Is mud mask a cleansing mask? What is the difference between mud mask and facial mask?

Mud mask is a very common skin care product on the market. Many girls use mud masks, but there are also some girls who don’t know much about skin care products. So we need to understand whether mud mask is a cleansing mask? What is the difference between a mud mask and a facial mask?

Is mud mask a cleansing mask?

Mud mask is a type of cleansing mask. The main function of mud mask is to clean the skin and pores. Mud mask is a mud paste-like mask and is a type of wash-off mask. In addition to mud mask, cleansing masks also include tear-off cleansing masks and T-shaped cleansing masks. Apply on face and wash off with water after some time. Generally speaking, cleansing masks are mostly mud masks. Cleansing masks originated in the 1960s. Their main function is to cleanse and beautify the skin. After removing makeup and cleansing your face at night, apply the mud mask on your face and it can be washed off with clean water in about ten minutes. By applying it on the skin surface to form a thin film, it isolates the skin from the outside air, inhibits moisture evaporation, softens the stratum corneum, enlarges the pores, and promotes blood circulation. The mud cleansing mask can not only clean the skin, but also soften the dirt that clogs the pores. After use, it is easier to remove acne and blackheads, but it is not suitable for sensitive skin. Most people have oily skin.

What is the difference between a mud mask and a facial mask?

The differences between mud masks and facial masks are: 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. There are many types of facial masks, including sleeping masks, cleansing masks, paper masks, etc. Different types of masks have different effects, such as hydrating, whitening, anti-oxidation, etc. Mud mask has a mud-like texture and comes in many colors, including gray, green, white and so on. Since there are many types of facial masks, their textures are different. Many ordinary facial masks are made of paper, while cleansing masks have a mud-like texture, and sleeping masks have a gel-like texture. The main function of mud mask is cleansing. It can help our skin to deep clean, clean up excess oil and dirt on the face, and at the same time shrink pores to make the skin more delicate. Facial masks have different functions due to their different types. Generally, paper masks have the effects of whitening and moisturizing. Sleeping masks are mainly used to eliminate fatigue on our face and make our skin look better.

Should mud masks be used before or after cleansing?

Mud mask after cleanser. Generally, before applying a mud mask, you should use facial cleanser to clean your facial skin. This will ensure that the mud mask can play the greatest cleansing role and make the skin cleaner and healthier. However, you do not need to use facial cleanser to cleanse your face after using the mud mask. Facial cleanser has been used before applying the mud mask, and the mud mask itself has a cleansing effect and can exfoliate. If you use facial cleanser after applying the mud mask, it will over-stimulate the skin and destroy the face's own cleansing function, which may easily cause sensitivity, red blood streaks and other problems. So do not use it again, just wash the mud mask off your face with clean water. If you are worried that it cannot be cleaned thoroughly, you can use a sponge or face towel to clean it. After cleansing, use toner as a base, then apply the mud mask to your face for about 15 minutes, during which time make sure the mud mask does not completely dry up. Finally, use a mask stick to remove the mud mask from bottom to top, clean it with clean water, and then apply a mask to replenish moisture.

Should the mud mask be washed off directly or wiped off and then washed off?

The mud film needs to be washed and scraped off. Generally, after applying the mud mask, you should first use a small spoon to scrape off most of the mud mask on your face, and then use a special cleansing puff or cotton pad to wipe and wash off the remaining mud mask residue on your face. When cleaning the mud mask, you need to use a cotton pad. First, wet the cotton pad with water, and use the soaked cotton pad to gently wipe off the mud mask on your face, removing as much as you can. Then wash your face with clean water and rub your face with both hands to wash off all the remaining mud mask on your face.