Do you ever wonder how on earth do
our favorite Korean actors or idols keep their skin looking young and fresh?
Well from what I gathered, they follow the ten step skin care regimen which
involves twice the skin cleansing, exfoliation, skin conditioning or toning,
essence, serum or ampoule as a skin booster, mask sheets, eye cream,
moisturizer, and sunscreen. Yup, there’s a lot of work right there but then
again as cliché as it may sound, “no pain, no gain”.
Moreover, the thing that amazed
me the most is the Koreans’ love for mask sheets. When you go to a Korean cosmetics
store here in the Philippines, you’ll be overwhelmed with the variety of mask
sheets that they sell. There’s always a corresponding mask sheet for every part
of your body and in case you find yourself wanting to go to Korea, they even
sell it at 10 x 10. Meaning, if you’ll buy 10 pieces of mask sheets, you’ll get
another 10 pieces for free. How cool was that?
What make mask sheets so popular
is because it offers solution to different kinds of skin problems that a
particular person may have. It is packed with vitamins and skin boosters that
aid in moisturizing, nourishing, whitening, and a lot more.
This is the reason as to why I
decided to try it out for myself and created a 7 Day Mask Sheet Challenge.
Everyday within the next seven days, I would have to incorporate the mask sheet
application in my skin care regimen and see what it will do to my skin
afterwards. I started 27th of July and ended 2nd of
August. I recorded my progress and will tell you how it goes. The mask sheets
that I used are from my Lazada Haul. You can check out my blog post about it
here.
Day 1 – Ekel Snail Ultra
Hydrating Essence Mask
This mask is infused with snail
mucin which is supposed to be good for skin hydration and repair. You have to
leave it on for about 20 to 30 minutes then massage the remaining serum on to
your face and neck later on.
The mask sheet is thick and fits
perfectly on my face. There’s a light herb-y scent to it which is okay. The
serum is quite thick to the point that it feels slimy (what do I expect? it is
snail mucin!) but is easily absorbed by the skin. After using it, my skin is
brighter, softer, and feels more hydrated.
Day 2 - Wizyoung Amethyst Collagen Mask
Who would have known that amethyst is also good for the skin? Well, I know that there is also a gold sheet mask, so amethyst? Why not? This mask has a light floral scent to it and as with all other Wizyoung sheet masks that I've tried, it also fits perfectly on my face. I felt a bit of stinging sensation while I have I have it on my face for 15 - 20 minutes but it is tolerable and I guess that is also one way of telling that the serum in the mask sheet is working its way into the pores of my skin.
Day 3 - Wizyoung Bamboo Collagen Mask
Bamboo extract is said to be beneficial for skin elasticity so I tried this mask sheet. It has a light herb-y scent to it which is pleasant. My skin looks brighter after applying it.
Day 4 - Wizyoung Laminaria Collagen Mask
On the fourth day, I woke up with a couple of breakouts on my forehead, cheeks, and chin so I decided to use this Laminaria Collagen sheet mask. Laminaria or seaweed is said to be great for moisturizing the skin but the package also indicates that it has soothing properties.
Day 5 - Wizyoung Red Ginseng Collagen Mask
On the fifth day, my skin was noticeably clearer and looks healthier. The bumps that developed the other day was almost gone and to keep it at bay, I used the Red Ginseng Collagen sheet mask. This has a strong ginseng scent to it so if you're not a fan, just opt out on it.
Day 6 - Wizyoug Red Vinegar Collagen Mask
This sheet mask doesn't smell like vinegar at all. It actually has a sweet wine scent so don't worry about it. Red Vinegar is said to help in clarifying the skin and also acts as a moisturizer.
Day 7 - Wizyoung Dandelion Collagen Mask
On the last day of this challenge, I used the Dandelion Collagen sheet mask. It has a light floral scent to it and is very refreshing on the skin.
In conclusion, incorporating sheet masks on your daily skin care routine will really give you a lot of benefits. It doesn't only help in moisturizing and hydration, it also gives you a brighter and glowing skin. In my case, I noticed that my skin is smoother. The dry patches specially on my cheeks and nose area were gone and there were lesser fine lines on my forehead area.
How about you, have you tried using any sheet masks lately? Share your experience on the comments section below.
See you soon! :)
