You have probably heard about it, some people in Korea do sheet masks twice a day. Beauty seekers in Korea just indulge in the daily skincare habit; they believe that it is the most effective way to keep the skin soft, radiant, and acne free. Wonder if you should use a sheet mask every day? We asked a couple of dermatologists about that and the answer is yes, but there are a couple catches.
Dermatologists told us it’s fine to use a sheet mask every day as long as it’s not a glycolic acid-containing sheet mask. Sheet masks that labelled “anti-aging”, are usually formulated with exfoliating glycolic acid. Glycolic acid is a naturally occurring substance, when used in skincare products; it offers benefits from rejuvenating to moisturizing. However the acid can be too strong for daily use and can cause irritation.
Those who have acne prone skin, it’s not suggested to use sheet mask every day as the thick and gloopy substance in sheet mask can sometimes be occlusive and pores blocking and resulting in aggravate acne. Instead, dermatologists recommend using a sheet mask only once a week if you have acne-prone skin.
Using a sheet mask every day can help boost your skin’s hydration levels, as leaving the mask on the face for a certain period of time helps push the ingredients into the skin. By using sheet mask on a daily basis, you can enjoy the same result as using a super powered moisturizer every day. What’s more, if you have sensitive skin, using sheet masks can lessen the chance of skin irritation as they usually contains fewer preservative.
