Got You Covered: Beauty Masks from Head to Toe

Mention masking and facial mask is often the first thing that comes to mind. Aside from being an essential step in skincare routines, the rest of your body and hair can also benefit from the occasional masking.

Whether you are looking to boost your skincare ritual or pamper your hair with a nourishing treat, here are our picks that will keep your body in tip top condition.

As with most skincare routines, face masks are a must-have step at least once a week to achieve healthy, glowing skin.

For those with dry and sensitive skin, an overnight leave-on mask is a great option to include in your skincare routine as it keeps moisture locked in your skin while you sleep. By using cica formulated from Laneige’s proprietary forest yeast, this sleeping mask aims to strengthen the skin’s barrier and reduce skin tension. It is both light and soothing, making it suitable for those with easily irritable or stressed out skin.

How to Use: Simply apply as the last step of your skincare routine every night, preferably right before sleeping. Wash off the next morning for refreshed and rejuvenated skin.

If you prefer a wash-off mask, here’s one that will supercharge your skin. Rooki’s green pulp paste masque is made from a natural blend of superfood ingredients, such as kale, matcha and soybean. Packed with antioxidants and phytonutrients, this rich and skin-soothing paste promises to leave your skin visibly plumper and brighter with an instant glow.

How to Use: Layer a generous dose of masque and massage for one minute. Leave on for 10 minutes before rinsing off with water.

To tackle the effects of ageing, try Sulwhasoo’s Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Mask. This light yet creamy sheet mask uses concentrated ginseng to reduce the appearance of fine lines and smoothen skin texture. Plus, it also enhances the skin's moisture, radiance and resilience. The result? A firmer, more rejuvenated and glowing complexion.

How to Use: Remove film from lower part of the mask and apply the peeled side of the mask to fit your face. Repeat with the upper part of the mask. Leave on for 20 minutes. Massage remaining serum until it is completely absorbed.

The skin around our eyes is more delicate and quicker to show fatigue and signs of ageing. To maintain a youthful appearance, we need to pay special attention to this area.

What better way to revitalise your eyes than with a silk mask? Harnessing the benefits of silk, Porcelain’s eye mask contains ten active ingredients to counter the effects of stress and ageing around the eyes. The powerful combination of collagen, algae extract and antarcticine also helps to reduce excess fluids, and at the same time promote circulation to reduce the appearance of puffy eye bags.

How to Use: Remove protective sheet and apply it onto cleansed skin. Leave on for 20 minutes. Use daily for intensive regeneration or once a week for maintenance to prevent signs of ageing.

A cooling hydrogel mask is another way to pamper and calm the skin around your eyes. Beauty Arsenal features a form-specific transparent eye mask that matches the contours of your eyes. Infused with natural ingredients such as organic barley, it instantly leaves your eyes moisturised and rejuvenated.

Apart from its anti-ageing properties, the use of hydrogel encourages deep penetration of high potency active ingredients more efficiently and reduces inflammation while maintaining skin elasticity.

How to Use: Apply a patch under each eye and gently press the mask to smooth the edges. Leave on for 10 to 15 minutes. Massage excess serum until it is completely absorbed.

Heavier than lotion, body creams acts as a layer of mask that retains moisture in the skin. L'OCCITANE’s Almond Milk Concentrate is rich in vitamins (thanks to the almond extracts) and helps protect the skin’s elasticity. This concentrate can be easily absorbed, leaving your skin firmer, smoother and more nourished than before. 

How to Use: After showering, apply concentrate around arms, legs and torso.

Besides cream and body butter, body oil is an all-natural moisturising option for sensitive skin. Using an aromatic blend of essential oils including geranium, mint and rosemary, Clarins’ Body Treatment Oil delivers a firming and toning effect while eliminating toxins and promoting a sense of well-being. Hazelnut oil, one of its key ingredients, helps to lock in moisture, resulting in a soft and smooth complexion.

How to Use: Apply a small amount on damp or dry skin and massage in gently. For added benefit, wash with cool water after application.

Body scrubs are a great way to exfoliate and hydrate your skin at the same time. Cheryl W’s Matcha Latte body scrub is one to add to your list. It can double up as a wash-off mask on days that your body requires that extra care. Using dead sea salt, matcha powder and a selective blend of oils, this body scrub deeply cleanses your pores to remove dead skin cells, leaving your skin soft, radiant and healthy.

How to Use: Use on damp skin and massage over your body in circular motions. Leave it on for 1 to 2 minutes before rinsing off. Use one to two times weekly for maximal results.

Masking is not just for your skin. Don’t forget to pamper your locks as well by giving them a little treat. Occasional masking and treatment is key to maintaining healthy and silky hair. 

When it comes to leave-in hair treatment, a must-try is Revlon’s intercosmo multi-benefit hair mask. This lightweight treatment provides nourishment with the convenience and speed of a spray. With ten key benefits including damaged hair repair, heat protection and shine, the ocean-scented hair mask will leave you with smoother and silkier locks. 

How to Use: Spray mask evenly on damp hair before blow-drying. For best results, use after every hair wash.

Regular exposure to heat treatments such as perming can sometimes result in dry and damaged hair. PHS Argan Oil Treatment Mask provides intensive repair required to maintain your hair’s strength and texture. By balancing the hair’s natural oil and moisture, it helps to improve hair elasticity and reduce breakage, resulting in stronger hair and roots.

How to Use: After shampooing, evenly apply oil as desired and leave on for 10 to 15 minutes before rinsing thoroughly.

Looking to change up your hair colour or refresh your existing tones? This colour depositing mask not only deeply conditions your hair, but also doubles up as a temporary hair dye. Formulated with ArganID™ micro-encapsulated technology and nourishing ingredients such as an amino acid blend and apricot kernel oil, it helps to strengthen and repair hair structure, while improving scalp hydration and colour retention.

How to Use: Start with clean, towel-dried hair. Section hair and distribute product evenly using a wide-tooth comb. Leave on for 5 to 7 minutes before rinsing thoroughly.

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