Skin Care

What Exactly Is a Dry Sheet Mask?

Hint: It's not drenched in serum

by Heather Cichowski | COMMENT

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How dry sheet masks work Trying to figure out how skin actually reaps the benefits of a dry sheet mask? The moisturizing formula in dry sheet masks is softened and released onto skin via the wearer's body heat and/or by massaging the mask while it is worn, says Chao. Once the formula is deposited onto skin, it acts like any facial moisturizer. The emollient-rich formula will smooth the surface of skin by filling in gaps of the skin barrier, creating a protective layer against moisture loss.

Nannette de Gaspe Beaubien says that her brand's dry sheet masks — or "infusers" — use Biomimetic Micro Vectors (BMV) transport technology which allows for micro penetration of active ingredients through multiple layers of the dermis. Without getting too science-y, the active-rich BMV has a balm-like texture which is imprinted on the brand's techstile infusers. When the infuser is applied, temperature, pH and/or natural body movements activate it. The BMV technology has components similar to skin's composition so when they come in contact with each other, the two seamlessly merge. Beaubien points out that instead of just filling the lipids, the high concentration of actives in the formula repairs cells.

Image via Miss de Gaspe

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