Wear a mask! It’s the right thing to do.

Wear your face masks outdoors ... but when you get home, apply one of these for happy, glowing, hydrated skin.

Activated charcoal draws micro-particles resulting from pollution, along with bacteria, toxins, chemicals, dirt and oil, to the surface of the skin, absorbs them, and they’re removed when the skin is rinsed. TheraVine Daily Defence

Charcoal Purifying Mask (R408) also refines the skin texture and promotes a blurred and satin appearance. The TheraVine HydraVine Chardonnay Grape Mask is a superhydrating, pre-moistened cloth mask, which helps intensely moisturise and ‘lock in’ active ingredients for up to three weeks, leaving your skin soothed, desensitised and hydrated. (R261 for a 2-pack) from theravine.co.za

A trio of exceptional masks from Nimue ... Anti-Ageing Leave On Mask is a nourishing, moisturising night mask that promotes glowing skin all year round. R541. The Super Hydrating Mask is great for winter, when cooler weather dries out our skin. It’s a fantastic moisture-rich, cream mask that hydrates and soothes dry and dehydrated skin conditions. R517. Nimue’s Glyco Mask, with soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, is the perfect fast-acting solution that provides radiance and exfoliates the skin before a special occasion. R314. For online delivery from selected salons – find your closest on nimueskin.com

If you’re after a revitalising mask, Filorga Oxygen-Glow is a super-perfecting express mask containing a trio of peel-effect active ingredients which reveal a glowing complexion in just 10 minutes (R610). For anti-ageing, we suggest the Filorga Time–Filler express anti-ageing sheet mask, which has a double smoothing effect which lifts and visibly smooths wrinkles, and also stimulates skin regeneration for a reinforced antiageing action (R175 for a single mask). You can buy online at www.absoluteskin.co.za; shopfomo.com; riekiemedaesthetic.co.za and clicks.co.za

SOLAL Exfoliating Mask is a unique self-heating exfoliating and hydrating mask that helps to remove old, dry, surface skin cells. It soothes, has antiinflammatory qualities and nourishes and moisturises the skin. R219 from dischem.co.za

New from Chanel is this Camellia Repair Mask Multi-Use Hydrating

Comforting Mask (R1110) which offers excellent hydration and soothes while it works. Also a firm fave is the Hydra Beauty Camellia Overnight Mask (R1390), both from woolworths.co.za

Clarins Extra-Firming

Mask is a relaxing, anti-ageing mask that helps visibly smooth facial features, diminish the look of tension lines and erase signs of stress and fatigue, as well as restoring the skin’s firmness. R897 from clarins.co.za

We do like activated charcoal masks – they remove sebum, decongest and detoxify the skin and minimise pores – but they’re so messy! This SKNLogic Charcoal Detox Masque has the charcoal suspended in beads, so you get the benefit without the mess. The SKNLogic Multi Regenerating Masque is a stem cell rejuvenator and can be used overnight. R290 each

Apply Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Overnight Firming Mask before bed and wake up with skin that feels firmer, more resilient and deeply refreshed. This luxurious, light-weight cream firms, tightens and lifts, and has fragrance technology that promotes a sense of calming relaxation for a more restful night’s sleep. R815 from edgars.co.za

Eau Thermale Avène Hydrance Aqua-gel

is a new, 3-in-1 hydrating product that can be used as a daily moisturiser, sleeping mask and eye cream. It offers long-lasting hydration, optimal skin comfort, radiance and suppleness, and has Avène Thermal Spring Water, which is soothing, softening and antiirritating. R349 from dischem.co.za and clicks.co.za

Lamelle Serra Lipid Recovery Mask

is a silk-like, rich, moisturising mask formulated to provide essential support to dry skins. A treatment mask, it helps to enhance the benefits of moisturisers formulated for dry skin, providing much-needed lipid replenishment and hydration. Suitable for all skin types, it costs R475 from dermastore.co.za

Peel here to reveal your most perfect skin!

Elizabeth Arden Prevage City Smart Double Action Detox Peel Off Mask

acts like a liquid magnet, instantly lifting and removing impurities. When you peel it off, your skin will be visibly brighter, smoother and virtually porelesslooking. R950 from edgars.co.za

SVR Hydracid C50

is a micro peeling foam mask described as pure vitamin C in a can. It can be used during the day for a 15 minute quick treatment, or left on overnight for a more intense option. It smooths, hydrates and plumps, assists with your skin’s texture and radiance, and can be used on sensitive skins. R600 from riekiemedaesthetic.co.za; absoluteskin.co.za or shopfomo.com