Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract (Aloe Vera): This key ingredient is the heart of the mask’s benefits. Aloe vera is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that may help soothe irritation, reduce inflammation, and promote skin healing. It also possesses humectant properties, attracting and retaining moisture in the skin.
Water: The base of most sheet mask essences, water helps deliver the beneficial ingredients to your skin.
Humectants: Ingredients like glycerine, butylene glycol, and hyaluronic acid work alongside aloe vera to draw moisture from the air and keep your skin hydrated.
Emollients: These ingredients, such as fatty alcohols and oils, provide a smooth and silky feel to the mask and help retain moisture in the skin.
Botanical Extracts: Some masks may contain additional botanical extracts like green tea, centella asiatica (CICA), or licoricey root, which offer further soothing, antioxidant, or brightening benefits.
Thickening Agents: Ingredients like xanthan gum or cellulose gum help create a gel-like consistency for the essence.
Preservatives: A small amount of preservatives like phenoxyethanol or caprylyl glycol may be used to extend the shelf life of the product.