How to heat the mask in winter? The wrong method has no effect

It is very cold to apply facial mask in winter, but facial mask is one of the must-have skin care products, so many people choose to heat the mask before applying it. So how to heat the facial mask in winter? Let’s take a look together below.

How to heat the mask in winter

1. Pour an appropriate amount of hot water at about 50 degrees into the basin. The water temperature should not be too high, otherwise it will easily affect the essence of the mask;

2. Then put the unopened mask into hot water to warm it up;

3. After 3 to 5 minutes, you can take out the mask.

How often should you apply facial mask in winter?

In winter, you also need to apply a hydrating and moisturizing mask, preferably about twice a week, because winter is very dry and you need to increase hydration to maintain your skin in good condition. But you can't apply a facial mask every day, because your skin won't be able to bear it. In addition, the climate is dry in winter and moisture is easy to dry out. Generally, it is appropriate to apply the mask on the face for 15-20 minutes. If the mask stays on the face for too long, the moisture will evaporate. Not only will it not have a moisturizing effect, but it will also evaporate the moisture on the face.

Do I need to lock in moisture after applying a facial mask in winter?

In winter, after applying a facial mask, you also need to apply water and lotion to lock in moisture. If you don’t do follow-up skin care, the skin will not be able to lock in moisture and will easily lose moisture and become drier. Right after applying the mask, the moisture and essence have not been completely absorbed by the skin. If directly exposed to the air, they will evaporate quickly. Therefore, you should apply facial cream immediately after applying the mask. The facial cream can lock in the moisture and essence that the face has just absorbed from the mask, making the moisturizing effect more lasting and obvious.

Tips for applying facial masks in winter

1. In winter, you can heat the facial mask first and put it in warm water to "thaw" it. The temperature should not be too high, about 40°-45° is just right. It will not destroy the ingredients of the mask. A warm mask can open the pores and promote absorption, and the warm feeling will be very comfortable.

2. To promote absorption, steam your face before applying the mask. You can use a facial steamer to steam your clean skin for 10 minutes before applying the mask to open the pores and speed up blood circulation. If you apply the mask at this time, your skin will better absorb the essence and moisture in the mask.

3. A warm place is more suitable for applying a facial mask. First, take a bath to open up the blood circulation of the whole body. The heat in the process will open the pores and the body and mind will be more relaxed. At this time, you can apply a facial mask comfortably. The skin will absorb all the nutrients in the mask and maximize the effectiveness of the mask.