Why do facial masks dry up quickly? Why do I still have dry skin after applying facial masks frequently?

Applying facial masks is a very common daily skin care method. Many people apply facial masks frequently. Applying facial masks has a great effect on improving the skin. If the facial mask dries very quickly, it means that the skin is severely dehydrated.

If a mask dries up quickly, it may be because of poor quality or the wrong way of applying it. Low-quality masks have very little essence and will dry up quickly after being applied to the face in a short time. A normal mask will only dry up after being applied for about 15 minutes. Don't think that the longer you apply the mask, the more nutrients your skin can absorb. The longer you apply the mask, the more moisture your skin will absorb, and your skin will become drier and drier. Don't continue to apply the mask for more than 15 minutes, as it will affect the normal breathing of your skin.

This kind of situation occurs because the skin's resistance and defense are reduced, making the skin dependent on the mask. Masks can replenish moisture and provide nutrition to the skin, but they cannot be used frequently. Frequent use will destroy the skin's acidity and alkalinity and make the skin fragile. If the skin is more dehydrated than before after applying the mask, you need to consider why this problem occurs. Masks are different from basic lotions and creams. The nutrients contained in masks are very rich and not suitable for daily use. The frequency of using masks is best 2-3 times a week. Even mild and non-irritating hydrating masks cannot be used every day. Frequent use can only be used when the skin is in a particularly dry condition. Apply the mask after cleaning the facial skin. If the pores are not thoroughly cleaned, they will be clogged, which will affect the absorption of nutrients. Nutrients that cannot be absorbed by the face will accumulate and thicken the skin's keratin, making it easier for the skin to become more and more dehydrated. If you only use a hydrating mask alone, and do not further lock in moisture and maintain the skin afterwards, once you stop using the mask, the skin's moisture and nutrients will be lost, and the skin will not be protected. Using skin care products after applying a mask can not only help the skin lock in the nutrients in the mask, but also lock in the moisture brought by the mask to the skin, which can greatly help improve the skin. Although the mask can hydrate and moisturize the skin, you also need to drink more water and eat more fruits and vegetables in your life, and pay attention to the supplement of vitamins to make your skin look better and better. Different masks have different effects and different frequencies of use. Moisturizing masks can basically be used every day because they have low nutritional value and only have a hydrating effect. Masks with deep cleansing effects should not be used more than twice a week on average. People with oily skin are recommended to use them twice a week. Other special skin types still depend on the characteristics of the skin. Moisturizing masks should not be used more than twice a week to avoid excessive nutrition on the face.

Reason 1: Using facial mask every day

Using a mask every day is problematic in itself. Most masks are used 2-3 times a week. Even hydrating masks should not be used every day, unless the skin is particularly dry. Otherwise, frequent use of masks and excessive hydration will weaken the skin barrier and easily lead to skin sensitivity. Damage to the skin barrier structure will not only cause excessive evaporation of skin moisture, but also make the skin vulnerable to invasion by bacteria and chemicals, making the skin dull and losing its self-protection ability.

Reason 2: Incomplete skin cleansing

Cleansing is the prerequisite for skin care. Therefore, before using a facial mask, you must first clean your skin thoroughly with a facial cleanser. If you have makeup on, you need to remove it first and then cleanse your face. If the skin is not cleaned thoroughly, the pores will be blocked. In this way, the skin will not be able to absorb nutrients after using the facial mask, but will instead cause the accumulation of keratin, and the face will naturally become drier and drier.

Reason three: Inadequate follow-up maintenance

The human skin needs not only water but also oil. If you only replenish water, it will eventually evaporate and can only maintain moisture for a short time. Only when you replenish water and form a protective film on the skin surface that absorbs water and prevents water loss can you maintain the skin in its best condition for a long time, and this can be called "moisturizing". Therefore, the key to moisturizing is to "lock in moisture". The correct way to moisturize is to apply moisturizing lotion or moisturizing cream after spraying, applying a mask or replenishing water, so as to "lock" the moisture in the skin and keep the skin moisturized.

Reason 4: The mask is not suitable for the skin

Each mask has different nutritional ingredients and naturally produces different effects. For example, there are hydrating masks, moisturizing masks, whitening masks, repairing masks, etc. When purchasing a mask, you need to choose according to your own skin type and skin condition. For example, if your skin is relatively dry, then choose a hydrating mask or a moisturizing mask. If you use an oil-control mask, your skin will naturally become drier the more you apply it.

Reason 5: Using a low-quality mask

There is a huge price difference between different brands of facial masks. A good facial mask costs hundreds or even thousands of yuan, while a bad facial mask only costs a few yuan. As the saying goes, you get what you pay for, and this is very applicable to facial masks. If a mask is too cheap, how advanced skin care ingredients can you expect? Using inferior facial masks not only has no skin care effect, it may even irritate the skin and endanger skin health, resulting in the skin becoming drier the more you apply it.

Applying a mask for too long will cause your face to dry out. Ordinary masks are usually applied for fifteen minutes. If you apply a mask for too long, the mask paper will absorb the moisture on your face, and your face will naturally become dry. After applying the mask, you can massage your face appropriately to promote the absorption of the essence. After cleaning your face, you must use lotion to help lock in moisture. The mask does not have a moisturizing effect. After applying the mask, continue to apply toner and lotion to better moisturize the skin. Be sure to clean your face before applying the mask so that the skin can better absorb the nutrients and essence in the mask.