Best Face Masks for Your Skin Type

When it comes to skincare too many of us are overwhelmed by the sheer amount of products                               available. With claims to hydrate and purify, there is no way that all of these products will work                                 on each of our individual skin types, so it is important to know which products you should and                                 should not be using. So we are here to help you discover what are best face masks for your skin                                     type.

Sensitive skin:If you have sensitive skin you will want to use gentle face masks that will not irritate your skin.                                   There are a number of cool and calming masks you can use and if you keep them in the fridge                                     you will benefit from an extra cooling effect. The best face masks here include Simple Kind to                               Skin Deep Cleansing Mask if you are on a tight budget, or Anne Semonin Soothing Essential Oils                               Intensive Complex if you can afford to pay a little extra.

Oily skin:Those of you with oily will benefit most from using clay masks, which remove excess oils without                               drying the skin. They also provide a deep clean to your pores and help to clear up and prevent                                   any unwanted blackheads. There are a number of different face masks designed for oily skin, we                             recommend you try Dr. Hauschka Cleansing Mask Clay Jarwhich helps to absorb excess                       sebum and impurities.

Dry skin:If your skin is dry you will benefit from rich, hydrating masks, particularly those that can be left on                                   overnight. These will really sink into the skin and help rejuvenate it if it is dehydrated. Our                               favourite facial mask for dry skin is Clarins HydraQuench Cream Mask.If your skin is dull or lacking radiance your best bet is to try an exfoliating mask to help invigorate                                     dull skin removing any dead skin cells on the face. Alternatively, you could try a facial mask rich                                 in vitamins and essential oils such as Decleor Source D'Eclat Radiance Revealing Peel­Off                       Mask.

Mature skin:For mature skin you will want to use a face mask that is packed with anti­aging ingredients to                                 hydrate and plump the skin. You can either opt for rich, moisturising face masks or firming                             masks, designed to tighten and lift the skin. Our favourite here is the Elemis anti­aging Pro                             Collaen Quartz Lift Mask.

Spot­prone skin:If you are suffering from a few blemishes try a clay mask. These help to clean the pores, picking                                   out any dirt and grime buried deep in your skin. These kinds of masks are best applied in or after                                     a shower or bath when your pores are open and the heat helps to activate the mask. Just make                                   sure you rinse it off thoroughly to avoid blocking your pores further. We recommend the Clinique                             Anti Blemish Solutions Oil Control Cleansing Mask as the best face mask for this skin type.

Combination skin:If you have combination skin you will want to treat the different parts of your face accordingly. An                                 oily T­zone for example, would benefit from a clay mask which works by absorbing excess oil on                               the skin . As as an added bonus, clay masks can also open up the pores and clear blackheads.                                   One of our favourite clay masks is the Natio Clay & Plant Face Mask Purifier. Your dry patches                                 of skin however are lacking in oil so should be treated with a rich hydrating mask to restore the                                   skin’s natural oils. We recommend the Clarins cream mentioned above for these drier patches                         

of skin.

If you are unsure of your skin type, just ask us on our forum!