Dermatologist advises: Paper masks should not be the optimal water supply choice!

The next summer makes the skin dehydration and dryness are also the time when water supply and moisturizers are put on the top, one of them is a paper mask.But the question is: Is the paper mask really effective and is the optimal choice for water supply, moisturizing skin?To clarify this question, let's listen to the opinion of the dermatologistinternational standard Mara Therese Padilla Evangelista-Huber from the Philippines.

What's in paper mask?

Today, paper masks are very diverse in material, including cotton, microfiber, hydrogel or biological mask.Most masks contain ingredients such as water, active ingredients, moisturizers, soothing agents, solvents, preservatives and flavors.

Principles of paper masks?

Very simple, paper masks will form a moisturized barrier on the skin surface and are expected to help increase the skin's ability to hydrate as well as create favorable conditions for the active ingredients to penetrate deeper.

Where is the actual water mask of paper mask?

Firstly, Dr. Mara said it is true that the moist lock fence will help increase the skin's ability to hydrate up to 50%, but this is only nature.temporary.The feeling of juicy skin will quickly disappear a few hours later.

In addition, Dr. Mara also cited an experiment for readers to visualize more clearly.In the experiment, 24 people were invited to use 40 different types of paper masks.After the experience is completed, they will assess the level of skin hydration (with specialized tools to measure) and satisfaction according to the 5 -point scale.

The results showed that only 15% of the mask, equivalent to 6 of 40 types reached 4/5 when considering the ability to help the skin hydrated, there are many types not even leaving any effect.Research also shows that the price does not go hand in hand with product quality.Specifically, the most expensive type is more than 300k/piece only reaches 3/5 points while the cheapest type is 80k/piece reaching 2.5/5 (added two types of points and divided).

The ability to hold water on the skin of these masks also decreases rapidly.After 1 hour, it is reduced to 50%, after 3 hours to 30%and after 6 hours is only 20%.

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Monday, no research has shown whether the moist lock fence really helps the active ingredients penetrate deeply into the skin.The long or short moisture lock time does not certify this ability.So it is better for you to not expect too much in paper masks, but invest in a genuine serum bottle will be better.

Tuesday, the degree of osmosis of ingredients in Skincare products depends on many factors such as the environment, component formula, personal skin characteristics or moist locking method.Besides, no research has shown that the material of the paper mask will affect their effectiveness.

Final, paper masks are one of the most containing products, alcohol and preservatives, so the potential for irritation is very high for those with sensitive skin.Not to mention the paper mask is also a product that produces many unprofitable waste (if recyclable, it must be washed by washing) and also cost more money.

Conclude

Dr. Mara thinks that paper masks should not be the optimal water supply choice, but instead it is serum or moisturizer and a diet high in vegetables, juicy fruits and drink enough water every day.Those who have sensitive skin should consider carefully before using and better should use a washing mask.And if you love paper masks and feel that you're okay to use it, you can continue to use, but remember not to leave the mask on the skin longer than the prescribed time, so it will be more harmful than that benefit!

Source: Dermatologist Mara Therese Padilla Evangelista-Huber

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