Facial masks are an important step in your skin care regimen. They are easy to use and are beneficial to your skin’s overall appearance and health. While facial masks are not a miracle fix for any problem with your skin, masks absolutely help. There are face masks for nearly every skin need or issue. Heart of Texas Lashes’ salon offers a wide variety of facials and masks. Here are some things you may want to know about facial masks.
Facial Masks in History
Facial masks have been used for thousands of years. They have been used over history for skin toning, revitalizing, soothing and nourishing the faces of women and men. It is believed that Egypt is the origin of the facial mask. Cleopatra was famous for using masks, especially white clay to refresh and soften her skin. She also used egg yolk, honey, and almond oil as an antiseptic facial mask.
Ancient China also used facial masks for beauty and health. One of the ‘four great beauties’ of China, Yang Guifei, used her position in the palace to create facial masks using ingredients from all over the country. She used almond cream but also white jade, ginseng, and pearls.
Victorian-era women popularized facial masks because the industrialization era created dirty factories and tanning of the skin. Tanned skin was considered ‘inferior’ to whiter skin. Facial masks were created using white lead (not knowing the dangers of this ingredient), honey and olive oil to bleach and soften their skin.
As the centuries passed, facial masks evolved to serve the purposes of the women in each era. Some of the constant ingredients seen throughout history are honey, egg, olive and almond oil.
Facial Masks Today
Still today, most facial masks are made with natural ingredients like honey, green tea and cucumber, among others. Each ingredient has a specific purpose. There are basically six types of facial masks:
- Clay
- Thermal
- Warm-oil
- Natural
- Peel-off
- Cream
These facial masks are used for anti-aging, acne, dry skin, moisturizing, and rosacea. Chemo and radiology patients find them helpful to help repair skin from dryness, chemicals, and rashes.
Masks are not essential to skin care, but once you experience the benefits, you may decide they are. One major advantage facial masks have over moisturizers and creams has to do with evaporation. When you apply a moisturizer or acne cream, some soaks into your skin and some evaporates. With a mask, it has nowhere to go except deep into your skin.
Not every mask is meant to harden and dry on the skin. It depends on the purpose and the ingredients, particularly those intended for intense moisture treatments. It also isn’t necessary to use a mask on your entire face. Sometimes a client chooses to target one area or to use two types of masks to address different issues.
There are numerous homemade mask recipes online, and several available at beauty stores. When cost is a concern, many people turn to these. While this is usually fine, it Is important to check the ingredients on store-bought masks to be sure that there are not any chemicals being used that can harm your skin. It is essential to check that there is nothing in the store-bought or homemade facial masks that you are allergic to. Always follow directions exactly on homemade or store-bought masks.
Let Heart Of Texas Lashes Help Improve Your Skin
In a spa or a salon, like Heart of Texas Lashes, you will be asked several questions, including allergies, to ensure that you get the facial mask that will benefit your skin. We always put our guest’s best interests in mind and have several skin care options if you’re looking for the perfect regimen. Contact us today to get on our schedule.