[BE:SSOBLY]Summer Skincare Essentials: How to Use Sheet Masks Correctly – Order, Duration & Storage
Recharge Your Summer Skin: The Right Way to Use Sheet Masks
Strong UV rays, air conditioning, and high humidity—summer can really wear down your skin. One of the easiest and most effective home-care solutions? The sheet mask.
In Korean skincare routines, sheet masks are considered an essential step, especially when your skin needs immediate calming and hydration. Today, we’ll walk you through how to use sheet masks properly in summer: the correct order, application time, storage tips, and more.
Why Are Sheet Masks So Effective?
If you’re looking for sheet masks tailored to your skin type, be sure to explore our BE:SSOBLY Mask Collection:
- Calming & hydrating formulas based on Jeju-derived natural ingredients
- Vegan masks optimized for summer heat and sensitive skin
- Various options available for hydration, brightening, elasticity and more
Sheet masks are soft cotton sheets soaked in essence or ampoule that cling tightly to your face, allowing active ingredients to deeply penetrate your skin. By minimizing air exposure, the mask also prevents moisture from evaporating, offering immediate soothing and hydration benefits.
- Hydrating masks: Improve dryness and brighten dull skin
- Brightening masks: Even out skin tone
- Collagen/peptide masks: Support elasticity and fine line care
- Soothing masks: Great for calming sensitive skin
For summer, choose masks that emphasize hydration and soothing effects.
Sheet Mask Routine: The Correct Order
- Cleansing: Remove dirt, oil, and makeup residue
- Toner: Preps and smooths the skin
- Apply Sheet Mask: Start from the forehead → cheeks → chin
- Pat in Remaining Essence: Gently tap until absorbed
- Seal with Moisturizer: Lock in moisture and nutrients
How Long Should You Leave a Sheet Mask On?
The ideal time is 10–20 minutes. Leaving it on longer can actually cause the sheet to reabsorb moisture from your skin, making it drier—so be cautious!
Best Time to Use a Mask?
- Want an extra cooling boost? Place your sheet mask in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes before use. This helps calm overheated skin and feels incredibly refreshing.
- For an ultra-cooling experience, try wrapping a chilled towel around your neck while masking. It enhances the overall cooling effect and makes masking even more relaxing.
- Best time: Before bed – allows skin to fully absorb nutrients overnight
- Before morning makeup: Helps foundation apply smoother and last longer
Pro Tip: In summer, keep your sheet masks in the fridge. The cooling effect reduces skin temperature and tightens pores.
How to Store Your Sheet Masks (Especially in Summer)
- Lay sheet masks flat—not upright—when storing. Storing them upright can cause the essence to settle at the bottom, resulting in uneven distribution.
- Keeping them flat allows the ingredients to stay evenly soaked throughout the sheet, improving adherence and absorption when applied to the face.
- Keep in a cool, dry place away from sunlight
- Avoid areas with frequent temperature changes (may affect ingredients)
- Use immediately after opening / Do not reuse
- If refrigerated, let it sit at room temp for a few minutes before use to avoid irritation
Expiration & Recycling Tips
- Typically 2–3 years unopened, use within 1 year after opening
- Expired masks: Not for face, but great for heels or elbows as moisturizers
- Leftover essence can be used on hair, nails, or body
Final Tip
The core of Korean summer skincare is all about soothing, hydration, and minimizing irritation. Even a single well-used sheet mask can greatly improve your skin condition. Follow the right routine, timing, and storage, and you’ll feel the difference!
Rather than using a mask daily, try to adjust the frequency based on your skin’s condition, exfoliation cycle, and sebum control needs.
For example, if you have oily or sensitive skin, it’s better to exfoliate and cleanse pores before applying a mask.
One key caution: Using sheet masks too often without proper pore care can lead to clogged pores. That’s something I’ve personally experienced, so I now only use masks on days when I’ve exfoliated or when my skin feels particularly dry.
Tailoring your mask routine to your skin’s needs will yield the best results. Take time to find your own perfect care cycle!
💡 BE:SSOBLY Mask Picks
Looking for sheet masks that suit your skin type and the season? Don’t miss our BE:SSOBLY Mask Collection!
- Soothing, cooling, and hydrating masks for summer
- Made with Jeju-sourced natural vegan ingredients
- Ranges from hydration to brightening and anti-aging care
When you know your ideal mask routine, finding the right product is the next step. Great home skincare starts with products that work for you 😊