THE SCIENCE OF BEAUTY BEHIND THE MASK
By Eliana Ocheseanu - The Skin Whisperer at Refinery 21 Aesthetique
Out of the many products you can incorporate into your home care, masks are one of the best and easy to add into any skin care regime. Masks have the power to instantly improve your skin complexion by increasing hydration, drawing out impurities, lifting, firming, brightening and refining pores. As skin care professionals, we know that skin issues differ based on the facial zone. For that reason, multimasking emerged as a trend on social media as a way to address different skin issues with different masks at the same time. So let’s explore some of the options.
PURIFING MASKS Usually white, green or black in color with a thick consistency, these masks contain ingredients such as kaolin clay and bentonite clay to assist with drawing out impurities and regulating oil production on the skin. These ingredients help decongest the T- zone, regulate bacteria (Propionibacterium acnes) and impurities on the skin, as well as, help with a shine free complexion.
HYDRATING Everyone’s favorite masks, these gel based masks are designed
to be applied on the cheeks, neck and décolletage. Look for ingredients such as cucumber, watermelon, aloe to help re-balance the skin’s natural barrier which is depleted due to environmental stress or improper skin care. Avocado masks are great, as well, for mature, dehydrated skin.
BRIGHTENING If you are over 35, the sun damage is probably starting to show on the surface, so instead of looking for the heaviest coverage make-up, look instead for masks containing ingredients such as mulberry, bearberry and licorice. They instantly brighten your complexion without all the contradictions of their prescription grade counterparts.
FIRMING AND LIFTING If your skin requires a little pick me up, there’s nothing better than a firming mask to help you achieve your goal. Look for masks with argon oil, larch extract or marine extracts to help you smooth those fine lines on your forehead or around your eyes. One of our most popular treatments for instant firming and lifting is the 24K Gold treatment. Although we use everything from cleanser to moisturizer infused with gold, you can pick up a paint on or peel off gold infused mask and do it at home. You can also use the paint on masks over your lips and eyes for a more luminous, firmer complexion.
We hope this article encourages you to add this treatment staple to your home care routine. And whether you pick one or all to multimask, we know that you will enjoy the results. Source: Skin Inc, - Making masks work for you by Goldie Bonnell, ESPA Eliana has over 20 years of experience in skin care. She is the owner of Refinery21 Aesthetique located in the Clock Tower Village, 999 Whitlock Ave, Ste #12 in Marietta. She is always available for free consultations. Email her with any skin care related questions at eliana@refinery21studio.com
