Sheet masks are so popular these days that the availability of them is getting broader, based on a variety of selection according to your skin type. For most Korean women out there, a sheet mask in their skincare routine is must. And it’s no surprise as these serum packed sheet masks comes with skincare benefits. The foremost and important benefit is that it aids in glowing and radiant skin, more like you can get a mini facial out of it when used at night prior to a function.
Sheet masks are a major skincare trend in South Korea and Japan, as it originated from there. And slowly crawled up its place to whole of Asia and is trending in some countries like U.S, Europe, India etc. The product became a game changer in one’s skincare routine and it is influencing the beauty industry.
So What Are Sheet Masks?
Sheet masks are thin fabrics of sheets cut or manufactured in accordance to one’s face. Obviously they don’t come in any face sizes, it is one size. This is not like your facial masks as those are different and they are made up of some type of gel or paste. A sheet mask is made up of many materials which includes fabric sort of papers, fibers etc. They come in a packet sort of packaging where by the mask is immersed in a concentrated serum and kept in room temperature or once you purchase it, I would recommend placing it inside a fridge.
How To Use A Sheet Mask
- Cleanse your face with a face wash and prep your skin with a toner. Remove the sheet mask from the packet slowly and unfold the mask as when it is inside the packaging they come in folded form.
- Take the sheet mask out and place it on your face accordingly. Start from the forehead and extend it to your whole face leaving your eyes, nose and lips open.
- Do not throw away the serum remaining inside the packet, you can use it on your neck, chest and other body parts too.
- Most sheet masks are left on the face for about 15-20 minutes, however depending on the instructions given, some can be kept accordingly but don’t leave it too long as the mask tends to dry off which can soak the moisture out of your skin.
- After keeping the mask on for the prescribed time, slowly take it off. Dab or pat the excess serum on your skin and areas you want it to be.
- The final step is extremely important and most women make this mistake. Do not wash off the serum after removing the sheet mask, if you do so, you will loose all the goodness left behind by the mask. So make sure you don’t wash it and leave it in massaged on your skin. After this seal the serum with your next skincare step or moisturizer. The next day your skin will look radiant and beautifully healthy. I recommend using these sheet masks at night.
Benefits
- Sheet masks can be used frequently in a week.
- The concentrated serum in which the mask is soaked gives skincare benefits like hydration, radiant and healthy looking skin.
- You don’t have to go to a salon to get a facial spa, a simple sheet mask can do wonders when you don’t have the time to go.
- Beneficial ingredients like hyaluronic acid, minerals and essential vitamins are present in sheet masks to benefit the skin.
- They are inexpensive.
There are low quality sheet masks out there which may not benefit much to your skin, however most of them do their job. There are expensive ones too so depending on what you are going for, do your research before you buy one. The most popular and affordable common Korean sheet masks are of Innisfree and the Face shop ones. I really like the innisfree ones, the My real Squeeze sheet mask green tea and aloe Vera mask as they make my skin soft, and glowing. The one thing you need to keep in mind is that, you shouldn’t leave it on for too long or the mask dries and strips the skin of moisture.
Depending on your skin type, there are various sheet masks available and ingredients also vary accordingly. But the overall results are similar for your skin type. Some of the women inculcate sheet masks in their daily skincare routine or probably twice or thrice a week before bedtime. The product is more like a skin nutrition aiding to boost radiance and nourishment. So what are you waiting for, give them a try and let me know how you liked it.