Facial masks for every skin type

Cream, gel, powder, film... all types of skin masks can be used, on average, once a week. Effective and pleasant to use, the purpose of each skin mask varies according to the skin’s needs.

Take your time your skin mask, as far from being a gimmick, skin masks are used to meet a particular skin need and are a specific skincare product.

Skin masks with multiple effects

• Cleansing masks are rich in absorbent and exfoliating ingredients to eliminate impurities and dead skin cells;

• Rebalancing masks for seborrheic secretions work through absorption to restore acid-base balance;

• Moisturising masks recreate the hydrolipidic film thanks to their moisturising and hydrating properties;

• Toning masks improve vasodilatation and stimulate and tone skin tissues;

• Smoothing and remodelling masks give an immediate facial lifting effect thanks to their toning properties.

Which skin mask products should I choose?

Among the different cleansing, sebum-normalising, moisturising, toning or smoothing masks, you should prioritise your choice according to your skin type, the product texture and user instructions.

• You have normal skin: Normal skin types are spoilt for choice. All masks suit them as long as the skin feels the need. Whether moisturising or smoothing, all formulas can be used;

• You have combination or oily skin: These skin types need to reduce excess sebum in particular. Cleansing and purifying masks are recommended;

• You have dry or sensitive skin: More fragile, dry skin types love moisturising and smoothing masks which gently re-pulp the skin.

Saphia Richou

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Posted 07.09.2010

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