The difference between gel mask and mud mask

What is the difference between gel mask and clay mask? When choosing a mask that suits us, we often look at the efficacy and the effect we need, and also consider a series of issues such as whether it has any effects on our skin allergies. So when we choose gel masks and mud masks, what is the difference between them? Let’s take a look at it together.

The difference between gel mask and mud mask

Different types, different textures, different functions, and different uses. Generally speaking, cleansing masks are mud masks, which can deeply clean our skin, remove dirt and excess oil on the face, and also shrink pores. Gel masks can play the role of moisturizing, whitening, anti-oxidation and so on.

How long does it take to get the best effect from a hydrating mask?

It is generally recommended to leave the hydrating mask on for 10-15 minutes. Because when we apply a facial mask, in addition to our skin absorbing a large amount of essence and nutrient solution, the air will also slowly evaporate the moisture and essence in the mask. When the nutrients and moisture in the mask are lower than the surface of the skin, the mask will absorb the moisture from the skin. This can easily result in the skin being drier than before after applying the mask, or the hydrating mask having no effect after application.

Massage the mask after applying the hydrating mask

After applying the hydrating mask, it is recommended to use your fingertips to gently massage your face back and forth and up and down. This will allow the essence and moisture in the mask to be better absorbed, making the hydrating mask more effective. It can also allow the essence in the mask to be absorbed by the skin without wasting it. Generally speaking, massaging for 2-3 minutes is enough, and the remaining essence cannot be absorbed by the skin.

The hydrating mask is effective, but the frequency of application should be controlled

In general, a hydrating mask can be used 3-4 times a week. Unless the skin is really dry and the basal layer of the skin is severely dehydrated, we can adopt the method of taking one tablet a day a week to quickly improve and solve the hydration problem of the basal layer of the skin. If you apply the mask too frequently and your skin is well hydrated, it is easy for the skin to not absorb the mask, resulting in a waste of the mask. And it will increase the burden on the skin and increase its sensitivity.