Why use a moisturizing mask before going to sleep?

Pourquoi faire un masque hydratant avant d’aller dormir ?

The so-called sleeping pack trend consists of night masks that do not need to be washed. It started in Asia and moved into our beauty routine. The benefits of a night mask can be maximized by letting it act longer than those of a daily mask. Indeed, without the daily aggressions of the outside world that weaken our epidermis, your skin is better able to renew and repair itself at night.

How to Use a Night Mask

How to apply a night mask correctly. Skin must be moisturized daily, but a hyaluronic acid moisturizing face mask should only be done one to two times a week. The tip is to use a serum before applying a night mask after complete makeup removal. Before going to bed, a thick layer of the mask is spread over the person's entire face.

Which Night Mask Suits Your Hair Type?

Each skin type needs its own night care. Those with oily skin that has a tendency to breakout could greatly benefit from balancing and purifying masks. A dry complexion that dries out easily? Once applied, the moisturizing mask instantly soothes the skin's surface. Dull skin can find relief with revitalizing masks containing vitamins B, C, D, E and trace elements.


Normally, you sleep with your eyes closed at night. Conversely, at sunset, your skin's cells become active again. They reproduce infinitely, regenerate continuously, and repopulate their original habitat. And this is because they can work in peace thanks to the absence of pollution and other external aggressors. That is where night masks and care come in: when applied before bedtime, their active ingredients stimulate skin cell activity to give you a baby-soft complexion by morning.

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The Interest of Wearing a Face Mask at Night

When applied at night, a mask can penetrate the skin surface much more easily than when applied during the day. Applying a night mask has the same effects, although amplified, as a traditional face mask. It heals and moisturizes, and can even prevent blemishes and rashes. It makes no difference, its actions are always deep.


The main thing is to adapt your nightly beauty routine to your skin's specific needs, whether they are temporary or permanent. For example, the day after a party, a mask can be used to relieve skin fatigue. You can also use a mask that works overnight to moisturize your skin before heading to the beach for vacation.

How Exactly Do You Apply a Night Face Mask?

When applying a night mask, the first step is the one none of us will oppose (isn't it?). You must apply a mask on already made-up skin, it's like icing a failed cake. It calms the nerves but doesn't solve the underlying problem.


After cleansing, a night mask is applied in thin layers so as not to suffocate the skin. Night masks often have a fairly light texture, so additional layers are not necessary. we recommend enjoying it. A benefit is that rinsing is unnecessary. Leave it out overnight and the game is over.

The Type of Night Mask to Use

Each skin type requires a different night treatment. A good night mask for oily skin will be purifying and soothing, capable of absorbing excess sebum. On the other hand, dry skin or dehydrated skin requires a moisturizing night mask filled with ingredients like avocado and shea butter. Tired or dry skin will turn to light for brightening, repellent, and refreshing masks.

Night Mask at Home or the Best Recipe

There is nothing easier than this if you want to give your skin a little TLC before going to bed and wake up with skin that shines like never before. After getting all the necessary ingredients, squeeze the juice of a lemon and whisk together two egg whites. For a thick layer, the preparation is applied with a brush (since it's a bit liquid). To avoid your noise-canceling helmet becoming sticky, place a towel on top and rinse it well in the morning. Skin dead cells will disappear and your skin will glow.

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