When is the best time to use a facial mask? Do you have to wash it off after applying it?

You don't need to apply a facial mask every day. About two to three times a week is enough. Otherwise, if you use it too frequently, it will cause the skin to be over-hydrated and cause certain damage to the skin. So when is the best time to use facial masks?

When is the best time to use facial mask?

Generally speaking, the golden period for applying facial mask is from after taking a shower to going to bed. 8 pm to 2 am is the time when the skin repairs damaged cells on its own, so it is best to apply it before this period or before going to bed, which helps to deliver nutrients to the bottom layer of the skin through metabolism. However, please note that some facial masks cannot be used while sleeping, and applying the mask for a long time will cause oxygen deprivation on the face. Over time, not only will it fail to play a skin care role, but it will affect the normal breathing of the skin and cause nutrients to not be absorbed normally.

Do I have to wash off the mask after applying it?

This depends on what type of mask you are using. If it is a tear-off mask, you must wash it, and then apply toner, lotion and other skin care products after washing your face; if it is a washable mask, of course you have to wash it; if it is a non-woven mask, you don’t need to wash it, because the mask contains essence; if it is a sleeping mask, that is, a wash-free mask, it does not need to be washed. In addition, hydrating and whitening masks do not need to be washed, but cleansing masks do need to be washed.

The difference between sleeping mask and patch mask in appearance

Sleeping mask: Sleeping masks are usually packed in a small jar. The mask is in the shape of gel or jelly, and the texture is somewhat similar to that of facial cream, but not as thick as facial cream. A box of sleeping masks can be used many times.

Patch mask: Patch masks are usually packed in sealed bags, and each mask is individually packaged. Patch masks are made of a variety of materials, including non-woven fabrics, silk, Tencel, bio-fiber, etc. A patch mask can only be used once.

The order of using sleeping mask and patch mask

Sleeping mask: Sleeping mask is usually used after all skin care is completed, that is, after cleansing, apply toner, eye cream, essence, lotion, and face cream and then use the sleeping mask. Most sleeping masks are wash-free, so you can go to bed directly after applying it and wash your face the next morning.

Patch mask: The order of using a patch mask is exactly the opposite of that of a sleeping mask. It is usually used before skin care, that is, after cleansing. In addition, you need to wash your face immediately after applying the patch mask. Just rinse it with clean water and then perform subsequent skin care after washing your face.