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Friday, February 6, 2009

Home Facial Masks: Why Do I Need Them?

Posted by patrick

By Andi Bradshaw

Even though masks and exfoliators are generally made of natural items, exfoliators have a mildly abrasive texture while masks are smooth. Additionally, they can be made of distinct ingredients like plant, citrus, fruit or clay based goods and the always popular mud mask. It is because the consistency of masks is so concentrated that you'll notice the results immediately.

What do they do?

According to the author, Andi of www.andibradshaw.com the purpose of a mask is to produce a polished, healthy more vibrant result that will enable your skin care products to glide on and penetrate with ease. Masks can calm or stimulate your skin, but if you have concerns about acne or rosacia, etc., stick to masks for sensitive skin. This type mask will be gentler to all skin types.

-Dry skin needs a mask that moisturizes and hydrates (adds oil and water), to relieve that really dry, flaky and tight feeling that you may have after cleansing. This type mask may contain amino acids, oils, lanolin, milk proteins and/or buttermilk. This extra oil conveys an intense mixture that is designed to rehydrate those extra dry skin cells. Those plumped up or re-hydrated cells minimize the appearance of any fine lines, or shallow wrinkles.

-Normal/Combination skin needs a mask that addresses dull, tired skin that lacks that vibrant, healthy look. For this type, masks usually contain ingredients like eucalyptus, menthol, or peppermint which stimulates the skin, while sloughing off the dead skin cells and dirt. Often peel-off or hardening masks contain the stimulating effects of the above ingredients. These produce a pleasant tingling that revives and invigorates the skin, leaving it healthier looking.

- Oily skin needs a mud, clay, or deep cleansing mask that is designed to help cleanse facial skin by absorbing impurities, dirt and excess oils. Clay masks will encourage perspiration as they open pores. As perspiration enables pores to rid themselves of impurities and dirt, the clay soaks up the excess oils. Both mud masks and deep cleansing masks soften and remove deep dirt and oils as they temporarily tighten pores. These masks also contain anti-bacterial properties that are developed to leave the skin clean and reduce the spread of bacteria.

- Masks for Sensitive skin should be mild, gentle and soothing. Components like honey, chamomile, caffeine and aloe are all comforting. You'll find that honey helps retain moisture, chamomile will be soothing, caffeine reduces inflammation and caffeine can minimize redness and puffiness. With either ingredient in your mask, sensitive skin that is dry and or splotchy will achieve a result that will feel softer and look healthier and smoother.

How do I use Masks?

With clean hands or brush, liberally apply to face while avoiding the eye and mouth areas. Lay back, prop your feet up and try to relax while carefully noting the recommended time. A mask that has a gel or cream consistency may be tissued or splashed off. The masks that peel off, once dry should be removed in downward motions as your skin cells grow in that direction. Masks for acne prone or oily skin usually dry to a paste or crust type of mask, use a wet cloth to loosen and remove the mask. To complete, thoroughly rinse, then blot your face dry with a clean towel and proceed with the application of your moisturizing items.

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