While face washes and cleansers are part of an everyday skincare routine, a weekly face mask almost feels like a ritual, particularly for oily and acne-prone skin. Between daily makeup wear, long days outdoors and humidity, managing excess oil can become a task of its own. Whether it shows up as an unwanted sheen, oily patches or makeup that starts slipping off, excess sebum can make keeping your skin looking fresh a little harder.
Clarifying face masks help draw out impurities, absorb excess sebum and buff away dead skin cells, making them a useful addition to a weekly skincare routine. Depending on the formulation, some also contain exfoliating ingredients such as salicylic acid to help clear congested pores and manage breakouts. Available in clay-based and peel-off formulations, these masks work to keep excess oil in check without necessarily leaving the skin feeling stripped of its natural moisture.
Ahead, 13 clarifying face masks worth adding to your skincare routine.
