Freeman Hawaiian Black Salt Peel-Off Mask for dry skin

Hawaiian Black Salt
Charcoal
Glycerin
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Caution
- CautionDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A poor match for dry skin; the cleansing masks alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate cleansing for your dry skin due to charcoal and fuller's earth helping to decongest pores, but the presence of alcohol denat and silica dimethyl silylate can be drying and counteract the hydration benefits needed for dry or flaky skin.
- While the formulation provides general skincare benefits, the lack of specialized moisturizing ingredients makes it less effective for your specific dry or flaky skin concerns.
How to apply
- Use this cleansing mask PM as part of your weekly routine, starting 1x/week and increasing slowly if needed. Always follow with a rich moisturizer to prevent dryness.
- Apply the cleansing mask after using your cleanser and enzyme powder, but before your hydrating toner and moisturizer. This ensures the mask works effectively on your dry skin.
- Smooth an even layer of the cleansing mask over your face while avoiding any rubbing. Let it sit for the recommended time before gently rinsing it off.
- Apply the cleansing mask to clean, dry skin for the best comfort. Since your skin is dry, this method helps prevent any potential irritation.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area during application. Do a patch test before your first use to ensure your skin tolerates the product well.
People Say
★3.9Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsBased on limited data, users generally praise this mask for its ability to deep clean pores and leave oily skin with a matte, smooth finish. A significant number of reviewers find the removal process painful and the consistency too runny, leading to mixed experiences regarding comfort and ease of use.
Highlights
Deep cleansing & mattifying Often Mentioned
- “Great for oily spots”
- “Skin looks clean and matte”
- “Visibly clears pores”
Smoothes skin texture Often Mentioned
- “Leaves skin baby smooth”
- “Face feels soft to touch”
- “Removes dead skin effectively”
Painful removal Often Mentioned
- “Hurts peeling it off”
- “Pulls at peach fuzz”
- “Felt like ripping skin”
Runny consistency Often Mentioned
- “Very liquid and messy”
- “Drips down my face”
- “Hard to apply evenly”
Easy to peel Sometimes Noted
- “Peels off in one piece”
- “Satisfying to remove”
- “Came off easily once dry”
Pleasant tropical scent Sometimes Noted
- “Smells like a vacation”
- “Nice light scent”
- “Not too overpowering”
Irritation and redness Sometimes Noted
- “Left red blotches”
- “Face stung afterwards”
- “Caused burning sensation”
Strong chemical smell Sometimes Noted
- “Smells like straight alcohol”
- “Fumes stung my eyes”
- “Overwhelming chemical odor”
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Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise caution with the Freeman Hawaiian Black Salt Peel-Off Mask for dry skin?
Lovi advises caution because this mask contains drying ingredients like alcohol that can counteract the hydration needed for dry skin. To properly care for dry skin, a cleansing mask of this type needs moisturizing and barrier-supporting ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid.
Which ingredients make this cleansing mask a poor fit for dry skin?
Alcohol denat and silica dimethyl silylate can be drying and counteract the hydration needed for dry skin. A cleansing mask of this type needs rich hydrating and barrier-repairing ingredients like essential ceramides and sodium hyaluronate to maintain moisture and protect dry skin.
What does Hawaiian Black Salt do for dry skin?
What does Activated Charcoal do for dry skin?
Activated charcoal is unlikely to benefit dry skin because it is designed to absorb oil and impurities, which can leave dry skin feeling even more stripped and tight. A product for dry skin needs nourishing ingredients like ceramides and rich oils to help trap moisture and keep the skin soft and smooth.
Where does this cleansing mask go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This cleansing mask does not fit well into a routine for dry skin because ingredients like alcohol can strip away needed moisture. Dry skin needs a nourishing mask with plenty of hydrating and moisturizing ingredients instead.
Can I use this cleansing mask with retinol, and in what order?
It is best to avoid using this drying peel-off mask alongside retinol on dry skin, as the alcohol content may cause severe irritation and peeling. Instead, dry skin needs a nourishing mask packed with hydrating and barrier-restoring ingredients like ceramides and glycerin.
How often should I use this cleansing mask?
This cleansing mask is a poor match for dry skin, as the alcohol can be drying and counteract the hydration you need. To safely care for dry skin, a product of this type needs rich moisturizers like glycerin and soothing plant oils to keep skin soft and comfortable.
Can this cleansing mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This cleansing mask is unlikely to clog pores, but the alcohol and drying ingredients may cause irritation and redness on dry skin. A product for this skin needs rich hydrating ingredients and gentle moisture to keep it soft and calm without irritation.
Is this cleansing mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It contains fragrance (parfum) and drying alcohol (sd alcohol 40-b alcohol denat).
What the research says
Soap-and-water wash and superactive charcoal paste applied topically at various times after T-2 toxin exposure effectively reduced skin lesion severity in swine compared to untreated controls.
Fundamental and Applied Toxicology, 1989A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Topical papain treatment may slightly decrease pain within 30 minutes in humans stung by Chrysaora chinensis compared to placebo.
Wilderness & Environmental Medicine, 2016A fixed combination of hydroxypinacolone retinoate, retinol glycospheres, and papain glycospheres in aqueous gel applied once daily for 12 weeks achieved a 41% mean reduction in GAGS score and a 40.8% mean reduction in total lesions, with 15.3% of patients experiencing mild to moderate local side effects, in 94 evaluable patients with comedonal-papular, mild to moderate acne of the face.
Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2015Reflux extraction of Carica papaya leaves yielded higher antioxidant capacity and superior in vitro wound-healing activities including fibroblast proliferation, cell migration, and collagen synthesis in human skin fibroblasts compared to ultrasonic-assisted extraction and agitation.
Molecules, 2020A 1-year clinical study on human facial skin demonstrated that Zingiber officinale (L.) Rose extract inhibits the UV-induced decrease in skin elasticity and prevents or improves wrinkle formation around the eye.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2008Ginger extract transethosomal hydrogel improved skin permeability, sustained drug release, and exhibited significant inhibition of edema swelling along with reduced reactive oxygen species and prostaglandin E2 compared to free ginger extract hydrogel and ketoprofen gel in a rat-paw edema model.
International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2023Topical delivery of ginger extract-loaded nanoemulsions significantly reduced arthritic symptoms, paw edema inhibition by 27.7%, and inflammatory cytokines in RA-induced rats compared to the negative control.
Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2023
Ingredients
Water, Sd Alcohol 40-B Alcohol Denat, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Peg-8, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Sodium Chloride, Charcoal, Fullers Earth Solum Fullonum Volcanic Ash Derivative, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Coconut Fruit Extract, Aleurites Moluccana Seed Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract Raspberry Fruit Extract, Sandalwood Extract, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract Kelp Extract, Nasturtium Officinale Extract, Maranta Arundinacea Root Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 20, Peg-12 Dimethicone, Diazolidinyl Urea, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Calcium Chloride, Calcium Sulfate, Magnesium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, Potassium Sulfate, Parfum, Iron Oxides Ci 77499
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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