facial mask skin care

Common active ingredients include benzoyl peroxide; clays and absorbers like kaolin and bentonite; activated charcoal; humectants and hydrators such as hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and aloe; conditioning/repair actives like peptides, vitamin E, and niacinamide; and astringents or botanicals such as witch hazel and peppermint oil.

Masks are formulated for a range of skin types, including oily and acne-prone, normal and combination, and versions labeled for dry, very dry, mature, or sensitive skin.

Masks vary from unscented to fragranced. Some give a cooling or soothing feel; formulas with peppermint, camphor, or similar ingredients can produce a strong medicinal scent and a pronounced tingling sensation, which may be uncomfortable on sensitive or compromised skin.

Hydrating masks commonly include humectants like hyaluronic acid and glycerin; many under-eye or eye patches also use peptides, chondrus crispus, horse chestnut, and niacinamide to boost moisture and plump fine lines.

Facial masks are used for deep cleansing and pore reduction, oil and shine control, acne treatment, and intensive hydration or moisturization.

Sheet or 100% hydrogel face masks are typically left on for about 15–30 minutes. Hydrogel or under-eye patches are commonly worn for around 10–20 minutes, but always follow the product's specific instructions.

Masks and cleansers come in a range of sizes—from small sachets and 0.5 oz tubs to larger tubes or bottles (for example ~4 fl oz). Single-use sheet masks are often sold individually. Eye and under-eye patches are commonly sold in multi-pair packs (examples include 3 pairs, 24 pairs, or larger counts such as 30 pairs/60 patches).

Eye masks commonly use hydrogel or gel patches plus humectants and actives such as hyaluronic acid, caffeine, vitamin E, aloe, niacinamide, peptides, and botanical extracts (e.g., cucumber, coconut) to hydrate, de-puff, brighten, and smooth the under-eye area.