If you’re a sheet mask lover, we have some exciting news for you. There’s a groundbreaking new method of sheet mask application going around that may just take your skincare routine to the next level.

For years we’ve been applying our skincare masks either cold or at room temperature, hoping to reap the desired benefits of calming and soothing the skin, and reducing inflammation – especially after clinical treatments. But have you ever considered applying your sheet masks warm?

Studies* show that wet heat boosts skin moisture by almost 50% in comparison to dry heat which can strip overall moisture. So why not make the most out of your single-use sheet mask? According to April Brodie, renowned integrated facialist and authority on all things gua sha and facial massage, heat may be the next big thing when it comes to face masks for skin rejuvenation.

“There is certainly a need for cooling face masks, which are designed to reduce inflammation and boost hydration, especially after treatments like peels, lasers, and skin needling,” says April. “But for those seeking to reduce muscular tension, TMJ pain, and boost the skin’s health without the need to address sensitivity, incorporating 10-20 minutes of low-grade heat via a warm sheet mask can be incredibly effective.”

According to April Brodie, here are the key benefits:

1. Reduced muscle pain

It’s well known that heat can instantly soothe tired muscles – just think of the relief you feel after a hot stone massage! The same can be said for facial muscles, which often experience soreness and tension from stress, clenching, and teeth grinding.

2. Boosted circulation

arming the skin brings about an instant flushing effect. This aids skin health by increasing circulation and treating the tissue to oxygen and nutrient-rich blood flow. This is essential for skin healing, anti-ageing, and improved cellular function.

3. Lymphatic drainage

This boost of circulation, followed by the reduction in temperature once the warm mask is removed, will stimulate a boost in lymphatic drainage. Our lymphatic system is our body’s method of waste removal, which transports toxins and fluid retention out of the body. Anyone experiencing facial puffiness, dullness, or the effects of pollution, stress, alcohol and poor diet will benefit from this increased lymphatic flow.

“In an industry that moves at such a fast pace, it’s important that we continue to try new approaches to age-old techniques,” says April. “Particularly in an era where stress levels are at an all-time high, any technique aimed to reduce tension and pain, and enhance wellbeing and quality of life, is a huge win. II just love the feeling of a warm facemask in the colder months, like a hug for your face – who could say no?”

*The effect of the moisture content of a local heat source on the blood flow response of the skin, 2009, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19415313/ 

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