A Short Summary On Face Masks

For thousands of years, women have used mud and clay to create masks that brighten and clarify the skin. Face masks can be used at least once a week, but generally no more than two per week, and they are ideal to use immediately after a steam treatment because the pores are open, which allows the mask to penetrate deeper. Today’s facial masks are generally made from a variety of dried, ground and powered ingredients that are moistened with water, or juice to form a paste. The mask should be left on your face for 20 minutes or more to ensure an adequate cleansing, nourishing and tonic quality. If masks are used more than twice a week, they can actually strip the skin of its natural protective oils--the exact opposite of what you are trying to achieve.

There are a variety of different masks made for a variety of different skin types. Oily and problem skin should use masks that have a generous amount of sulfur in them. A great mask you can make yourself for oily skin is to mix plain yogurt with a few drops of apple cider vinegar. Then, peel and mash up a lemon or mashed up strawberries, and add them to the mixture. Mature and dry skin types should use rich cream masks, those that do not set, because they provide more moisturizing benefits over other masks. To make your own mask for dry skin, use honey with apple cider vinegar and a mashed up avocado. Your skin will be smooth and supple.

To apply the mask, first make sure your hair is pulled back from your face. Many of masks are messy and can become quite drying which might harm or dry out your hair. Wash your face to remove any impurities, and keep your skin moist. Add a bit of water to the mask formula, and gently spread it over your face. Allow the mask to stay on your face for at least 20 minutes. Enjoy this time by relaxing with a book, or TV or meditating while you wait for the mask to draw out impurities.

After the mask has done its job, rinse your face with warm water and let your skin air dry instead of using a towel to dry it off. If you need to remove any residue that the mask has left, take a soft cotton wash cloth or towel, dab with water, and gently wipe off the remaining parts of the mask.

You can also make your own masks from facial scrubs you use for exfoliation. Just apply the scrub thickly and leave it on for 20 minutes. Make sure you choose a facial scrub that is made for your skin type. Simply moisten your scrub with a tablespoon or 2 of water, oil, witch hazel, or honey, until the scrub becomes easily spreadable. You can always add more liquid to the scrub, a bit at a time, until you achieve the desired consistency that works as a mask.

By: Andrea Johnson

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