[Misc] Some thoughts on sheet masks.

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Not sure if SkincareAddiction will receive this post well, but it needs to be said.Sheet masks are extremely wasteful. Everything about a sheet mask is made for one use. The sheet itself is obviously meant to be thrown away after one use. What’s more concerning is that the packaging that it comes in is not recyclable. Though it might feel and tear like paper, most sheet mask packaging is lined on the inside with a thin plastic film. This is to keep the serum from seeping out of the paper layer. You can neither throw it in with paper products not plastics. It’s waste that goes to the landfill.Sheet masks are not very hygienic. It might surprise you to know that sheet masks are probably the only skincare product that are touched by human hands. Most sheet masks on the market are folded by [hand](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjUvaOfQjoc) or by a [semi-automatic machine](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SFuPoGTq-A). Both of these methods require human hands to touch *every single sheet*. Moreover, when folding by hand, there is a sheet of plastic that helps guide the folds which doesn’t appear to be disinfected between use.Sheet mask manufacturing is accused of involving poor labour protections. Most companies give the sheet mask manufacturing to subcontractors, so none are made in-house. There have been multiple accusations of companies using home labour i.e., making these masks in private homes of the labour, which is illegal in Korea. Luxury and affordable brands alike have been accused of these practices many times in the past few years. [2008](http://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/29995) [2014](https://www.cosinkorea.com/news/article.html?no=8333) [2016](https://weekly.donga.com/BestClick/3/all/11/536977/1)Sheet masks don’t need to be wasteful. There are many DIYs that show you how to make your own. I used [this](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/hubfs/FacialMask_Template%20(1).jpg.jpg)) template to cut from a muslin cloth (you can use an old cotton t-shirt too!). I soak it in mixture of cold water and a toner of choice, currently it’s the Laneige Cream Skin. After each use, I throw it in the washing machine and air dry it. Best thing about using muslin is that it gets softer the more you wash it!I won’t deny that sheet masks are luxurious and pampering, especially when you need a pick-me-up. And that’s what they are, an occasional treat to self-indulge, not an essential part of a routine.
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