The peel-off mask and its benefits for your skin

Charcoal, enzymes, fruit acids… The products contained in peel-off treatments are designed to cleanse and purify your facial skin as much as possible. Yes, but these beauty treatments are not suitable for all skin types! Here are our tips for use.

Tired of blackheads, blemishes and lack of radiance? You absolutely must test the masks peel-off. These peelable facials will become your beauty allies, if you haven't already. In addition, this routine has the advantage of being in stores or for delivery on the Internet at very attractive prices.

To choose the right one, there are a few details to know before starting to use a mask peel-off. Discover our opinion on the different preparations that exist and our application tips, in a few points.

What is a peel off mask?

The mask peel-off is a peelable care (in English peel-off means “take off”), to be used weekly on the face. It comes in the form of a powder to be mixed with a little water or lotion and which very quickly becomes gelatinous, or in the form of a jelly to be spread thinly on the skin. Once spread on the face, this gelatin hardens to turn into a film. After a few minutes of exposure, this film is dry and forms like a second skin. It will then be easy to remove by pulling on it.

This mask, very special by virtue of its application, will help you eliminate a large part of the impurities present on your epidermis, such as dead skin, blackheads or excess sebum. The appearance of pimples will be markedly reduced after using a peel-off.

Very often, the result of masks peel-off – in the long term – is quite impressive, thanks to different types of assets. Often you find in the formula of the masks peel-off a mixture of solvent such as denatured alcohol (named "Alcohol Denat" in the list of ingredients and intended to tighten the pores and accelerate the drying of the mask), enzymes and fruit acids (they can be found in a list INCI because their mention often ends with extract), but also charcoal. The latter is a widely used product that is particularly effective in cleaning up the skin.

Masks peel-off special blackheads

For those who are especially hunting blackheads, there are masks peel-off specials, intended to fight blackheads. They are called "Black Masks" because of their black color! These are mainly composed of charcoal, an active detoxifying principle par excellence. It will help to purify the skin and cleanse it with each use, by being mixed with a fruit acid.

These masks are very popular, because their effect on the skin is immediate and quite convincing. No need to go to the beautician to treat imperfections on your face, especially in the T zone (forehead, nose, chin), where there is a large stock of blackheads. Once rid of your persistent blackheads, you will have smooth and purified skin and above all your skin pores will be tightened, which will reduce the return of blackheads. Enough to boost the radiance and uniformity of your face with this fabulous black mask. To put an end to blackheads therefore, all you need is rigorous use and pampering yourself regularly by adopting this type of mask on a weekly basis, and why not alternating with a moisturizing mask.

On the other hand, beware of unknown brands sold on the Internet. Some black masks are in fact marketed by unscrupulous brands, who do not bother to clearly indicate the compositions on the pack. They also use ingredients not authorized in Europe and likely to cause skin reactions such as irritation, burns or allergies. Finally, do not succumb to the DIY fashion which consists of making your own black mask with unlikely ingredients like liquid glue. Not only is the mask difficult and painful to remove, it can irritate your skin.

How to use a mask peel-off ?

If it is available as a powder, prepare your mask by diluting it in a little water or the lotion of your choice. Practical, some models with a gelatinous texture are already ready to use to make your life easier and save you precious time.

First, free your hair from your face using a headband or pull a ponytail well placed towards the back. Indeed, if your hair gets caught in the mask, you risk tearing it out when removing it and the sensation can be very unpleasant. In addition, the mask residue at the roots is not very glamorous.

Apply your mask to clean, dry skin, that is to say, makeup-free and especially without powder residue. Then lay out your mask peel-off, either on the whole face if necessary, or by focusing on the T zone. Avoid the eye area and the lips, as this can dry out and weaken these parts unnecessarily. The application can be done with the fingers or with a brush. You may feel a slight tingling after application, due to the purifying active ingredients in the mask peel-off. This feeling is nothing abnormal. If, on the other hand, you feel burning and itching, rinse your mask immediately.

Leave the mask on peel-off during the time indicated on your instructions (between 10 and 15 minutes generally), then remove your mask by gently peeling it from your face, with your fingertips, and starting with the ends towards the nose. This will avoid not forgetting any dried cream on your skin. Be careful not to put your nails in your skin and do not rub either, as you may irritate your face. Follow this process carefully, because these application tips make all the difference between a successful mask and a failed treatment. Repeat this process with each use.

It is not mandatory to rinse your face with water after this mask, but if you find that your skin is particularly dry, do not hesitate to use a little lotion, thermal water or hydrosol to regain comfort and / or cleanse the skin. Then apply a well hydrating facial treatment, even if some masks peel-off contain moisturizing and soothing active ingredients such as aloe vera. The Sephora Peel off Mask is for example composed of an exfoliating and smoothing glycolic acid, derived from sugar cane, but also soothing aloe vera. A product to adopt for those who tend to have dry skin and who favor naturalness, since this mask contains 89%.

Who can use the masks peel-off ?

Like the masks peel-off treat impurities and absorb sebum, they are particularly recommended in bathrooms for combination to oily skin or with imperfections. They will use it once or twice a week, in addition to targeted care.

On the other hand, they will be less useful, and especially less recommended, for people with dry to very dry and / or sensitive skin, even if they select masks based on moisturizing ingredients, these elements are not sufficient to soften the skin. skin. The same goes for skin showing a few wrinkles and wishing to fight against the signs of aging, these masks will not necessarily meet their expectations and they will find more comfort in other types of masks. If necessary, it is better in this case to choose a detoxifying cream or gel mask, to be applied only to the areas concerned, and alternately with soothing and / or moisturizing masks.

Masks peel-off organic and homemade

You dream of a mask peel-off as natural as possible? Realize it yourself at home in a very easy way. Again be careful of the unlikely ingredients you might put in it, as said above. The Aroma-Zone site, expert in Do It Yourself treatments, offers, for example, a beauty recipe based on lavender essential oil and seaweed extracts which will gel the recipe.

For those who like to cook themselves, here is the mask recipe Peel-off purifier from Aroma-Zone. It is simple, fast and free:
– Mix 15 grams of Neutral Base Peel-Off Mask with ORGANIC marine alginates with 14 drops of algo'zinc active ingredient and 1 drop of lavender essential oil in a bowl.
– Add 45ml of mineral water, mixing until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous paste. The preparation is ready to be used.

To carry out this treatment, it will cost you 6.80 euros to purchase the ingredients. Note that you can concoct several masks or treatments with these products – available for delivery or in stores – or also reuse the oils to prepare body masks, for example.

You will also find many DIY recipes on the specialized site. As a bonus, the authors give you their opinion on the different preparations, and share their experiences with the readers.

The great thing about homemade food is that you can add hydrating ingredients to this base if you feel the need. And above all no waste, you prepare each time the dose necessary for an application. This avoids opening a jar of product peel-off and let it dry for months.

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