I think if you read my blog regularly you will be more than aware just how obsessed with facemasks I am. I was lucky enough to get my hands on The Bodyshop Japanese Matcha Tea Pollution Clearing Mask in the Latest In Beauty collaboration box with The Sunday Times (here) and since it came into my life, I have used it ALOT.
Enriched with matcha green tea from Kakegawa, Japan, dandelion extract and soul-soothing Community Trade aloe vera from Mexico, this mask is just so indulgently creamy and a delight to apply. The formula has been designed to not only purify but to also gentle exfoliate the skin and help rid it of those everyday impurities caused by pollutants. For me, living in London, anything that can help my skin breathe, be unclogged and have that must sought after clean feeling you get after a facial gets the thumbs up from me. It is also worth noting that this mask is also formulated without silicones, mineral oil or paraffins.
To use, you do need to ensure that you have cleansed your skin to remove any surface dirt and grime, then either using your finger or a brush, apply an even layer of the mask to your face, neck and if you feel the need, your décolleté too, but it is advised that you avoid the eye and lip areas. Then leave the mask to do its thing for 5-10 minutes before rinsing it off using warm water and in circular motions to aid the exfoliation process.
What I really like about this mask is how my skin feels after using it, a feeling that is hard to describe but one which essentially gives you that feeling of skin that can breathe. I have been using this mask twice a week as advised and when I have come to the end of this jar, I am definitely purchasing another one, it is that good. It is priced at £17 and if this one doesn't sound like it is for you, there are other masks to choose from.
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