SKIN CARE PRODUCTS

FACE PACKS OR FACIAL MASKS

Facial Packs

Face packs are typically used as part of a facial treatment regime. It is applied as the final step of a facial program, following cleansing, massaging and steaming.
They may also be used alone once or twice a week.

A typical face pack is a thick paste which is applied as a thick layer and left to dry for around 15-20 minutes. During this time, the active ingredients work to improve your skin tone and color.

Face Pack Ingredients

Common ingredients found in face packs include:

• Honey for hydrating the upper layer of skin.
• Liquorice, bear berry or tomato extracts for whitening. This is achieved by removing isolated dark marks or blotches, commonly referred to as age spots.
• Lactic acid [milk] for softening and improving the overall colour of your skin.
  

Whilst the terms face pack and facial mask are interchangeable, I have found that they are commonly distinguished by face packs tend to dry and harden on the skin, whereas facial masks stay flexible and are sometimes removed by peeling away from the skin.

Regardless of name, facial packs and masks are a good component of a skin care program when used every couple of weeks.

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