Day Four: Masks

Welcome to Day Four in our About Face post. 

If you missed Day One: Face Washes you can find it here
Day Two: Moisturizers can be found here
Day Three: Serums can be found here

{ Day Four}

- Masks -

Masks are extremely beneficial to skin and should be apart of everyone's beauty regiment. There are a gazillion masks out there that do a number of things. You really have to think about what your main concern is ( dryness/blemishes/aging etc) and go from there. On top of the beneficial uses that the various masks provide there's just something so relaxing and wonderful about putting on a face mask, getting in a bubble bath, and sipping some wine..am I right?? Anywho..here are some of my favorites:

{ Which one is right for me? }

1. SeaWitch Face Mask
This is hands down my favorite mask. It has kelp, algae, and kaolin clay for nourishing clean. It firms and tightens skin while battling free radical damage. This is literally the best mask for everyone, I love it. Older skin benefits from the tightening and younger skin benefits from the deep, astringent cleaning. My mother and I both are ADDICTED to this mask. To use it you simply apply lightly to clean face and neck, leave it on 1-5 minutes to allow algae complex to tighten skin and provide a deep astringent clean. Then rinse thoroughly with cool water. Moisturize or use a serum as usual. Use 1-3 times weekly. Small warning: the algae and kaolin clay may tingle or burn your skin the first few uses until your skin gets used to it. My skin it did for the first two uses, my mom's never did. It just depends on your skin so don't freak out if it does.


2. Calm Down! Oatmeal Face Mask
If you have sensitive, dry, red, chapped skin then this mask is for you. It's a creamy mask of blended oatmeal, banana, avocado, and chamomille. It's made to soothe and calm irritated skin. If your little one has a sunburn or you're dealing with some redness from a beauty treatment or harsh weather this is your best friend. To use it you simply apply it generously to face and neck. Allow it to nourish for 5-10 minutes or heck even a little longer, and then rinse thoroughly. Pat skin gently to dry. You can use it as often as needed to calm skin. With this I would personally skin the serum but I would add the moisturizer once my skin was completely dry.


3.Now & Zen The Smooth Pansy Cloth Face Mask
The other masks we've been talking about were creamy ones that you apply to your face. This is a little different. Now & Zen are cloth masks that you take out of the wrapper and apply to your face. The Smooth Pansy is a potent bio active peel mask designed to renew the complexion, reduce the appearance of lines and dramatically improve skin tone. It evens skin tone and makes skin look brighter and healthier. To use this you apply the cloth mask on your clean, dry face and neck and relax for 10-15 minutes. Then you simply remove and dispose of cloth. There is no need to wash off serum after use. Follow up in coming morning and evening with the complimentary serum that's included in your pack. Use 1-2 masks per week for maximum results. I would simply let my face soak it all in, I would not apply a moisturizer after I used this, I would simply apply the complementary serum the next day and night.



4. Now & Zen The Brilliant Lotus Cloth Face Mask
This is another cloth mask like the one we mentioned earlier. This one however is made with Co Enzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and a Multi Peptide Complex, it also Features lotus flower and aloe. This is an anti-aging mask. It slows down the signs of aging, boost collagen, and fills in fine lines and wrinkles. To use, it's just like before..you apply the cloth mask on your clean, dry face and neck and relax for 10-15 minutes. Then you simply remove and dispose of cloth. There is no need to wash off serum after use. Follow up in coming morning and evening with the complimentary serum that's included in your pack. Use 1-2 masks per week for maximum results. I would simply let my face soak it all in, I would not apply a moisturizer after I used this, I would simply apply the complementary serum the next day and night.


5. The Stripper
This is one of the most POPULAR masks out there. If you have any blackheads, blemishes or large pores you want this girl. This is a blend of muds, clays, charcoal, triglycerides, aloe, and vanilla essential oil.With continued use supports cleaner, brighter skin, fewer black heads and blemishes, and improved elasticity. Just like the SeaWitch this baby tends to tingle/burn the first few times you use it so make sure you're applying it lightly to sensitive areas. A good thing to do is to first test it out on your inner wrist before applying it to your face. To use it you simply apply to rinsed, clean skin (lightly in more sensitive areas). Only use for 1-15 minutes, rinse, then follow up with a moisturizer. You can use this mask once or twice per week.

We talked about the Ultra Hydrating Rain Mask and The Saint Moisture Mask in detail on day two so if you need a quick refresher, check out this page

{ Tips & Tricks }

( Germs are everywhere honey } 
Wash those hands! It's especially important to wash your hands before you touch any face product that you're going to be putting on your skin. It's also a good idea to use a popsicle stick ( or a spoon) to get the product out of the containers and onto your skin. The less your fingers are in the product the longer germ free it'll be.

( You're HOT then your COLD} 
You know how amazing it feels when you put aloe that's been in the fridge on your sunburned skin? Well some face masks are the same way. Try scooping out some Calm Down! mask onto a spoon and putting it in your fridge for a few minutes before you apply it. Talk about cool and calming!

( Now what? } 
It's super important to follow up (most) of these masks with a moisturizer or a serum and then a moisturizer, especially if you're using the SeaWitch or the Stripper mask.

{ Why Posh? }

Putting the fact that I am a consultant with Posh aside, I would still recommend their products. Why? Because I have seen how amazing the results can be with my own skin and with family and friends. They use no sulfates/parabens/paraffins/petroleum products/soy or gluten fillers and are fragranced with essential oils and high grade perfume. They are made with natural, safe ingredients therefor they are very gentle. Even the most sensitive of skin can usually use our products without irritation.




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