If you don’t have a budget for a spa appointment, a skincare mask is a great alternative to maintaining your skin. If you do get facials regularly, why not treat yourself in between with at-home mask treatments? Depending on your skin needs, masks can deliver an extra boost of hydration, a quick detox, help exfoliate your skin and so much more. Just ask Christina Nalbone, nurse practitioner and director of clinical education and operations at Ever/Body, a New York dermatology clinic.
why use skincare masks? For this reason, Nalbone recommends picking a focus area when it comes to your skin needs and then look for that targeted focus or ingredient when you shop for a mask. “For example, if you have dry skin, hyaluronic acid may help your skin become more hydrated,” says Nalbone. “The function of skincare face masks is to create an environment where active ingredients can penetrate and treat the skin. Choosing the product with the correct targeted ingredients for any skin concerns you might have is essential”.
We are shares Nalbone a few of her favorite masks for dry skin, acne and more.
Beauty Counter Charcoal Mask
when I feel like my skin needs a good detox or if my skin is breaking out. I like it because even though it dries out on top of your skin, when you rinse it off your skin feels smooth and soft, not all hard and overly dry.
SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Mask
If your skin is very sensitive, get skin treatment often or maybe spend too much time in the sun and want immediate relief, this mask is a go-to for Nalbone. “It’s a thick green gel mask with soothing herbs – I keep it in the fridge and apply it when my skin is red and irritated.
Olay Overnight Gel Face Mask
Oli’s gel mask is not a normal face mask, you don’t need to rinse it off but you can leave it on overnight. This is a solid choice if you’re looking for extra moisture for less than 20 20. The mask contains hydrating hyaluronic acid, vitamin A and vitamin B3. It is also oil free, so if you suffer from breakouts, this product can also work for your skin.
