Date: 03/04/2013

Author: Ingrid Katz (Pure Aesthetics)

With autumn upon us, we will feel the air start to change. Before the dreaded winter dryness descends on JHB, what better time to condition and prepare our skins.

Facial masks are a great way to do just this and we have 3 amazing products from QMS Medicosmetics for you to use in the comfort of your own home.

• Relax-O-Firm Mask – wellness for dry skin, facial expression lines and fine wrinkles. Active ingredients with a high moisturising effect that supports, stabilises and adjusts the moisture content of the skin into the deeper layers. It also calms irritated and stressed skin to provide a smooth and supple result. Immediate effects will show a reduction in dryness and expression lines. A thick layer applied before going to bed will alleviate any sign of dry and tired skin.
• Activator Mask – a refreshing, moisturising and skin smoothing fleece mask that improves the appearance of stressed and tired skin. This "Cinderella Mask" will leave the skin feeling and looking fresh, soft and radiant in just 10 minutes. The high concentration of Hyaluronic Acid and Marine Collagen guarantees moisture and works instantly on tired, stressed or jet lagged skin. It is also an amazing pre-event home care product for that instant glow!
• Hydro Foam Mask – this is a micro foam mask with high quality ingredients that provide moisture and hydration to the skin. Silk proteins restore the moisture balance in the cells and make fine lines disappear and leave the skin feeling soft and silky smooth. High quality Jojoba Oil is anti-inflammatory and ideal for calming a sunburnt skin. This mask is pure relaxation for a stressed skin.

You may have noticed many magazines and TV shows promoting DIY home masks made from fresh ingredients straight out of your kitchen. These help within limits and because the natural ingredients do not go through a scientific process, the molecular size is often too large for the skin to be absorbed. As interesting and cost effective as these may sound, they are not effective and can sometimes irritate the skin. Please consider your choice in any mask, wisely.