I've spoken about Positive Rituals before and some people have said to me that they struggle with allocating the time especially if they live in a busy household and are juggling families and work commitments. This month i've highlighted three face masks that are versatile and don't require alot of time. But the very nature of application of a mask is a form of selfcare: the gentle meditative soothing of the product onto the face and maybe just sitting down and being present in the moment for 5 minutes without the distraction of your phone or laptop.
Green People - Age Defy Hydro Glow Sleep Mask, 50ml, £42, www.greenpeople.co.uk
A wonderful overnight mask with 35 beauty boosting actives that intensely hydrates and revitalises the most tired and lacklustre skins. Green Macro Algae helps to stimulate collagen production whilst Olive Squalene helps to nourish and restore the lipid layer which helps retain moisture. Plus the benefit of having essential fatty acids Omegas 3,6 and 9 support the skins natural oil barrier so you wake up with softer, smoother more vibrant complexion in the morning.
Skin-rg - Night Blossom Sleep Moisturiser, 15ml at £22.50, 50ml at £65, www.skin-rg.com
Specially created by brand own Deborah Scott to help support the skin through menopause with a unique combination of Wild Yam and Agnus Castus. The addition of medicinal herbs like Eucommia, Rhodiola and Astragalus help target hot flushes and rebalance the skin. It can be used as an evening moisturiser or leave on for 8 minutes as a mask and tissue off any residue. Can not be used in conjunction with HRT.
Enhance My Skin- The Pink Peel Beginner, 50ml, £38, www.enhance-my-skin.com
If you've ever wanted to try a Glycolic Acid Peel but have been too nervous incase the Peel was too active for you, then this gentle yet effective mask may be the answer. Use the spatula contained to apply onto clean yet dry skin, rinse off after 2 minutes for a fresher complexion but can be left on longer depending on how your skin feels. The maximum is 10 minutes. I think 5 minutes is the sweet spot with its blend of Glycolic, Salicylic, Lactic and Mandelic Acids to melt away the dead skin cells. If youre already accustomed to Acid Peels then you can try the brands classic, The Pink Peel rather than this gentler product
Armand Beasley is a celebrity makeup artist and beauty columnist. He is a regular contributor to beauty magazines and publications, and appears on TV, radio and podcasts.