What do you grab for next after rinsing your face with warm water to remove cleanser? The packaged mud mask or the single-use sheet mask? The choice you make will primarily rely on how oily your skin is and what you want. Both are excellent choices, but one might suit your skin type more than the other.
The K-beauty craze has led to the staple status of sheet masks, and their appeal is widespread. You don’t need to look far to locate them; you may find them on the shelves of convenience stores, skincare health centers, and online local stores. These thin, cellulose- or cotton-based layers are stuffed with moisturizing substances. There are several alternatives since various chemicals in each face mask serve different objectives.
Masks made of mud are also very popular. Minerals, silts, clays, and soils make them up. Most likely, you’ve heard of masks created from volcanic mud or mud from the Dead Sea. Both have anti-inflammatory qualities, just like the majority of mud masks.
Sheet masks for hydrated and dewy skin
Applying sheet masks is a great way to hydrate skin because it’s quick, simple, and easy. As long as the mask doesn’t include anything overly irritating, adding them to your regular skincare routine may generally be beneficial. You should restrict the usage of masks containing substances like glycolic acid and retinol to roughly once a week. Your skin may glow if you use a sheet mask in place of moisturizer. Dermatologist Ava Shamban said to Allure that “[it’s like] using a super-powered moisturizer instead of a regular moisturizer every day.” However, the use of all sheet masks should be limited to once per week for people with acne-prone skin.
The sheet mask’s ability to act as an occlusive is what makes it effective. According to Olay Scientific Communications Senior Director Frauke Neuser, Ph.D., “Occlusive are moisturizing agents that work by forming a protective layer on the surface of your skin and creating a barrier to prevent moisture loss.” Butylene glycol, which aids in absorption and leaves your skin looking luminous and revitalized, is frequently included in sheet masks.
People with oily skin may be reluctant to use occlusive on their faces because they primarily consist of lipid (oil)-based ingredients and can leave skin with a slight greasy sheen. Fortunately, cosmetic science has discovered a way to include low yet effective concentrations of occlusive agents in facial moisturizers designed for oily skin.
Sheet masks are going to have more of a moisturizing impact than mud masks do, leaving your face appearing radiant. Different masks use various ingredients to produce results that range from brightening to anti-aging. While those with other skin types will also benefit, those with sensitive skin can benefit most from sheet masks.
Cleansing your skin for a fresh look
Mud masks are generally advantageous and fantastic for eliminating acne, tightening skin, exfoliating, and more, making them a perfect option for those with oily, acne-prone, or mixed skin. Mud masks, as opposed to sheet masks, where the skin absorbs the ingredients, absorb germs and oils from the skin. Mud masks essentially have a cleaning function, whilst sheet masks hydrate. Mud masks leave the skin soft and tightened rather than dewy after being rinsed off. While those with oily skin can use mud masks every week, those with dry skin should err on the side of caution and use them once every two weeks.
Mud masks also provide vitamins and nutrients into your skin’s epidermis in addition to thoroughly washing the skin. The effects of various muds vary; for instance, volcanic mud has antimicrobial characteristics, Dead Sea mud is well-known for its minerals, and Moor mud is excellent for tightening skin and preventing ageing. No matter what kind of mask you use, you must moisturize your skin right afterwards to rehydrate it and assist the mud mask’s effects stay in place.