There's something universally appealing about a great face mask. It may be the ten minutes of pure self-indulgence it commands, or the perky radiant finish it leaves behind, but you can never have too many tubes or pots of the good stuff. Although smoothing a rich formula over the surface of skin and leaving it for ten minutes is the process we all know and love, when used in a different way the benefits can increase and you can be assured to get the most out of that beloved formula. Here are the five different ways I use a face mask, and why these new methods could provide your skin with an unexpected little boost...

1. MULTI-STEP
Sometimes I really want my face mask to provide serious results (removing impurities, clarifying or exfoliating the skin when it needs a good work out,) but it leaves the surface feeling a little tight and dry. The solution for me is to finish my pampering session with a great hydrating masque or sheet treatment, ensuring my skin is left looking and feeling awesome. Yes, it requires a bit more effort - but when I'm in the bath with all the time in the world it's a great way to ensure I get the results I need.
2. LAYERED MIXING
If you don't have time to apply one face mask over the other, why not mix them together to get the hit of goodness from both simultaneously" Like adding a face oil into a moisturiser, squirt a touch of hydration into your clay masque so it doesn't leave you feeling like your face is going to crack. If you don't ...