My Favourite Skincare Masks
Since healing my skin, products that I gravitate towards are clean and straightforward or science-based brands that value ethical production. During the pandemic, I was able to elevate my skincare knowledge and skincare regime. Below is a list of masks that have helped change my skin!
The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
This mask is potent but cleans out your skin after use. This sounds dramatic, but it lives up to the hype it created online. This is a powerful exfoliator with a mild sensation on your skin upon use. If you have any open scars or cute, wait until it is healed before using. After using this, I like to slug as I sleep to nourish my skin.
Aztec Secret, Indian Healing Clay
This is another mask that I consider my tried and true. I use this not only on my face but also on my hair to enhance my curls. When used on the face, it targets pores and weekly buildup. I like to dilute it with apple cider vinegar and water. When applying this mask, it’s also best to use a utensil that isn’t metal. Because it will not react well with the mask, this can dry because it purges the skin, so I like to do a slugging routine afterwards.
Acure Blue Tansy Jelly Mask
In terms of adding moisture back into my skin, this is a mask I’ve found that doesn’t break me out. Typically, when masking, I purge my pores and add the moisture back with layering serums and oils afterwards. This mask has hyaluronic acid, blue tansy oil, blueberry, seaweed, eggplant, tulsi, and turmeric. The application is simple, apply for 10 minutes and wash it off afterwards. I don’t slug afterwards because it’s very hydrating. Instead, I will use chemical exfoliants with niacinamide and a hydrating moisturizer.
How To Create Your Mask Routine
The idea when masking is to do the opposite with the serums that are applied afterwards for balance purposes. However, it’s also important to listen to your skin; there have been times when my skin needed extra moisture. In that case, I would do the moisturizing mask and finish off with my slugging routine. The idea is that a skin routine is reflective of your skin and also balanced. I prefer a night dedicated to moisture, exfoliating, and retinol. That way, I am targeting specific needs to their total capacity.
Conclusion
Skincare is meant to be experimental and fun, which is an excellent practice for getting used to listening to your body. Building a routine that extends your needs should be the goal. Your body will always communicate what it needs like your heart will tell you if you are on the right track. As humans, it’s our job to be receptive to what we are trying to say to ourselves. The better we listen, the better we become at being authentic.
