Black sheet mask on the face: properties and rules of use

The origins of fabric masks date back to the elite spas in Japan in the late 1980s. Only in 2004, this cosmetic product was introduced to the Korean market and began to actively capture the niche of facial skin care products.

Sheet masks are an excellent alternative to daily skin care. They can be safely used instead of everyday means to improve the quality of the skin (creams, serums, oils, etc.). It is a cellulose napkin cut in the shape of a face, which is impregnated with natural serum and some active substances: vitamins, oils, antioxidants, probiotics, polysaccharides, peptides, depending on what effect the girl looking after herself wants to get.

Smoothing wrinkles, saturating with vitamins, brightening, giving a fresh complexion and eliminating skin tightness - an ideal product for modern women of all ages. The peculiarity of the tissue mask is to create a protective barrier between the active substances and the environment. Thus, all useful elements are effectively absorbed through the pores and the result is not long in coming.

Of the popular brands, the most effective sheet masks can be distinguished.

• Garnier - excellent French quality, at an affordable price in any store.
• SkinCeutical - gorgeous masks that give the effect of reviving your skin, as if you are 16 again; especially good after aggressive anti-aging procedures, remove the feeling of discomfort.
• Kiehl's - a real cosmetic find for all occasions with instant results.
• Lancôme - they know everything about skin care for all ages. Lancôme are the creators of their own composition for sheet masks, which contain hydrogel and a little magic in their composition. Thus, they give the face a radiance, smoothness and a fresh look.

Korean sheet masks are one of the most sought-after cosmetic products in the beauty industry due to their variety, affordable prices, ergonomics and quality at the luxury level. In Korean fabric masks, it is worth highlighting the favorite components, such as the placenta, collagen, snail mucus, horse fat, algae, swallow's nest, honey, herbs and activated carbon. Youtube offers a ton of reviews for black cloth masks, however it's worth reading general information about them.

Basically, sheet masks specialize more in moisturizing, however, black sheet masks based on cleansing charcoal are aimed at mattifying and cleansing the skin without drying it out. This effect occurs due to the introduction of several components into one product: charcoal, tea leaves or black algae with a serum containing hyaluronic acid. Charcoal has absorbing and cleansing properties, so a negative effect is not expected even when applied to dry skin.

Benefits:

• the serum contained in the tissue mask has the maximum amount of nutrients, vitamins and microelements;
• helps to even out the tone of the face, radiance, hydration, relieve fatigue, eliminate age-related changes, nourish the skin;
• can be safely used on the day of important events, however, before use, it is recommended to test a little serum on an open area of ​​the skin to exclude an allergic reaction;
• black sheet mask helps matte and cleanse the skin;
• recommended for problem and oily skin;
• eliminates foci of inflammation and irritation;
• after use, you do not need to apply other cosmetics on top (cream or tonic);
• hygiene of use (all fabric masks are available in individual packaging);
• improvement of microcirculation.

Disadvantages:

• fabric charcoal masks do not have a peeling effect;
• an unpleasant odor is possible;
• skin cleansing does not occur at a deep level, therefore, if you need deep cleansing of the dermis, use a clay or acid mask;
• used only once.

Cloth masks can be applied both in the evening and in the afternoon before applying makeup. Before using this mask, it is necessary to cleanse the skin with a foam for washing, hydrophilic makeup removers. Place a mask on your face, smooth it and leave for 20-30 minutes without washing. It is best to do it lying down for complete relaxation.

Any sheet mask is used only once, the individual packaging protects against the penetration of microbes. The active substances contained in the serum penetrate deep into the skin, but various bacteria and microorganisms also enter the mask from the outside. Therefore, it is not recommended to use it again from the same packaging in order to avoid the appearance of acne and other irritations on the face. Carefully read the composition and information on the packaging, contraindications are possible.

For example, Garnier is keeping pace with the trends with the release of the “Purifying Charcoal” black cloth face masks with black tea leaves and black algae. The first mask is for skin prone to oily sheen, the second is aimed at narrowing the pores. Both are characterized by cleansing and super hydration. It should be noted that black tea and black algae have a rejuvenating effect and help to smooth the skin surface.

Review the GARNIER Purifying Charcoal Black Cloth Mask in the video below.