While face massage might be my favorite way to elevate a skincare routine, masking is in a close second. Adding a therapeutic facial mask to your skincare routine once a week is a great way to make your skin even better than it already is! It’s like giving yourself a mini facial at home. Just think of your #1 skincare goal; is it to be more hydrated and have softer skin? To clear pimples? Balance oils and diminish blackheads? Brighten your skin? There’s a mask for every skincare need and I’m listing my favorites below!

scrub me secret: I find that masking fits best into my PM skincare routine because that’s where I have the most time. But a long AM skincare routine on the weekend is always fun too! Masking fits into your routine after cleanser and toner and before serums and/or moisturizers. Choose a time when you have 10-20 minutes of extra time in your routine.

scrub me secret: I love CBD in skincare. I find it to be really helpful for reducing red bumps, unevenness in complexion, and puffiness that occurs around large breakouts. When I’m performing an acne facial at the skin care studio I often use this CBD clay mask and CBD toner as well.

scrub me secret: for a facial scrub you need exfoliants that have soft, cylindrical edges. Anything with jagged or sharp edges like salts and roughly ground nut shells will create micro-tears in the skin that cause damage that results in a sensitive looking or uneven complexion.

scrub me secret: theres a difference between your skin feeling warmth or a “tingly” feeling and a stinging burning feeling from a product. Feeling warmth or a “tingle” means the product is doing its job in creating circulation/ blood flow in your skin, resulting in a flushed looking face for a little bit after the mask is removed. This is a good thing! If you feel a stinging or uncomfortable burning sensation, thats not the reaction we are looking for from a product and it should be removed.

These are all masks that I have used myself personally and/or in the skincare studio on my facial clients. I feel like every time I use one of these masks (the Maya Chai works especially well for my skin) I get compliments on my skin the next day!

These product recommendations are my own thoughts and are not paid endorsements.