{"id":6967,"date":"2018-06-15T07:44:37","date_gmt":"2018-06-15T07:44:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alldaychemist.com\/blog\/?p=6967"},"modified":"2022-08-08T08:01:37","modified_gmt":"2022-08-08T08:01:37","slug":"myths-skin-mask-debunked","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alldaychemist.com\/blog\/myths-skin-mask-debunked\/","title":{"rendered":"Myths of Skin Mask Debunked"},"content":{"rendered":"

Facial masks are one of the most common forms of skin care products since ancient times. Roman women made their skin masks with sheep oils, but the smell was horrible. Egyptian and Greek women were convinced that clay mask was beneficial. Because women have been using facial masks for thousands of years, but that doesn\u2019t mean these are essential for beautiful skin.<\/p>\n

Recently, we all have been hearing a lot of myths surrounding facial masks. A lot of people believe some of these myths. Is mask essential thing for our skin? Here are a few much talked about myths that we need to look out for:<\/p>\n

\"Myths<\/p>\n

Myth 1- Masks Are To Purify The Skin<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you think about purifying your skin, it doesn\u2019t need purifying. Yes, clogging of skin pores can happen, but that\u2019s a different issue. Environmental pollutants can sit on the top layer of your skin, but won\u2019t be able to penetrate the skin as the molecules are too big. If we talk about alcohol, drugs, and other chemical contaminants; they are ingested and eliminated from the body via the kidney and liver and not the skin. So, there is no need to purify the skin; it is just a marketing concept to promote a purifying skin mask.<\/p>\n

Myth 2- Masks Can Open Clogged Pores<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is true. If you apply a clay mask after exfoliating your skin first, it can soften the dead skin cells and make them easier to remove. A peel-off mask can also help to unclog pores and eliminate dead skin cells as you peel off the mask.<\/p>\n

Myth 3- Skin Mask Hydrate Your Skin<\/strong><\/p>\n

You have probably heard a lot about drinking at least eight glasses of water to hydrate your skin from inside. But have you ever think hydration happens from outside also? Yes, it\u2019s true! People who live in the desert, fly a lot, or works in an air conditioning can tell you that the humid atmosphere can make a huge difference. In this condition, a moisturizing skin care product can help, what you all need to do is apply a moisturizing mask and leave it for 15 to 20 minutes. This will help hydrate your skin.<\/p>\n

Myth 4- Masks Provide Nourishment to the Skin<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is true that our skin can absorb essential minerals, vitamins, lipids, hydration, etc. from external sources like ski masks and other cosmetics. A skin care product like a facial mask can boost our skin and give a fresh glow to our skin. But then the best and most stable nourishment and hydration can be attained through our bloodstream through a good circulation.<\/p>\n

Also Read: 101 Guides for Best Care of Your Skin Type<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Myth5- A mask should dry on the skin<\/strong><\/p>\n

A face mask does not need to dry down to do its job, and gel face mask does not, but stay moist to provide your skin with its benefits. Gel masks are highly nourishing to the skin, and they won\u2019t give that tight feeling after removing which is particularly important for dry and sensitive skin people. If you use clay or sheet masks that dry your skin, then don\u2019t let it stay on your face for too long. Remove them before they fully dried out to restore the moisture that these masks actually gets pulled out of the skin.<\/p>\n

Now let\u2019s examine some of the beneficial skin care products like face masks and their power:<\/strong><\/p>\n