If there's one beauty trend that's exploded in popularity over the last couple of years, it's masking. It's an easy step to add to your skincare routine and you can usually see results pretty quickly. But, it's often forgotten or not done enough. And the main problem is that we often don't know which face mask to use or which ingredients to focus on. Which means”sorry”you might be making your skin worse. Luckily, we spoke to Charmaine Cooper, education manager at Dermalogica Canada for tips on how to make sure we're getting the most out of our face masks, and which ingredients to focus on based on your skin type and concerns.
To get the most out of your face mask experience, you don't need to apply it for long periods of time, says Cooper. Masking is one of the quickest ways to treat skin concerns”only five to seven minutes is really needed to yield noticeable differences in the skin. What does that mean? You have no excuses for not masking. Ready? Get masking with the right ingredients.
If you have congested or acneic skin
Look for skin purifying ingredients that will help unclog pores and absorb debris. Charcoal is your best bet here. It removes congestion from the pores by acting as a magnet and absorbing all the gunk. If your skin is prone to acne, look for masks with salicylic acid: Masks with salicylic acid are wonderful in providing anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, says Cooper. They help to calm angry, acne-prone skin, like the Beautycounter Purifying Charcoal Mask ($55).
