Which one should be used first, astringent water or facial mask? Are you using the right combination to defeat blackheads?

Of course, the mask should be used first before the astringent lotion. And if girls want to use the astringent lotion and the mask before and after, we recommend that you choose a mask that focuses on cleansing. Because without a cleansing mask and acne needle to remove blackheads, there is little point in using astringent water.

Which should I use first, astringent water or facial mask?

Of course, the mask should be used first before the astringent lotion. And if girls want to use the astringent lotion and the mask before and after, we recommend that you choose a mask that focuses on cleansing. Because many girls (especially those with combination skin and oily skin) have some whiteheads and blackheads on their faces. If you don’t remove the whiteheads and blackheads with a cleansing mask and acne needle, but directly use pore astringent water, it will only make the whiteheads and blackheads continue to remain in the pores, and the cleansing mask will not have a good cleansing effect.

How to use astringent water and facial mask together

Apply a cleansing mask after taking a shower or applying a hot compress

Put the cleansing mask in front and the astringent water in the back. In addition, we recommend that girls use a cleansing mask after washing their face after taking a shower or applying hot compress to the face, because the cleansing mask is mainly used to clean the dirtier things inside the pores. Only after the heat opens the pores can the effect be best.

Then use acne needle to remove whiteheads and blackheads

After using the cleansing mask, it is best to use an acne needle to remove the dirt in the pores, otherwise it will not disappear on its own if you don't do anything about it. Of course, please be careful not to use too much force to hurt your skin, and pay attention to hygiene when cleaning.

Apply pore-tightening water for 5 minutes

After applying a cleansing mask for 10 minutes and carefully removing the acne, girls can use pore astringent water. Here it is best to use wet compress method to apply astringent water. The time of wet compress should not exceed 5 minutes, otherwise it will easily cause over-hydration of the skin and lead to skin sensitivity. If you have oily skin, when applying wet compress, you should pay attention to the nose wings, forehead edges, corners of the mouth, etc., and try to cover the entire face with the cotton pad containing Dr. Ci:Labo Pore Astringent. Girls with mixed oily skin only need to apply Dr. Ci:Labo Pore Astringent to the areas you want to improve and the T-zone (forehead + nose area). Girls with sensitive skin should not use Dr. Ci:Labo Pore Astringent on the entire face.

Note that different skin types have different usage frequencies

Girls with combination skin and oily skin can use a cleansing mask and astringent water once a week, while girls with dry or sensitive skin are better off using a cleansing mask and astringent water once every half a month. After all, the skin is too delicate and cannot be repeatedly tossed around too frequently. Otherwise, the stratum corneum will be at risk of becoming thinner and the skin will become more sensitive to changes in the external environment.