Face Masks

The skin is the uppermost layer of our body that reflects the health of the person. Nature has provided us this naturally beautiful layer, yet it needs care and maintenance to keep it beautiful. The daily routine of cleansing, toning and moisturizing makes the skin healthy and it manages to look good.

But, the daily dust and grime takes its toll in a few days and that's the time skin starts looking aged, wrinkled and looks lifeless in spite of our daily care. Thus, coupled with a routine of everyday skin care, we need something extra to pamper our skin. That ' something extra' is provided by the face masks.

Pollution and the daily stress and strain make the skin dull and lifeless, which shows poor health of the person while glowing and supple skin shows that a person is healthy. The dull skin requires a lot of time and repair work to bring it back to the normal. Each person has a different type of skin. For some, minimum maintenance is required but for others, more care is needed. Face packs are one of the easiest ways to cleanse the face and keep it fresh for long. The types of face packs differ for each type of skin.

In order to take maximum benefit of choosing applying a face pack, we must know what a face pack does for our skin... The dust and grime gets into the pores of the skin and blocks it. This prevents the skin from breathing freely. This over a long period causes dull skin, pimples, pigmentation and allergies on the skin. Face packs basically cleanse the skin and its pores and make the skin breathe again .It removes the dust from the pores and cleans it. It also helps the skin to maintain the tautness and the luster.

When the seasons change your skin changes too. You accumulate lots of dry cells, blocked pores that can result in pimples and blemishes. Facial masks can be like a much needed spring cleaning, it will exfoliate your skin and remove any buildup of sluggish cells. Face masks can work wonders for your skin and can leave your skin feeling fresher and cleaner day after day.

The next thing is the frequency of using a face pack . For high maintenance skin types (very dry or too much oily), a face pack must be used once in a week. For others, it may be used twice a month, or if you are exposed to too much outdoors, then thrice a month is recommended.

Only frequency does not matter, your state of mind matters too. You must try to relax when applying a face masks. If you go about washing the dishes and

tidying up the home while putting on the masks, its effect will be less. Your muscles need to be in relax state, breathing normal, then only the mask will be absorbed nicely in your skin give you the effect you wanted from it.

Applying a Face Mask

Get a good flat brush to apply the mask. Before starting, pull your hair back and tie it with a head-band. Your neck area should also be visible.

Now, start applying the mask with your brush, using even strokes. Be careful to avoid the lips and the sensitive area around the eyes and include the neck area.

Let the mask remain on your skin for at least 20 minutes (unless written differently in the instructions)

Splash tepid water on your face to remove the mask and gently rub and wash it off. In the case of peel-off masks, peel gently and rinse face with plenty of water, incase the layer persists. Do not rub hard, this could cause rashes or reddening of the skin or cuts on your skin.

Using a suitable face-mask regularly will definitely improve your skin over a time of few weeks. It will not only make the skin softer and smooth, in the long run it will help in ceasing early appearance of wrinkles on the skin. Thus, along with the basic skin care routine, it is important to use a face mask to enhance the radiance and glow of your skin.