Chandni Goyal, Head of Training, International Brands at House of Beauty, Juice Beauty, shares with GlobalSpa five common mistakes you might be making while applying powder masks. Here is what’s going wrong and how you can avoid it.

1.) DISREGARDING YOUR SKIN TYPE

Powder masks are usually customizable as the powder is packed with active ingredients that need to be mixed with the come carrier. Depending on the purpose of the mask and a person’s skin type, one should customize the ratio of the powder mask to the carrier for best results.

2.) APPLYING TOO MUCH OR TOO LITTLE

Many a times people tend to apply too much of the mask and end up having a reaction to the mask since powder masks are usually packed with active ingredients, they are highly potent, and sometimes people tend to mix too much of water and apply too little of the mask, with the mask losing the purpose it is supposed to deliver.

3.) NOT CLEANING YOUR HANDS AND FACE

Dirty hands can transfer bacteria and germs that can contaminate your skin and hence the mask may not be able to deliver all of its goodness.

4.) LEAVING IT ON FOR TOO LONG

Unlike other creamy or gel masks that are milder and can be left on the face for more than the stipulated time, powder masks shouldn’t be applied for more than the suggested time to avoid any redness or flushing.

5.) SKIPPING POST-MASK STEPS

Skipping to apply a toner to minimize the pores and a good moisturizer to lock in the benefits of the mask can defeat the entire purpose of the mask in the first place.