I’ve noticed a proliferation of sheet masks in the market, mostly from Asian brands although some Western or European brands also now have sheet masks in their stable. It got me wondering how a sheet mask could possibly be better than usual cream masks or if there was any additional benefit other than the fact of convenience.
What are sheet masks?
Sheet masks, as most of us would be familiar with, are thick paper or cloth masks cut out in the shape of a face with holes for your eyes, nose and mouth. This paper mask is then soaked in liquid or essence and sealed in a foil pack for one time use.
Usually, I’ve noticed that sheet masks target 2 main areas of skincare concerns – Hydrating and Whitening. My theory about this lies in the method the essence or skincare is dispensed on the skin and how the sheet masks work.