Sometimes it really is necessary to hide behind a mask if you dont use the correct beauty treatments.

With so many face masks out there it is important to use one that is correct for your skin type and need.

Masks have the ability to either hydrate skin, clean pores or help fight acne.
It is important to understand that a face mask is not used to replace any part of your usual skin care regime, it should be used in conjunction with them. Masks help draw out impurities  from beneath the top layers of the epidermis. They unclog your pores which helps your other products penetrate deeper into your skin and they also help to stimulate blood circulation.

Yardley Detox Facial Mask
for Oily skin
Give your skin a well-deserved boost with Yardley oatmeal’s detox facial mask to deep cleanse, purify and detoxify your skin.

To Use:
For a deep cleansed and purified skin use twice a week after cleansing. Apply an even layer to the skin, avoiding the eye and lip area. Allow 10 minutes to dry and rinse off with warm water and pat dry.

Yves Rocher Botanical Purify Film Mask
Treat your skin to professional formula mask in the comfort of your home.
Is your skin suffocating? Does it need a new lease of life?

Refreshing mint, combined with the astringent properties of green tea, help restore a perfect complexion. Freed of all its impurities, your skin is incredibly clear and matt, its pores are tightened.

To Use:
With your fingers spread a thin layer of mask over your face (avoid the eye contour area). You will have an immediate feeling of purity.
After 15 minutes the mask forms a film like a “second skin”. Peel it off gently, from the bottom upwards.

Ren Invisible Pores Detox Mask
for combination to oily skin
A detoxifying clay mask designed to reduce the appearance of pore size and leave the skin purified, smoothed and toned. It draws out impurities and helps reduce the appearance of pores and blackheads. Skin looks smoother, firmer and clearer.

To Use:
Apply a generous amount onto clean skin. Allow to dry until the mask can be removed by gently rubbing the skin with fingertips. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.

Simply Aloe Botanical Skin Care Mask Aloe & Honey
For Normal to dry/mature skin
R48.76

This is a rich conditioning treatment to moisturise and nourish skin, removing dryness. It contains Aloe Ferox Gel, to boost the skin and natural honey and oils to improve softness, texture and tone.

To Use:
Apply to face and neck after cleansing. After 15 minutes rinse and remove with warm water.

Payot Multi Hydrating Skin quenching mask
Normal skin and Dry skin

pure hydration immersion for your skin. This super-hydrating, ultra-fresh cream mask quenches your skin and provides the freshness of continuous hydration. It helps rapidly re-establish moisture balance in all types of skin, even the driest.

Fine lines are smoothed, the skin is soft, fresh and comfortable. The complexion glows with new radiance.

To Use:
Apply a thick layer to your cleansed face and neck. Leave on for 10 minutes. Remove any excess with cotton wool.

Mioja Wild Ginger Stimulating Mask
R265
This is a clay mask that contains hydrating honey and herbal extracts to promote circulation and oxygenate skin cells, leaving your skin and your senses invigorated.

Miöja Wild Ginger Stimulating Mask is excellent for oily or dull complexioned skin, especially those with blemishes. Dry and mature skin will also benefit from the intensive hydration provided by this mask.

To Use:

Apply to damp skin, leave for 10-20 minutes and rinse thoroughly with warm water.

TIPS:
If you have sensitive skin you should test the mask on another skin patch.
Rinse mask thoroughly with warm water
Avoid applying mask around your eye and lip area.
 If you have combination skin apply certain masks like mud masks as a beauty treatment only over the T-zone, ie the centre of cheeks, nose, centre of forehead and chin.

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