Multimasking: What is it and how to do it?

Contouring, baking, strobing… And more recently the multimasking. In recent years, trends in beauty do not stop presenting us with new concepts that we first incorporate into our colloquial vocabulary and then into our skin.

And we do not know how to resist trying anything (whatever) if what they promise us is to enhance our natural beauty and also entertain ourselves with the process.

What is multimasking?

This cosmetic technique consists of replacing the application of a single facial mask with a combination of several of them that will be applied in the different regions of the face.

With the multimasking we forgot to give a generalized treatment to all the skin of the skin, giving priority to the fact of treat each area specifically according to the needs of your skin.

When applying a product we will observe the state of each place and select one or another product depending on what we want to achieve: Detoxify, reaffirm, deep cleaning ...

Different types

In addition to understanding the technique of

multimasking as the combined and simultaneous form of the different types of mask, there are also those who refer to it as the beauty treatment in which they are performed different applications of specific products, in different phases (removing the previous one before applying the next one), but spreading them in a generalized way throughout face.

Actually this option of multimasking it would not be the most optimized, since not only we are treating areas in a way that they don't really need, but also for that reason we will be wasting an important part of the products.

How to do it?

It is a reality that, although the concept of multimasking has become generalized, each cosmetic brand (Loreal, Boscia, MaryKay ...) has been creating its own line of specific products for each skin type, varying depending on its state and what it is desired to obtain, in addition to also influencing the area of ​​the skin on which it is acted.

In other words, the steps to carry out this technique will be largely determined by the mask manufacturer itself, although our ability Detecting the different types and needs of our skin will influence our choice of products to use and the way to apply each of them. they.

1. Oilier areas of our skin

Lower part of the forehead, nose and chin. That is, for the T zone. They are usually the more likely to get dirty by having a greater tendency to generate fat. The pores are larger and can become more clogged in that area. Masks multimasking purifying or deep cleaning are a great help in these cases.

2. Areas that are drier

Cheeks, upper part of the forehead, around the contour of the eyes. Ideally, apply a more intensive hydration and nourishing action for these areas and resort to the treatments used in multimasking to renew skin cells where dryness especially encourages flaking.

Vitamin C can be a great life booster for dull skin due to dryness.

3. Sensitive skin

The most delicate areas are the contour of the eyes and lips. For them, some type of repairing treatment can be applied if they are somewhat damaged or revitalizing. if what you need is a bit of freshness in the look and or you want a more pulpy appearance for the mouth.

4. Specific needs of our face

We refer to those that present certain more pronounced imperfections that require a more intensive action; thanks to multimasking We can insert a specific treatment for the problem in those regions or specific points of the face. For example, where the expression wrinkles are very marked, as in the puppet lines, or where there are sun spots that we want to lighten.

Tips to make it perfect

We give you some small guidelines so that you can apply correctly and get more out of the masks of your multi-mask treatment.

1. Thick layers

Create thick, even layers of the cream chosen in each case when you apply it on the area you want to treat.

2. Duration

He tries to keep them on for at least half an hour, or until they are completely dry. The exception is when the manufacturer himself indicates a specific time pattern; in that case follow their recommendations.

3. Remove

If when drying they form the typical masks that can be removed by pulling them, do it carefully from the edges down, and do not worry if there are remains since you can finish removing them with warm water.

4. Be careful with some areas

Take special care that it does not come into contact with eyes, eyebrows, hairline and lips, unless you have applied a specific treatment of multimasking for the latter.

5. Constancy

And to finish, maintain your routine weekly, since perseverance is the basis for obtaining the results you expect.

If you feel like it, try to share that moment with your partner or your friends, although each one will have different needs depending on her skin type. But if the multimasking It offers a great advantage, it is that it is adaptable and totally customizable for each one.