The Facial Tool I Love Using at Gameela Skin
Many of us have our skincare routines down to a science at this point, which can feel a little *too* routine. If you feel like you’re in a skincare slump and want to elevate your routine without abandoning your tried and true products, I recommend testing out a new skincare tool {or two 😉}.
Why use Skincare Tools?
Skincare tools turn the everyday skincare routine into an at-home spa experience. While there’s a variety you can choose from depending on your goals, they all offer benefits that are worth noting.
Enhance your overall skincare routine
Skincare tools offer benefits that your skincare products may not - they typically bring the extra love that your skin may be needing. Some tools can provide lymphatic drainage, massages to the face, and circulation boosting effects. Adding the extra step {or two} will enhance your routine + I promise, your skin will notice!
Maximize Skincare products
Using tools to apply everyday products and face masks will not only help maximize your products by providing an application that avoids waste, but they can also help prime and prep your skin for product application. When you use the right tools, they can offer maximum absorption to ensure you get the benefits of every last drop of your serums and moisturizers!
Increase Self Care
Taking a minute to ice roll in the morning or gua sha in the evening is just one more moment of self care throughout your day. Time to take a breath and be grateful for all the ways you show up for you every day. More gratitude and self care in the form of a skincare tool? Sign me up.
My Top Facial Tool
If you’ve gotten a facial treatment at Gameela Skin, you know I always apply products using a face mask brush as opposed to my fingers. It is easily my top facial tool, and it can be used at home to elevate your masking and keep you looking facial-fresh in between visits to the studio.
Face Mask Brush Applicator
My custom face mask brush applicator was designed to hit on all the key points: look, feel and practicality. The easy-to-grip matte wooden handle was designed to fit right in the palm of your hand, and the soft Taklon fibers provide a soothing experience when applying a mask to the face. The brush was made to last: it is easy to clean after each mask experience, so it can be ready for your next at-home spa moment. I have this fan-favorite available for purchase at the studio, or for easy ordering online here.
Benefits of Using a Face Mask Brush
Applying a face mask is one of my favorite forms of self-care, and using a mask brush makes it even more of a soothing, relaxing experience. Aside from the luxurious application process, a face mask brush has some serious benefits:
A Face Mask Brush Is Hygienic
If you are applying an at-home face mask with your hands, chances are you are contaminating your face with some of the natural oils and germs that reside on even the cleanest of hands. With a face mask brush applicator, you’ll avoid any contamination and ensure all the benefits of the mask will reach your face, germ free! {which helps avoid breakouts}
Save Product
Your fingers will naturally absorb some of the product as you apply. This can get messy, and means some of your most precious products are going to waste before they even reach your face. With an applicator, you avoid any unwanted absorption to minimize waste of your skincare products.
Mask Application is Seamless
A mask brush applies a very even application of product onto your face, which will help provide more even and effective results.
Additional Skincare Tools I Recommend
Ready to add some tools to your routine? Here’s some of my other favorite tools to consider.
Foreo Facial Cleanser
The Foreo facial cleanser is the Ferrari of facial cleansers. It provides gentle but deep cleansing to the skin, removing impurities that a regular face wash may not be able to penetrate. The deep cleanse this cleanser offers will leave your pores ready to absorb and receive the most benefits from all your skincare products. Bonus The Foreo takes only TWO minutes to fully cleanse your face, and is tiny enough to pack up whenever you’re on-the-go! {I may or may not have both an at-home and travel device}
Ice Roller
An ice roller is one of the most relaxing skincare tools you can reach for, and offers benefits beyond just skincare. Ice rollers can de-puff and reduce inflammation, leaving your skin looking refreshed while helping to soothe any breakouts, redness or irritation. It can also help reduce headaches by offering the benefits of a cold compress with just 15-minutes of rolling! Pro tip: store it in the freezer for an elevated experience!
Gua Sha
A Gua Sha is an ancient Chinese tool that has been used for carving out the face for centuries. Gua Sha provides a lymphatic drainage benefit to the face, which reduces fluids and toxins and helps keep the puffiness away. It promotes blood circulation, promoting detoxification and clearing up the face. Plus, it will naturally contour your face and have you feeling snatched in just a few uses. Hello, jawline!