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It’s one thing for a sheet mask to feel hydrating on the skin. It’s another for hydrating sheet masks to work on dehydrated, parched skins.
The purpose of a hydrating sheet mask is to provide additional moisture to your skin. That’s why they can be a godsend when used on long haul flights, or as an S.O.S treatment when your skin is feeling dry and taut after returning from say, cooler climates. Or really, can just be used as a pick-me-up on days when your skin’s not in tip-top condition.
But for people with dehydrated skin, a sheet mask has to do more than just hydrate. It has to be one that’s heavy duty – the hydration effects must be intense.
Why? Dehydrated skin is lacking in moisture; so not only does the mask need to restore hydration levels back to normal, it has to provide hydration beyond that. And not only so, the effects need to last – your skin shouldn’t feel uncomfortable moments after removing the mask (like, it’s back to square one – that means your skin hasn’t had time to absorb the hydrating serum and it’s evaporated) – the hydration effects should stay.
Essentially, your skin should be feeling soothed, calmed, plumped and significantly hydrated. You’d be surprised at how hard it is to find sheet masks that are worthy to be considered one that’s for dehydrated skin, but we’ve narrowed down our favourites:
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The best hydrating sheet masks for dehydrated skin
Utena Premium Puresa Golden Jelly Mask (Hyaluronic Acid), $16.90 for box of three
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The jelly serum not only delivers deep hydration to the skin, it also helps to lock in moisture (as it doesn’t evaporate as quickly). It’s so hydrating that you don’t even need to use moisturiser after.
Papa Recipe Bombee Honey Mask Pack, $21.90 for box of five
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This mask not only hydrates, it heals as well – thanks to the star ingredient propolis that provides intense hydration. For sensitive skin, the mask goes even further to soothe and calm irritable spots.
D Mask Salmon Aqua Firming Mask, $4.90 per piece
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Salmon egg extract might be an uncanny ingredient found in sheet masks, but it’s high in collagen and moisture – and the hydration effects really do translate on the skin. It’s paired with cermaide and safflower extract for a luminous and supple complexion.
J.One Jelly Pack Vita Mask 2-Step Mask, $7 per piece (available at aceofface.sg)
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Two steps to this mask – first, the sheet mask softens and delivers intense hydration to the skin. Next, concentrated glycerin is to be lathered over the skin to lock in moisture. The result: happy, healthy and hydrated skin the next morning.
For Beloved One Hyaluronic Acid GHK-Cu Moisturizing Bio-Cellulose Mask, $63 for box of three
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The bio-cellulose mask is so thin and breathable, it feels lovely and refreshing on the skin. It doesn’t feel like much when the mask on, but once removed, skin feels instantly rejuvenated and bright. Makeup goes on great after.
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