Quick Guide to Sheet Masks
Sheet masks are everywhere nowadays and South Korea is the Mecca for sheet masks. First things first, what are sheet masks? Sheets masks are basically pre-cut sheets of material to fit the face. The masks usually have holes for the eyes, the nose and the lips. These materials are soaked in liquid formulas/ serums to treat the skin.
There are 3 types of material used for sheet masks that's readily available on the market, Fabric, Hydro gel and Bio Cellulose.
The Fabric is divided into 2 materials, Fibre (Non-Woven) and Pulp. The Fibre masks are the most affordable of the lot because they are quite rough and paper-like. Because of this, the mask does not have a very good fit. Best way to use this mask and still be able to move around would be to use a sheet mask holder from Daiso. This reusable silicone cover also prevents the serum from evaporating quickly .
The other fabric mask is made of Pulp which has a finer texture than the Fibre. This mask is quite uneven with noticeable gaps between the mask and your skin. Like the fibre mask, the serum evaporates quite quickly as well.
If you want a mask that will not evaporate quickly then you might want to try Hydro-gel masks. Hydro-gel masks are a combination of serum and gelatin and because of that the mask are a bit delicate and are prone to tearing. There is another difference between the fabric masks and the hydro-gel masks, fabric masks come in one mask with pre-cut holes. Hydro-gel masks come in two parts, top and bottom halves. This helps minimise the tearing when applying them.
The last type is the Bio Cellulose mask. Traditionally made from multiple bacteria fermented with coconut water, these masks hold up to 100% of their weight which allows the mask to form a tight fit. This allows better transfer of the serum and the best part is that these masks do not dry out. I know what you're thinking, too good to be true. Well, it does what it says on the packaging but it comes with a hefty price tag.
If you are on a tight budget, I suggest you stick to the fibre/pulp masks and invest on a Daiso Reusable Silicone Mask Holder.
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| Princess xx |
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