Face masks smell divine, feel refreshingly good on your face, and make your skin gloriously soft. What’s there not to love about them? Well, the feeling they give you is great, but are their ingredients that good as well? I wouldn’t be so sure. All the synthetic fragrances, petroleum-derived chemicals, silicon-based emollients, and preservatives that can dry out and irritate your skin, are not really what you want to put on your face. Well, that’s my research and my viewpoint on masks, but that doesn’t mean all of them are made the same.
Luckily, there’s always a natural alternative. As the organic beauty and well-being market is growing in popularity, so are the 100% natural face masks. Consisting of ingredients that are derived from clean soil, unharmed by the use of artificial fertilizers, pesticides and similar toxins, natural face masks are gentle on your skin and with long-term use can help you make a really positive difference. The key to making the most out of a mask, is to choose the right type for your skin and the skin problems you’re looking to treat. Here are some tips.
Balance Oily Skin and Fight Acne Breakouts
Most artificial face masks designed to treat acne and oily skin, actually include harsh ingredients that dry the skin out and cause even more breakouts. Clay masks clean the face while also balancing your skin’s sebum production and giving it a small amount of hydration to preserve its elasticity. The reason why clay masks are so effective for cleansing the skin is that they have impurity absorbing ingredients and exfoliating enzymes. To keep pimples at bay, choose natural face masks that combine clay with some kind of antibacterial ingredient like Aloe Vera for example.
Moisturise Dry Skin
A variety of factors such as climate, too much sun exposure, poor diet, or stress can strip your skin of moisture. If you experience dry skin, you need natural face masks that can offer instant hydration. Yogurt masks are great when you need to hydrate and soften dry skin to prevent cracking. Masks based on shea butter or pure essential oils are also gentle and moisturising, which makes them ideal for dry skin.
Give New Life to Dull Skin
Looking for a way to get back your skin’s glow? Nothing can revitalize a lifeless complexion like fruit enzymes. Forget irritating face scrubs – natural face masks containing fruit ingredients renew the skin and prompt cell production. A mask that uses pomegranate enzymes is perfect for gentle exfoliation and re-texturing the skin naturally, resulting in a healthy glow and smooth appearance. A perfect beauty boost before big events!
