Pimples breaking out? Dehydrated and tired skin? Dull complexion? Want a reason to lie down? Whatever your current situation be, I think we can just grab a sheet mask and relax. I love indulging myself in a blissful self-care session, but if you don’t throw a sheet mask into the skincare journey– you’re missing out an important aspect. Let me take you all a closer look at how they work, what they can do for our skin, and most importantly, why you should add a couple of them to your next haul!
The packaged face masks are face-shaped which are made out of a thin, lightweight fabric. They are designed to have cut-outs to help them properly align to our facial features. These cut out fabric are then soaked in a highly concentrated serum that delivers a ton of benefits to our skin.
When your skin is dehydrated, it becomes more vulnerable to common skin problems. Sheet masks are a quick fix for giving our skin an immediate boost of hydration – and hydrated skin is what sets the foundation for a healthy, glowing complexion.
The masks create a physical barrier on the skin that promotes better absorption by locking in all the good stuff. They help prevent evaporation and ensures that face remains saturated with the serum.
Keep in mind that you should only wear a sheet mask for the amount of time that’s recommended. Leaving them on for way too long can reduce its efficacy and it might even draw the moisture right back out.
I am sharing below few DIY home made sheet masks which are really quick and effective.
Cucumber Sheet Mask (For Calming Skin)
Ingredients:
- Juice of 1 cucumber
- Cotton facial mask sheet (easily available online)
Recipe:
- Grate the cucumber and strain out its juice.
- Soak the cotton facial mask sheet in the cucumber juice.
- Refrigerate the sheet mask for 20-30 minutes.
- Place the sheet mask on your face.
- Leave it on for 15-30 minutes.
- Peel it off and wash your face.
- Follow up with a serum or moisturizer.
Benefits:
It feels extremely soothing on skin. It also hydrates skin and calms any irritation or inflammation.
Green Tea Sheet Mask (For Detoxifying Skin)
Ingredients:
- 5 green tea bags
- Water (as required)
- 2-3 drops of lemon juice
- Cotton facial mask sheet
Recipe:
- Boil the water and pour it in a bowl.
- Steep the green tea bags in it for 15-20 minutes.
- Let the water cool down before adding the lemon juice.
- Soak the cotton facial mask in the bowl in the tea.
- Refrigerate it for 20-30 minutes.
- Apply the mask on your face and leave it on for 30 minutes.
- Remove the mask and wash your face.
- Follow up with serum or moisturizer.
Benefits:
Green tea is rich in polyphenols and antioxidants. It reduces irritation and acne. It also helps in skin detoxification.
Rose Water and glycerin Sheet Mask (To Tighten Skin)
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon rose water
- 1 tablespoon glycerin
- 1 cotton facial mask sheet
Recipe:
- Mix the rose water and glycerin in a bowl.
- Soak the cotton facial mask sheet in the solution.
- Place the mask on your face.
- Leave it on for 20-30 minutes
- Take it off and wash your face after 15-20 minutes.
Benefits:
Glycerin has a hydrating effect on skin. When mixed with rose water, it soothes skin and improves its barrier function to keep it healthy.
Watermelon Sheet Mask (For Refreshing Tired Skin)
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons fresh watermelon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh aloe vera gel
- 1 cotton facial mask sheet
Recipe:
- Mix both the ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Take it out and stir the mixture well.
- Soak the cotton sheet mask in it.
- Squeeze out the excess liquid and place it on your face.
- Leave it on for 15-30 minutes.
- Remove it and wash your face with cold water after 10 minutes.
Benefits:
It has a cooling effect and can instantly calm down sun-damaged skin. It also contains lycopene, an antioxidant that helps in preventing skin aging.
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Disclaimer: Please note I am not a certified nutritionist/dietician or cosmetologist.
