Sheet Masks: Why & How You Should Use Them

There’s just something so therapeutic about doing your skin care, especially when you include a sheet mask into your routine! Nothing can beat the satisfying feeling of pampering yourself and seeing your skin transform in a matter of minutes!

Let’s get right into why you should be using sheet masks in your weekly skincare routine and where you can buy sheet masks in Kenya.

WHAT IS A SHEET MASK?

A sheet mask is a face-shaped sheet soaked in a specially formulated solution called serum. Sheet masks can be made out of different materials like cotton, microfiber, paper and gels. Unlike other facial masks (clay masks, charcoal masks and peel off masks), sheet masks are not washed off and only need you to apply, wait a few minutes, take off and pat in the extra serum so that your skin can absorb all the benefits.

WHERE DID IT ORIGINATE FROM?

Sheet masks originated from South Korea and Japan who are celebrated worldwide for their dedication to skincare and cosmetics. Sheet masks are well known in Asia and are now gaining worldwide recognition due to the high quality ingredients used in the Asian beauty industry. Always ensure your sheet masks are coming from these 2 countries to get the best of the best.

HOW DO I USE A SHEET MASK?

Sheet masks are one of the easiest skin care products to use

1. Cleanse your face (and exfoliate if you’re doing a full skincare routine)
2. Follow up with a toner
3. Take out the sheet mask and place carefully on your face making sure it covers the entire area.
4. Wait for 15-20 minutes for your skin to absorb all the amazing nutrients.
5. Remove the mask and tap the remaining serum into your skin until dry.
6. Seal with a moisturizer.

Tip: Squeeze out the extra serum from the packaging and apply to your face and neck (Never forget your neck during skincare)

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A SHEET MASK?

Sheet masks have a variety of benefits depending on which one you use:

Hydration

No matter what skin type you are, your skin needs to be hydrated. Sheet masks are drowning in serum, so your skin soaks in all the serum and helps get rid of dryness and dehydration in the skin.

Nourishes your skin from within

Sheet masks are packed with essential vitamins needed to nourish your skin. Serums typically include Vitamin C, Collagen and antioxidants, so you can guarantee your skin is getting all the right treatment after a sheet mask session.

Portable and easy to use

Going on a long flight and need an extra boost of hydration? Just grab your sheet mask and apply it during the trip. Easy as pie.

Are you a multitasking queen? Apply your mask while you cook, clean, read a book, drink tea. Self care has never been easier.

Affordable

If you’re looking for a quick boost for radiant skin then a single sheet mask will give you everything you need. Costing less than 500KSH ($0.5). Applying a sheet mask once a week will ensure you’re always glowing on a budget.

WHICH SHEET MASK IS BEST FOR MY SKIN?

Sheet masks are generally good for every single skin type, be it Oily, Dry, or Combination. It’s up to your personal skin goals and how your skin is feeling to determine which sheet mask to use. Lucky for you we have an extensive selection to chose from in our shop.

Not sure about your skin type? Take our Skin Type quiz and find out before buying a sheet mask.

We hope this article has helped you learn about sheet masks! We’d love to hear your sheet mask experiences below

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