Face masking is a momentary relaxation with the added benefits of skincare. But it is essential to choose a face mask that suits your skin type perfectly. DIY or readymade- face masks come in a variety of concoctions but are targeted to specific skin types. To reap the maximum benefit of any such masks, making the choice correctly is important.
The first and foremost thing is to understand the skin texture thoroughly and in parallel, the benefits of different face masks. Let’s get into the details of it in this article.
Types Of Face Masks: What Is The Best For You?
It is essential to understand the different types of masks available today. They are segregated based on texture and ingredients mostly.
1. Gel masks: They are water-based and oil-free face masks, making them ideal for oily skin. They usually have a cooling sensation that can soothe irritated and sensitive skin. Such masks are suitable for most skin types.
2. Clay/Mud masks: These are clay-based masks prepared from different types of cosmetic-grade clays like Multani mitti, red clay and many more. They are thick and feel slightly tight on the skin once they dry down. Usually, they are for oily skin but there are hydrating variants too. It is best to avoid formulations that are too dry as they render the skin flaky if used rigorously. You must use a hydrating serum and a nourishing, barrier repair moisturizer to balance out the effect.
3. Cream Masks: The texture of such masks is similar to a moisturizer. They usually have oils and emollients as base ingredients. They are most suited when your skin needs a glow and hydrated feel. Hence, it is best for normal to dry skin types.
4. Sheet masks: They are the quickest solution when you want a quick boost of hydration & moisturization. These are made of various woven or natural fabrics saturated with serums that provide different benefits. The sheet mask is suitable for all skin types, depending on the variant you choose.
Benefits Of A Face Mask
Depending on its ingredient profile, a face mask can target a range of concerns like dullness, dehydration, clogged pores and more. Scroll ahead for more benefits.
1. It is a great pick-me-up: A face mask is not only restorative for the skin but also for the soul. Weekly masking rituals are a great way to unwind and decompress– a much-deserved TLC session.
2. Deep-detox: Your skin bears the brunt of menacing pollutants, dirt and grime on the daily. A potent face mask helps dislodge these impurities from the deepest layer of your skin – which may not be possible with your everyday cleanser.
3. Unclog Pores: A potent clay mask (a form of facial mask) is a must-have for people with oily skin or acne-prone skin. This formulation removes impurities, gunk and sebum from the pores for a clarified complexion.
4. Targeted Treatment: A mask is applied to a thoroughly cleansed face for about 15 to 20 minutes (can be more). This prolonged contact period allows its ingredients (re: antioxidants, active, minerals or more) to seep into the deepest layers of the skin.
In a way, a face mask serves as a quick yet long-lasting fix for concerns like dehydration, dullness, open pores, pigmentation, and more.
Some Tips To Help You Get The Maximum Benefits Of A Face mask
The first and foremost rule to choosing a face mask is understanding your skin type. Here are a few tips to get the maximum benefits of a face mask:
1. First, recognize your skin texture. Normal, dry, oily and combination are widely witnessed skin types. The texture of your skin can change from one season to another, hence your face masking routine should be flexible too.
2 .Face masking should always be a part of your skincare routine and not the only ritual you follow. The ideal sequence is cleaning the face well with a gentle face wash, followed by masking and then moisturizing and protecting in the daytime.
3 .If you are using DIY masks which are mostly clay-based, a good Vitamin C serum after masking and before moisturizing can help to neutralize the drying effects better.
4. Always do a patch test for readily available as well as homemade face masks to ensure you do not have any adverse reaction to them. If available, go for a trial size of a face mask to check how it fares.
5. A general rule of thumb for choosing face masks for different skin types are as follows:
Normal or dry skin: Face masks with moisturizing and hydrating ingredients are ideal for you. Sleeping masks also work great for such people.
Oily or combination skin: Clay-based masks and mud masks work best as they unclog the pores better and offer deeper cleansing.
Hyperpigmented skin: Such skin can be either oily or normal. But when the primary concern is reducing hyperpigmentation, a brightening mask with ingredients such as exfoliating acids works best.
Making your Face Mask
Face masks can be homemade or store-bought. Irrespective of the type, masking should be ideally no more than twice a week at most. Here are a few homemade mask recipes to try out:
1. Clay mask
Clay masks are the easiest to make at home. Many different clays come with different properties. But in general, all have the same goal of drawing out excess sebum and unclogging pores. Here’s how you can prepare a mask at home:
Take a tablespoon of cosmetic grade clay of your choice (Multani mitti and red clay being the driest and dead sea clay being comparatively hydrating), add half a spoon of cosmetic-grade charcoal powder, and rose water (or plain water) to make a thick paste. Apply and leave it on for not more than 10 minutes and then rinse off.
2. Honey mask
For normal to dry skin, a moisturizing mask like the honey mask works great. Simply take a tablespoon of organic honey, add a pinch of turmeric powder or matcha green tea to make a paste and apply this on the face. Let it sit for 15 minutes before rinsing it off.
Face masking is a great practice when you take extra care with all other skincare steps involved. At Foxtale we highly recommend you use our products that are mild and effective so that masking does not cause any side effects.
Best Face Masks On Foxtale
Pick from our selection of face masks for a 360-degree skin transformation. No hassles, no splurging!
1. Overnight Glow Mask
Hero Ingredients: Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, and Mandelic Acids
Price: INR 595
USP: Grants Glow Overnight
Who doesn’t like waking up to the skin of their dreams?
Foxtale’s innovative Overnight Glow Mask leverages a Rapid Retexturizing Technology to grant your smooth skin overnight. The cream-like formula is powered with AHA and PHAs that dissolve dead cells or build up to reveal gorgeous, glowing skin. Use the Overnight Glow Mask weekly to fight clogged pores, whiteheads, blackheads, and acne.
More Reasons To Love:
- Starts working in 30 seconds
- Extremely gentle on the skin
- Grants long-lasting glow
- Convenience of a treatment/cream as it requires no rinsing
2. Skin Radiance Mask
Hero Ingredients: Lactic Acid, Brazilian Clay, Kaolin Clay
Price: INR 545
USP: Brightens Skin In 10 Minutes
Foxtale’s Skin Radiance Mask puts a new-age spin on the traditional ubtan. It carries a medley of clays that gently buff away dead cells, excess sebum, and tan. Moreover, the gorgeous purple whip forms an anti-dehydration shield on your skin, preventing water loss for 8 hours at a stretch. It is a great alternative to a spa treatment for instant brightening.
Use the Skin Radiance Mask to fight tan, dullness, clogged pores and more.
More Reasons To Love
- Doesn’t dry out your skin
- Perfect for whiteheads removal
- Delivers incomparable results in 10 minutes
- Bolsters the skin barrier
- Formulated for all skin types
3. Purify & Glow Cleanser + Mask
Hero Ingredients: French Pink Clay, Kaolin Clay, and Sodium PCA
Price: INR 395
USP: 5 Minute Glow Guaranteed
Want that enviable skin glow but don’t have the time to hit the salon? Place your trust in our 2-in-1 Purify & Glow Cleanser + Mask. The 5 minute glow mask deeply detoxifies the pores to unveil the bright, smooth surface sitting underneath. The presence of Sodium PCA in the formulation delivers a big boost of hydration to the skin for its soft, supple appearance.
Use the Purify & Glow Mask to fight dullness, congested pores and beat-looking skin.
More Reasons To Love
- Doubles as a cleanser
- Made with non-stripping agents
- Easy application
Conclusion
A face mask is an easy and economical way to get instant results for your skin. But that’s not all. A face mask also serves as a pick-me-up, helping you decompress and relax after a long week’s toil. Luckily, Foxtale carries three exceptional face masks that will elevate your self-care sesh while granting a gorgeous glow to your skin. Pick from our Overnight Glow Mask, Skin Radiance Mask, and Purify and Glow Mask to get skin transformation from the comfort of your home.
FAQs
1. Should I moisturize after using a face mask
Yes. Even though your face may feel extremely moisturized – a rich face cream can help lock the water content for prolonged periods.
2. Can I use a face mask everyday?
We recommend using a face mask 2 to 3 times weekly.
3. How to apply a face mask?
After thoroughly cleansing your face, apply a thin layer of the face mask of your choice. If you are opting for Purify & Glow Mask, rinse in 5 minutes. Alternatively, for the Skin Radiance Mask, rinse within 10 minutes of application.
4. How to use the Overnight Glow Mask?
Foxtale’s Overnight Glow Mask grants you a radiant glow when you’re busy counting sheep. On a thoroughly cleansed face, apply 2 to 3 pumps of the Overnight Glow Mask. Follow it with your nighttime moisturizer and wake up to the skin of your dreams.
5. What is the best face mask for glowing skin?
Try Foxtale’s Overnight Glow Mask to achieve a long-lasting glow overnight. The formulation carries meticulous yet gentle exfoliants like Lactic, Glycolic and Mandelic Acids that buff away build-up to reveal a smooth, bright surface.
6. I have oily skin? What is the best face mask for me?
Try the Skin Radiance Mask to keep the excess oil at bay. The formulation carries Lactic Acid, Brazilian, and Kaolin Clay that blots gunk and sebum in 10 minutes! Results? An oil-free, long-lasting glow.
