7. Masks

For the seventh step, use a mask. There are many different types of masks but the most popular/famous for Korean and Japanese skincare are sheet masks. A sheet mask is a face-shaped sheet of material with cutouts for your eyes, lips, and nostrils. This thin layer of material is soaked with serums containing nutrients. Because the mask is in contact with your skin for a while, 10 – 15 minutes normally, your skin has a chance to absorb these serums more effectively than when you just apply the serum to your skin. The mask also prevents the serums from evaporating allowing your skin to absorb more of it.