Who doesn’t love a relaxing sheet mask, right? They are a sure-fire way to not only reap promising skincare results instantly but to make us feel pampered, too. Chuck one on and put your feet up, and you could be letting yourself in for a boost of luminosity, hydration, and pore-refining, with very little input. Plus, let’s be real- it’s a lot of fun to take a selfie while wearing it. Whether our skin needs an immediate top-up of glow and hydration before a night out, a face mask is always our ride-or-die solution.
But if you ever felt conflicted about tossing away the excess serum left at the bottom, you are not the only one. The good thing is there are multiple ways to use the excess serum and acquire some additional skin benefits. If you’re familiar with the disappointment of throwing away the pool of excess serum at the bottom of the sheet mask pack, keep scrolling for 6 incredibly cool ways to make your sheet masks work as hard as you do.
How To Give This Skincare Staple A Zero-Waste Makeover
Give Your Neck Area The Much-Deserved TLC!
Tbh, body skincare is neglected by the best of us. The pool of excess serum left at the bottom of your sheet mask pack can be used all over your body, with special attention on the decolletage and neck. It will help hydrate and rejuvenate the otherwise neglected skin below your face.
Face Massage For That Lit-From-Within Glow
After you’ve taken off your sheet mask, the excess serum can be used to do a quick facial massage. You can also employ a jade roller to make it more effective. It helps with lymphatic drainage and reduces puffiness. Top this off with your go-to moisturiser to lock in all the goodness of the serum.
Indulge In DIYs
Calling out all DIY aficionados: the excess serum can be employed for a follow-up skincare session the next morning. Since the mask formula might lose its effectiveness due to prolonged exposure to air. It is ideal to pop some cotton pads in and store them in an airtight pouch or container and use it within 24 hours.
Mix And Match With Other Skincare Products
The potent serum pairs wonderfully with other skincare actives. If you want to whip up your own recipe, the leftover serum can be mixed with fuller’s earth for another face masking session the next day.
To Smoothen Rough Patches On The Arms
Yes, life is harsh, but thankfully, these skin-saving remedies that can transform our rough claws to soft, smooth ones. While our faces assume monopoly in our skincare regimen, the arms can often end up deprived of nourishment. If you are looking to smoothen and nourish rough patches around the elbows, try spreading the excess serum over the arms once you are done with the face.
Face Mist For That Post-Facial Glow
Here is a simple way to make a DIY face mist. All you have to do is remove the excess serum from your sheet mask and packet. Fill a spray bottle halfway with distilled water. Simply shake it well to ensure that the serum is well combined, and your mini DIY facial mist is ready to use!
Get, set, glow!
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