Can I leave the sleeping mask on? How often should I use the sleeping mask?

Everyone should be familiar with sleeping masks. Because they do not need to be washed after application, many girls will choose sleeping masks. However, most masks on the market need to be washed. Do sleeping masks really do not need to be washed? Therefore, we need to understand whether sleeping masks do not need to be washed? How often should you use a sleeping mask?

Can I not wash off the sleeping mask?

The answer is yes. A sleeping mask does not necessarily mean that you have to apply it when you go to bed. In fact, it can also be used during the day. The function of a sleeping mask is to use some high-concentration gelatinous ingredients to lock in moisture in the skin, allowing the skin to absorb nutrients more quickly. Because these gelatinous ingredients will cover the surface of the skin, if they are left on for a long time, they will affect the skin's metabolism, which may cause the skin to produce more oil, and will also affect subsequent skin care steps. Although it is best to wash off the sleeping mask, many women think that the instructions for use also indicate that it can be left on overnight, so they do not clean the sleeping mask overnight. In this case, the pillow and quilt are likely to be stained with the sleeping mask.

Frequency of using sleeping mask

Although sleeping masks can be applied during the day or at night, it is best to limit the number of applications to 2-3 times a week. Frequent use of sleeping masks will blindly infuse the skin with moisture and nutrients, and the skin will lack absorption time and free breathing time, resulting in overnutrition and even severe cases of fat particles and other skin problems. Facial masks are the staple of skin care products. Although they are very effective, they should not be used every day unless there are special requirements. For example, using a cleansing mask every day will cause skin sensitivity or even redness and swelling, and make the immature keratin lose the ability to resist external damage; using a moisturizing mask every day can easily cause acne; and hydrating masks can be used in dry seasons. When choosing a facial mask, you must choose one that suits your skin condition based on your skin type.

How to choose a sleeping mask according to your skin condition

Sleeping masks are basically not very picky about skin type. Most sleeping masks mainly focus on hydrating and retaining moisture for the skin, which can help the skin achieve good moisturizing and oil-water balance. On the basis of such effects, soothing, oil control, whitening, or anti-aging ingredients are added. It is usually recommended that people with sensitive skin choose a moisturizing and soothing sleeping mask, while people with oily skin can choose a sleeping mask with oil-control effects to reduce the formation of acne and closed comedones. As for whitening or anti-aging sleeping masks, they can be used as long as the skin is in healthy condition. When choosing a sleeping mask, of course you need to make a choice based on your skin condition first, and then consider the function of the product as a second consideration. If you have skin that is prone to allergies and dehydration, it is recommended that you choose a moisturizing and soothing sleeping mask, and then consider whitening and anti-aging related sleeping masks after your skin condition stabilizes. The next step is whether you like the texture and taste of the product after use.

Can a sleeping mask be used as a face cream?

No, because the two have different functions. Facial cream is a skin care product and is the last step in skin care, while sleeping mask is a nutrient-locking step performed after skin care work is completed. Sleeping masks can not only hydrate, moisturize and repair the skin, but also form a protective film on the skin to firmly lock in the nutrients of skin care products. Therefore, sleeping masks and facial creams cannot be mixed. The reason for this misconception that the two can be mixed is that the way they are used sound similar, and both require simple application, but in fact there are still many differences between the two. First of all, the textures of sleeping masks and face creams are different. The texture of sleeping masks is thicker, so you should pay special attention to the amount when applying it. If it is too thick, it will affect the normal breathing of the skin. The texture of the cream is lighter and thinner, and it is equally rich in nutrients but easier to absorb.