Face masks are one of the most popular types of skincare product; easy to apply and fun to use, they deliver great results and give you the feeling of tightened and toned skin after a single use.

Face masks are most used for:

• Hydrating and moisturizing the skin
• Removing excess oils
• Improving the appearance of pores
• Pulling out toxins and impurities
• Helping to reduce signs of ageing

Taking time out to apply a face mask is like having a spa pampering session at home, but they’re not just for beauty; anyone can use a face mask whether it’s for some ‘me time’ or to combat skin complaints and concerns.

Including face masks in your skincare or self-care routine can do wonders for you and offer so many benefits when used regularly.

1. Relaxing and therapeutic

Face masks don’t just offer results that improve the appearance of your skin; they can also be therapeutic, providing you with a reason to take time out from your busy schedule to focus on just you. Set aside 20-30 minutes to use your face mask, and whether you do something you enjoy whilst the mask works it’s magic, such as run a bath, watch TV, catch up on social media or simply nothing at all, you’ll be drawn into a wonderful sensory experience that will not only relax the mind and spirit but will also leave you with fabulous-looking skin.

2. Deep cleansing

Using your regular cleanser each day helps clean your skin by removing dirt, oil, make-up and impurities from its surface, but proper face masking takes the cleansing process to a whole new level. A good face mask can help draw out deeper seated impurities that hide beneath the epidermis’ top layers and provide your skin with a thorough detox, which results in an improvement in the appearance of pores that you can visibly see and feel.

3. Unclogging pores

Clogged pores can be troublesome; unwanted impurities, including residues of creams, cosmetics and dirt that isn’t fully removed by normal cleansing gets pushed deep down, compacted and trapped in your pores where bacteria can develop. Once that starts to happen is when you notice blemishes, breakouts, or even a giant pimple that will wreak havoc on our life for several days. Regular use of a face mask that contains Bentonite or Kaolin clay helps to remove extra dirt and absorb excess oils keeping your skin clean and your pores unclogged. It also helps to eliminate the build-up of dead skin cells that accumulate on the skin’s surface, making the complexion dull and dry. When you remove all the debris from your skin your pores will appear smaller and tighter and skin will regain luminosity.

4. Glowing skin

Face masks can help stimulate blood circulation. The process of the mask drying on your skin and beginning to harden, along with removal of the mask, causes an expansion in the blood vessels in your skin. This ensures an overall improvement in skin tone, resulting in softer-feeling and smoother-looking skin, plus you’ll also notice your complexion has a radiant glow and a more refreshed appearance.

5. Better regimen

Adding the use of face mask into your skincare regimen helps all your other skincare products work more efficiently. If you want your moisturisers and serums to be absorbed by your skin more quickly and deeply, then a face mask is the essential added ingredient. By masking regularly, you’ll ensure that the performance of your toning, hydrating and protecting products will be enhanced, giving you the results you’re looking to achieve at a much faster pace, and you’ll notice that your make-up applies better and wears for longer.

How Often Should You Use Face Masks?

Every healthy skincare routine includes daily and weekly use products. You can use a face mask once or up to three times a week, depending on your skin type; normal to dry skin should use a mask less frequently, whereas those with normal to oily skin can use a mask more often.

If you haven’t already done so, now’s the time for you to introduce a face mask into your skincare program. For just a few relaxing minutes a day, your skin will undergo a noticeable transformation that you can see and feel, so you can fall back in love with your skin.

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