I find myself searching for a mask for my whole face, but the truth is, all parts of your face are way different! Some of us have oily T-zones, and dry flaky skin on their cheeks!! If you are lucky and have perfect skin all over...well actually the only way you can have that is if you're a newborn baby :l I found that using different masks on different parts of your face help it all look nicer in the ways they are lacking!
So let's talk about mapping out your face for a facial :D I like to use different masks at the same time for different areas on my face. Today I will show you how I use the masks I like best and where I put them according to my skin! Note that your skin may be way different than mine, so map out your facial according to your personal needs. I like to do this mask once every two weeks, and a regular mask on the other weeks. Let's get started~~
Today i'm using three facial masks.
One for lightening
This is my Concha Nacar cream. This is a Mexican cream meant for lightening the skin. I like to use this on my forehead and chin, as those parts of my face tend to be more pigmented than the rest of my face.
One for my trouble areas
This is a clear complexion mask meant for getting rid of those pesky zits and waking up your skin! I like to use this on my cheeks, since I break out there frequently.
And one for closing up large pores!
This is the classic mint-green mask that you see everyone use. This really helps me to close up the large pores on my nose and upper cheeks.
okay!! SO I start off with a fresh face. I like doing this out of the shower because my pores tend to be open and my face feels fresh. You can always do a mask before you shower or really any time of the day, this is just my personal preference.
Next I map my face according to how it is at the moment.
sorry about the potato I took these on, I don't have a good camera yet :l (also don't mind my terrifying no makeup face)
MY FACE MAP!
YELLOW- areas that are hormonally darker, places I want to lighten up to the rest of my face.
BLUE- areas I break out often, places with the most acne scars.
PURPLE- areas where my pores are larger.
I use a clean foundation brush like this, so that the mask goes on evenly and it's easier to get a correct shape where I mapped it out.
Like this~
Next I begin on my pores with the Mint Julep mask since right now it is HOOOTTT in Texas and my pores are super huge and oily!
I want these to be the most treated right now. The Mint Julep mask is very thick and you can feel it tingle on your face, which means it's doing a deep clean!! This mask contains sulfur which can help reduce the size of acne, and rinse away blackheads!
MAKE SURE TO WASH YOUR BRUSH IN BETWEEN MASKS. I think it is important if you want to keep your masks separated and also maintain a nice soft brush!
Next I do the Concha Nacar brightening mask on my forehead and chin.
This is second most important to me, and not first because I currently am using two other brightening products for my face, so it will come second. The Concha Nacar cream is very creamy and has small grains of seashells and oyster powder in it for exfoliation, as well as lemon juice, which we all know is known for lightening the skin! This is definitely the most unique and effective cream I own.
After that I will apply the Boscia mask to my troubled areas.
I will apply this last right now as I haven't been breaking out as much. I think my skin has gotten more used to the weather here so it isn't as crazy as when I first moved here. This mask is thin and watery and smells like fresh flowers! This mask has bamboo extracts to control oil, as well as willow bark to refine pores!
ALL DONE!
Now it's all done, and I usually wait about 30-40 minutes because I like to make sure it gets deep down into my skin. While I am waiting for it to dry I like to browse imgur or even get some dirty dishes done!
I first discovered the face mapping technique while watching a youtube video by BeautyQQ~ She is one of my favorite beauty guru's, and her skin looks absolutely amazing at her age, so whatever she says GOES for me lol. I hope someday to become as knowledgeable and beautiful as her!
I think skin mapping my facials has definitely helped my skin over time, and every time i'm done my face feels brighter and softer!
After my time is up, I wash my face in warm not HOT water. I rub it off gently because I've just treated my face with so many nice things, I don't want to suddenly irritate it as it may be sensitive!
pat dry with a clean towel, do not RUB your face with the towel. This causes irritation and may cause redness on your face! I always try to do as little things to damage my skin, and patting my face dry keeps my skin smooth. Afterwords I moisturize with my ~H2O+ ultra hydrator.
This moisturizer has not received many good reviews, but I love it, it has helped my face become less oily and it protects my face from all the things in the air that might mess with my freshly cleaned skin! It has marine botanicals that also instantly plump and moisturize my skin, as well as the little beads that contain vitamins that aid against aging!
My face feels super soft and awake! I also notice the pores on my nose and cheeks are much smaller, as well as my face looks glowing and clean! The best feeling ever! Now I can go to sleep and let my face rejuvenate itself after the lovely treatment I gave it!
I hope my post has helped you learn a bit about the facial mapping that I do, and I hope you enjoyed my very looong post keke! If I've forgotten anything let me know :D
bye~bye~
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