What should I do before applying a sleeping mask and how often should I use it?

Sleeping masks are popular among many people. Use one before going to bed to protect your skin all night long. What should you do before applying a sleeping mask? How often should I use a sleeping mask?

What to do before applying a sleeping mask

1. Cleansing

Before using any skin care products, you need to cleanse your face first. Sleeping masks are generally used at night, so if you wear makeup during the day, you need to remove it first and then wash your face with a facial cleanser. If you don’t wear makeup, just wash your face directly with a facial cleanser. When there is oil and dirt on our face, we cannot do skin care, otherwise it will not only affect the effect of skin care products, but also make the entire face dirtier.

2. Skin care

Usually, you only need to apply toner before applying a sheet mask. However, since you can wear a sleeping mask while sleeping, the skin care products originally used after the mask need to be moved to before the mask. Follow the correct skin care order and apply toner, lotion, cream and other skin care products in turn after cleansing.

How often should I use a sleeping mask?

Use 2-3 times a week.

Most sleeping masks have the functions of hydrating, moisturizing, and repairing. They are equivalent to the "plastic wrap" of the skin, which can block moisture and nutrients on the skin surface. Therefore, in terms of efficacy, they can be used every day. However, in order to allow the skin to have the ability to repair itself, it is best to use it 2-3 times a week. Otherwise, if you apply it too frequently, the skin will not be able to absorb it.

Sleeping masks are not meant to be used directly. There are still many steps to complete before using them, and sleeping masks are generally not applied every day.