What to do if your face stings when you apply a facial mask

Applying a facial mask is something that many women do, but sometimes they find that their face feels stinging. Let’s take a look at the reasons for stinging pain when applying a facial mask. What should I do if my face hurts after applying a facial mask?

Applying a facial mask is a very enjoyable thing in itself, but sometimes you may feel a stinging pain on your face. Let’s take a look at the reasons why your face feels stinging when you apply a facial mask. What to do if your face stings when you apply a mask:

1. Dehydrated skin

If your skin is dehydrated, you will feel a tingling sensation when applying a facial mask, but this tingling sensation is short-lived and will gradually disappear after 3-5 minutes. This is because your skin is not hydrated enough on a daily basis and the large amount of moisture on the mask will make your skin temporarily unable to adapt and cause a tingling sensation.

Suggestion: Be sure to pay attention to daily hydration and moisturizing of the skin. When the skin is particularly dry, you can apply a facial mask for three to five consecutive days, and then reduce the number of times to 2 to 3 times a week. Develop the habit of applying facial masks on a regular basis, especially in an air-conditioned environment, the skin needs to be hydrated and moisturized.

2. Skin allergies

Of course, the stinging sensation on the skin is not only caused by dehydration, but other situations may also occur. When the stinging sensation on the skin is persistent, and the face is red and swollen when the mask is taken off, it means you are allergic. If you are allergic, you should be careful. There are several types of allergies. It may be that the skin cannot bear it due to the change of seasons, or it may be that the mask contains allergens. Sometimes, a mask that has been used for a long time without causing allergies may suddenly cause allergies.

Suggestion: How to deal with this situation? If you feel a persistent stinging sensation when using the mask, you should remove the mask immediately and wash off any remaining essence on your face. If the condition is serious, see a doctor (it's your face after all). If you have an allergic reaction to a facial mask you have been using, it is recommended that you stop using it for a while and wait until your skin has stabilized before using it again. If you are using a newly purchased facial mask, you should first perform an allergy test on the back of your hand or behind your ear, and then use it on your face if there is no adverse reaction.

3. Using the mask incorrectly

If there is a brief tingling sensation when applying the mask, but you have done a good job of hydrating and moisturizing in your daily life, then the mask is being used improperly, such as applying the mask directly after cleansing or using the mask for too long. If a facial mask you have been using suddenly causes an allergic reaction, then in addition to your skin being sensitive to seasonal changes and your tolerance decreasing, it is very likely that you are not paying attention to how to use the mask.

Recommendation: Before applying a facial mask, you should cleanse your face first, then moisten your skin with toner before applying the mask. The longer you apply the mask, the better. If you apply the mask for a long time, the mask paper will absorb moisture from the skin. Generally speaking, it is best to apply the mask for 10-20 minutes, or use it according to the product instructions.

4. Poor quality facial mask

If your skin feels a persistent tingling sensation when applying a facial mask, and it does not fall into any of the above three situations, then it is very likely that you have purchased a low-quality mask. A low-quality facial mask may not cause any discomfort when you first use it, but as the number of uses increases, it will gradually cause skin sensitivity and stinging. If you clearly purchased a branded facial mask but still experience this problem, you may have purchased a fake.

Suggestion: When buying facial masks, be sure to choose brands with guaranteed quality. It is best not to buy masks that you have never heard of but are said to be magical (the so-called "three noes"). It is best to buy facial masks at a counter, and it is best not to use masks of unknown origin.

This is the end of the introduction to the causes and treatments of facial stinging when applying facial masks. You still need to hydrate your face well.