No matter how much skin care cream you apply to your skin, if you are working with dead skin cells, or blocked pores then you are never going to achieve a glowing complexion. The key to getting the most out of your face cream is to make sure you are starting with a good, clean canvas for it to work it’s magic on, and a good way to do this is to do a weekly face mask.
Even if you have dry or sensitive skin, a weekly face pack will work wonders for you as there is a huge range of masks available for every skin type. Many people mistakenly believe that face masks, especially deep cleansing ones, are designed for skin that is oily or combination and prone to outbreaks, when in fact there are some superb masks that will moisturise and soothe even the driest of skins. Facial masks can perform a whole range of wonders on your skin, so whether you want a good deep pore cleanse, a complexion brightener or pore tightener there is a mask for you.
Clay based masks are the best for people with oily or combination skin as they work deep down in your pores to remove excess oil and detoxify your skin. While they do a great job of cleansing and toning skin, most clay masks can be used on sensitive skin as clay does not tend to really dry the skin out. If you have sensitive skin but would still like to benefit from a deep cleanse for your skin, then using a clay mask either every two weeks or once a month, depending on how your skin reacts to it will keep your pores clean and your skin glowing.
If you suffer from dry skin, then you are going to want a very different kind of face mask as you will be looking to replace the moisture in your skin and help it to regenerate. Face packs for dry skin do sometimes contain clay or mud, but in different quantities that a deep cleansing mask. You are more likely to find they contain fruit extracts or vitamin complexes in order to give your skin a real boost. Face masks for dry skin will be much richer than other masks, and will also soak into the skin during the time they are left on, almost as if they are giving your skin a good long drink.
Then there are exfoliating masks, which will give your skin a glowing, radiant look and feel. If you have sensitive skin then you will need to be cautious of these types of masks as they can be to harsh for some. Exfoliating masks come either as a mask that you gently massage into your skin either when you first apply it, or before you rinse it, or as a peel off mask. The peel off variety is probably the best of the two types as it removes the top layer of dead skin cells, along with drawing out any blocked pores and impurities on the skins surface. Fruit extracts appear in exfoliating masks, sometimes in the form of AHA’s which is why sometimes they are too harsh for sensitive skin. As peel off face masks dry on your skin they can feel very tight, and peeling them off can feel very bizarre, almost as if you are peeling off an entire layer of skin. The end result is well worth it though as they leave your skin looking and feeling fresh, clean and glowing.
If you’re looking for a boost of radiance, exfoliating masks will certainly help you. Look for a peel off mask which will exfoliate your skin leaving it smooth and fresh. Many exfoliating masks use fruit extracts to naturally exfoliate and usually smell fantastic. When peeling off some exfoliating masks, your mind will wander back to peeling off Elmer’s glue in elementary school. But not all exfoliating mask are uncomfortable. You’ll be so glad you tried it when you see how happy you are with the noticeable results.
Whatever your skin type, there will be a face mask that will improve the look and feel of your skin no end, and by using a mask regularly you are giving your skin care cream the best surface to work on, allowing it to really penetrate your skin and give it the nourishment it needs.
