How to apply the mask properly: 14 Steps (with Photo) - tips

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Homemade masks can be made from egg whites, avocados, milk, oats and lots of ingredients available. Your job is to find the right recipe.
You can choose from commercially available products that match each skin blemish and skin type. Be sure to read the ingredients carefully and choose the type of mask you want to use.

Prepare a palm tree. Soft bristles such as paintbrushes (often used in painting) or dye brushes (often used to apply hair dyes) are best for applying the mask. Choose to buy a brush to use when applying the mask and rinse it off after each.

You also need a bowl to make a mask and use extra towels.

Cut some cucumber (optional). You need 2 thin slices of cucumber to cover your eyes. This helps to relax the eye area and reduce puffiness while you mask your face.

If you don't have cucumbers at home, cutting potatoes into thin slices will work.

Refrigerate the ingredients. Refrigerate all ingredients until needed. This is essential when you are using perishable ingredients to make a mask, but even if you use a commercial mask, it is refreshing and good for your skin when it's cold.

For a cooling sensation, refrigerate the mask for at least an hour before applying.

Part 2 of 3: Cleansing skin

Wash your face. Before applying the mask, be sure to wash your face thoroughly. Using warm water and your favorite face wash, remove makeup, dirt, and oil. Don't apply moisturizer right away.
Exfoliate your face. If it has been a while since you have exfoliated, this is your chance to do it before you apply the mask. Because it will clean dead skin cells and help skin absorb nutrients from the mask better.
- You can also use over-the-counter scrubs like St. John's. Ives Apricot Scrub.
- Or you can add some ground coffee or sugar to your cleanser.
- Apply an exfoliator to your skin while it is still wet, massage in gently and rinse with warm water.
Open pores. The mask is effective when you open the pores before applying. The easiest way to do this is to take a hot shower before applying the mask.
- Alternatively, you can dip it in hot water (at a temperature your skin can tolerate) and place it on your face until the towel is gone.
- The third way is to steam your face over a bowl of steaming hot water for 1-2 minutes.
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Part 3 of 3: Applying a mask

Mask. Use a paint brush (or a large brush with soft bristles) to spread the mask evenly over the face. If you don't have a brush, use clean hands to apply the mask. You should apply a smooth and even layer. Avoid the eye or mouth area and do not forget to apply it on the neck!
Place cucumbers over the eyes (optional). After applying the mask, apply 2 slices of cucumber (or potato) over the eye area if you want and relax. You can turn off the lights for more comfort.
Clean the mask. After a period of masking, use warm water and a towel to gently clean the mask. Remember to clean the mask from the hairline and under the chin.
Then use a toner and moisturizer. Use a cotton ball to apply toner to your face and neck. This helps to narrow the pores and keep the nutrients in the mask. Finally, apply a little more of your favorite moisturizer.
- Avoid using too many moisturizers as this will block newly cleaned pores.
Repeat this process once a week. It's important to avoid using clay masks too often as it can irritate your skin. However, using a clay mask is a way to help your face recover. Use a clay mask only once per week to reduce the risk of skin irritation.
- If your skin is dry, use a clay mask instead.
- If your skin is oily you can use this method more often.
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Splash cold (but not too cold) water on your face after cleansing the mask to minimize pores and stimulate blood circulation.
If you are using a homemade mask, make a fresh one every time you want to take care of your skin.
Add essential oils to the mask to help nourish the skin better.
Apply the mask after manicuring for clean tips in case you use your hands to apply the mask.