How to Apply Facial Masks

The first thing we tend to do when we feel our skin became tired and rough is to apply face masks.

The face mask function is to provide intensive ingredients essential to our skin such as seaweed facial masks.

It prevents moisture evaporation, removes keratin and impurities in our skin, provide moisture and nutrition, revitalizes the skin as well as helping to slow down the process of aging skin.

Recently, there are several types of facial masks available:

1. rinse off facial masks
2. peel off face masks
3. mask pack types with high concentration of essence

Directions of use may differ between each type of mask sheet but there are common principles to keep in mind before and after applying in order to maximize benefits of face masks.

How Often Should You Use Face Mask Sheets

Facial mask sheets are products providing nutrition to tired skin.

For the function and purpose of masks, it is common to contain high concentrated essence in the mask sheet.

Therefore, too frequent use of facial masks might irritate your skin just as frequent spa massages may give the same result. Recommended use is every 3 days or 1~2 times a week for the best benefits.

Prior to Applying some of the Best Facial Mask

• Double cleanse well. Even though you did not apply make up on the day, your face is exposed to dirt and wastes all day long so make sure to cleanse using a cleansing oil or foam.


• It is good to open the pores. Cover your face with steamed towel or soak your face into the big bowl filled with warm water with a chamomile tea bag.


• Follow the direction. Apply a face mask sheet for the duration suggested in the direction.


• If it is a wash off face pack, apply thickly on your face. Avoid sensitive areas such as eyes and mouth.

While applying a Face Mask Pack

Lie on your bed with your legs at a 45 degree angle against the wall. This way blood and oxygen will be provided to your brain and you will experience relaxation and increased benefits.

After Application

You can soothe and maintain the moist and nourished skin by applying enough moisturizing cream or lotion. If you used a sheet type mask, you can just pat your face with the remaining essence on your face.