What is the difference between Tencel mask and silk mask?

Facial masks are used by many people, and there are facial masks with different functions on the market. What is the difference between Tencel mask and silk mask? Which is better, Tencel mask or silk mask?

The difference between Tencel mask and silk mask

1. Different materials:

1. Silk mask

There are almost no real natural silk masks on the market. The so-called "silk mask" is a figurative name for a mask cloth code-named SE384 produced by Asahi Kasei Corporation of Japan, because the base cloth of this mask is very thin and soft and looks like silk. Since 2013, this type of film paper has basically withdrawn from the market and has been replaced by higher-quality Tencel base fabric.

2. Tencel Mask

Tencel is a pure natural fiber, originally developed by the British company Acordis using 100% natural wood pulp extracted from eucalyptus trees as raw materials. It is known as the "fiber dream of the 21st century." Facial mask paper made of Tencel is soft, absorbent, free of fluorescent agents, and safer. In addition, it can be completely degraded after use even if it is not recycled.

2. Different production processes

Both Tencel and silk have the characteristics of transparency and invisibility, but there are essential differences in their manufacturing processes. During the fiber manufacturing and later processing, "silk" masks generally use copper amine solvents. Certain chemical reactions occur in the fiber production process, resulting in residual chemical ions. However, the fibers of Tencel masks use NMMO environmentally friendly organic solvents. The production process is a completely physical process without chemical reactions or residues. Therefore, Tencel masks can be claimed to be truly "pure and residue-free", safer and more reliable. At the same time, Northbell launched the "light, invisible, safe and environmentally friendly" TENCEL? mask, which is soft and fits well, natural and environmentally friendly, and definitely meets the current market trend of pursuing environmental protection.

3. Advantages and Disadvantages

1. Tencel mask (biofiber mask)

Advantages: The mask is made of fiber components produced by microbial metabolism, with strong tension and good elasticity. In addition, its water absorption, skin-fitting properties and affinity with the skin are the highest among patch-type masks.

Disadvantages: Derived from medical supplies, the cost is relatively high.

2. Silk mask

Advantages: The mask is made of natural silk, which has a similar structure to human skin. It fits the skin texture more closely and can effectively penetrate the essence.

Disadvantages: The carrying capacity of the essence is limited. When using it, some will be left in the bag and some will flow down the neck.

Which is better, Tencel mask or silk mask?

Tencel masks absorb better, are smoother and fit more closely than ordinary non-woven masks, are not easily deformed, have better strength, are more absorbent, and are easy to use. Silk masks are not very absorbent. If they contain a lot of essence, you will feel that the essence has flowed away after applying the mask. The hydration you do is just surface hydration. The skin will feel sticky after the essence is left on the skin surface and needs to be patted by hand until absorbed. The application time is also relatively short.

Well, that’s all about the differences between Tencel mask materials and silk mask materials. I think you all understand.