Are there any disadvantages to applying a facial mask every alternate day? (Read Details).
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January 2nd, 2012
Facial masks are told to be applied once or twice in a week. I came across a home made mask online which is completely natural. My skin doesn’t do too well in winters. If I apply the mask every alternate day, which makes four times a week, are there disatvantages to it? As opposed to applying it twice a week.
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Doesn’t the mask that you found have directions that include a suggested application frequency?
@Brian1946 No, just the ingredients for mixing. No other details.
It is likely to dry your skin out.
What’s the primary purpose of using the mask? Cleansing, moisturizing, nutrifying, a combination of the previous three, or something else?
@Ayesha
Is your skin usually oily, dry, or medium in winter?
A mask is going to temporarily change the ordinary function and response of your oil glands which ok once a month or so but as often as you’re doing could confuse your body and even risk overworking the stretching and contractions of your pores.
@Brian1946 I have combination skin. Gets dry in the winters.
I suggest you experiment, I certainly would, everyone’s skin responds so differently.
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