The basic functions of facial masks. What are the categories of facial masks according to their functions?

Facial mask is a very effective skin care product. There are many types of facial masks on the market. Many people don’t know how to choose the one that suits them. So let us understand the basic functions of facial masks? What categories can facial masks be divided into according to their functions?

Basic functions of facial mask

Different facial masks have different effects. For example, a cleansing mask is to clean skin impurities, a hydrating mask is to replenish moisture to the skin, and a whitening mask is to increase skin brightness. Facial mask is a carrier of beauty and skin care products, and there are many types, such as powder blending, kaolin, non-woven fabrics, silk masks, biofiber masks, non-woven mask materials, sleeping masks, etc. As a very common skin care product, facial masks use the short time they cover the face to temporarily isolate the skin from the outside air and pollution, increase skin temperature, open pores, and promote sweat gland secretion and metabolism. As a very common skin care product, facial masks use the short time they cover the face to temporarily isolate the skin from the outside air and pollution, increase skin temperature, open pores, and promote sweat gland secretion and metabolism. Facial masks help the skin eliminate the products of epidermal cell metabolism and accumulated oil substances, allowing moisture to penetrate into the surface of the skin, making the skin soft and smooth.

What are the categories of facial masks according to their efficacy?

1. Cleansing mask. This is the most common type of facial mask, which can remove dirt and excess oil in the pores, and remove aging cuticles, making the skin refreshed and clean.

2. Hydrating and moisturizing mask. Moisturizing mask is also an indispensable part of daily skin care. It can lock moisture in the mask, soften the stratum corneum, and help the skin absorb nutrients. It is suitable for all types of skin.

3. Soothing mask. It can soothe tense skin, eliminate skin fatigue, restore skin's radiance and elasticity, and is suitable for sensitive skin.

4. Firming mask. It shrinks pores and reduces wrinkles, and is especially suitable for women who don’t have time to go to a beauty salon for treatment.

5. Regenerating mask. Softens epidermal tissue, promotes skin metabolism, suitable for dry or dehydrated skin.

6. Whitening mask. Improve skin dullness, inhibit the formation of melanin, and make the skin white and transparent.

What are the ingredients of the mask?

The ingredients of different facial masks are different, mainly natural moisturizing factors (essence) injected into the masks made of various materials. The materials of facial mask cloths are also varied, and can be roughly divided into three types: non-woven fabrics, silk, and bio-fiber. Facial mask is a category of skin care products. Its most basic and important purpose is to make up for the insufficient cleaning work of makeup removal and face washing, and on this basis, cooperate with other essence ingredients to achieve other maintenance functions, such as hydrating, whitening, anti-aging, balancing oil, etc. Generally, normal and healthy skin should apply a facial mask once or twice a week, even in the dry northern regions. If your skin feels particularly dry recently, or if it becomes dry and uncomfortable after cosmetic laser treatment, you can apply it continuously for 3 to 7 days (depending on the degree of dryness). After that, continue to do it once or twice a week.

Which ingredients of facial masks are safer?

1. Preservatives. Since facial masks contain a lot of water, their raw materials such as oils, amino acids, etc. are easily contaminated by microorganisms. In addition, the production environment of facial masks is also demanding and has high requirements for anti-corrosion capabilities, so facial masks cannot be without preservatives.

The allergenic preservatives contained in many facial masks refer to parabens, also often called parabens, which include methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl and many others. It has the highest preservative content. These elements are considered to be highly safe preservatives because they can be quickly absorbed, metabolized and excreted by the human body.

2. Moisturizer. The most abundant ingredient in the essence of a thickening facial mask is water, and the second largest amount is moisturizer. The most common moisturizers are various small molecule polyols, such as glycerin, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, etc. In addition, there are polymer moisturizers, the most common of which is hyaluronic acid. Of course, other common non-polyol moisturizers include amino acids, collagen, PCA-sodium, etc.

3. Whitening ingredients. Generally speaking, the whitening ingredients of facial masks mainly include vitamin C, licorice extract, mulberry extract, mela white, placenta, fruit acid, arbutin, kojic acid, etc. Fruit acid ingredients have skin rejuvenating effects and can whiten and exfoliate, but too much will corrode the skin, making it thinner and making the skin very sensitive. Moreover, these ingredients cannot whiten your skin quickly. Most of the quick whitening masks on the market contain excessive amounts of lead and mercury. Long-term use will cause severe skin fibrosis, sensitive peeling, and fear of light, and may even cause serious damage to the body's organs and nervous system.