How to Use Sheet Mask for Radiant & Glowing Skin

June 20, 2020 by Forest Essentials

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How to choose the best sheet mask for you?

From deeply hydrating, firming and lifting, to brightening and lightening, our trio of Sheet Masks targets a number of skin concerns with the freshest, purest and most natural ingredients– Ojas Age Arresting Ayurvedic Sheet Mask, Tejasvi Lightening & Brightening Ayurvedic Sheet Mask, Sundari Deep Hydration Ayurvedic Sheet Mask. These are the first Ayurvedic sheet masks to be launched in India and are best suited for all skin types.

Also Read – Masking Regime tailored as per your skin type

Benefits of using a Sheet Mask

Masking is a great way to look after your skin as a part of your daily skin care routine. In addition to daily cleansing, toning and moisturizing, a regular masking regimen can infuse your skin with nourishment, moisture, and youthful luminosity.

Ayurveda recommends masking or Lepana for its many benefits:

To tone skin
To restore youth to skin by smoothening fine lines and plumping the skin
To infuse deep hydration at a cellular level
To bestows radiant and luminous complexion

Our Sheet masks are serum-soaked organic cotton masks, made from natural fibers. Designed to effortlessly embrace your skin, these are formulated to nourish your skin with moisturizing, hydrating, lifting and illuminating botanicals. These ayurvedic sheet masks provide relief for dry, dull and sun-exposed skin and are great at delivering a concentrated dose of natural ingredients to the skin for instant results.

Also Read – Multi-masking regime for Miraculously Luminous Skin

A misconception about sheet masks is that they are difficult to incorporate into your skincare routine.

In fact, any downtime at home is a great time to start masking. When you are watching TV, reading a book, sitting at your laptop or even doing your hair in the morning—it’s a fantastic way to get facial-like results in the convenience of your home, and a great way to give your skincare routine a boost, especially before stepping out for an event.

We also recommend using the Sheet Masks to recover your skin post vacation, from the unwelcome effects of jet lag, pollution and also to assist in removing tan.

How to Use a sheet Mask for Best Results?

Before selecting a sheet mask, it’s important to understand your skin concern and accordingly use the right one for you. Our Ayurvedic Sheet Masks come in three variants that can be used for any skin type, and each work wonderfully to address different skin concerns. These variants are:

After understanding which mask is right for your concern, you can follow the following steps to use the sheet masks:

how to apply sheet mask

Step -1

Begin with a perfectly clean canvas. Use the Kashmiri Saffron Neem Delicate Facial Cleanser – an award winner and known as the best facial cleanser for oily skin available in India today. If you have a dry skin type, try the Mashobra Honey, Lemon & Rosewater Delicate Facial Cleanser. Both of these are SLS and SLES free hence do not strip the natural moisture of your skin during cleansing.

Step –2

Remove the mask from the pouch and gently unfold.

Step -3

Carefully place over the eye area first and then smoothen out across the rest of your face. Lay your sheet mask flat on your face using the eyes, nose and mouth cut-outs as a guide. You can apply the excess serum left in the pack over your neck and your elbows, and save some for the next step.

Step -4

Gently remove the mask after 15-20 minutes and dispose. Massage the face serum left over from the step before this, into the skin.

Step -5

End this masking regime with Face toner as per your skin type. For dry skin, you can use the Rose water Facial Tonic Mist, for combination skin, you can use the Bela facial tonic mist and for Oily skin you can use the Panchpushp facial tonic mist.

Essential Tips:

Take ice cubes wrapped in a muslin cloth or muslin cloth soaked in ice cold water and apply over the face after removing the Sheet Mask, for best results.
Anytime, any day is the rule- One can use one sheet mask daily or 2-3 times a week, as often as you desire.
Chilled is better- Place your sheet masks in the refrigerator to enhance their cooling and soothing effects.
Longer is not always better –It is not recommended to leave sheet masks on for more than 20 minutes as it may cause the sheet to re-absorb the moisture from the skin, and hence should be avoided.

For the time-pressed individuals, think of Sheet Masking as a shortcut to a facial at the spa; giving you the all the benefits of superior skincare but without the time and expense of heading to the spa.

Here are a few more questions answered by our Ayurveda Experts on Ayurvedic Sheet Masks:

Are sheet masks better than normal masks?

Sheet masks are a quicker way to get your skin prepped. While normal masking involves applying a paste and ensuring the whole face gets covered, a sheet mask covers the whole face and instantly boosts hydration levels of the skin. A normal mask needs to be washed off and whereas you can dispose of a sheet mask when the cellulose sheet feels dry and your skin feels plumped.

Should you use sheet masks in the morning or night?

The time of using a sheet mask depends on your purpose. You can use a sheet mask as a part of your morning skincare regime to prep and prime the skin for better application of makeup products. You can also use a sheet mask to take the day off your face and wake up with hydrated skin.

Can I reuse a sheet mask?

No, you should not use a sheet mask that you have taken out of the pouch, more than once. Each sheet mask comes in its own pouch, drenched in its own beneficial serum for the skin. Once you apply the cellulose sheet on your face, it transfers its benefits into your skin and has no use the next time.

How often should you use a sheet mask?

You can use a sheet mask 3-4 times a week as an additional step to your skincare routine. Using Ayurvedic Sheet Masks regularly ensures quicker and visible results.

Do you wash your face after a sheet mask?

Our Ayurveda Experts suggest washing your face before applying a sheet mask and massaging the remaining serum into the skin. You can follow this with a nourishing moisturizer. May we suggest the Indian Rose & Marigold Light Day body Lotion, in the day and the Advanced Eternal Youth Formula, to be applied at night.

How do you store sheet masks?

You should store your sheet mask in a cool and dry place. For best results, you can place your sheet masks in the refrigerator 30 minutes before application. This may also help to minimize the appearance of your pores and will also lend a cooling sensation to the skin.

Do sheet masks need to be refrigerated?

Sheet masks must be stored in a cool and dry place. Refrigerating them is optional but an effective way to make your skin feel soothed and cool.

Can you wear a sheet mask in the shower?

You can wear a sheet mask in the shower if you are not using water on the face while you have the sheet mask on.

If you have any other questions regarding Sheet Masks, click on read more.

Written By:

Forest Essentials Luxurious Ayurveda

India’s leading beauty brand with products offering a sensorial journey with the purest natural ingredients and traditional Ayurvedic formulations, bringing timeless beauty rituals to the forefront of your self-care routine.

Reviewed By:

Arjun Singh Senior Ayurveda Expert

Arjun is a marketing professional turned Ayurveda Expert. After the completion of his post-graduation in 2008, he started his journey in the beauty industry. He has since worked with several global luxury beauty brands including DIOR & Estee Lauder. With now more than 12 years of experience, he is driven by the idea of making Skin Care, ‘simple’ and ‘accessible’ for all and help clients transform their lifestyle and skin with solutions rooted in his extensive understanding of Ayurveda. A Senior Ayurveda Expert at Forest Essentials, he carefully curates Ayurvedic remedies and is continuously working towards bridging the gap between time-honoured skin care solutions and the modern consumer of the fast-paced world.

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