With recipes by Paula Gamo
Many things fascinate us about Korean-inspired cosmetics, but without a doubt, cotton face masks are one of the products that excite us the most.
Natural, easy to use and incredibly versatile, they allow you to perform specialized facial care in the comfort of your own home.
Esencia Verde Facial Masks are made of 100% cotton, and come compact so that you can soak them with the product you like best, or that you need at that moment.
By using a product with a mask, instead of applying it directly to the face, the product spends more time on the skin, making it more effective. In addition, covering the skin with cotton creates an occlusive effect that also helps to increase the effects of the product on the skin, especially in moisturizing masks.
To use them, simply place a compact mask in a large bowl or deep plate and add enough liquid to saturate the mask, and let it soak completely. You will see the compact mask begin to grow as it absorbs the liquid.
Once it's completely soaked, use your clean hands to lift and unroll the mask, letting any excess liquid drip off. Place it on your clean face, using your fingertips to smooth it down. Leave it on for about 20 minutes, then remove it and apply your favorite moisturizer, for example, Green Essence Argan Oil if it's nighttime, or Green Essence Resveratrol Facial Serum followed by your day cream.
These are some ways to use Green Essence Face Masks :
Hydrating and Nourishing Face Mask: This mask, made with Rose Toner and Green Essence, will leave your skin looking younger and more radiant thanks to its abundance of natural antioxidants. For this reason, it's commonly used as a skin moisturizer. It's also notable for its vitamin C content, an essential nutrient that helps synthesize collagen. In addition, it has a relaxing effect.
Cucumber Anti-Aging Face Mask: Using the Green Essence Cucumber and Witch Hazel Facial Toner , this mask refreshes and helps minimize the appearance of pores, deeply cleansing the skin with the astringent properties of witch hazel. Cucumber, rich in vitamins A, C, and E, and antioxidant properties, helps keep skin hydrated, free of toxins, and combats premature aging.
Purifying Mask: This mask uses rice water to cleanse the skin of impurities and reduce pore size. It also tones the face, soothes irritated skin, and is moisturizing.
How to prepare rice water
Ingredients
- Half a cup of organic brown rice
- 2 cups of water (mineral)
Preparation
To prepare it, follow these steps:
- Rinse the rice with a cup of water to remove any dirt or impurities it may contain.
- Place the raw rice in a bowl and cover with water.
- Leave the rice to soak for 20 minutes.
- Stir gently until the water becomes cloudy. This will help the vitamins and minerals remain in the water.
- Strain the rice water into a clean container (a small amount) and place the mask in it so it can soak. Then apply it as explained above.
- You can store rice water in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about a week.
Purifying face mask (acne-prone skin)*: This mask is made with Kanne , a fermented organic wheat, oat, and rye bread drink with pure spring water. It is rich in lactic acid (a natural disinfectant), live lactobacteria (5 million per ml), minerals, B vitamins, trace elements, and enzymes. Kanne is a prebiotic that, when ingested, aids digestion and promotes a healthy gut flora. When applied topically, it eliminates bacteria that proliferate on the skin and cause blemishes and acne.
*This mask is not suitable for celiacs, nor for people with wheat or gluten sensitivity.