Face masks are my favorite way to relax and feel pampered during the week. They’re also a great way to treat specific skin concerns – everything from clogged pores and pimples to signs of aging and dryness. Whether you have a specific skin concern or just want a little skincare pick-me-up, keep reading below for a list of great skincare masks for GLOWING skin!
Masks with Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs)
If you’re concerned with congestion, pimples, or signs of aging, it’s highly recommended to incorporate product with Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) into your routine! AHAs promote cell renewal, remove dead skin cells, make skin appear youthful, improve acne scarring & hyperpigmentation, and improve overall complexion. Here are a few skincare masks with AHAs that I’m loving:
SANITAS – Pumpkin Enzyme Mask
Sanitas is one of my go-to skincare brands! All of their products are high-performing and made with safe and sustainable ingredients. The Pumpkin Enzyme Mask is a brightening treatment mask that helps dissolve dead skin cells and allows nutrient-packed antioxidants and essential fatty acids to penetrate the skin. This mask feels gentle, doesn’t sting, and has a beautiful golden hue. You can use this up to 3x a week and its great for all skin types. Available on their website for $36. Pumpkin enzymes help:
- helps brighten dull, depleted skin
- reduces the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines
- softens and smooths
- exfoliates
- refines and decongests clogged pores
- helps reduce breakouts
CLEARSTEM – Pregame Face Mask
CLEARSTEM is another one of my preferred skincare brands with a range or products specifically formulated for acne-prone & aging skin. Their PREGAME 5-minute mask is a brightening, resurfacing, and smoothing AHA face mask formulated with bamboo and exfoliating fruit acids. Note: This mask has a mild stinging effect (everyone’s skin is different, and some people have stronger reactions to AHA). Do a patch test first! The stinging goes away after a few minutes and leaves your face feeling smooth!
- Immediate brightening and glowing effect
- Unclogs pores
- Resurfaces skin texture to improve look of acne scars
- Gently resurfaces and evens skin tone
- stimulates collagen for a youthful look
Detoxifying Clay Masks
If you’re looking for a purifying treatment mask that helps absorb excess oil, draw out impurities in pores, and/or remove toxins from the skin, consider using a clay mask.
SANITAS – TEA TREE MASK
I love using this mask if I’m seeing pesky pimples appear! I’ll use it as a 10 minute treatment mask or as an overnight spot treatment. In fact, I used this last night on a pimple in my t-zone and this morning it was pretty much gone! It’s soothing and a little goes a long way! Available on their website for $36. This mask is made with a beautiful blend of:
- salicylic acid to stimulate skin renewal and unclog pores, as well as clay
- clay blend to help absorb excess oils, soothe and purify problem skin
- Tea tree oil to help deeply clean pores, decongest and clarify problem skin
I love supporting female-owned, small-batch businesses, especially ones that are local. SANA HARMONY is based in my hometown (San Diego) and they create handmade formulas using high quality whole plant medicines. Their Ruby Red Mask comes in powder form and is made with a blend of french red and kaolin clay, fruit and botanical extracts, and essential oils. This mask is great for anyone experiencing dull skin and can be used 1-2x a week. Simply mix with water until it forms a paste and leave on skin for 5-15 minutes. Available online for $24.
- French Red Clay – cleanses, detoxifies and exfoliates the skin, leaving it refreshed, toned and rejuvenated
- Rosehip Botanical Extract, one of the richest sources of vitamin C, a natural antioxidant with amazing anti-inflammatory properties that protect the skin from environmental damage and helps regenerate new skin cells.
HYDRATING & RECOVERY MASKS
If you’re feeling dehydrated and dry, I love using sheet masks or intense overnight hydrating masks. Keeping your skin hydrated will help it look more youthful and healthy. The options below are free from parabens, sulfate and fragrance, GMO, and Vegan:
MDO Skin – Skin Rescue Sheet Mask (comes in a box with 5 masks)
- Paeonia Suffruticosa Leaf Extract: provides superior moisturizing, soothing, and antioxidant benefits, antioxidant effect similar to Vitamin E, helping to neutralize free radicals
- Hydrolyzed Rice Bran: stimulates the formation of collagen and Elastic fibers reducing wrinkles and providing intense hydration
- Spinach Leaf Extract: strengthen, moisturize and restore skin’s natural luminosity while repairing damaged skin cells and reducing the appearance of sun damage, dark spots, inflammation, and the visible signs of aging
Collagen + Elastin Recovery Mask
This intensive overnight mask includes ingredients to reset your skin overnight. It deeply hydrates your skin and helps it look dewier and bouncier in the morning.
- Vegan collagen + elastin – a skin changing complex that helps improve elasticity, plump and smooth collagen depleted skin
- Fermented reishi mushroom – naturally high in beta glucan, this potent mushroom calms redness, strengthens the skin barrier and locks in hydration
- Vitamin c + niacinamide blend – vitamins B + C work together to help brighten dark spots and plump skin