Can sleeping masks be used normally? Misunderstandings about using sleeping masks

Sleeping masks have extremely high nutritional content and are a very good skin care product. Sleeping masks can be used on a daily basis, but they cannot be used every day. Using sleeping masks every day will increase the burden on the skin.

Can I use sleeping masks on a regular basis?

Sleeping masks can be used normally.

Most sleeping masks are wash-free masks and can be left on the face overnight, so the ingredients in sleeping masks are relatively safe and stable, and it is also okay to use sleeping masks during the day. Sleeping masks are rich in nutrients and have a thick texture. Long-term use may clog pores. If you feel greasy or uncomfortable, you can wash it off after half an hour.

The best time to use sleeping mask

The sleeping mask is best used around 10 pm.

From 10 pm to 2 am, the human skin metabolism is most active. During this time period, the skin's absorption effect is the best in the day. Therefore, we always say that skin care products used at night are better absorbed than those used during the day. Skin care products used before 10 pm and after 2 am are not as effective as those used during this period. In addition to using sleeping masks at night, you can also use them during the day. For example, in the morning, before putting on makeup or during lunch break, a sleeping mask has the same effect as a regular mask, except that it can be applied for a longer time and you can even wear it to bed. Applying a sleeping mask before putting on makeup can replenish moisture to the face and make the makeup fit better; using a sleeping mask during lunch break can effectively improve your skin tone. After waking up from a good sleep, you will find that your skin is noticeably more radiant. When using a sleeping mask at night, it is usually not washed off until the next day. At this time, all skin care products will be used before the sleeping mask. After cleansing, follow the normal skin care order, apply toner, lotion, cream and other skin care products, and finally apply the sleeping mask. When using a sleeping mask at other times of the day, it is usually applied for about 30 minutes, or at most for a lunch break. Therefore, skin care work should still be used after washing off the sleeping mask. The correct order is after cleansing, you can only apply toner, which can help the skin open the pores better, and then apply the sleeping mask directly, wash your face after 30 minutes, and then apply toner, lotion, cream and other skin care products to help the skin get better moisturized and lock the nutrients in the sleeping mask better into the skin. After using a sleeping mask at night, you will use facial cleanser to clean your facial skin the next day. However, some people have dry skin, so they only use water to wash after applying the sleeping mask. Also, the nutrients in the sleeping mask will make its texture oily, so even if part of the sleeping mask is absorbed by the skin after a night, there will still be some residue on the epidermis, which cannot be completely washed away with water alone, so facial cleanser is still needed to wash away the oily components of the facial skin. Therefore, sleeping masks can be used both during the day and at night. The only difference is that during the day, they should not be used for too long before being washed off, while at night, hydrating masks can be used overnight.

Misunderstandings about using sleeping masks

Myth 1: You must use the sleeping mask overnight

Many people believe that sleeping masks must be used overnight in order to exert their full effectiveness, and they will continue to use them overnight even if they feel it is sticky. In fact, sleeping mask is just a general term for facial masks. It does not mean that it must be used before going to bed. In fact, as long as the skin absorbs the nutrients of the mask, it is fine.

Myth 2: Sleeping masks must be applied before going to bed at night

Most people often think that sleeping masks can only be used at night as the name suggests. In fact, the main formula of sleeping masks is colloidal macromolecules. The purpose is to lock in the small molecules in the skin care products applied before using the mask. Therefore, you can apply it when you have time, even when you are not sleeping.

Myth 3: The thicker the sleeping mask, the better, as it can be absorbed overnight.

Many people believe that sleeping masks will evaporate and dry out, resulting in few absorbed ingredients, so they apply a thick layer on their face. But in fact, sleeping masks can also clog pores. If you apply too many at one time, the pores will be blocked tightly, and wrinkles, acne, and various skin problems will appear again. Therefore, we should not be greedy when applying sleeping mask. Just apply a layer that is enough to cover the face according to the size of your face.

Myth 4: Sleeping masks will stain your quilt, so wash them off before going to bed

If the mask is too sticky, you can wash it off before going to bed. But if you wash off the mask just because you are afraid of dirtying the quilt, there is no need to do so! Because the sleeping mask will form a film after being applied for a period of time. Although it is a sleeping mask, it does not mean that it must be applied before going to bed. You can use it 30 minutes before going to bed and wait for the mask to dry before going to bed.

Myth 5: No skin care is needed before applying a sleeping mask

It is a wrong idea to think that since you use a sleeping mask, you don’t need to do other skin care during sleep. After thoroughly cleansing every night, apply lotion on your face and massage gently. Wait until it is fully absorbed before applying any more products. This will also promote the absorption of other skin care products. Sleeping masks can be applied during the day and do not have to be left on overnight. Sleeping masks are just a type of facial mask.

Can sleeping masks be used during the day?

Sleeping masks can be used during the day.

When using a sleeping mask during the day, try to wash it off after a period of time, because it will be exposed to more dust and pollution during the day. The best time to apply a sleeping mask is before going to bed at night. Using a sleeping mask to provide emergency treatment for the skin can instantly replenish moisture for the skin, making it hydrated and smooth. Sleeping masks can also effectively prevent acne or wrinkles. Before using a sleeping mask, you should do basic skin care first, and then use the sleeping mask to nourish the skin.