Face Masks: The Boost
Goal: Add targeted treatment for hydration, oil control, or relaxation.
How to Use Face Masks
- Prep: Wash your face. Masks work best on clean skin.
- Apply (clay or cream): Spread an even layer. Avoid the eyes and lips.
- Apply (sheet mask): Unfold carefully and smooth it over your face to remove air bubbles.
- Time it: Check the package. Usually 10-20 minutes.
- Removal:
- Clay: Rinse off with warm water before it cracks and dries out completely.
- Sheet: Peel off and throw away. Do not wash your face. Rub the leftover serum into your skin.
- Lock it in: Apply moisturizer.
Pro Tip
Put a sheet mask in the fridge for 10 minutes before use for a cooling, de-puffing effect.
Frequently Asked Questions
One to two times a week is standard.
No. If it dries on your face, it starts pulling moisture out of your skin.
Using a clay mask on your oily T-zone and a hydrating mask on your dry cheeks at the same time.
No. The residue is good serum. Leave it on.
When clay cracks, it causes micro-irritation and pulls out natural oils you need.
Not necessarily. Many affordable masks have great ingredients.
No. It is full of bacteria once it touches your face.
After washing, but before moisturizing.
Charcoal or clay masks help draw out oil.
Sheet masks or cream masks with hyaluronic acid are best.