Masking has become an essential step in skincare, known for its convenience and effectiveness in delivering hydration to the skin. Soaked in serums rich in skin-nourishing ingredients, these masks are not just a beauty product fad but a ritual that could cater to various skin needs and concerns.
While incorporating a sheet mask into your routine can help in achieving a radiant complexion, it is equally important to understand the correct application method.
Knowing the right way to apply a sheet mask ensures you get the most out of this essential skincare step, maximising the benefits for your face. Therefore, this blog covers the benefits of using these masks and lists the steps on how to properly use them.
Benefits of Using Sheet Masks
There are several reasons to add sheet masks to your skincare routine.
Firstly, they provide intense hydration, deeply moisturising the skin thanks to their essence-soaked material, which allows active ingredients to penetrate the skin more effectively than traditional application methods.
Secondly, sheet masks address specific skin concerns, including brightening, anti-aging, and calming sensitive skin, with targeted formulas for each need. Moreover, the water-based nature of facial sheet masks better absorbs ingredients, ensuring that your skin receives the full benefits of the mask.
Lastly, using a sheet mask is a therapeutic experience, offering relaxation and self-care amidst our busy lives, promoting skin health and a sense of well-being.
Steps to Use Sheet Masks
1. Cleanse Your Face
Starting your skincare routine with a clean face is essential, and it is no different when incorporating sheet masks into your regimen. Use a gentle cleanser suited to your skin type to wash your face thoroughly to remove all the accumulated dirt and grime, then pat it dry with a soft towel.
For an enhanced cleansing experience, consider Diamond Tomato® PM2.5 Cleanser. Formulated with Alteromonas Ferment Filtrate, it repairs and hydrates the skin and provides a protective film against PM2.5 particles that make the skin appear dull and contribute to premature aging. Additionally, white tomato extract offers antioxidant protection, safeguarding against UV rays and free radical damage while lightening and brightening the skin.
2. Apply Toner
Toners act as a bridge between cleansing and moisturising by restoring the skin's pH balance. This prepares the skin to optimally absorb the nutrients in the sheet masks.
The Diamond Tomato® Beyond Toner, for example, is suitable for all skin types, especially those with dull and uneven tones exposed to daily pollution. As a toner with witch hazel, it can help reduce redness and tighten pores, while white tomato extract offers antioxidant protection and brightens dull skin. Together, they can help you reach the goal of potentially achieving a youthful and glowing complexion.
3. Place the Sheet Mask
After preparing your skin with cleansing and toning, it's time to apply the sheet mask. A sheet mask acts as a barrier, locking in the ingredients and moisture, allowing maximum absorption. Therefore, opt for sheet masks that infuse your skin with concentrated essences and serums tailored to address specific skin concerns.
For instance, you can choose sheet masks from the Diamond Tomato® range that caters to various skin needs. Whether your skin craves the elasticity and firmness provided by the Diamond Tomato® Collagen Mask with Dragon Fruit or the rejuvenating effects of the Diamond Tomato® Night Repair Mask with Probiotics, there's a potential solution for every concern.
4. Apply Serum, Eye Cream and Moisturiser
After applying the sheet mask, your skin is ready for the remaining skincare routine steps. These steps could involve additional serums, eye creams, and a moisturiser.
Facial serums, with their concentrated active ingredients, penetrate deeply to deliver targeted treatments to the skin. For instance, a 15% Vitamin C Serum with Ferulic Acid, an anti-aging product, has ascorbic acid as the main ingredient, which helps improve the appearance of lines and wrinkles.
Follow the serum with an eye cream to address concerns like dark circles, puffiness, or fine lines around the delicate eye area. Finally, seal all the goodness and hydrate your skin with a moisturiser, creating a protective barrier that locks in moisture and active ingredients.
How Often Should You Use the Sheet Mask?
Incorporating a sheet mask into your skincare routine 2 to 3 times a week is advisable for optimal results. However, it's important to remember that everyone's skin needs are unique and can vary. Therefore, observing how your skin reacts to the treatment can help determine the ideal frequency. Some may find their skin benefits from more frequent use, while others might prefer a less regular application. Adjusting the frequency of sheet mask usage based on your skin's response ensures that you provide the most beneficial and tailored care for your complexion.
Do also note that the active ingredients in sheet masks can also vary widely, ranging from hydrating and soothing agents like hyaluronic acid and aloe vera to exfoliating and brightening ingredients like glycolic acid and Vitamin C. Depending on the potency and effects of these ingredients, it's essential to consider their impact on your skin and adjust your sheet mask usage accordingly.
Unlock Radiant Skin with Sheet Masks by Evans Dermalogical
Sheet masks are a great addition to a morning or nighttime skincare routine, offering deep hydration, targeted treatment, and a moment of relaxation.
If you want to add sheet masks to your skincare regimen, exploring the Diamond Tomato® face mask range can be a great start. With options designed to cater to various skin concerns and types, there are various sheet masks and other skincare products to help you on your journey towards attaining a radiant, healthy complexion.
Enhance your skin's natural glow by discovering skincare products for your skin type.