Dr Yasmeen Shaikh

Masks are generally classified as warm of cold.  A good mask will have the following qualities: i) Must be safe to use and non-toxic. ii) Should be smooth and contain no  gritty particles and should be of a  consistency that spreads over the face easily. iii) Should be removed easily with  sponges and tepid water. If peeling type mask is used, it must peel off the face without causing discomfort to client. iv) Should produce toning and  tightening sensation to the skin. v) After removal of the mask, the  skin should feel clean, stimulated firm smooth and refreshed. vi) Some masks absorb and remove  excess surface oils from skin. TYPE OF MASKS: i) Clay mask - using clay ingredients such as kaolin and Fuller's earth. ii) Peel of mask - These masks are based on rubber, was or some type of plastic. When they have hardened on the skin they are peeled of in on piece.Taking surface dirt and dead skin cells with them. iii) Heating mask- hot mask applied ove...

CLASSIFICATION OF SKIN TYPES                          - BY DR YASMEEN SHAIKH. 1. Normal Skin - Fine textured, healthy  looking, neither too oily nor too dry  and without any blemishes.  Very few people are lucky to  have such skin in the tropical countries.  If blessed with such a skin, maintenance  treatments to retain it are the necessity.  2. Dry Skin - Causes     1. harsh and excessive use of soaps.     2. exposure to sun.     3. cold and windy weather.     4. poor diet and nutrition.     5. excessive steaming.     6. illness and certain drugs.     7. ageing process.       Dry Skin can be of two types :         a) oil or sebum dry.         b) moisture or water dry. a) In case of oil dry skin the skin appears and feel thin, taut dry, wrinkled when you smile, and ...