Sheet masks – the secret of beautiful skin straight from South Korea and Japan.

Sheet masks are one of the biggest trends in care of recent years. Designed so as to transform skin in only 20 minutes, they allow for a quick care ritual – during cooking dinner, watching a favourite series or relaxing at home.

Not everyone knows that sheet masks come from South Korea and Japan – countries which are true pioneers in the field of care. It is exactly from there that cosmetic companies from all over the world draw inspirations.

If rich essences combined with the newest technology are the heart of Korean care, then sheet masks are its soul. Before they reached Western markets, they enjoyed enormous popularity in Asia, where most people use at least one mask daily. No wonder that Koreans are famous for beautiful and well-cared skin at every age.

What is a sheet mask?

A sheet mask is a fabric in the shape of an oval of the face, soaked with concentrated essence. After applying on earlier cleansed skin it adheres perfectly, creating the effect of the so-called occlusive dressing. Thanks to this active ingredients penetrate deeper, and the skin intensely hydrates and nourishes itself.

The mask is intended for single use and most often packed in single, hermetically secured packaging.

Kinds of materials of sheet masks

Sheets of masks are made of different materials, which have different properties. The most often encountered are:

• Cotton – soft, absorbent, well fits to the face and does not irritate the skin.
• Cupra – produced from short fibres remaining after processing raw cotton. Has smooth, silky structure, adheres excellently to skin, acts like second skin and lets essence penetrate deeply. Hypoallergenic, safe even for sensitive skin.
• Tencel – ecological plant fibre from tree cellulose (most often eucalyptus). 100% biodegradable, with high absorbency, lets skin breathe, intensely hydrates and is delicate in touch.
• Lyocell – the most delicate fibres created from specially processed eucalyptus leaves and bamboo bark (e.g. in Atomy masks). Hypoallergenic, antibacterial, very absorbent and smooth, gives effect of “second skin”, luxurious in touch, thin and elastic.

Hydrogel masks

Hydrogel masks are modern technology, different from traditional cotton masks. Many products available on the market are the so-called “dry gel” – gives feeling of coolness, but has limited ability of absorbing ingredients.

Hydrogel Masks Atomy – Hydrogel Marine Mask are created in a process in which material dissolves under influence of warmth of skin, gradually releasing all active ingredients. Thanks to this you have certainty that the mask fully works.

Concentration and composition

Hydrogel masks differ among others in content of collagen, niacinamide, PDRN, snail mucin or algae. Important is also technology – e.g. lack of supporting mesh, reaction to heat, transformation of colour, as well as length and time of use (Express vs night).

Hydrogel Masks Atomy are 100% dissolvable hydrogel without carrier layer (3rd generation). Perfectly adhere to skin, increase comfort of use and minimize risk of irritations.

Variants:

1. Moisturising & Soothing – algae from Jeju Islands, alginate, coral extract, alfalfa, fucose. Creates moisturizing barrier and soothes skin.
2. Brightening & Firming – low-molecular marine collagen, pearl extract, marine complex, niacinamide. Brightens, firms and strengthens protective barrier of skin.

Additionally:

• Lack of supporting mesh → bigger comfort, lack of irritations
• Dermatological tests → result 0.0 (lack of irritations)
• After application one can dissolve mask in hot bath and use as care of whole body

Hydrogel masks Atomy act like ampoule treatment, and not only momentary relief. Typical hydrogel masks give effect of refreshment: hydrate, cool and soothe, brighten and smooth.

Other kinds of masks

• Biocellulose – natural fibre, thin like hydrogel, strongly adheres, excellently absorbs ingredients.
• Foil masks – metallic layer which prevents evaporation of ingredients, often with cotton inside for comfort.
• Charcoal masks – black sheet filled with charcoal powder, which regulates sebum and cleanses skin.

Benefits from using sheet masks

• Intensive hydration and nourishment – quick injection of energy for skin
• Effectiveness – strong adherence lets ingredients penetrate deeper
• Immediate effect – skin smooth, radiant, soothed, full of glow
• Convenience – easy in use, ideal in travel or at work
• Pleasant ritual – mini-SPA at home, moment of relaxation and refreshment

How to use a sheet mask?

1. Cleanse the face – best double-stage deep cleansing, e.g. Deep Cleanser + Foam Cleanser from Atomy
2. Toner / essence – prepare skin for absorbing ingredients
3. Apply mask – adjust to shape of face and smooth out
4. Relax 15–20 minutes – so much is needed for active ingredients to absorb
5. Remove mask – remnants of essence massage into skin, do not rinse
6. Close care – apply cream in order to “close” treatment

How often to use?

• 2–3 times a week – for visible and lasting effects
• Daily – if skin needs intensive regeneration (dryness, stress, travel)
• Before important outing – quick effect of freshness and glow

Key: regularity. Even once a week brings benefits, but more frequent use gives better hydration, brightening and elasticity of skin.

Your skin deserves luxury – even in everyday life. Sheet masks are a simple and pleasant way so that every day enjoy radiant, healthy complexion.

How to Access Atomy Korean Cosmetics?

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