There are really many types of face masks currently available, each of which is specific to treat certain skin types and to counteract the most varied ailments that can affect them (dryness, excessive sebum production, wrinkles and imperfections of time, etc.).
This article will analyze the main ingredients that can be incorporated in these cosmetic formulations and the main classifications used to divide the different types of face masks.
it is unique and contains a cocktail of functional active ingredients carefully designed to obtain the required effect. There are countless ingredients with which a face mask can be made.
Clay and Kaolin
In the long list of functional active ingredients, we cannot forget the clay, one of the most used components to prepare face masks with a detoxifying and purifying action. In the cosmetic field, clay is also used for its moisturizing, antiseptic, remineralizing, anti-wrinkle and exfoliating properties.
Kaolin, an adsorbent substance worthy of merit, is sometimes mixed in the preparation of a face mask for the treatment of oily skin with enlarged pores.
Plant Extracts and Pectins
Cucumber is an ingredient often present in the formulation of face masks with a mineralizing, purifying and refreshing action. We remember, in fact, that despite being an ancient remedy against dark circles and bags, the application of a couple of slices of cucumber seems to be a "" still current custom.
The most popular face masks are embellished with astringent and skin-purifying active ingredients. Among the most noteworthy, we cannot forget: birch extract, green tea, witch hazel, burdock, sage and tea tree oil.
Even amylaceous substances and pectins can be incorporated into the base of a face mask with anti-itching and anti-inflammatory properties. Similarly, rosehip extract is also often used to prepare face masks with a toning, smoothing and astringent action.
Even with pumpkin it is possible to make completely natural and (above all) very useful face masks to moisturize and smooth the skin, cleansing it deeply.
Ingredients for anti-aging masks
As for the masks with anti-aging action, however, the most popular ingredients are those with antioxidant action and substances such as hyaluronic acid and collagen.
Exfoliating ingredients
Last but not least, face masks with lightening and exfoliating action are mainly made with alpha-hydroxy acids (mandelic acid, glycolic acid, citric acid, tartaric acid, etc.) and beta-hydroxy acids (salicylic acid). These dermo-cosmetic preparations help to make the spots on the skin less evident, while exerting a good exfoliating action. However, before resorting to the use of this type of substance, it is always good to ask your dermatologist for advice.
and must satisfy the customer's requests.
Two-body face masks
The two-body face masks consist of two systems (vehicle + functional ingredients), each of which is prepared separately from the other: only afterwards the two parts are mixed. The two-body face masks are advantageous as the separate preparation of the two systems allows you to keep the product longer.
Cream masks
Cream masks are light, rather simple and standardized cosmetic preparations. They are easily available in perfumery or in better-stocked supermarkets.
Cold face masks
Cold face masks are the common face masks, mostly required in beauty centers to detoxify the skin in depth.
Hot face masks
Hot face masks (muds) represent a particular cosmetic preparation that is extremely useful for oily and acne-prone skin. Once applied to the face, these masks produce a pleasant sensation of warmth: the vasodilatory effect caused by the heat increases the ability of the face mask to adsorb a large part of the sebum present on the skin.
Functional classification
The functional classification of face masks is much more complex because, as we know, the cosmetic treatments required to cover or correct a particular imperfection are very varied and disparate.
Anyway, the most requested functional face masks are listed below.
Emollient and humectant masks
These face masks are made up of cosmetic ingredients capable of softening and elasticising the most superficial layers of the skin.
Revitalizing masks
Many people require revitalizing masks to give a certain tone to the skin of the face. With age, work, stress and smog, the skin is constantly subjected to overwork; for this reason, the face appears dull and dull. Revitalizing masks - as the word itself suggests - give liveliness and tone to the skin.
Moisturizing masks
Moisturizing face masks are the best known and used as a shock treatment against dry and dehydrated skin. These cosmetic preparations, in fact, favor the penetration of water through the skin, making it more elastic and toned.
Calming and anti-reddening masks
The anti-reddening masks are designed to counteract the typical redness of particularly sensitive, acneic and couperose skins.
Skin purifying masks
The skin purifying face masks are specially made to purify the skin in depth, counteracting the formation of acne and blackheads and adsorbing excess sebum.
Lightening masks
Lightening face masks are in great demand by people who have hyperpigmented spots on the skin of the face, often attributable to the normal skin aging process.
