How to choose a mask that suits your skin type?

When choosing a facial mask, it is necessary to comprehensively consider one’s own skin type characteristics, skin needs and product ingredients in order to truly bring out the skin care effects of the mask. For oily and combination skin, daily care should focus on oil control, cleansing and moisturizing. Oily skin has a significantly shiny T-zone throughout the day and is prone to acne and pimples. You can choose a cleaning mud film containing ingredients such as kaolin and bentonite. Use it once a week to absorb the oil and dirt in the pores. It can also be combined with a patch oil-control mask containing salicylic acid and witch hazel to unclog pores and balance water and oil. For combination skin, separate care is required. The T-zone should be treated as oily skin, while the cheeks should be kept moisturized, using hydrating patch masks containing hyaluronic acid and glycerin.

The key points of selection for dry and sensitive skin are completely different. Dry skin has a low water content in the stratum corneum. After cleansing, it often feels tight and is prone to peeling during seasonal changes. Therefore, it is important to focus on hydrating, moisturizing and barrier repair. Masks containing hyaluronic acid, squalane and shea butter are suitable, such as nourishing application masks or highly moisturizing patch masks. If there are early aging problems such as dry lines, you can choose anti-aging masks containing peptides and hyaluronic acid. Sensitive skin has a thin stratum corneum and is prone to redness and stinging when stimulated. It is essential to choose mild and unadulterated products, such as plant extract masks containing purslane, chamomile, and ceramides, or medical-grade medical device masks. Before use, it is best to conduct an allergy test behind the ear first, and avoid alcohol, fragrances, and high-concentration acids and other irritating ingredients.
In addition to choosing facial masks based on skin type, there are also certain considerations when selecting them according to their functions. Hydrating and moisturizing masks are suitable for daily care. The core ingredients, hyaluronic acid and glycerin, can quickly replenish moisture to the skin. Whitening and brightening masks contain ingredients such as nicotinamide and vitamin C, which can inhibit melanin production. However, sensitive skin should use high-concentration products with caution and enhance sun protection after daytime use. Anti-aging and repair masks are suitable for people over 25 years old. Ingredients such as peptides and retinol can promote the production of collagen, but retinol is highly irritating and tolerance needs to be established.
In the actual purchasing process, one still needs to keep their eyes wide open and be vigilant against “pseudo-concept” facial masks. Those products that claim “instant whitening” may have added fluorescent agents or hormones; Even “traditional Chinese medicine facial masks” with ambiguous ingredient lists carry the risk of excessive heavy metals. At the same time, it is necessary to distinguish between cosmetic and medical device products. The former is used for daily care, while the latter belongs to medical dressings and should not be used frequently for a long time. In addition, the choice of facial masks should also adapt to seasonal changes. In summer, oily skin can use more refreshing gel masks, while in winter, dry skin needs to be nourished more. Only by fully understanding one’s own skin type and needs and carefully identifying the product ingredients can one choose a mask that truly suits them, making skin care twice as effective with half the effort.