Facial masks are an essential part of our self-care routine; particularly peel-off masks are very soothing. They leave your skin soft, smooth and clear. But are they really safe for our skin? Let’s find out.
Facial peel-off masks are named so because they are removed by pulling them and peeling in one go. They can be of multiple intended purposes. It can be for hydration, brightening, oil reduction or blackhead removal. This depends upon the active ingredient. No doubt they improve the skin texture and remove the dirt and dead. But if you have eczema, rosacea, and acne or lately experienced a skin infection, a peel-off mask is a big no for you. It can further damage your skin and aggravate your condition, leaving it irritated.
Also, repeated pulling of the skin while removing these masks can make your skin saggy as it starts losing its elasticity. Peel-off masks are harsh on sensitive skin. So those having sensitive skin shouldn’t use it. If you recently got waxing, threading, sunburn or a skin infection, avoids using peel-off masks.
It can be summarized that peel-off masks are not as beneficial as they seem to be. Try not to use them in routine, particularly with other ingredients like retinol.
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About the Author: Dr. Iqra Mubashar is a registered Pharmacist originally from Pakistan, Lahore. She has earned her pharmacy degree from the University of veterinary and animal sciences, Lahore. She has completed her internship as a trainee from Children hospital, Lahore. She has completed her research work in clinical pharmacy and pharmaceutics. She has worked as a healthcare documentation head in Al-Qasim enterprises, Islamabad. She has specialized in prescription handling, drugs information, literature research, patient counseling and pharmaceutical care plans. Her research work on coronavirus is under publication.
