5 Types of Face Masks and How to Use Them

Masks have evolved from the green, goopy concoctions worn by our mothers to include a mind-spinning array of textures, formulas, and delivery mechanisms to suit your every need. From mix-‘em-yourself dry powders to creams, pastes, gels and sheet masks, the oversaturated market is admittedly daunting—which type of mask is best for your skin? Thankfully, Dr. Jeannette Graf, a New York-based dermatologist and author of Stop Aging, Start Living, reminds us that a mask’s powers are largely due to its ingredients, not its form. Read on for tips on which ingredients to look for and how each type works its magic.

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