I know you: Vichy mask

Some people think that a face mask is an optional element of care. But sometimes basic, familiar products may not be enough and more serious than usual cleansing, exfoliation or moisturizing is required. We at Healthy-Food love Vichy facials. We will tell about them.

Features of Vichy cosmetic masks

Masks are intensive care products. Regular (but not daily) use of masks allows the skin to remain in good shape, to be as well-groomed as possible. Vichy brand face masks are very diverse, so you can achieve a real wealth of effects!

Vichy masks for home use usually have a cream or gel texture and, in our opinion, are very pleasant. They can be used at any convenient time: in front of the TV, reading a book, while cleaning or in the kitchen while cooking. Although, according to some experts, it is considered optimal to apply a mask from 7 to 10 pm: at this time, the skin is most susceptible to any cosmetic effects.

Vichy offers several face masks that are suitable for different skin types: sensitive, problematic, combination and, of course, normal. Let’s look at them in more detail below.

Night Cream Mask

This is a relatively new generation of multifunctional products (“for the lazy”), combining the properties of a night cream and a mask. This face mask can be applied thinly like a cream or thicker like a mask. The composition is slightly more concentrated than the cream, but the texture is truly amazing. The appearance of such funds was preceded by the most painstaking work of technologists.

The fact is that the usual cream, applied in a dense layer and left for a long time, can cause discomfort or simply dry out on the skin. A familiar mask, applied in a thin layer and not washed off, can also provoke an undesirable reaction. That is why on the packaging of each product indicate the method of application. Manufacturers have carefully adjusted the texture so that the night cream-mask is well absorbed and does not irritate the skin, but at the same time creates the effect of a mask for the effective action of active ingredients.

Fabric

Sheet masks continue to gain popularity. They are extremely easy to use, effective and give an instant wow-result. In other words, after 10 minutes with the mask on the face, the skin visually looks rested and fresh.

The fabric base is impregnated with the active composition and upon contact with the skin, the mask immediately begins to work:

  • stimulates the natural barrier functions of the skin;

  • moisturizes;

  • reduces moisture loss in the skin.

Vichy sheet mask has no pronounced odor and is applied to the skin for no more than 10 minutes.

Gel

The very word “gel” suggests that the mask has a light texture. Such masks transform the skin in 5-15 minutes. Thanks to the active ingredients, the mask is able to quickly restore skin radiance and elasticity, providing a wonderful visual effect – the skin looks rested, saturated with moisture.

Cream

Moisturizing cream Vichy face masks are one of the most popular categories. They often contain all the same ingredients as in the cream, but in a much higher concentration. Thanks to this, the cream mask moisturizes more intensively.

Cleansing

Vichy cleansing masks contain mineral particles, clay and charcoal. These substances perfectly absorb sebum, cleansing and narrowing the pores. Usually, such masks dry out rather quickly on the skin, after which they are washed off with warm water.

Exfoliating

The formulas of such Vichy masks include acids and enzymes. Their main task is to remove dead skin cells. The mask has a combined exfoliating effect of scrub particles and acids or enzymes.

Review of the best cosmetic Vichy face masks

We at Healthy-Food are very fond of masks, as are the adherents of the Vichy brand. Especially for our readers, we made a small review of Vichy face masks, accompanying it with customer reviews.

Exfoliating

Mineral peeling mask “Double Radiance”

Peeling mask with volcanic particles and fruit acids exfoliates, evens out skin texture and improves complexion. Moisturizes, gives the skin a fresh look, radiance and elasticity.

Cleansing

Mineral pore-clearing clay mask

Effectively cleanses the skin, softens, pores appear less visible, the skin is evened out.

Moisturizers

Mineral 89 microalgae express mask

Designed to intensely hydrate and strengthen the skin barrier. After use, the lines of dehydration are smoothed out, the skin becomes soft to the touch.

Restorative

Slow Age Intense Oxygenation Revitalizing Night Cream and Mask

Cream-mask has an unusual brown color, it is very easily absorbed. Resveratrol in the composition is responsible for saturating the skin with oxygen, has an excellent regenerating and anti-aging effect.

soothing

Mineral Soothing Mineral Mask

It has a pleasant gel texture. Effectively moisturizes, soothes, eliminates discomfort and restores the skin. The composition includes such a well-known soothing and regenerating component as niacinamide – vitamin B3.

What to look for when choosing a Vichy face mask?

At any age, it is important to take care of the skin comprehensively: with age, it becomes thinner and begins to respond less to stimulation, so one cream may simply not be able to cope with her increased needs. That is why anti-aging ranges, as a rule, include not only basic care, but also serum or concentrate, and masks.

When choosing a mask, of course, you need to pay attention to the specific needs and type of skin.

  1. With oily skin, the emphasis is on cleansing and matting.

  2. When dry – for hydration and nutrition.

Although owners of oily skin at any age should not forget about moisturizing in any case, it is simply important to evaluate the composition: be careful with oils.

Masks for aging skin are usually saturated with moisture-retaining and moisturizing substances (hyaluronic acid or algae and aloe extracts), as well as components that increase skin elasticity (these can be antioxidants, active sugars or peptides). These masks often have a rather specific texture in the form of a gel or thick cream. Such masks are usually indelible (remains just need to be massaged into the skin or excess removed by blotting the skin with a napkin).

Anti-aging masks, as well as practical sheet masks, are often applied before important events and going out to quickly improve the appearance.

How to use a Vichy face mask at home

How to use the Vichy mask? The algorithm is the same as with other masks.

  1. Cleanse your skin of makeup and impurities.

  2. Wipe your face with tonic.

  3. On still damp skin, apply a thin layer of the mask.

  4. After 5-15 minutes, remove the excess of the mask with a tissue (in case the mask can not be washed off) or wash with warm water and apply a moisturizing or nourishing cream.

Cleansing and some other masks are washed off with water. The best thing to do is follow the manufacturer’s recommendations. They take into account all the nuances for optimal effect.

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