Can I use hot water to soak my facial mask in winter? Never heat whitening masks

In winter, the weather gradually turns colder, and many people are too lazy to do skin care work, let alone apply a cold facial mask. Next, let’s take a look at whether we can use hot water to apply facial masks in winter, to answer everyone’s questions about applying facial masks in winter.

Can I use hot water to soak my facial mask in winter?

General moisturizing and hydrating facial masks can be soaked in hot water, because this type of facial mask generally does not contain nutritional active molecules and will not become ineffective when soaked in hot water. Cleansing masks can also be soaked in hot water, and the hot compress effect is better. The cleansing masks here refer to those in single-piece packaging, not canned ones. However, whitening masks cannot be soaked in hot water. Whitening masks generally contain vitamin C, amino acids and other ingredients. These ingredients are not very stable in themselves and will become ineffective after heating and will not have the whitening effect.

How long should I use hot water to soak my facial mask in winter?

If you feel that the facial mask is too cold in winter, you can soak it in hot water to heat it. The temperature of the hot water should be controlled at around 45℃ and heated for a maximum of 5 minutes. If the hot water is too hot or heated for too long, it may destroy the nutrients in the mask, greatly reducing the effectiveness of the mask. The specific time does not have to be critical, as long as it is soaked until it feels warm to the touch.

Precautions for using hot water mask in winter

Although hot water will not destroy some ingredients in facial masks, they must be used up immediately after soaking in hot water. They cannot be heated and then left for a few days before use, otherwise the mask will deteriorate faster. This is the same principle as storing facial masks in a cool place.