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SKINCARE TALK WITH BOLA AKINBOADE-BELLO: FACE MASKS AND WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY THEM

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 Face masks
are one of my favorite skin care products. 
They’re easy to apply, fun to use and are great at delivering results.
My favorite thing about applying a good face mask is the feeling of tightened
and toned skin after a single use!
Should
everyone use a face mask? Absolutely yes! Face masks are the perfect skin care
treatment to help you with your skin care concerns.  The right face mask can help hydrate skin,
remove excess oils and help improve the appearance of your pores.  They’re also an excellent way to help pull
out impurities. Another advantage of wearing a face mask:- the feeling of being
pampered like you’re at a spa from the comfort of your own home!
Every
healthy skin care regimen includes daily-use and weekly-use products. You can
use a face mask once a week or you can use it more than that depending on your
skin and your skin care concerns. Both men and women can benefit significantly
from using a mask and here’s why.
5 REASONS TO
APPLY A FACE MASK RIGHT NOW
RELAXATION
Face masks
don’t just offer results that improve the overall appearance of your skin, they
can also be quite therapeutic. When they’re infused with aromatic essential
oils like mint and rosemary, a face mask can lift your spirit by stimulating
your senses. Using a face mask should be treated as a luxury.  Set aside a bit of “me” time when you decide
to give yourself a mask. Draw a hot bath, light some candles and let the magic
of the mask begin to work. You’ll be drawn into a wonderful sensorial
experience that will not only relax the mind and spirit but will also leave you
with fabulous looking skin.

DEEP
CLEANSING
Sure,
cleansing each day helps to clean your skin by removing dirt, oil, makeup and
impurities from the surface of the skin. But did you know that proper masking
takes the cleansing process to a whole new level? Only a good facial mask can
help to draw out impurities that hide beneath the top layers of the epidermis.
Some people say that their skin goes through a “detoxing” when they use a mask
because they actually notice the changes in the skin while this is happening.
Masks are incredible at providing this deeper cleansing process that leads to
an improvement in the appearance of pores that you can see and feel. Who doesn’t
love that?
UNCLOG PORES
Masking with
a product that contains Bentonite clay helps to remove dirt and absorb excess
oils. It’ll also help to remove the build-up of dead skin cells that accumulate
on our skin.   When you remove all the
debris from the surface of your skin, it’ll help to unclog pores too. We all
know that clogged pores are nothing but trouble! Yucky stuff gets trapped in
our pores and gets pushed deep down into the pore where bacteria can develop.
Once that bacteria starts to grow, it’s all over for our skin because we will
soon get a blemish, a flurry of breakouts or even one giant pimple that will
wreak havoc on our life for several days. Regular face masks help to keep our
skin surface clean and our pores unclogged. This is an excellent reason to use
your face mask right now!
GLOWING SKIN
Masks,
especially ones with tingly mint in the formulation, can help stimulate blood
circulation. The process of the mask drying on your skin and beginning to
harden, along with the removal of the mask causes an expansion in the blood
vessels of your skin. This ensures an overall improvement in skin tone. You’ll
be left with softer-feeling and smoother-looking skin, and you’ll also notice a
radiant glow and more refreshed appearance. 
So relax, feel the tingle, breathe in the minty aroma and wait for your
skin transformation!
HELPS YOUR
OVERALL REGIMEN
Masking
helps all of your other skin care products work more efficiently. If you want
your day lotions, serums and nighttime products to be absorbed by your skin
quicker and deeper, then a face mask is a must. By masking on a regular basis,
you can ensure that your toning, hydrating and protecting products will all
perform better, providing you with the results you’re looking to achieve at a
much faster pace.
APPLY A FACE
MASK IN 5 SIMPLE STEPS
Step 1: Be
prepared to make a mess.  If you’re going
to apply a facemask while relaxing in the tub, you don’t have to worry about
making a mess. You can cover your face, neck and throat and just relax. If you
don’t have time for a bath, then take the time to pull back your hair so it’s
not near your face.  Be sure to wear
clothing that you don’t mind getting messy. Chances are, you’ll make a bit of a
mess when you use a mask.  But, hey,
that’s the fun of it all!
Step 2: I always
recommend starting with a freshly cleansed face. Use your daily cleanser to
remove all of the surface dirt, oils and makeup before you apply your mask.
This will help to ensure that you receive all of the benefits your face mask
was designed to deliver.
Step 3:
Using damp hands, apply your mask directly onto your damp skin.  Remember it’s called a face mask for a
reason. You should look like you’re wearing a mask when you put it on. Never
rub the mask directly into your skin. It should be applied like frosting on a
cupcake. Be sure to avoid the eye area, keep your nostrils clear and extend the
mask from your face, down your neck and throat. Nothing worse than a young
looking face and an old wrinkly neck, right? 
I always treat my neck as an extension of my face.
Step 4:  Just wait! You can use this 10 minutes to
relax, style your hair, and check your email…whatever you want. Just be
conscientious of the time and follow the directions. If the directions read
leave on for up to 15 minutes, then that’s what you need to do. Just don’t
leave your face mask on for 20 or 30 minutes. The product benefits are tied to
the directions for usage. Be sure to follow them exactly.
Step 5:  It’s time to remove the mask. Masks are
designed to adhere to your skin. You don’t want to be too rough when removing
it. Use plenty of water and a wash cloth to gently wash away the mask. Pat,
don’t rub, your skin dry with a towel.
It doesn’t
get any easier then that when it comes to using mask.
Extra! Top
tips two for a happy face mask experience
Beauty tip
1: Before applying your face mask, dab a small amount of eye gel or eye cream
around the eyes.  This will help to
protect this very delicate area from dehydration.
Beauty tip
2:  When your face mask has dried and it’s
time to come off, simply place a warm, wet washcloth over your face and hold it
onto your skin for a few seconds. Repeat this a few times to help loosen up and
dissolve the face mask from your skin. This tip will make the rinsing off
process much easier and gentler for your skin.
Everyone
should introduce masking into their skin care regimen, if they haven’t done so
already. For just a few (relaxing) minutes a day, your skin will go through a
noticeable transformation that you can see and feel. You may look silly doing
it, which makes it all the more fun.
(Bola
Akinboade-Bello is a lifestyle blogger, fashion designer and beauty
therapist/cosmetologist. She started her journey into the fashion and beauty
industry as a model in 1999 and modelled for top fashion and beauty brands. In
March 2006, she joined City People Media Group as a style writer, and rose with
a short period to become the Fashion Editor. Her clothing line, Betyl BAT
Clothing and Accessories and natural skincare range, Chanterelle Skincare, are
doing great in the market)
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