When should I use my acne facial mask?

Question

I got an acne mask and I want to use it routinely. On the instructions it says use three times a week for best results. What days do you think would be best to use it?

Answer 1

You shouldn't use it 3 times a week, as this could cause your skin to become inflamed, to overcompensate and become more oily, thus producing more breakouts. But use it once a week, during your weekly facial (as referenced below). It's also important to use ONE product line (or brand) formulated specifically for your skin type. Even though you may have some breakouts, it's possible that you have combination skin. Determine your skin type: http://1stholistic.com/Beauty/skin/skin_skin_types.htm. If you determine that you do in fact have acne, use products from the same brand as your mask, formulated for acne prone skin.

~DAILY/WEEKLY SKINCARE~
-You will need: Cleanser, Toner (or Astringent), Cotton Balls, Moisturizer, Mask (or Masque), Extractor (found at most beauty supply stores), and either a facial steamer or hand towel for steaming.

-Morning and night (before going to bed): cleanse, tone, and moisturize. If you have clogged pores, whiteheads and blackheads, then 2-3 times a week include steaming (in this order: cleanse, tone, steam, tone, moisturize).

-Once a week: cleanse, tone, steam, exfoliate, tone, *extractions, tone, mask (use your acne mask here), tone, moisturize. *IF NEEDED, for blackheads, pimples, etc, Don't begin doing extractions until you have been following all of the other steps for at least . weeks, so that the steaming will have caused any tough blemishes to begin to soften.

-How to: *
Cleanse -use a small amount and lather with water, apply using circular motions all over face and neck, repeat if you have makeup on
Tone - Squeeze a small amount onto the cottonball and wipe all over face and neck
Steam - for 10-15 minutes, using one of these methods: facial steamer, hold your face 3-5 inches above steaming water, or drape a hot towel over your face (leaving your nostrils and/or mouth exposed)
Exfoliate - follow the same steps as in cleansing, but don't repeat
Extractions - place the hoop (or eye) over the blemish (or blackhead) so that the blemish is in the center of the hoop, apply slight pressure and use rocking and rolling movements all around the blemish (don't use so much pressure that you create indentions or bruises on your skin), if and when the blockage comes out of the pore, wipe away with a cottonball that has been dampened with toner
Mask - apply mask evenly on face and neck, leave for 10-15 minutes, remove by draping a hot towel over your face, then wiping away - if it begins to sting or burn intensly before 10-15 minutes has passed remove and consider using a milder mask
Moisturize - apply a small amount on face an neck and massage until it's absorbed
*In all of these steps, always avoid the eye area.

~VITAMINS/MINERALS, DIET, & EXCERCISE~
Each day, include a multivitamin for women and try to maintain a fairly healthy diet and exercise routine. Also see this site about vitamins and the skin: http://www.prevention.com/article/0,5778... If you take any of these in addition to your daily multivitamin, be sure not to take more than the recommended dosages.


~RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ~*(should you decide not to use the same brand as the acne mask)

-FOR OILY SKIN (Oily in T-zone and other areas):
Neutrogena Clear Pore Cleanser/Mask, Neutrogena Clear Pore Oil-Controlling Astringent, Neutrogena Oil-free Moisture SPF 15, & Neutrogena Deep Clean Invigorating Scrub:
- the Clear Pore Cleanser/Mask can be used as both a daily cleanser and for your mask in your weekly facial.

-FOR COMBINATION SKIN (2 or more of these conditions: dry, oily, sensitive, breakouts, etc.)
Fresh Foaming Cleanser., Neutrogena® Alcohol-Free Toner , Oil-Free Moisture for Combination Skin, Neutrogena Deep Clean™ Gentle Scrub, Neutrogena Clear Pore™ Cleanser/Mask (for oily and/or blemish prone areas), & Hydrating Facial Cloth Mask (http://www.neutrogena.com/Content_79.asp).

-FOR ACNE-PRONE SKIN (very frequent or constant breakouts)
Advanced Solutions™ Complete Acne Therapy System, Oil-Free Acne Wash Daily Scrub
(don’t use every day, only once a week during your weekly facial), and Oil-Free Acne Wash 60 Second Mask Scrub

-FOR SEVERE ACNE (severe, painful, constant breakouts of various types)
Or if any skin problems persist or become worse, you should see a dermatologist.

*see this link: http://www.neutrogena.com/face.asp?mainv... click on cleansers, toners, moisturizers, & treatments to view the products

Answer 2

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Answer 3

If you’re looking for accurate acne information, best to see a dermatologist. Some people believe doctors are predisposed to take the easy way to deal with acne… prescription drugs. But, with many, this simplistic answer may not be the appropriate course of action. Some feel that such prescription drugs just treat the symposium and not the underlying cause. But, a local dermatologist is still your best starting point.
For me personally, I discovered a great informational acne treatment site. Not only is there good information/articles but I got their audio e-book and following it’s advice can now say that my acne is a thing of the past! Keep in mind, were all different and there are various types of acne, so what works for some may not be totally effective for all.

Bottom line, hang in there, you will get past this! Sincere best wishes and good luck.
Oh, by the way the site that helped me is:
http://www.acne-treatment-medicine-1.info

Answer 4

If you have badly harsh acne on your face or on your neck then you have to consider Walden' plan

Answer 5

i use it before sleeping on Sunday Wednesday and Friday.
Sunday because you want to look clean for Monday's work.
Wednesday because its in the middle of the week
Friday because you might of gone out that night and got dirty and need to look clean for Saturday

Answer 6

I'd do it sun, tues, and thurs....because I know I sometimes stay out way too late on fri and sat and wouldn't want to do it when i got home.

Answer 7

think tue thurs sun will be good....but actually you can start with once a week first to try it out...if not it might dry up you skin

Answer 8

hi livingmonkey well i always use it before i get in the shower i dont know why but it always works for me. i also use proactive.

Answer 9

when you are relaxing