Our current pace of life doesn't always give us the opportunity to enjoy a moment of well-being. We are always running around and there are few moments to take care of ourselves. Our skin, which follows this frantic race, is therefore often put to the test. Fortunately, face masks are there to save it!

WHY MAKE A FACE MASK? 

FOR SOFT, CLEAR AND HEALTHY SKIN

Dull complexion, tired eyes, redness, blackheads... Our multiple skin discomforts make people look grey when they see them coming into the bathroom. And with good reason: facial masks make them disappear in no time!

In fact, in addition to the small daily care gestures (make-up removal, skin cleansing, moisturizing), face masks help considerably to reduce our skin problems. The regularity with which they are carried out and the respect of the time of application, allow our skin to benefit from a true cure of well-being. After only a few uses, some masks already provide us with results. For example, a few applications of a clay mask on oily skin are enough to reduce sebum production and matify the skin. Conversely, if the mask has the action of reducing wrinkles, it should be used over a longer period of time so that the skin can fully benefit from its active ingredients.

At Akane, our face masks can be used as a 3 to 4 day cure for quick results. Thanks to their high concentration of natural active ingredients, their action on the skin is comparable to that of a serum. They act in depth on skin problems and help to regain healthy skin in just a few days.

DOWN TIME

Taking a break to do a face mask contributes to our well-being. During the week, do you set aside a short half-hour to take a breather and take care of yourself, on Wednesday evenings and/or Sundays for example? We combine this time with an activity that we enjoy such as meditation, reading a book, listening to a podcast, taking a bath, getting a manicure or even having a glass of wine (if it's time for an aperitif, we might as well take advantage of it). In these times of teleworking, if you have a 10-minute break during the day, it's also the perfect opportunity to apply your mask. You should be careful to put a timer on your phone to make sure you don't forget to take off your skincare for the next video call, so as not to scare your colleagues...

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Léonie - "I have a baby and my nights are a bit short with a tired look in the morning. I've been using the smoothie mask for 3 weeks and frankly, I have a lot less dark circles. I will repurchase."

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BEST PRACTICES FOR GETTING THE FULL BENEFITS OF A FACE MASK 

PREPARE THE SKIN FOR THE CARE

To take full advantage of all the benefits of your face mask, there are a few recommendations.

• Make-up removal

Your skin must first be clean. Before applying a mask, make-up is removed with a make-up remover oil in order to completely dissolve even the most stubborn make-up. To ensure that your skin is perfectly free of impurities, it is then cleansed with a gentle cleansing gel. If your timing is tight, you can stop there and proceed to the application of the masks. For others, in order to maximize the benefits of the mask, we suggest 2 additional steps...

• Scrubbing

The first step is to perform a gentle facial scrub. Apply a small amount to dampened skin and massage gently in circular motions for one minute. You can put a little more emphasis on the rough areas of your face. This scrub removes dead cells, scrapes the skin and activates blood microcirculation. When choosing a scrub, avoid those composed of microbeads. These microbeads are often made of plastic and pollute the oceans. Turn to those based on crushed fruit stones for example.

• The steam bath

For that extra second step, we offer our face a steam bath. This step gently opens the pores of the skin to dislodge the last small persistent impurities, stimulates blood circulation and allows the mask to penetrate better. If you wish, you can add a few drops of essential oil (selected according to your skin type) in the water to amplify the benefits of the steam bath. In case of a cold, the addition of essential oil also helps to decongest the nose.

To make the steam bath, boil water and pour it into a bowl. Wait a few seconds for the water to cool slightly. Then place your face 30 to 40 cm above the bowl and cover your head with a towel. Wait about 5 to 10 minutes, breathe deeply and close your eyes to relax as much as possible. When the time has elapsed, wipe off the remaining steam gently with a tissue.

THE CHOICE OF MASKS

Purifying mask, moisturizing mask, nourishing mask, clay mask, mask for signs of aging ... there are a multitude of facial masks to meet the various skin problems. In order not to get lost in them and to select those that correspond to us, it is important to know the needs of your skin. To help you, don't hesitate to make our online skin diagnosis!

Normal to combination skin: Normal to combination skin is characterized by excess sebum in the T-zone and dehydration in the rest of the face. To help it regain its balance, use our Duo Balance Kit. Apply the Black Milk Mask to the forehead, nose and chin. On the cheeks, apply the White Blow Mask. Enriched with rice powder and plant betaine, it soothes and moisturizes your skin.

Oily skin: Oily skin results in a very high production of sebum and causes imperfections. The pores of the skin are also dilated and visible. For this type of skin, get our Detox Duo. It is composed of the Green Mask Cataplasm, a green clay, tea tree and spirulina mask, and the Grey Mud Mask enriched with white clay and lavender floral water. The application of these 2 masks regulates the sebum and the appearance of pimples, tightens the pores and refines the skin texture.

Dry skin: dry skin is defined by tightness, inflammation, flaking. It is a weakened skin that does not produce enough oily substances and does not sufficiently protect the skin from external aggressions. Our Cocoon Duo is ideal for nourishing dry skin and soothing it. It is composed of the Honey Orange Mask, which allows to nourish the skin in depth and the White Mask Soufflé which allows to reduce irritations and redness to soothe the skin and give it back suppleness and softness.

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Brigitte - "My skin is capricious and I often have pimples and a shiny face. The poultice mask is perfect, the pimples disappear faster and I feel like I have them less often. "

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APPLICATION AND FREQUENCY

Each area of our face meets a specific need. For example, combination skin does not require the same care on the T-zone as it does on the cheeks. The targeted application of face masks allows the skin to regain an even complexion, clear and healthy skin. This is called the multi-masking method. If we take the example of combination skin, it is preferable to apply a mask enriched with charcoal to the T-zone in order to purify and detoxify. On the cheeks, a moisturizing mask is preferred. Depending on your needs, your skin type or the season, you can easily adapt the multi-masking method. The most important thing is to listen to your skin to understand its needs.

For the application of masks, a brush can be used to spread them precisely and evenly over the area concerned. When you buy a new mask, test it on a small piece of your skin to check that you do not react. In addition, be sure to respect the time indicated on the product to allow the treatment to take effect.

Concerning the frequency of your face mask, the ideal is to do it once or twice a week. Akane masks, which are highly concentrated in active ingredients, can also be used as a 3 to 4 day treatment. This cure consists of applying the same mask once a day, for 3-4 days, to the affected area of your face. With this regularity, the powerful active ingredients act in depth on skin problems and allow you to quickly regain beautiful skin.

Here are the different cures of 3 to 4 days that you can carry out according to your problems

Tired eyes: apply the Smoothie Violet Mask under the underside of the eye to reduce dark circles and puffiness.

Skin irritated by the surgical mask: apply the White Soufflé Mask to the red and irritated areas and the Orange Honey Mask to the areas that need to be nourished in depth.

Imperfections: apply the Green Mask Cataplasm to your pimples to reduce them and calm the inflammation.

Pigmentation spots: apply the Yellow Meringue Mask to pigmentation spots or brown marks on your face to regain an even complexion and radiant skin.

Dilated pores: apply the Mud Grey M ask to the area of your face where pores are visible in order to tighten them and regain a finer skin texture.

Once your mask session is over, don't forget to moisturize your skin.

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Carole - "A former smoker and sun addict, I have small spots on my cheeks. I adopted the meringue mask and after 1 month of use I find that they are less visible. The product smells really good and it's a real joy to apply."

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