The basic functions of facial masks. What are the categories of facial masks according to their functions?

Facial masks are a very effective skin care product. There are many types of facial masks on the market. Many people don’t know how to choose the right one for themselves. So let’s learn about the basic functions of facial masks. What are the categories of facial masks according to their functions?

Different masks have different effects. For example, the effect of a cleansing mask is to clean skin dirt, the effect of a hydrating mask is to replenish moisture to the skin, and the effect of a whitening mask is to increase skin brightness. Masks are a carrier of beauty and skin care products. There are many types, such as powder blending, kaolin, non-woven fabrics, silk masks, biofiber masks, non-woven mask materials, sleeping masks, etc. As a very common skin care product, masks use a short time of covering the face to temporarily isolate the skin from the outside air and pollution, increase the skin temperature, open the pores, and promote the secretion and metabolism of sweat glands. As a very common skin care product, masks use a short time of covering the face to temporarily isolate the skin from the outside air and pollution, increase the skin temperature, open the pores, and promote the secretion and metabolism of sweat glands. Masks are beneficial for the skin to eliminate the products of epidermal cell metabolism and accumulated oily substances, allowing moisture to penetrate into the surface of the skin, making the skin soft and smooth.

1. Cleansing mask. This is the most common type of mask, which can remove dirt and excess oil in the pores, and remove aging cuticles, leaving the skin refreshed and clean.

2. Moisturizing mask. Moisturizing mask is also an indispensable part of daily skin care. It can lock moisture in the mask, soften the stratum corneum, and help the skin absorb nutrients. It is suitable for all skin types.

3. Soothing mask. It can soothe tense skin, eliminate skin fatigue, restore skin luster and elasticity, and is suitable for sensitive skin.

4. Firming mask. It shrinks pores and reduces wrinkles. It is especially suitable for women who don’t have time to go to a beauty salon for treatment.

5. Regeneration mask. Softens the epidermal tissue, promotes skin metabolism, and is suitable for dry or dehydrated skin.

6. Whitening mask. Improves dull skin, inhibits the formation of melanin, and makes the skin white and transparent.

The ingredients of different masks are different, mainly natural moisturizing factors (essence) injected into masks made of various materials. The materials of mask cloth are also diverse, roughly divided into three types: non-woven fabrics, silk, and biofiber. Mask is a category of skin care products. Its most basic and most important purpose is to make up for the insufficient cleaning work of makeup removal and face washing. On this basis, it cooperates with other essence ingredients to achieve other maintenance functions, such as hydration, whitening, anti-aging, balancing oil, etc. Normal and healthy skin usually applies a mask once or twice a week, even in the dry northern region. If you feel that your skin is particularly dry recently, or your skin is dry and uncomfortable after cosmetic laser treatment, you can apply it continuously for 3 to 7 days (depending on the degree of dryness). After that, the frequency of one to two times a week is still maintained.

1. Preservatives. Since facial masks contain a lot of water, their raw materials such as oils, amino acids, etc. are easily contaminated by microorganisms. In addition, the production environment of facial masks is also demanding and has high requirements for anti-corrosion capabilities, so facial masks cannot be without preservatives.

The allergenic preservatives contained in many facial masks are parabens, also known as parabens, which include methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl, etc. They are the preservatives with the highest content. These elements are considered to be highly safe preservatives because they can be quickly absorbed, metabolized and excreted by the human body.

2. Moisturizer. The most abundant ingredient in a thickening mask is water, and the second largest amount is moisturizer. The most common moisturizers are various small molecule polyols, such as glycerin, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, etc. In addition, there are polymer moisturizers, the most common of which is hyaluronic acid. Of course, other common non-polyol moisturizers include amino acids, collagen, PCA-sodium, etc.

3. Whitening ingredients. Generally speaking, the whitening ingredients of facial masks mainly include vitamin C, licorice extract, mulberry extract, mela white, placenta, fruit acid, arbutin, kojic acid, etc. Fruit acid ingredients have skin rejuvenation effects, whitening and exfoliating effects, but too much will corrode the skin and make it thinner, and the skin will become very sensitive. Moreover, these ingredients cannot whiten quickly. Most of the fast whitening masks on the market have excessive lead and mercury. Long-term use will cause serious skin fibrosis, sensitive peeling and fear of light, and even cause great damage to the body's organs and nervous system.