Naked Science Series 3

Well for starters, facial masks have been part of a woman’s beauty regimen since ancient times. Natural products like egg whites, honey and an assortment of fruits were used to keep the skin in top condition thanks to the various vitamins, minerals, oils and proteins absorbed into the skin. These days there are hundreds of cosmetic facemasks packed with the same softening, firming and soothing goodness for different skin types and conditions, all aiming to restore elasticity and suppleness to your world wearied faces.

Whether in cream or gel form, these masks are trying to go deep into the layers of skin to encourage the production of collagen, a protein found naturally in your skin and which gives you natural elasticity. As your skin loses its twang, it also starts to dry out, which when coupled with a loss of the fatty layer underneath, means that you’ll be staring skin sag and wrinkles in the face. The different agents in face firming masks aim to encourage a rapid cell regeneration process, resulting in smoother, firmer, younger looking skin.

The quest for eternal youth has turned skin care into a multimillion pound industry, but before slapping on a face firming mask you must identify your skin type, because this will help you find a mask that addresses the problems and benefits your skin.

Also, you need not restrict your facemask to the face alone – don’t forget your neck, shoulders and arms. These areas take a lot of beating too and could benefit from a bit of pampering and care. Whatever you choose to use, remember that there’s no substitute for a healthy lifestyle to reduce those wrinkles and leave you feeling refreshed.

You can see how the girls got on with the face firming masks in our Naked Truth Poll >>