Cos Plus Calming Paper Masque
In the 21st century, sheet masks have become a hot topic. They can be used for many different purposes and come in many different forms. Sheet masks have found their way into our daily skincare routine after generally being used only once per week in the past. You can use a sheet mask for urgent skin needs or everyday, making them versatile and extremely useful. So what exactly makes a sheet mask so unique?
Sheet masks can be compared to protein bars. Each is fiber-infused with lots of goodies for your skin such as actives, extracts, hydrating ingredients, and highly concentrated serums. The sheet itself plays a big part as a protective shield that keeps all those juicy ingredients from evaporating into thin air.
If you take a look at the ingredient list of any sheet mask, you will see that a majority of the ingredients are extracts that contain lots of vitamins and actives. The reason these work so well is because extracts are in a water state when they are found in other products and applied topically, they evaporate quickly before sinking into your skin. By applying sheet masks for an adequate amount of time, the skin is able to effectively absorb the rich, concentrated serum into the deeper layers of the skin.
In this blog post we will introduce our Cos Plus Calming Paper Masque to you and at the end, we will share some tips on how to use a sheet mask.
WHAT IS ALOE BARBADENSIS?
Aloe Barbadensis or Aloe Vera, is a succulent plant which offers many benefits and is suited for all skin types, especially dry, damaged, broken, sensitive and irritated skin. It offers anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, humectant, and soothing, anti-itch qualities for skin. It’s filled with many natural vitamins and antioxidants such as vitamin B complex, folic acid, vitamin C and 70+ more components. Due to Aloe’s high water content (over 99% water) it is a great way to hydrate, moisturize and rejuvenate the skin with natural nutrients.
WHAT IS CALENDULA?
Calendula Extract is a natural substance derived from the marigold flower. This component offers a number of benefits that make it a must-have in every skin care routine. Calendula Extract works to prevent ageing in two ways: it enhances skin tightness, which decreases day-to-day damage, and it boosts moisture inside the skin, which is one of the most effective ways to prevent indications of ageing. This ingredient also aids in wound healing and inflammation reduction. Calendula Extract is hence perfect for treating redness, acne, and sunburn.
WHAT IS VITAMIN B3?
Vitamin B3 is a stable vitamin that offers a wide range of well-documented topical benefits. It helps hydrate skin, treats hyperpigmentation, promotes skin elasticity, decreases redness and blotchiness and acts as an antioxidant, fighting free radicals.
WHAT IS HYALURONIC ACID?
Hyaluronic acid is the main component of what gives your skin structure, and is responsible for that plump and hydrated look. You may have heard the chatter around collagen, but hyaluronic acid is where it’s at. With the buzz around anti-aging, it’s about time we talk about hyaluronic acid, its benefits for our skin, and why molecular weight of an ingredient is important! It plays a pivotal role in the wound healing process Trusted Source, and decreases as we age making us more susceptible to sagging and wrinkles Trusted Source. Hyaluronic acid can bind up to 1000 times its weight in water! In other words, it functions as a humectant and holds water molecules onto the surface of your skin to keep it nice and hydrated. The Benefits of Hyaluronic acid have anti-aging, moisturizing, wound healing, anti-wrinkle, increases skin elasticity, treat eczema, treat facial redness, etc.
How to use a sheet mask?
Step 1
Remove mask from the package.
Step 2
Unfold the sheet mask and place it on your face aligning the holes to your eyes, nose, and mouth. If there is any remaining essence left in the bag, pat the extra essence all over your neck, arms, elbows, knees, etc.
Step 3
Sit back and relax for 15-25 minutes.
Step 4
Peel off the mask and discard the sheet mask.
Step 5
Gently pat the essence into your face for maximum absorption.
