Sheet masks are slowly turning to be an indispensable part of the beauty treatments of women and men all over the world. They are currently the hottest product in the world of skincare. Sheet masks aim at hydrating, balancing, moisturising, calming, and brightening your skin.
The trend originated from South Korea, where the women and men
spend a lot of time and effort on their skincare routines. Using sheet masks is
a regular part of every luxurious skincare regime.
What are sheet masks?
Sheet masks comprise extremely thin sheets made from cotton/ fabric that are soaked
in serum viz a nutrition enriched liquid or hydrogel and packaged individually for the
the affluence of using them.
What are sheet masks made of?
They’re made either from a thick yet flexible paper, cellulose, or an assortment of fabrics such as microfibers or cotton wool, coconut pulp etc. Sheet masks designed for dry skins are also made of materials like synthetic fibres which are extremely absorbent and can hold high amounts of water without any difficulty. Hydrogel is the newest ingredient used for making sheet masks!
How do you use sheet masks?
Sheet masks are probably one of the easiest skin-care products to use.
- Clean your face with a good quality cleanser.
- Apply the sheet with pre-punctured holes fitting the nose, mouth and eyes.
- leave it for 20-30 minutes, or as directed on the packaging.
- Peel it off and enjoy the oh-so-supple and hydrated skin.
These sheets are universally sized that fits all face structures and are suggested to be placed from the forehead while patting your way softly while coming down on your face
Benefits of using sheet masks.
Hydration
They are excellent agents of hydration. Your skin soaks the serum in the mask. This helps get rid of all underlying dehydration and dryness.
Boosting skin quality
There are tons of vitamins and minerals present in the serum in sheet masks. Depending on the ingredients of the masks that you choose, these masks also
help in clearing the complexion and maintaining skin tone with a great glow. Some contain collagen and collagen inducing ingredients that help to firm up the skin and reduce wrinkles.
Easy to apply and easy on the pocket
They are extremely easy to apply and remove, you just need to apply it, keep it and
remove it without even the hassle of cleaning up after like a traditional mask. They are also an economical yet effective solution for skin hydration as compared to the
expensive salon hydration treatments.
What are the disadvantages of sheet masks?
Since they only target the purpose of nourishing, they are not the
best exfoliating agents of the skin when compared with paste masks. Also, if the masks are low-quality the serum tends to evaporate quickly because of the material’s low retention capacity even before the deeper tissues of the skin are nourished.