For centuries, women and men have been obsessed with looking young and having flawless skin but it’s women, in particular, who go to great lengths to do anything in their power to take care of their skin so it looks young, bright, clear and blemish-free.
The typical skin-care routine of average, modern women these days includes a multi-step routine that includes washing, toning and moisturizing. Some women may take this a step further and exfoliate every few days and also add other products to their routine such as night serum, day cream, eye cream and spot treatment. Others may even take their routine a step further and use Custom Face Masks to help their skin be even healthier.
Facial masks have been around for centuries. Years ago, women tended to use natural ingredients taken directly from the earth, such as plants and mud, to apply to their skin for all sorts of reasons. Today, some of those ingredients are still used in modern products but other ingredients are added. There are many different types of masks and, until recently, women only had the choice of buying the ones that were found on store shelves. The self-care section of any store has a section dedicated to skin care and this is where these masks can be found. Packaged mud masks, orange peel masks, moisturizing masks, cucumber masks, blackhead removal masks, toning masks and tightening masks are just some of the types that are available.
Now, a new type of mask is emerging on the market and that is Custom Face Masks. A custom face mask is a mask that is developed with the customer in mind and applied to the skin with the intention of solving that particular’s person’s unique skin condition. While some products in stores claim to be custom because they target a certain skin type, the best way to get the benefits of a custom mask is to have someone analyze your skin and create a mask especially for you. Salons all around the world are now doing this as part of their spa services and the options for masks are endless! You can choose from a menu of ingredients that are targeted towards your skin type and the spa professional will mix up the mask and apply to your skin with a combination of other treatments if you so wish.
If you are interested in trying one of these masks, the best way to do that is to ask around or research spas in your area and find out if they offer the service. A consultation may be needed beforehand or they may do the whole process in one visit.
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