Unmask Your Beauty

Face masks rock they're like facials - in - a - flash! Here's everything you need to know about choosing the perfect mask for your skin type.

OILY SKIN THAT'S PRONE TO ZIT ATTACKS
Buzz words: Deep cleansing, clarifying, mud, clay, clear, restoring.
How to use: Most oily skin masks start off as a thick paste and then dry on the skin so it goes hard. Avoid the eye area and use a hot face washer to remove all traces.

DRY, FLAKY AND SUPER-TIGHT SKIN
Buzz words: Moisturizing, hydrating.
How to use: Apply, and gently tissue off skin after the recommended time. Masks for dry skin shouldn't be left to go hard.

DULL AND TIRED SKIN
Buzz words: Perfecting,botanical, replenishing, protective
How to use: Depends on whether the mask is a cream, tissue or wipe off type. If it's a peel-off one, once it's set, pull downwards gently, starting from your forehead.

BLOTCHY, SUPER-SENSITIVE
Buzz words: Gentle, soothing, relaxing.
How to use: Apply, and then gently wipe away with tissues or a warm face washer..

• CLEANSE:
  Using a mask on dirty face is like polishing a dirty floor, so clean -up first.

• READ THE INSTRUCTIONS:
  To get the best result you need to follow the suggested masking time. It's important!

• GO A LITTLE OVERBOARD:
  Most masks work better when you lay them on thick. Make sure there's even coverage.

• BYPASS YOUR EYE AREA:
  The skin is too sensitive there.

• PUTT YOUR FEET UP AND CHILLAX:
  This will move all the oxygen from your lower body to your face and your mask will be more effective.

• SEAL WITH MOISTURIZER:
  Now you've removed dead skin cells and unclogged pores, your moisturizer will work much better and give your skin a real glow.

• TIP:
  Don't use a mask more than a couple of times a week. It can suck up all the natural oil - meaning your skin will overproduce more!