Who doesn't like to slip on a robe and cover their face in a mask that's supposed to make you look younger and tighten your pores? All you have to do is sit back and relax and the mask does all the work, right? But what happens if you leave your treatment on for too long? All face masks have a recommended leave-on time, especially masks that contain chemicals like glycolic acid. But is it dangerous to let it sit on your face for longer than you should or can you get better results? In most cases, leaving a mask on longer than recommended is not going to be harmful, just unnecessary. However, if it is a mask that contains glycolic acids then it must be removed as recommended because moderate to severe skin irritation can result if you leave it on longer, particularly to people with sensitive skin. But typically it's recommended that you leave glycolic acid on for 15-30 minutes, max.
And keeping your eye out for ingredients like lactic and salicylic acid. Along with glycolic acid, these can be the most irritating to skin. If you are concerned, it's best to check with your dermatologist first. Acid free-facial masks, like edible masks you can make at home, can be left on for the recommended time or a little longer, without any worry that they will harm your skin.
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