Which type of skin care mask should I choose in the summer?

1. Typesskin care maskshould be used in summer

Cleansing mask

In hot summer weather, the sebum glands secrete more strongly, causing the skin to sweat and secrete more oil. Combined with exposure to dirty air from the outside, if not thoroughly cleaned, it will clog pores, making pores larger, causing a series of skin problems such as the development of melasma and acne.

When dirt, makeup residue, and sebum stick deep in the skin, it is difficult to remove with makeup remover or cleanser, so you need to use a cleansing mask for deep cleansing.

For oily, acne-prone skin, it is recommended to use a cleansing mask at least twice a week. The sebaceous glands of oily skin have a strong function and will secrete more oil. Bamboo charcoal, kaolin clay, salicylic acid, fruit acids, and other ingredients in the cleansing mask can effectively absorb oil in the pores, inhibit oil secretion, and improve acne caused by anaerobic bacteria such as folliculitis.

Moisturizing mask

Among all types of facial masks, prioritize moisturizing masks. Moisturizing is the most basic and important part of facial care. If you do not moisturize well, your skin will become dry and lose the balance of water and oil on your face. Ingredients suitable for summer moisturizing masks include hyaluronic acid, aloe vera, vitamin B5, glycerin, etc. These ingredients have a very good moisturizing effect, helping you to immediately replenish lost moisture, restoring the skin's ability to retain moisture after exposure to sunlight in the hot summer. However, you should not use it too often, only 2 to 3 times a week. During this period, you should drink more water and eat more vegetables and fruits rich in water such as watermelon, pear, and squash.

Soothing Mask

One thing that cannot be ignored in the summer is sun exposure. Regardless of whether we use sunscreen or not, we are all exposed to sunlight to some extent. Especially if you stay outdoors for a long time, you will often get red rashes and sunburns. At this time, applying a mask to restore the skin after the sun is necessary.

Skin whitening mask

Because the ultraviolet rays are very strong in the summer, not only causing sunburn but also darkening the skin, so you should choose a whitening mask. Whitening masks contain vitamin C, fruit acids, arbutin... can promote melanin metabolism, and inhibit or destroy melanin production, achieve the effect of whitening the skin, helping to remove dark spots on the skin.

2. What should I pay attention to when applying a mask?

In addition to choosing the right type of mask, applying the mask properly will bring higher efficiency.

-Moisturizing is key: Damp skin can absorb water and nutrients better, so after washing your face, don't wait for all the water on your face to evaporate before applying the mask. If you have dry skin, you can apply toner before applying the mask to keep it moist. This way, the moisture and essence in the mask will be absorbed by the skin more easily.

-Need to control the number of times and time: Although applying a mask has certain benefits, the frequency and duration must be controlled, 2 to 3 times a week, each time about 20 minutes. Using it frequently or applying it for too long will absorb moisture from the skin, aggravating dry skin.

-Use moisturizer: Immediately after applying the mask, the moisture and essence have not been fully absorbed by the skin. If the facial skin is exposed directly to the air, the moisture and essence will evaporate quickly. Therefore, you should apply facial cream immediately after applying the mask. The cream can be absorbed by the skin immediately, the moisture and essence are locked in, helping the effect last longer.