, such as the hydrating effect, frequency of use, and effect. You can only apply facial masks two to three times a week, but wet compresses can be applied multiple times a day.

What are the functions and effects of wet compresses?

Facial mask is mainly used to concentrate on hydrating and moisturizing. The smaller the essence molecule is, the less likely it will increase pressure on the skin. The most direct way to distinguish the size of essence molecules is to look at the degree of skin absorption. The faster the absorption, the smaller the essence molecule. Based on the nutritional elements in toner, applying it on your face can hydrate your skin/whiten your skin/tighten pores/remove redness and fight allergies, etc. Applying a facial mask before putting on makeup can make your makeup stick better and less likely to come off and become dull. The best thing is that facial mask can prevent spots! Whether it is the dryness of autumn, spring and winter or the heat of summer, the skin loses moisture all year round, and sun exposure will cause dark spots, so you must do the right maintenance when going out! Facial mask can replenish moisture and prevent spots, so that your skin is still white under the scorching sun!

What does wet compress mean?

Wet compress therapy refers to a method of treating diseases by applying gauze dipped in medicinal soup to the affected area. This method has the effects of inhibiting exudation, astringing and relieving itching, reducing swelling and relieving pain, controlling infection, and promoting skin healing. This method is to process the prescribed medicine into powder according to the condition of the disease, or decoct it in water, or soak it in 95% alcohol for 5-7 days before use. It was called the "溻法" in ancient times.

How long should the wet compress last?

Wet compresses usually only need to be applied for 5-10 minutes, and the application time should not be as long as that of a facial mask. If you want to apply a wet compress in the morning to make your makeup look more adherent, just soak a cotton pad with fresh lotion and apply it on your face for about 3 minutes. If you apply a wet compress at night, if the water is thicker and the essence is rich, you can apply it for a longer time, about 8-10 minutes.

Be careful not to apply the wet compress for too long. If you apply it for too long, the moisture in the skin will evaporate, causing the skin to become dry and peeling. So the wet compress time is generally 5-10 minutes.