Which Face Mask is Best for My Skin?
In the fast-paced world we live in, self-care has become more important than ever. Amidst the chaos of daily life, taking a moment to pamper yourself can make all the difference. One way to do this is by incorporating a weekly face mask into your skincare routine. Face masks come in various types, each designed to address specific skincare concerns. In this blog post, we'll delve into the different types of face masks I choose to use in my holistic facial treatments and the myriad of benefits of using them once a week in between your visits.
So, what are some of the reasons you should consider adding a face mask into your weekly skincare routine?
To deeply re-hydrate and moisturize your skin, giving it a radiant glow.
To detoxify and deeply cleanse by delivering potent ingredients deep into your skin.
To help calm and soothe irritated skin.
To smooth, firm and re-contour mature or sun-damaged skin and reduce signs of ageing.
To enhance the absorption of other skincare products.
To offer yourself a moment of selfcare and pampering and boost self-kindness.
Deep Cleansing and De-Toxifying Masks
Clay masks are ideal for deep cleansing and detoxifying your skin to combat the negative effects of make-up wearing, poor diet and air pollution.
Incorporating a clay mask into your weekly routine can:
Unclog pores, preventing acne and blackheads.
Remove excess oil and impurities.
Improve skin texture and tone.
The Reviving White Tea Face Mask from Neal’s Yard is award-winning and suitable for all skin types. With antioxidant rich white tea to counteract pollutants and detoxifying kaolin clay to draw out impurities, use as a weekly treat for skin that feels deeply cleansed and revived.
The Purifying Palma Rosa Face Mask deeply cleansing facial mask detoxes and rebalances oily and combination skin. With naturally cleansing green clay and purifying Palma Rosa essential oil, it helps to unblock your pores, minimise the appearance of blemishes and remove everyday impurities, especially when used in combination with the Mahonia skincare booster.
Age Defying Masks
If you are looking for a clinically proven face mask that visibly firms, smooths and re-contours to leave your skin looking younger and brighter in as little as 30 minutes, then look no further than the Frankincense Intense Overnight Mask! This luxurious overnight mask with Bacillus Ferment visibly firms and recontours as it evens skin tone. Glycogen and hyaluronic acid boost hydration to instantly smooth and plump, while botanical adaptogens, Ashwaghanda extract, Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) oil and Turmeric Root extract support the skin for a more rested and radiant complexion. Over time your cheeks and jawline are redefined, and skin is left visibly restored with deep lines and wrinkles reduced.
It is also a great mask for those with little time to pamper themselves as it has a creamy texture. This means you can massage it into your skin and leave it on overnight without fear of messing up your sheets as it simply absorbs into the skin like a moisturiser. You can also use it as a 30-minute boost if you’ve a big night out or social occasion planned.
This is my go-to mask for my Mindful Frankincense Holistic Facial as frankincense essential oil is also proven to reduce the heart-rate, promote a sense of calm and offer a moment of mindfulness. It also features in my Seasonal Wellbeing Package for both the autumn and winter months.
All round mask for hydration and radiance
If you are just looking for an all-round mask to exfoliate, brighten and deeply hydrate the skin, then I recommend the Wild Rose Beauty Balm. This oil-based balm is a hugely versatile product that can also be used as a cleanser, moisturiser, lip balm, dry skin remedy for knees and elbows, mild burn soother, eyebrow tamer, cuticle cream and much, much more.
The Wild Rose aromatherapy blend combines the radiance boosting organic Rosehip oil, with skin-balancing Geranium, calming and age-defying Frankincense and cleansing Palma Rosa, which makes it an excellent all-round hit for all skin types. I use it as a mask in my Wild Rose Holistic Facial and wellbeing package and it is what I use myself as a weekly mask as part of my Sunday selfcare routine.
Taking the time to apply a face mask once a week can be a soothing and rejuvenating experience, promoting mental well-being and relaxation. By regularly exfoliating and detoxifying your skin, face masks can also improve the absorption of other skincare products, making them more effective and meaning you need to use less of them.
If you are still not sure about which face mask to choose then why not book a skincare consultation and be-spoke facial so we can explore this together?
I can also provide you with samples of the masks mentioned in this post for you to try at home or order full-sized products for you from Neal’s Yard. Simply contact me for more details.