While interviewing K-pop group (G)I-DLE last year, one of the members, Minnie, mentioned sheet masking every day for a month is her secret to getting the clearest, dewiest skin possible before a big performance. In Korea, this is often called the "one day, one pack" method. Although it seems like it would be too much for your skin, dermatologists in Seoul swear by it too. Show Redditors on the Asian Beauty subreddit also indulge in the daily skincare habit. (This is the same part of the Internet that brought us the heated sheet mask hack.) A user who goes by yasSkin wrote that using a sheet mask every day "is literally the only way [she] can keep [her] skin soft, radiant, and acne-free." I can't imagine doing one sheet mask every day, let alone two. Getting a facial once a week for a month was exhausting enough. Time constraints aside, the beauty editor in me wondered what all that sheet masking really does for your skin. Just one every day, seven days a week seemed like it would irritate skin. So I posited a couple of dermatologists with a question: "Should you use a sheet mask every day?" The short answer is sure, go ahead. However, there are a couple of catches. "Yes, it’s fine to use a sheet mask every day as long as it’s not a glycolic acid-containing sheet mask," Elizabeth Tanzi, founder and director of Capital Laser & Skin Care and associate clinical professor for the department of dermatology at the George Washington University Medical Center in Washington, D.C., tells Allure. Why? Using sheet masks formulated with exfoliating acids, like glycolic, are too strong for daily use and can cause irritation. Debra Jaliman, a New York City-based dermatologist, agrees. However, her caveat is those who are acne-prone shouldn't sheet mask every day. "It can sometimes aggravate acne because it is occlusive and can block pores," she explains. This can cause bacteria to grow on skin. Instead, she recommends using a sheet mask only once a week if you have are susceptible to breakouts. Not acne-prone? Using a sheet mask every day can help boost your skin's hydration levels, Jaliman says. "It helps push the ingredients into the skin," she adds. With this in mind, Beverly Hills-based dermatologist Ava Shamban compares daily sheet masking to "using a super-powered moisturizer every day rather than a regular moisturizer." Also, if you have sensitive skin, sheet masks are a good option because they have fewer preservatives and have fewer chances of causing irritation, Tanzi adds. Hello, my name is Dawn and I’m a face mask addict. In fact, I’ve been masking every single day without fail since 2014 (barring extenuating circumstances… like surgery). This revelation might have gotten me a few curious stares in the past, but daily masking
has become an acceptable – and even expected – norm among skincare aficionados in recent years. My masking journey initially started with a general obsession with Korean beauty back in 2014. This was a few years after the Hallyu wave hit our shores and everyone increasingly binge watched K-dramas, or at least knew someone who did. But
beyond enjoying the storylines of these shows, I found myself drawn to the seemingly flawless complexions of the actors and actresses on screen. As a beauty writer at that time, it didn’t take me long to discover the famed 10-step Korean skincare routine, which includes masking. I also learned about
the “one day, one pack” method, which is essentially using one sheet mask a day. I decided to give it a shot, but instead of sticking solely to sheet masks, I rotated among the different face masks in my beauty arsenal. In the beginning, I committed to using a face mask daily for a week out of curiosity. But then I saw the results, so I continued for a month, which turned into a year, and after that I just never stopped. My skin looked healthier and had a natural glow to it. I was even getting compliments on my complexion, something which had never happened before this. The key to daily maskingIf you’re wondering if masking daily is fine, don’t worry. Face masks are designed to deliver a concentrated amount of beneficial skincare ingredients to either hydrate, nourish, exfoliate, or deep cleanse your skin in a short amount of time. The key to reaping the maximum benefits from doing so is to vary the type of mask you use daily. For instance, even if you have an acne-prone complexion, don’t slather on a purifying clay mask a few days in a row as it may be too harsh on skin and cause irritation. Instead, alternate clay masks with hydrating sheet masks, brightening wash-off masks, and so on, depending on what your complexion needs for that day. As a general rule, I use deep cleansing masks on days when I work out, nourishing sleeping masks on stressful or hectic days, calming or hydrating sheet masks if I’ve been out in the sun, and brightening wash-off masks every other day to maintain a glow. The face masks in my weekly masking scheduleIn a week, my typical masking schedule looks something like this: All the items are independently selected by our editorial team. If you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. But we only recommend products we love. Promise.
What will happen if I use face mask everyday?Using a sheet mask every day can help boost your skin's hydration levels, as leaving the mask on the face for a certain period helps push the ingredients into the skin. By using a mask daily, you can enjoy the same result as using a super-powered moisturizer every day.
How many times a week should I use a face mask?You can use a face mask once a week or up to three times a week. Depending on your skin type. A normal to dry skin should use it less, and a normal to oily can use it more. Everyone should introduce masking into their skincare regimen if they haven't done so already.
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