What is the difference between a facial mask and a wet compress? Which one is better for moisturizing, a wet compress or a facial mask?

Using facial masks and wet compresses are both great ways to hydrate the skin. Both facial masks and wet compresses are very effective in hydrating the skin. It mainly depends on how your skin feels using them. Many people use these two methods to achieve the effect of hydrating the skin.

The difference between wet compress and facial mask is that wet compress only moisturizes the skin and softens the cuticle, while facial mask can provide moisture and other nutrients to the skin. Therefore, facial mask can be said to be an enhanced version of wet compress. After applying the mask, the skin can be fully moisturized, but wet compress does not need to be washed. Both methods are gentle and safe, and each has its own advantages. Wet compress is used with toner and disposable mask. It is mainly to further moisturize the stratum corneum of the skin and make the skin reach the state of open pores. After wet compress, the facial skin will be very delicate and soft. At this time, using essence to supplement will make the essence more effective than usual. Masks need to be washed, because many active ingredients are added to the mask. If they are not washed, they will remain on the skin and clog the pores. In addition, the fragrance or preservatives in the mask may irritate the skin. In addition, when using a mask to apply to the face, the combination of dozens of ingredients may cause skin allergies, so wet compresses are relatively safer and gentler. Masks need to be tested in advance to determine whether they are suitable for your skin condition, and the frequency of using either wet compresses or masks should not be too high. Using them 2 to 3 times a week is the best frequency. When the skin is too dry, wet compresses and masks can be used as first aid for the skin. As long as the method is appropriate, it is okay to use them once a day, so that the skin condition can be reversed in the shortest time.

There is no standard answer. Everyone has different skin types, uses different products, and has different feelings. Wet compresses and facial masks are both good ways to hydrate your skin. You can try both methods, or use them alternately. Wet compresses can be done every day, 5-10 minutes at a time. Wet compresses can directly replace the effect of toner, so after the wet compress is completed, you can apply essence, eye cream, lotion and other skin care products.

This must be something that fairies are most familiar with. Pour lotion onto a cotton pad (soaked in water), and then apply it on your face for about 5-10 minutes. This process is called wet compress. The effect of wet compress depends on the effect of the lotion. If you have a lot of closed comedones, you can try a lotion with astringent, anti-inflammatory, and acne-suppressing functions; if your face is very dry, you can try a lotion with better moisturizing properties; if your face is exposed to the sun during the day and needs to be repaired at night, then you can try a lotion with a mild texture and soothing effects...

If the effect of the toner is just to replenish water, you can use it every day. But if you use some functional toners, such as those containing irritating ingredients such as fruit acid and alcohol, it is not recommended to use it every day. Toners containing these ingredients can be applied once every two or three days. Although these functional toners cannot be used for wet compresses every day, they can be used for photoshoots every day! It is still fine for daily skin care.