Giving yourself a facial mask once or twice a week isn't just pleasant, it also nourishes your skin deeply to better meet the specific needs of your face. In summer, for example, your skin thirsts for soothing, purifying formulas to help counter the effects of the sun, heat, humidity and air pollution. Here are seven suggestions to keep your face feeling and looking great.
Soothing masks
If your skin is dry and tends to become tight and red after a day outside, you might want to try...
Avène Soothing Radiance Mask : Created with vitamin E and natural red-fruit extracts, this mask calms and repairs your skin while reinforcing its protective barrier and helping it retain moisture.
Uriage Thermal Water Sleeping Mask : This mask contains thermal spring water and hyaluronic acid for added moisturizing to help leave your skin feeling smooth and supple.
Vichy Quenching Mineral Mask : This gel mask instantly soothes and refreshes even the driest skin.
Purifying and exfoliating masks
Humidity, sweat and pollution can all smother your skin, reducing its radiance and causing imperfections. To correct the situation, try...
Caudalie Vinoperfect Peel : This glycolic peel exfoliates, unifies and makes your skin appear more radiant—all in just 10 minutes!
The Scrub Mask by Lierac Paris : This vegan formula features Kaolin to leave your skin feeling purified, smooth, soft and radiant.
Insta-Masque Exfoliant by Nuxe : In just two minutes, you’ll see the benefits of this soft gel-oil featuring a unique blend of rose floral water, macadamia oil and natural exfoliating powder. Get ready for a luminous, more even complexion!
Regenerating masks
It's a well-known fact that prolonged exposure to the sun can accelerate skin ageing, and promote the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines and pigment spots. Prevent the signs of ageing and skin fatigue with...
EXPRESS Anti-Aging Repair Sleep Mask from IDC Dermo : This powerful nighttime treatment will help the skin around your face, neck and eyes with added moisture, making it firmer, more supple and better protected.
IDC Dermo Ultimate Anti-Aging Mask : Created for more mature skin, this overnight mask helps you regenerate your skin, making it smoother skin with fewer signs of fatigue.
Youth Glow Mask with collagen by Karine Joncas : In just five minutes, this enveloping formula featuring red clay and olive oil will plump up your skin, smooth out the wrinkles, revive your complexion and shrink the appearance of pores. How’s that for all-in-one!
Sheet masks
If you're looking for a quick, mess-free product that will meet all your skin’s needs, you’ve got to try...
Skin Republic Collagen Mask : These treatment sheets are easy to apply and remove, leaving your skin firmer and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Burt's Bees Renewing Biocellulose Gel Face Mask : Enriched with rose water and seaweed extract, these sheets soften and moisturize your skin with nature's own ingredients.
Aqua Glow Flash Mask by Biotherm : You can count on this treatment to fight back against a dull complexion, uneven skin texture and tired-looking skin.