What is the difference between applying a mask for 15 minutes and 20 minutes? How to apply a mask correctly

We usually apply facial masks for 15 minutes. Most masks are best applied for 15 minutes. Applying the mask for too long will have side effects, and the mask will also absorb moisture from the skin.

There is actually not much difference between applying a mask for 15 minutes and 20 minutes. Because most mask applications last less than 20 minutes, a 5-minute error does not actually have much impact on the skin. However, if the mask is applied for too long and allowed to dry on the face, the impact will be very large, because this may cause the moisture just absorbed by the face to be absorbed by the dry mask cloth. The correct mask application time is only 15 to 20 minutes. If it is less than this time, the skin may not absorb enough moisture and nutrients, and the essence on the mask paper will not be fully absorbed, which will cause waste. If the mask is applied for too long, the skin will not absorb the remaining nutrients because it has absorbed enough nutrients. The reason why the mask paper feels dry is because the essence is evaporated by the air. In fact, most of it has been consumed in the air and does not have much effect on the skin. Applying the mask for too long can also easily breed dry lines and fine lines. Applying a mask for too long may also cause the skin to be out of contact with air and unable to breathe for a long time, which will cause the skin pores to be blocked by the mask essence for a long time, and the face may be allergic after the skin is deprived of oxygen. It is also possible that the skin will become dark yellow due to the lack of oxygen, so doing this will be more costly than the gain. Before applying the mask, you can first test the essence on the back of your hand or behind your ear. If there is no allergic reaction in these two places, you can continue to apply the mask on your face, wait for about 20 minutes, wash it off and then do your normal skin care.

We need to clean the skin before applying the mask, and use toner to moisturize the skin appropriately so that the nutrients in the mask can be better absorbed; then take the mask out of the packaging bag, stick it flat on the face, and squeeze out excess bubbles; leave it on the face for about 15-20 minutes, and then you can wash it off; after the mask stays on the face, you still need to wash off the bacteria that have grown.

1. Master the golden time for applying facial mask

There are also golden times for applying facial masks. One is from 9:00 to 11:00 in the morning, when the spleen meridian of the human body is running, and the essence of the mask will be absorbed particularly well. The other is from 9:30 to 11:00 in the evening, when the triple burner meridian of the human body is running, and it is also the best time for the skin to repair itself and absorb.

2. Apply a mask after cleansing

After cleaning your face, or after cleaning, massage your face slightly and apply a hot towel to your face for 2 minutes before applying the mask. Use warm water to open the pores, discharge sebum and dirt, and the nutrients in the mask will be more easily absorbed into the skin. If you apply the mask before cleaning your face, the dirt on your face will flow into the pores along with the essence of the mask, and your face will only get uglier.

3. Secondary cleansing with toner

After cleaning your face with facial cleanser, use toner to clean your face again to remove residual dirt, make the pores cleaner and more transparent, and allow the skin to better absorb the essence of the mask.

4. Avoid big expressions

It is best not to make big expressions or do other movements to pull the face when applying the mask, so as to avoid fine lines; it is best to apply the mask while lying flat, not standing, otherwise it will cause the skin to loosen.

5. 15-20 minutes is best

Many times, when the mask time is up, there is still a lot of nutrient solution left in the mask, and many people will choose to continue applying it. In fact, our skin's absorption capacity is limited. 15-20 minutes is the maximum time for the skin to absorb the essence of the mask. If it exceeds this time, the skin will not only fail to absorb it, but also cause a burden on the skin. If you are worried about wasting it, you might as well apply it on the neck, hands, knees, etc.

6. Peel from bottom to top

When peeling off the mask, you should peel it from top to bottom. In fact, the correct way is to peel it from bottom to top. Because pores grow downwards, peeling the mask in this way will not easily clog the pores. After peeling it off, wait for the skin to absorb for 3-5 minutes, massage it slightly, and finally wash it off with clean water. This will not cause pores to be clogged. The product is better absorbed and the effect is better.

7. Not too frequent

Don’t apply facial masks too frequently, otherwise it will easily cause the stratum corneum to thicken, thus changing the normal metabolism of our skin. It is easy to cause adverse reactions such as redness, swelling, and sensitivity. Especially for nourishing masks, frequent use can easily cause acne, because the skin is already well-nourished, and if you continue to add nutrition, it will be too much nutrition, and the skin cannot absorb it, so you can only use acne to remind you.

8. Don’t skip basic maintenance after applying the mask

After applying the mask, massage the skin slightly to allow it to absorb the essence of the mask. Finally, it is best to simply wash off the remaining essence with clean water to avoid clogging the pores. Don't be lazy after applying the mask. It is best to do the three steps of skin care: cleansing - toner - lotion. It is best to choose skin care products with a lighter texture, which can moisturize the skin without adding burden to the skin.

1. Allergy test

In fact, before using any cosmetics, it is best to do a skin test to see if you can use this cosmetics. First, apply a small amount of mask dressing on the back of your hand, wash it off after 30 minutes, and if there is no redness or itching reaction at the application site, you can apply it on your face. Especially for DIY masks, you should insist on doing an allergy test first.

2. Cleaning

Before applying the mask, you should remove makeup and wash your face, and exfoliate if necessary. A clean face is conducive to the absorption of the mask and prevents dirt and dust from entering the pores.

3. Hot compress

In order to obtain the best facial mask effect, after washing your face, before applying the mask, you can first apply a hot towel to your face for three minutes, and then massage all over your face for three to five minutes to open the pores and facilitate absorption.

4. Apply

The order of applying the mask should be from the neck, jaw, cheeks, nose, lips, forehead, from bottom to top. It is not suitable to apply the mask around the eyes, eyebrows, upper and lower lips. It is best to apply it from the T-zone which is prone to dryness first, and finally the U zone.

5. Remove

After applying the mask for about 15 minutes, touch it with your fingers. If it does not feel sticky, you can start from the edge of the film and slowly peel it off from bottom to top. Generally speaking, the mask will cause the skin to tighten and wrinkles to appear after it dries, so the mask should be removed immediately when it dries, and never leave it on the skin for a long time or overnight.

6. Cold compress

After removing the mask, wash the residue on your face with clean warm water, apply a cold towel to your face for a while to shrink the pores, and finally apply moisturizing cosmetics. Do not miss the astringent step. Some cleansing or exfoliating masks may cause skin damage if not handled carefully.