How long does it take to soak a compressed mask? Different materials have different soaking times. Did you know?

We all probably know how to use compressed facial masks, and if we are not sure, there will usually be clear instructions in the instruction manual. However, there seems to be no accurate answer as to how long one should soak the compressed mask. Today I will tell you how long you need to soak the compressed mask.

The soaking time varies according to the material

The materials of compressed facial masks include non-woven fabrics, pure cotton, and synthetic fibers. Different materials have different water absorption amounts and speeds. Among them, man-made fibers absorb water the fastest, followed by non-woven fabrics, and finally pure cotton materials. So we can conclude that the compressed mask made of pure cotton material has the longest soaking time, followed by non-woven fabric, and finally the compressed mask made of synthetic fiber.

Specific soaking time for compressed mask

The compressed mask of artificial fiber needs to be soaked for about 30 seconds;

The non-woven compressed mask needs to be soaked for about 1 minute;

Pure cotton compressed masks need to be soaked for 2-5 minutes.

What to do if the compressed mask does not expand by itself

The instructions on the back of most compressed facial masks state that you can use it after waiting for the mask paper to expand. However, compressed masks such as pure cotton are difficult to soak and stretch by themselves. At this time, you need to use your hands to properly stretch the compressed mask to allow the nutrient solution to be more fully absorbed.