Many women try to use masks to achieve more even tone skin, get rid of problems, refresh and smooth out wrinkles. A store consultant, your favorite women’s website, or at least the instructions on the product packaging can always help you in choosing methods. But you may not have enough recommendations on the technique of applying a particular product - this is a rarely discussed topic, and we invite you to fill this gap in knowledge now.
Why is application technique so important?
First, I would like to convince you that this is not a whim, but a professional cosmetology technique that enhances the beneficial effect several times. Let's figure out what's going on here.
Your skin is not a perfectly smooth surface, but a porous, rough surface, with lines, grooves, and tubercles of layers of muscles, blood vessels, and fat cells lying below the dermis.
We are talking, of course, about the microstructure, and not about visible defects. Due to this specific nature of the skin tissue, cosmetics penetrate into it unevenly, no matter how evenly you try to apply the layer.
Except anatomical feature, there are other, related reasons why such cosmetic products as thick creams, ointments, masks and massage oils need to be applied according to special rules:
- application temperature - mixtures can be hot, cold, room temperature, accordingly, some need to be heated and some need to be cooled;
- lines of application and direction of movement are important for oils in combination with massage and those masks that need to be removed like a film;
- the application tool depends on the thickness of the mixture;
- The duration of action for each recipe is different, but on average this procedure takes about half an hour;
- the method of removal is also important - rinse with water, wipe with a clean dry or damp cloth, remove with a tonic cloth, do not rinse;
- completion of the procedure – toning and/or application of cream.
Can it cause harm if applied incorrectly?
This possibility exists if you decide to make a film mask. Its peculiarity is that it adheres tightly to the surface of the facial skin and tightens the pores as it dries. Such a film must literally be peeled off - and done in the right direction. The films are applied with a brush using top-down movements, smoothing out the fuzz on the skin. And on the contrary, they are removed from the bottom up in order to exfoliate the dead skin particles stuck to the film as thoroughly as possible. If you shoot film in reverse direction, you can provoke the appearance of creases and folds that "will pave the way" future wrinkles, and cleansing will not be as effective.
Films that shrink and tighten during the drying process should be made in a lying position, do not talk or read, do not watch TV, do not eat or drink. It is advisable at this time to completely relax the muscles of the face and neck and even take a nap. Facial expressions under a layer of product can create new wrinkles, which will then be difficult to smooth out. This applies to films and clay.
Of course, overexposure to the product can also cause damage to the face when it comes to a mask with fruit acids, peeling mask, burning mask with active ingredients, such as pepper or badyagi powder. If you don't trust your biological clock, it’s better to set a timer or alarm so as not to burn your face.
Do not leave the product on overnight unless this is originally intended. The dense texture blocks the access of air, makes the face sweat and blush; overexposure of the components is fraught with an allergic reaction, tomorrow's itching and peeling.
Be sure to wash off the evening mask before going to bed!
There are only two exceptions:
Now let's move on to the application technique specific to each type of product.
What will you use to apply your face mask?
If you are interested in home cosmetology, you need in your arsenal gauze, cotton wool, cotton pads, a flat synthetic brush and a sponge for washing, possibly made from loofah or cellulose.
What is the best way to apply a liquid face mask?
The liquid product is suitable for any type, depending on the selected components in its composition. It can be fruits, vegetables, berry juices, And herbal infusions, and mineral mixtures, for example, with salt, iodine, soda, etc.
The peculiarity and main inconvenience is that the liquid flows down if you sit, flooding the collar and neckline, and flows to the ears and hair if you try to apply it lying down. And the effectiveness causes bewilderment among many, given that the amount of product applied seems negligible - it is very watery.
However liquid masks are needed - with their help you can moisturize and quickly tone your face, and the speed with which they dry and absorb is very beneficial for women who are always in a hurry. For such a procedure, 15 minutes is enough for everything.
To make application easier, you need a cotton, gauze or woven base - a small towel will also do, be sure to cleanly wash and iron before each procedure so as not to bring dirt onto the skin. We saturate it with the mixture and apply it - it’s much more convenient and more product will get in. The only thing is, don’t overdo it with acids from fruits and berries - if they are in the composition, you just need to wipe cotton pad or a tampon, and after 5 minutes neutralize the acid by washing with water or a decoction of herbs.
How to apply clay, mud or other thick mixture?
The peculiarity of this consistency is that the spreading movements significantly stretch the skin. You will need a brush, which must be moistened with boiled water, as well as a cotton pad to wet the skin. This will ensure glide and minimize stretching.
Clay and dirt require preparation more than others:
Such thick compositions should not be kept for long, within 15-25 minutes.
They are not suitable for compresses, so never put a film on top, but also do not let them dry and crack - spray them with a spray bottle every 4-5 minutes. Before rinsing, steam with the same hot, damp towel to make the product come off easier. Clay can stay on the skin for a long time - this is nothing if you did the procedure at night, but if you had to tidy yourself up before makeup, it makes sense to go through milk and toner again, then, of course, apply a non-greasy day cream.
What is the best way to apply the tightening mixture?
If the composition contains components such as egg yolk, oatmeal flakes, starch or flour, then when dried they will help the skin tighten - this is good for enlarged pores, but if applied improperly they can cause creases, from which new wrinkles will be born in the future.
How to avoid this?
Use a wide, flat, elastic brush made of synthetic material- such brushes are produced specifically for cosmetic procedures and sometimes as foundation brushes.
In front of the mirror, tucking your hair under the bandage, apply the mixture, scooping a little of it onto the brush, like paint, according to the following scheme:
- on the forehead - from the hairline to the eyebrows with short, wide strokes downwards;
- on the temples - with short downward strokes, applying little product;
- on the bridge of the nose and nose - with downward and sideways movements, as if trying to draw "herringbone";
- on the cheeks - smoothing the fluff down with very light pressure, barely touching;
- on the chin and lower jaw line - with short strokes, placing the brush on the neck;
- on the neck - with wide horizontal strokes on the right and left;
- Contractors are never applied to the area of the eyelids and under the eyes approximately 2 cm downwards.
You will also need to moisten the drying mixture with a cotton pad or swab with boiled water or spray it with a spray bottle every 5 minutes. Before rinsing, you should also moisturize and steam the mask a little - apply a hot, wet towel to your face and count to 20.
What is the best way to apply peeling?
It dissolves dead cells and softens the most upper layer skin. It may contain acids, alkalis, be liquid or paste-like, even in the form of a gel, but all of them have in common that overexposure will be disastrous.
It should be an indisputable rule for you to time yourself with a timer!
Usually the packaging of a cosmetic product indicates its duration of action, and you need to know that this is the maximum time. This means that you should not have any thoughts like “I’ll hold it longer and it will get better”.
The risk in the case of peeling is high - you can get burns and subsequently even scars if the product is very aggressive. IN best case scenario You will end up with hyperemia (redness) of the face for several days.
If you prepare an acid mixture yourself or you like a recipe with hot irritating components such as pepper extract or badyagi, then know that the time for them is 3 minutes, no more, then you need to rinse with plenty of water, and neutralize the acids with water and soda (a teaspoon half a liter).
How to make an oil mask?
There are recipes containing fixed oils, for example, cocoa, coconut, wheat germ, grape or olive, etc. Sometimes oil is the only component - this is also a face mask, nourishing, softening and healing microcracks, which is indispensable in frosty weather.
The peculiarity of this procedure is that you can allow yourself to be lazy and not do any special preliminary cleansing actions - the oil will tolerate everything. The reason for such deliberate negligence is that the oil perfectly removes impurities on its own - makeup, sweat, dust will come off along with the oil, without being absorbed along with it and without interfering with its work.
The only difficulty arises for those who want to oil their skin for a nourishing effect, but have an oily type from which oil residues are difficult to remove. What to do?
You should not try to remove the oil with soap suds or alcohol. Instead, you will have to spend an extra 15 minutes and blot dry paper napkin treated areas until the shine disappears. Just blot, do not rub. If the feeling of the film does not go away and irritates you, wipe your face with cosmetic milk. If you don't have it, grab some wheat flour from your kitchen and generously "powder yourself", then gently, without stretching, roll the flour off your face to absorb the excess oil.
How to apply a hot mask?
You are unlikely to mix warming cosmetics yourself in your kitchen - these are complex compositions with a thermal effect, which are better purchased in good store by choosing a trusted brand of cosmetics.
Before the procedure, make sure that no one will disturb you - you will not have to leave the house, you have time for yourself for at least 2 hours. This is due to the warming effect - redness and steamed skin require rest.
Apply the product using sliding movements massage lines and wait for a feeling of warmth and slight tingling. This usually takes 5-10 minutes. Don't hold it longer - it won't get better. Then rinse off the product and cool your face with an ice cube that you prepare in advance.
We ask you not to experiment and not to use homemade thermal masks, that is, mixtures heated to more than 40 degrees.
This causes stress and can lead to increased facial hair growth, burns, increased oiliness and clogged pores, capillary injury, spider veins on the nose and cheeks.
Complete any procedure by completely washing off the mixture, especially if the composition contains irritating components. Rinse with water, a napkin with milk, micellar water, mineral water without gas, chamomile or calendula decoction, water and soda. You can treat your face with a solution of hydrogen peroxide or furatsilin if you have pimples.
Dry with a clean towel, wipe with tonic or its substitute (cucumber juice, herbal decoction for dry types, vodka and half water for oily types), apply nutritious cream or oil. After oily mixtures, you don’t have to use cream, but after a few hours you will still have to moisturize.
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How to properly apply a mask to your face, following the massage lines, what is this for and is there any point in following all this? Let's figure it out together.
How are massage lines located on the face?
This video shows diagrams of the location of massage lines on the face. Look at them carefully and remember them. You can even draw these lines with some harmless cosmetic pencil for the first time.
So, the massage lines are located as follows:
Chin: the lines run from the center of the chin outward through the lower jaw and up to the earlobes. For prevention double chin It is recommended to apply light patting movements to this area when applying a cream or mask back side hands.
Cheeks and cheekbones: lines go from the corners of the lips to the middle part of the ear; then from the middle upper lip to the top of the ear. Make arched movements, as if lifting the skin from bottom to top and thus preventing it from sagging.
Nose: The massage lines go up the back of the nose and from the back along the wings of the nose down and to the sides.
Forehead: the lines go from the center of the forehead to the temples and from the bridge of the nose and eyebrows vertically to the hairline.
Eyes and eyelids: By upper eyelid the line goes from the inner corner of the eye to the outer, and on the lower - from the outer to the inner corner of the eye. Movements when applying the cream around the eyes should be light, tapping, with the pads of your fingers.
Neck and décolleté: In front, the lines go from the chest to the chin, on the sides and back - from top to bottom. Avoid applying products to the area thyroid gland. The décolleté area begins at a distance of four fingers, located horizontally from the nipple areola, movements when applying the mask: from the center of the sternum to the clavicular area.
Of course, if you apply care products to the skin randomly, then there will be no particular harm if your movements are light and do not stretch the skin. But it’s worth listening to these tips, because if you remember about the massage lines, the effect will still be greater: the active substances from masks, tonics and creams will be better absorbed and quickly spread by lymph to the skin cells and penetrate into the deeper layers of the dermis. The same tips also work when applying creams, tonics, and scrubs.
It turns out there are skin biorhythms, the time during the day when our skin is most receptive to care. From 7.00 to 9.00 - best time for washing and cleansing the skin. From 12.00 to 13.00 and from 20.00 to 22.00 – time for makeup removal, deep cleaning skin, steam baths and peelings. From 17.00 to 20.00 and from 22.00 to 22.30 – application nourishing masks and night creams.
Pay attention to your hands during facial care procedures. Firstly, they must be perfectly clean, otherwise you will spread germs all over your face, which will only harm your skin. Hands and fingers should be relaxed during cosmetic manipulations, movements should be light and gliding over the surface of the skin. It is better to make light tapping movements with your fingertips rather than vigorously pressing on the skin.
Another useful video on how to properly apply a mask to your face at home:
Any representative of the fair sex tries to take care of herself by doing various cosmetic procedures (facial cleansing, peeling, massage, applying creams and masks, etc.). In this article, let's look at the basic care methods: for example, how to properly apply a mask to your face. At first glance, this process seems simple and straightforward, but if some recommendations are not followed, the final effect may be disappointing.
How to properly apply a mask to your face?
In order for the cosmetic product to work effectively, you must adhere to the following recommendations:
- Facial skin preparation. The mask should be applied only to previously cleansed skin. Cleanse your face with lotion or tonic. For oily skin, dirt and makeup residues are washed off with foam or exfoliating scrub, and for dry skin, use plain water.
- Preparation of the mask composition. When preparing the components of a cosmetic product, carefully check their suitability. It is advisable to use only natural ingredients.
- Application of the product. You can apply face masks with your hands, or you can use spatulas or sponges. The composition is applied from bottom to top along massage lines (from the neck to the hairline). Before applying the mask, tuck your hair so that it does not interfere, and then apply the composition, moving from the nasolabial folds to the ears and from the chin to the earlobes. The next layer should be applied to the area around the lips and eyes, in addition to the individual cases specified in the cosmetic recipe. After completely applying the product, relax and rest. It is advisable to even lie down and close your eyes. Please be aware that certain face masks, especially those made with berries and fruits, leak, so try to protect your clothing in advance. It is advisable to tuck your hair into a shower cap and cover your shoulders and chest with a towel.
- Apply and keep the applied product strictly according to the prescription. The approximate exposure time is about half an hour. If you feel burning, itching or other unpleasant symptoms, wash off the mask with water.
- Removing the mask. The cosmetic product is washed off with cold or warm running water, without using soap. If you have dry skin, the mask is washed off warm water, but with greasy remedy washes off cold. The composition can initially be removed with a sponge and then washed. After you have removed the remnants of the mask, it is recommended to apply cream to your facial skin.
How often can you apply masks to your face?
It is important to choose the right type of mask
Initially, you need to understand that most of the success of cosmetic procedures depends on whether you have chosen the right composition of the product and whether it suits your skin type.
For example, with flaking, seborrhea or overly sensitive skin, it is recommended to approach regular care differently. The answer to the question of how often you can apply a mask depends on individual characteristics facial skin, its type, etc. Let's take a closer look at this issue.
The frequency of applying the product to the face depends directly on the skin type:
When wondering at what time and how to apply a mask to your face, consider the biorhythms of your skin:
- morning hours are the ideal time to apply a mask;
- Before 12 noon, it is advisable to apply masks that remove excess fat;
- from three to six in the evening it is better not to do any cosmetic procedures;
- from 19 to 23 our body is less sensitive to pain, so you can do peelings and apply scrubs.
What to apply to the face after the mask?
After the mask, you need to apply a cream that moisturizes the skin. But it is not recommended to keep the composition on your face for a long time - ten or fifteen minutes will be enough.
Which cream to choose?
- For dry skin, it is recommended to apply creams with a thick texture that intensively nourish it.
- For oily skin faces will suit zinc-based cream with a mattifying effect.
- But hypoallergenic products have proven themselves to be excellent in caring for sensitive skin faces.
Please note that no matter what cream you choose, first do a sensitivity test to its components. To test for an allergic reaction, apply a little cream to your wrist.
On the one hand, a process such as applying a mask to the face It seems quite simple and understandable, but if you do not know the basic rules of this action, the expected result may turn out to be exactly the opposite.
Therefore, in this article we will tell you how to apply a face mask correctly , prepared at home, including such aspects as its preparation and rinsing, as well as preparing the facial skin.
Skin preparation:
Remember, applying a mask to your face should only occur after complete cleansing of the skin! This means that you cannot apply a mask to facial skin that contains decorative cosmetics ( Foundation, powder, blush, etc.), as well as on skin that is lubricated with some kind of cream, because it can prevent the beneficial substances of the mask from penetrating into the deeper layers of the skin.
To cleanse the skin, use the usual products that you use daily for this purpose (milk, face wash with various foams and gels, or with soap). For dry facial skin, if it does not have any decorative cosmetics, just wash thoroughly with warm water.
After cleansing the skin, if necessary, you can do so using exfoliating scrubs.
Preparation of the mask:
To prepare the mask, you will first need some small bowl (it is preferable to use glass or porcelain dishes), and spoons (tea and tablespoon) in order to measure the proportions and, of course, stir the composition.
Also, in some cases, you may need things like a wooden masher (for mashing fruits, berries and vegetables), a juicer, a coffee grinder, and a mixer.
The most important thing in making masks is to use only fresh homemade products! And applying the mask to the face should occur immediately after preparing it. Almost everything natural masks are used only once, and are never stored until the next use.
And so, after you have cleansed your skin and prepared the mask, you need to apply it to your face (or to certain areas of the skin, depending on how indicated in the recipe). This can be done simply with your hands, or with the help of brushes and spatulas specially designed for this purpose, which can be purchased at cosmetic stores.
The mask should be applied from the bottom up, along massage lines, starting from the chin (and if necessary, the neck) and ending with the forehead. Make sure that hair is completely removed from your face, then apply the mask, moving first from the chin to the earlobes, then from the corners of the lips to the middle of the auricle, then from the nose to the temples, and then from the middle of the forehead to the temples, and hair parts of the head. The mask is not applied to the lip area and the area around the eyes, unless indicated in the recipe.
You can put a mask on your face, for example, in the bathroom, in front of a mirror.
And keep in mind that in order to get the best results, after applying the mask it is best to lie down, close your eyes, and relax. It is advisable to even turn on some relaxing music. It is highly undesirable to do anything, walk or talk with a mask on your face.
One more point:
Some masks, especially those with a base, tend to flow, so in order not to stain your hair and clothes, it is recommended to use special hair caps, for example, such as for a shower, and cover your shoulders and décolleté with a towel (one that you won’t feel sorry for). if it gets dirty).
Also, if you lie down on the bed with the mask applied, it is advisable to lay something under you in the head and shoulder area to prevent the mask dripping from your face from getting on your bed linen.
You need to keep the mask on your face exactly as long as indicated in the recipe. Typically this time ranges from 10 to 30 minutes.
If suddenly the mask begins to tighten the skin very much, or you experience any other discomfort from it, it is better to wash it off immediately.
Washing off the mask:
Masks are washed mainly with water, without using soap or other cleansers. With more fat type skin it is better to wash with cool water; for dry skin, on the contrary, warm water. The mask must be washed off very carefully.
You can also use a special soft sponge for this purpose, which you first need to wet, then remove the mask from your face with it, and then wash with water. After you have washed, it is advisable to lubricate your facial skin with the moisturizing cream that you usually use.
Finally, now you know how to properly apply masks to your face, so we wish you good luck in mastering such an area as home cosmetology. Always be beautiful!
by Notes of the Wild MistressIt also happens that all our efforts to care for our face not only do not give the expected effect, but even worsen general state skin. Why is this happening?
Even the most advertised face mask will be useless, and maybe even harmful, if done incorrectly. There are rules for applying face masks that should be strictly followed. Then the cosmetic products will not actually be thrown into the trash, and, most importantly, you will see how your skin has changed.
Rules for applying face masks
Before applying the mask to your face, your skin must be cleansed.
Before applying the mask to your face, wipe your skin with tonic, lotion or milk. You can prepare a decoction of medicinal herbs for these purposes.
When applying masks Special attention should be given to the skin of the eyelids and around the lips. The skin in these areas is especially sensitive, and since masks often have a drying property, you need to treat your eyelids and the skin around your lips with a moisturizer before applying the mask.
It is important to follow the recommendations for the duration of the procedure. This is especially true for masks prepared at home from natural products. It is not recommended to keep this mask on your face for longer than 20 minutes. Over a longer period of time, the mask will begin to stretch the skin.
It is equally important to wash the mask off your face correctly, especially if it hardens. Therefore, follow the recommendations: wash off the mask with warm, cool water or cosmetic product. Do this gently, without rubbing or stretching your facial skin.
If you apply a mask not only to your face, but also to your neck and décolleté, remember that the thyroid gland area must remain free - you cannot apply masks to this area.
It is very important that you remain completely calm and do not talk during the procedure. It is best to lie quietly with your eyes closed.
It is best to apply masks after a bath, bath or hot compress. It is at this time that the skin best absorbs nutrients.
After completing the procedure, apply a cream recommended for your skin type to the skin cleansed from the mask.