As the world of natural skin care continues to grow and evolve, so too does the sophistication of its products.
With the introduction of clean beauty products, customers are becoming more discerning about the formulas they purchase; not only do they want natural ingredients from brands they can trust, but they want optimal results from each formula they introduce into their skin care routine.
To achieve the ultimate benefits, however, how clean skin care is used is just as important as when or how often it is applied. We’re demystifying the order and frequency of use behind serums vs. sheet masks—and trust us, your skin won’t want to miss this.
What Are the Skin Benefits of Serum vs. Sheet Masks?
“Each of our products serves a unique and critical purpose in your natural skin care regime,” explains Sarah Mirsini, founder of MASK Skincare. “We recently launched our CBD serums to be an integral part of your daily routine, while our sheet masks act as a boost to that routine—something to take your skin to the next level.”
Think of serum as your everyday workout: Something you need to stay healthy, look great and function at your optimal level. Each MASK Serum is formulated to address your unique skin care concern and to address it at the source.
Formulated with clean ingredients to ensure your skin receives the full menu of cannabinoids, these weightless serums sink below skin’s surface to help improve the look and feel of skin from the inside out. When followed with your favorite moisturizer to help protect skin and lock the serum in, you’ll no doubt feel the difference of more balanced, hydrated and calmer looking skin.
MASK Sheet Masks act as the HIIT workout that elevates your fitness to the next level: Just as you would with a high-intensity session, in a short amount of time, you’ll feel and see the difference in your skin each time you use a MASK sheet mask.
These targeted formulas again work to address whatever your skin is going through at the moment—but in a very concentrated amount of time. They can calm irritation or a breakout, add instant hydration to dry skin to combat fine lines or create a radiant glow where skin looked lackluster and dull.
How & When to Use Your MASK Serum & Sheet Mask
As we mentioned, using your MASK serum daily is recommended. This allows your skin to drink in the powerful, plant-based ingredients that have been hand-selected to be the most efficacious to your skin. Over time, these natural ingredients will only continue to nourish your skin from deep within.
Using a sheet mask once or twice a week to boost your skin’s health is ideal. This allows for the formula, along with powerhouse ingredients like hydrating aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, to infuse skin with much needed moisture, powerful antioxidants and soothing botanicals, resulting in glowing, healthy looking skin.
The Right Order to Apply Your Skincare
Now that you understand the benefits of both serums and sheet masks, the big question is: Should you use a sheet mask before or after serum? As with any skin care routine, it’s important to start with clean skin. Wash your face with a gentle cleanser. Once your skin is cleansed and toned, you’re ready to apply your sheet mask.Apply your MASK to clean, dry skin and gently pat with fingertips, taking care to secure it around the eyes, nose and mouth. Leave your mask on for 15-20 minutes, ensuring the mask does not “dry” on your face. Slowly peel your mask off to reveal your calmer looking skin, then follow with 2-3 drops of your MASK serum of choice. Gently press into skin with fingertips, and follow with your favorite moisturizer—or moisturizer and sunscreen if you’re heading out for the day.
One of the most exciting aspects of using clean skin care is that the benefits of doing so are cumulative—meaning the more frequently you use these products over the duration of time, the more your skin will respond to the powerful natural ingredients, like those in MASK Skincare. So go ahead and make clean beauty a part of your everyday routine. Your skin will only continue to thank you for doing so.