Key Ingredients in Peel-Off Masks for a Thin, Soft Film

Peel-off masks that create a thin, soft film similar to egg white typically use film-forming polymers as their main ingredient.

There are two main types of popular peel-off mask bases:

• Powder-based masks: Such as Peel-Off Mask Base (Opaque White, Fast Setting) or Peel-Off Mask Base (Opaque White, Slow Setting). These bases often contain key ingredients like ZEA MAYS STARCH, CALCIUM SULFATE, ALGIN, and XANTHAN GUM. Algin and Calcium Sulfate react when mixed with water to form a gel that dries into a peelable film. The powder base itself is used at 100% of the powder portion before being mixed with water according to the recommended ratio. The resulting mask texture is often thick.
• Liquid-based masks: Such as ClearFlexPeel Film™ (Peelable Skin Mask, Active Delivery, Transparent). This type uses a film-forming polymer directly, such as Polyurethane-2, which provides a clear, flexible, and comfortable film that doesn't feel tight. It is suitable for masks requiring a thin and soft film. This type of base can be used as the main ingredient at a high concentration, up to 90-100% of the total base.

Therefore, if you want a mask that provides a thin and soft film, the main ingredient responsible for the peelable property is usually a film-forming polymer used at a high concentration.