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SHEET FACIAL MASKS: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

written by Bela

There is no Korean skincare routine that does not include this as part of a weekly or basic routine. From East to West, they expanded all around the world and now, who hasn’t tried this beauty care yet?

They are very easy to use, very pleasant, skin feels wonderful after using them, it helps you to relax, it is perfect for skin boosting, and you can use them at anytime… they are fantastic!

How do they work?

Simple. Thanks to the material they are made of, they seal the serum or the essence into the skin. They boost the properties of the cosmetic ingredients they are soaked in, so if the product is good you will obtain its best and more effective results every time.

After its use, you can apply your current moisturiser for sealing the properties in. Never rinse it off your face. If you feel you have an excess of product do not use a tissue to take it off, instead, tap your face with your fingers until it is completely absorbed.

Let´s try to analyse and understand most of the different types of facial sheet masks.

– By the material they are made of –

If the serum is great but the fabric is not good, we won´t obtain good results. Every brand uses the fabric they think fits better with the kind of facial sheet mask they are creating. In fact, sometimes, depending on the type of mask they choose one or another. But investing in good brands, means investing in good results for your skin.

-.-.- NON-WOVEN FABRIC OR FIBRE -.-.-

Have you ever tried a sheet mask that feels like paper maché? These are the ones. They are not able to properly deliver the serum so they won´t act as they should on your skin because they allow evaporation to occur.

They do not fit well to the face shape and do not stick as they should, so you will need to use them while resting.

-.-.- PULP -.-.-

These are softer than fiber masks although at the end of the day are very similar when talking about the efficacy of delivering the serum and fitting onto the facial contours.

-.-.- MICROFIBER OR COTTON-LIKE -.-.-

These are the most common at the mass market. The fabric feels similar to cotton but they are made with microfiber, although some of them are made from natural fibre. These are soft and breathable and allow a better delivery and absorption of the serum in comparison to the non-woven and pulp masks.

They do not adhere too well, but they are good enough.

-.-.- HYDROGEL -.-.-

They are made of biocompatible polymer network – gelatine like- and result in very good absorption of the serum. Given their material, they have a cooling effect on the skin. They also deliver the properties of the serum into the skin very well because they are not breathable.

They usually come in two parts: the top and the bottom halves. The material what they are made of is very delicate and can be broken easily, but they fit the facial contours perfectly.

-.-.- BIO-CELLULOSE -.-.-

Bio here means: made by a bacteria that ferments glucose. After the bacteria secretes cellulose, it is purified and then begins the process of making the mask.

This type adheres very well to the skin. They are more resistant than hydrogel and fit better than cotton.

In general, they are better than microfiber but still not as good as hydrogel in terms of serum absorption. They deliver the product into the skin really well and do not dry during the application.

They provide great serum absorption and are breathable but do not allow quick evaporation.

-.-.- FOIL SHEET -.-.-

These are not only sheets of foil, but one side has the usual mask and the other side is made of aluminum foil.

They are not breathable so they avoid the evaporation of the serum. They keep the moisture of the mask during the entire length of the treatment.

They do not have the cooling sensation of another kind of masks. On the contrary, these keep inside the mask the warm of your own face so it gets hotter during application. This helps the serum properties penetrate the skin.

-.-.- KNIT MASK -.-.-

They look like a t-shirt and not a winter scarf. They are longer and heavier than the traditional masks. They cover the neck so that’s great. They are made of real cotton and help to leave more moisture and faster than others, and they fit very well.

-.-.- AMPOULE SHEET MASK -.-.-

These give you the ampoule with the serum separately and the sheet mask without mixing them in the envelope. So first you need to apply the ampoule on your face and before it is absorbed you have to put the sheet mask to help the serum get absorbed. The format is this way to keep the properties of the serum well-preserved until the moment of the application.

– By action the serum they content –

Equally important as the material, is the serum or the essence included. They have different uses and masks can generally be classified as:

– Anti-aging:

with collagen, coenzyme Q10, or retinol…

– Brightening:

with vitamin C, resveratrol, or kojic acid…

– Calming and soothing:

with niacinamide (Vitamin B), panthenol, or aloe vera…

– Hydrating:

with hyaluronic acid, glycerine, ceramides, or amino acids…

These are only a few of the types of masks. Now it is your turn to discover all the options (hundreds!) you can find out there!

Next time we will back with some tips about masks!

I will see you around!

26 August, 2018 0 comment

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Why I prefer vitamin C in ampoules

written by Bela

Spending the weekend in a friend’s countryside home, the girls were putting our stuff in the bathroom (picture this!). As usual, I was very interested in every little pot of cream I saw. Suddenly, I saw a pearly white and fuchsia box: “What’s this? Wow, Vitamin C!” and my friend offered me the box because she had another one at home. I only accepted 2 ampoules to try and now I am writing about my experience with a box I bought online later on.

First of all, what is vitamin C?

Vitamin C applied directly on the skin is a powerful antioxidant. It reduces the effects of skin aging because it can neutralize the harmful free radicals that attack the cells.

Vitamin C has other properties like:

Stimulating the synthesis of collagen and elastic fibers, improving firmness and reducing wrinkles.
Reducing the synthesis of melanin, resulting in lighter skin.
It is also good to prevent cell damage from sunburns.

Vitamin C has a short life span after it makes contact with oxygen. It is for that I recommend you, if you want to get a vitamin C solution, to buy it in ampoules. This way, you can assure yourself that it completely has all its active properties. Much better to open and apply it.

It is possible to find vitamin C included as an ingredient in formulating creams and, recently, I have discovered vitamin C in powder! I got one packet and I will share my thoughts about it. But, I am now telling you in advance that it is very cool.

Repavar Active Vitamin C Ampoules are recommended for use in the day or at night after cleaning and drying the skin. Lightly massaging the product on the face and neck helps it to complete absorption. After this, you can continue with your daily routine and makeup.

I do not typically use it everyday but once a week and because the ampoule is big enough for me I apply it on my chest as well. The results are very satisfying: my skin is brighter, more flexible and every product I use after it is acts much better.

A tip: I put the rest of the product, when I finish, on top of my hands to protect them from future spots.
For me it is a must and, in the future, when my skin asks for more, I will know what it needs!

I couldn’t thank my friend enough for introducing this product to me.
I hope it helps you too!

15 February, 2017 0 comment

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Two anti-cellulite I like!

written by Bela

I have spent my early years of youth 🙂 living without worries and now I have some issues to resolve because of that behavior. Suddenly, I realise that I have to do more “homework” than if I had taken care of my skin before.

One day I woke up and between my sheets appeared a pair of legs that I did not recognize… “Whose legs are these?” Yes, on that day I had a vision: Stop it!

The problem was that I did not know how to eliminate it exactly so I decided to ask a pharmacist friend who was also very sporty. She recommended me 3 brands of anti-cellulite products. I bought the first, I bought the second, finally I bought the third and…. that was the one!

Today I want to explain that it is very important to try different products until you find the appropriate one for you. And also, why not test the latest launched product or a friend’s recommendation to compare and decide if yours is still the perfect product?

In this way, I found Elancyl, which matches perfectly with my skin. But I have to be honest: it worked not only because of the cream, but also because of my effort and consistency in applying creams, giving specific massages, doing exercise and eating very well during the weekdays (I have fun during the weekend). There is no miracle in this situation, only consistency.

The good thing about these particular products is that the effects remain one month after the last application and after the use of one package at minimum. So, if you have to stop of applying it for a week because, for example, you go on holiday, do not worry, your cellulite will be controlled.

So, my last 2 anti-cellulite cosmetics had been Cellu Slim Flat Stomach and Cellu Slim Night.
Most anti-cellulite brands do an estimation of the efficacy of results. This particular brand indicates that after 14 days of use, one can see results. But it is never like this in my case … I can appreciate the real changes in my skin around the end of the first month after using any cream: body or face. Of course, if the cream is good for my type of skin, my skin will feel smoother, brighter (or anything what that cream works) and much better. But in general I need at least one month to see if works or not.

Bela Right Now

Cellu Slim Flat Stomach is recommended for specific areas with stubborn cellulite,

like the stomach. I also have used it on the exterior part of my legs and if you have, for example,
visible cellulite on your arms or back of the neck, you can apply it to these rebellious areas as well.

Its formula helps to:
– Firm, drain and destock.
– Reorganize collagen fibers for better firmness.

Cellu Slim Night is perfect for those who prefer to take care of themselves at night. Although I am a morning person, I have been using this night product because these last months I was able to have time for myself then. It was my relaxing time of the day.

Its properties are effective for:
– Destocking and draining. Thinning and smoothing.
– Activating cell metabolism at night.

For these two products the scent is very agreeable and most importantly it absorbs quickly. You can apply them onto your skin and get dressed immediately.

And they have 3 strong advantages:

– Only have to be applied once a day
– 24h chronobiology (the actives are released at specific hours of the day)
– The effects on the skin last for a month.

I just have finished these two amazing products and, as you know, my research continues for you
to know more about anti-cellulite…

18 October, 2016 0 comment

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Welcome Pack Draw!

written by Bela

This is our official launch! And we want to celebrate it with our first draw to thank you for letting us be in your life!

Join our newsletter until the end of October and stand a chance to win this awesome gift set, consisting of 3 French products, 6 Korean masks and 3 travel size shampoos:

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1 Eau Thermale Avène Thermal Spring Water (150ml)

1 René Furterer Protective Summer Fluid KPF90 (125ml)

2 Mediheal Collagen Impact Mask (24ml)

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2 Nature Republic Shea Butter Mask (23ml)

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1 October, 2016 0 comment