4 Tips on How to Apply a Mask
Face masks are one of the hottest “au courant” beauty trends right now. They are everywhere – a result of the Korean beauty phenomenon that swept the Internet this summer. A popular question is how often should you use a face mask? In fact, Korean women talk about using face masks multiple times a week because they leave their skin glowing, fresh and radiant.
Face masks are a beauty staple throughout Asia – but it’s not just about frequency of use. It’s true that using a mask once a week will leave your skin glowing, hydrated and radiant. However, to truly get the most out of your SK-II mask, you must know how to use it. Follow these four simple steps for ideal application and post-mask skin care.
Step 1: Cleansing
The first step in using the mask is to start your facial with a facial treatment cleanser to effectively remove impurities and excess oil, leaving your skin deeply clean and refreshed. Work up a good lather and massage the foam from the bottom to the top of the face, then gently cleanse the skin from the center outwards. Don’t forget to spend a little extra time around the T-zone. Use warm (not hot!) water Rinse to keep pores open.
Step 2: Apply toner with a cotton pad
Follow up your cleanser with our second step and use a mask containing a facial treatment clear lotion to remove dead skin cells and impurities. Our favorite method is to apply using a cotton pad and sweep this toner from the center of your face outward. Don’t forget your jawline! This effectively prepares your face to take full advantage of the mask’s benefits.
Step 3: Apply the mask
Apply the SK-II mask of your choice according to the instructions for the mask you are using. For a luxurious experience, consider the fan-favorite facial treatment mask of celebrities and beauty editors alike This stretchable, moisturizing mask is infused with skin-brightening ingredients that immediately penetrate your skin. Or try SK-II’s most award-winning mask, the Facial Treatment Mask, a soft cotton mask heavily saturated with Pitera™ and moisturizing ingredients for glowing skin. For all SK-II masks, after removing the mask from the face, we recommend massaging the excess liquid into the skin to fully utilize the mask’s benefits.
Step 4: Moisturize after the mask
Don’t skip the important final step of our mask application! Even if your skin feels deeply moisturized after your hydrating mask, you can help these benefits last longer by locking in moisture with a rich cream, especially before bedtime. Follow your mask treatment with your SK-II moisturizer of choice, such as SKINPOWER Cream, for even greater firmness. Take a pearl-sized amount and dab it evenly on your face. Working from the center outward, gently apply the cream to the entire face.
