Are you ready to ditch single-use sheet masks?

I’ll admit I have a pretty hefty stash of sheet masks—neatly organized by skin concern—in a plastic shoe box under my sink. Although this once gave me a tremendous sense of pride, I recently started thinking about how each and every one of those masks (and their wrappers) would eventually wind up in a landfill. Sure, I could buy more (as long as they are biodegradable or compostable), but that just seems even more wasteful. Then I came across Jenny Patinkin’s Pure Luxury Organic Reusable Sheet Mask.

At first I wondered how this would work since I’m used to sheet masks that come infused with a problem-specific serum. Once I dug a little deeper, I learned there are actually several ways to use this mask. You can soak it in cold water if you want to de-puff or quell inflammation. You can soak it in hot water to open your pores and enhance the penetration of any of the many serums you likely already have on hand. You can also use it cold or hot after derma-rolling (depending on if you want to soothe your skin or add on another treatment step). Although the mask is machine-washable and dry-able, it’s not recommended for use with clay or peel-off masks (or any other treatment that dries on the skin).

I’m already imagining the amount of waste I could reduce (and how much under-sink space I could gain) by ditching the single-use masks in favor of this one. And the fact that it comes with a plush spa headband serves as even more incentive.