How to Use a Facial Mask

A good facial mask serves a variety of different functions: mud masks absorb oil, hydrating masks moisturize dry skin and perfecting masks replenish dull skin.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Washcloths
• Clay-based Face Masks
• Facial Mud Mask
• Moisturizing Facial Masks

1. 

   Use your fingers to spread a thin coating of the mask evenly over your skin. Avoid eye area and lips.

2. Leave mask on as long as directed. Try not to laugh or smile while it's drying.

3. 

   Remove a mud mask with a hot, wet washcloth. Pat face dry with a towel.

4. Wipe off a moisturizing or replenishing mask with a tissue.

5. 

   Peel off a gel mask, starting at the forehead and moving down.

Tips & Warnings

• If you have combination skin, you may want to apply a mud mask only over the T-zone, which is the center of forehead, nose, chin and center of cheeks.
• If you have sensitive skin, you may wish to test the mask on another skin patch, such as the inside of the elbow. Wait 24 hours to make sure there is no adverse reaction before using the mask on your face.
• Avoid contact with eyes, as many masks contain acne medication or other irritating ingredients.

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[candoitall]

on 10/29/2009 I love facial masks. Great article.

[artganic]

on 10/29/2009 I love it! All the commments!

[bluesky0322]

on 6/21/2009 Facial mask sheets work great as well. Comes in a variety of functions such as anti acne, anti aging, aloe vera, red ginseng, collagen etc.

Homemade facial masks is another option if you prefer to do things on your own. Lots of information and recipes at http://www.thevanya.com

on 11/29/2005 i know that sounds gross, but in a small cup, add 1 tablespoon of cocoa power and then 1 tablespoon of WHOLE MILK, skim or 2% doesn't work because it's too watery. mix together with spoon, after well mixed, evenly coat over your face. wait until it dries, in most cases, it dries within 10 minutes. wash off with a facial towel ( that you wouln't mind staining) COMPLEATLY. for dry skin, you may need to then apply facial lotion. for oily skin, theres no need!! its moist, but not gross!
P.s. aviod getting onto clothes!! unless wached out immediatly, this WILL STAIN!! to fight this, wrap a towel around your neck

on 11/22/2005 Buy a Peach Peel-off facial mask ($3.00 to $4.00 at your local drug store). Add instant oatmeal and a half a cup of water and mix it with a half a cup of Peach Yogurt Facial mask. Add a thick even coat onto your face and let it dry for half an hour before you peel it off your face.