How to remedy falling asleep with a facial mask on

Some people are used to going to bed after applying a facial mask, hoping that the mask can continue to nourish the skin during the sleep process. In fact, this practice is very wrong, because it is easy to cause some nutrients in the mask to grow, and the bacteria are also very harmful to the skin. Therefore, if you fall asleep for too long, you should remove the mask in time and then wash your face carefully. The mask should not be applied on your face for more than 20 minutes.

How to remedy falling asleep with a facial mask on

Step 1: Clean your face. After the water on your face is dry, apply the mask on your face and remove it after 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 2: For patch masks, users need to wash their face after use. Although some people say that single-piece masks do not need to be cleaned, only double-piece masks need to be cleaned. However, many people use facial masks for much longer than 20 minutes. In order to prevent the skin from being overnourished, it is best to cleanse the face.

Step 3: Although you have applied a hydrating mask, in order to prevent the deep skin from being tight and dry, it is best to use a natural and non-irritating moisturizing spray for bedtime care. Spray the moisturizing spray evenly on your face and tap it gently with your hands until absorbed.

Five Misconceptions About Sleeping Masks

1. The sleeping mask must be left on overnight

Wrong way: Since it is a sleeping mask, you should naturally apply it overnight. For the effectiveness of the mask, you should persist even if your skin feels sticky.

Reason: Sleeping mask is just the name of this type of mask, and it does not mean that it must be used while sleeping. As long as the skin absorbs the nutrients of the mask, you can stop using it.

Correct method: If your skin feels sticky and greasy when using a sleeping mask, and your face secretes a lot of oil after getting up, you don’t need to wear the mask overnight. Leave the mask on for half an hour and wash it off after it is fully absorbed by the skin.

2. The sleeping mask will stain the quilt, so wash it off before going to bed

Wrong way: Wouldn’t you get your quilt dirty if you apply the mask and then go to sleep? No, it’s better to wash it off before going to bed.

Reason: Although it is a sleeping mask, it does not specify that it must be used right before going to bed.

The correct method: Follow the instructions on the sleeping mask, apply it 20 minutes before going to bed, and wait until it is completely dry before going to sleep.

3. The sleeping mask must be applied before going to bed at night

Wrong approach: It seems that only the long sleep time at night is enough to apply a facial mask, so you can only wait until night to apply it.

Reason: The sleeping mask formula is mainly based on colloidal macromolecules, the purpose of which is to effectively lock the small molecule maintenance ingredients applied previously into the skin. But it is designed as a sleeping mask to meet the needs of people who have very tight schedules. If you have time, you can also apply it during non-sleeping hours.

Correct method: If you feel uncomfortable sleeping with a mask on at night, you can consider using it during your lunch nap or after completing basic skin care procedures at night.

4. No skin care is required before applying a sleeping mask

Wrong approach: When applying a sleeping mask, you can ignore other sleep skin care and maintenance efforts.

Reason: Sleeping masks mainly have a sealing effect. In order to allow the skin to absorb more nutrients in a short period of time, it is still necessary to perform basic care before applying a sleeping mask, which also promotes the absorption of other skin care products.

The correct method: After thoroughly cleansing every night, apply lotion on your face and massage gently, waiting for it to be fully absorbed before applying it again.

5. The thicker the sleeping mask is, the better. It can be absorbed overnight.

Wrong approach: Since sleeping masks will evaporate and dry out anyway, that means they haven’t absorbed much ingredients, so just apply more.

Reason: Sleeping masks can also clog pores. If you apply too many at one time, your pores will be blocked tightly, and wrinkles, acne...all kinds of skin problems will appear again.

The correct method: Don’t be greedy and apply a layer that is enough to cover your face according to the size of your face.