Face masks are an essential part of a good skincare routine. It doesn't matter if you like to use DIY masks with natural ingredients, keep up with the latest and greatest of beauty product trends, or get your beauty on a budget at your local drugstore, face masks are mega popular.
The most common time to slather on a face mask is right before bed, so it can work its magic and you'll wake up feeling beautiful and refreshed because that's the absolute best time for it. Right? Wrong! According to Refinery29, there's another option that's just as good as masking at bedtime: right after you wake up.
Using a face mask as part of your morning routine has a plethora of benefits, and it isn't totally impossible to squeeze into your schedule. While you're enjoying your breakfast smoothie, you could also be boosting your skin to make sure that it's ready to face the day. Although you shouldn't cut primer out of your make up routine altogether, since most of them are multitaskers, the benefits of using a morning mask are pretty similar! It moisturizes your skin and preps it for the day, according to Gervaise Gerstner, MD, and it will give your skin a tightness boost and minimize your pores.
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However, if you simply can't find a way to squeeze a mask into your morning routine, don't sweat it! Dermatologist and Specific Beauty Skincare founder Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD says, “There's not necessarily any difference in terms of timing.” So while there are definitely benefits to using one in the morning, there's no real drawback to not using one in the morning.
The important thing is to make sure that you take care of your skin to the best of your abilities. Your skin has its own unique needs and there are plenty of face masks out there, so make sure to read packaging thoroughly and grab the one that's right for you. It's a great idea to try to stay natural, if possible since harsh chemicals can damage the skin, and with the newest trend of flower and fruit-infused products, that's easier than ever. Your makeup routine should also be as clean as possible to make sure you aren't weighing your skin down. You should also make sure that you're doing certain things to help your skin thrive and that you're not doing certain things to stress your skin out.
In conclusion: a morning face mask will definitely come with its benefits for your skin, but as long as you're doing your best to take care of yourself, any time of day will do! Everyone is capable of figuring out what's best for their own skin and what works the best for them. Even if you aren't able to make your skin look beautiful and glowing all on its own, there are plenty of products out there to help you out. Taking care of yourself is important, but self-love and understanding that not everyone can be flawless all of the time is important, too. Sometimes your flaws can be your greatest strengths!
Happy masking!
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