What are the main benefits of sheet masks?
This Korean phenomenon has caught the attention of the media and aestheticians because everyone uses multiple different colored sheet masks. But is this just a trend or is it the new standard for our skincare routine? Well, we wanted to list all the benefits of sheet masks.
Hydration
The main purpose of sheet masks is to moisturize the skin by containing all the ingredients in an ideal formula for your needs. They are rich in serums that penetrate deep into the skin and contain extremely high concentrations of active ingredients. This helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines on the skin.
Someone once told us a metaphor that we really like: your skin is like a fish, it needs constant water to survive, so moisturizing is essential.
Look for ingredients like squalene, hyaluronic acid, ceramides, rice bran oil, and macadamia oil, all of which have been shown to be moisturizing.
No Mess
We are very proud of our charcoal masks, but when you are done using them, you need to cleanse your entire face to remove all the ingredients and ensure that the pores are closed. With some products that cling to the face, this can be an uncomfortable process (luckily, it wasn’t for us because our formula doesn’t work).
With a sheet mask, however, there is no mess as you place it neatly on your face and the sheet is the same shape as your face. You then don’t have to remove it at the end as the serum will continue to penetrate the skin and work its magic like a moisturizer.
Never
Since the formula sits close to the skin and is pushed up by the cloth, it has nowhere to go except to be absorbed by the skin. However, this is another reason why we stress the importance of preparation beforehand, exfoliation opens up the pores and removes dead skin cells and oil from the surface of the skin. Other masks may evaporate, but when it comes to absorption, sheet masks are a winner.
Clean and Hygienic
Like any beauty product, they can become unhygienic over time because bacteria can accumulate on them when we touch or use them. Think of it this way: you may have dirt on your hands, and every time you put your fingers in the product, it spreads bacteria that then reaches your skin. The advantage of a sheet mask is that it can only be used once, which means it is more hygienic than any other mask in its class.
No More Guesswork
We are often asked how much of each of our products you should use. We try to label our products as closely as possible, but it can still be a confusing process, especially when you’re trying something new. Sheet masks take the guesswork out of it, as the exact amount you need is dispensed on each sheet.
Youthful Glow
We all have a natural glow on our faces when we’re young, but as we age, it fades away. Certain ingredients in sheet masks can combat this, giving your complexion a more radiant look. Look out for vitamin C, licorice root extract, or niacinamide, for example.
Great for Sensitive Skin
Many people suffer from sensitive skin, which can make the choice of products for their daily skincare routine problematic. Sheet masks don’t require as many preservatives as other products like moisturizers and similar creams, so the risk of irritation is much lower.
Fights Acne
In addition to moisturizing the skin, many people use sheet masks for the added benefits and acne-fighting ingredients, such as charcoal or green tea. Procoal is an activated charcoal beauty brand, so we know a lot about activated charcoal!
