Green Mask Stick
New miracle cure for pimples and blackheads?
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The Green Mask Stick is celebrated on social media as a miracle cure for impure skin. Rightly so? We took a closer look at the cleansing mask.
On TikTok and Instagram you can find numerous videos of users using the hashtag #greenmaskstick mask pen works real miracles: within a few minutes, the mask pulls the dirt out of the pores in the form of small black dots and leaves behind perfectly clean and nourished skin. To be too good to be true? We’ll tell you what the trend product Green Mask Stick is all about.
What is the Green Mask Stick?
The Green Mask Stick is a stick-shaped facial mask. The practical stick makes it easy to apply the mask without using your hands or a brush. In the Green Mask is Green tea extract contained, which promises real wonders, especially for pimples and oily skin. According to the manufacturer, the cleansing mask should do the following:
- Thoroughly cleanse skin and pores
- Bring skin into balance
- Long-lasting mattifying effect on oily skin
- Reduce pimples and acne thanks to green tea extract
- Make the complexion smoother and more even
- Moisturize and care for the skin
How to use the Green Mask Stick
The Green Mask Stick is very easy to use. The texture of the cleansing mask is firmer than traditional masks, so nothing can drip onto the bathroom floor – very practical! The best way to care for your face is to follow these steps:
- Cleanse your face
- Twist out a piece of the stick
- Apply the product evenly to your facial skin
- Leave the mask on for about 10 minutes
- Wash off the dried mask with warm water
You should put the stick back after using it close well. This means the product doesn’t dry out and you can use it multiple times. For oily skin, it is recommended to use the stick 2-3 times a week as the green tea extract has an antibacterial effect. If you have combination skin, it is advisable to only use the mask on the T-zone. If you have dry skin, the stick should only be used once a week and otherwise you should use moisturizing facial care.
Does the Green Mask Stick work?
Many of the videos show how the mask literally pulls dirt out of the pores and leaves a perfect complexion fake! Of course, the stick can’t conjure up almost perfect, pore-free skin in just a few seconds. Some testers apparently use chia seeds to fake the supposed dirt that is drawn out of the pores.
But even though fake videos are circulating online, that doesn’t mean that the Green Mask Stick is a bad product. According to the app Codecheck, which evaluates the ingredients in products, the stick is in the green range and well suited for facial care. In addition to the critical preservative methylparaben, the cleansing mask mainly contains harmless, moisturizing ingredients.
Some YouTubers report that their skin feels refreshed or softer. On Amazon, some buyers were disappointed that the product didn’t work as well as in the videos, but noted that the stick smells good, cleanses thoroughly, softens the skin and creates a fresh complexion. So you can’t expect miracles from the Green Mask Stick, but at least a good cleaning effect.
Other masks for pimples and blackheads
In addition to the Green Mask Stick, there are various other masks that clean the pores and counteract pimples and oily skin. In particular Cleansing masks with clay or salicylic acid are recommended for facial care for oily skin. Tip: If your pores are very dirty, you can also use one Pore vacuum cleaner help, which pulls the excess sebum out of the pores with the help of negative pressure.
The Dead Sea Mud Mask from Mother Nature removes dead skin particles and provides a fresh complexion and finer pores. The mask contains mud from the Dead Sea, which supplies the skin with valuable minerals and nutrients. White clay has a clarifying effect while avocado oil moisturizes the skin.
The Green Tea Clay Mask from Natura Pur cleanses the skin with pure clay. Green tea extract supplies the skin with nutrients and minerals and has an antibacterial effect. Tea tree oil prevents inflammation. Hyaluronic acid and aloe vera provide moisture and freshness – deep cleansing and anti-aging care in one! The manufacturers also avoid parabens, silicones, sulfates, pesticides, artificial colors and perfume.
The Cara Rescue facial cleansing mask from HelloBody with oats and white clay ensures deep pore cleansing and a matt complexion. Oatmeal extract and panthenol work antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, to prevent pimples and blackheads. The cleansing mask is free of PEG, silicones, parabens and microplastics.