Facial masks, whether they're made of clay, mud or other products, can be relaxing and pampering, writes skin care expert Paula Begoun. They can act as an important factor in radiant, healthy skin. For the best results, choose a facial mask treatment that contains beneficial moisturizers, exfoliating particles and other skin conditioners.
Estee Lauder Resilience Lift Extreme Ultra Firming Mask
Estee Lauder's lifting mask comes formulated with collagen boosters and heavy moisturizers that can help firm and tone your skin for potentially less wrinkles. Begoun, in her product manual "Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me," highlighted Estee Lauder's mask product as one of the best masks available from a department store.
Clinique Turnaround Instant Facial Mask
For a brighter complexion, exfoliate dead, dulling skin cells using Clinique's instant facial cream. Beauty editors at RealSimple.com, the website for Real Simple magazine, tested several facial mask products and chose Clinique's mask as one of the top performing treatments. They liked its salicylic acid, which can also help control acne, and noted that herbal extracts like rice bran and caffeine help to moisturize, soothe and condition the skin's surface.
NeoStrata Purifying Clay Masque
Strip impurities and excess oil from your skin with absorbent clay. NeoStrata's clay mask has "good oil-absorbing potential," according to Begoun. It also includes acids that may function like alpha hydroxy acids, helping to increase skin cell turnover for a naturally more radiant appearance. Though the menthol derivative in the mask can help leave you feeling toned and refreshed, Begoun notes that it may irritate sensitive skin.
Amala Yogurt Mask
Moisturize your skin deep down with Amala's yogurt mask. It's the best face mask product for "seriously parched skin," according ot the reviewers RealSimple.com who chose it as one of the top face masks available. You can even wear it all night, letting its macadamia nut oils and other natural emollients soothe and hydrate your skin.
References
- "Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me"; Paula Begoun; 2009
- RealSimple.com: 6 Great Face Masks
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