I'd like opinions on these masks.  I've heard that the Blue Flame will dry up zits like no other.  That's one of my concerns, since NOTHING dries up the once-in-a-blue-moon zit I get.  I mean, NOTHING!  They just dry off the uppermost, fine _layer_ of skin and the zit lives on underneath. Anyway, I'm not especially sensitive, just randomly sensitive to something every once in a while.  I'm normal-skinned w/ some oil on nose. I'm also kind of wary of masks in general because I don't like rubbing things off my face, etc.  I'm 25 and am paranoid about taking care of my skin and doing unnecessary things that will speed up the process of wrinkling, aging, etc.  As of now, I have absolutely no sign of wrinkles (mom has barely any and she's 53) and I look like I'm 20

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I do love the Astara masks- however, the violet flame develops a _layer_ of mold all over. has anyone else had this problem?  lm in dc

I do love the Astara masks- however, the violet flame develops a _layer_ of mold all over. has anyone else had this problem? Yes. These masks do have a very definite shelf life. The violet flame gets the ever-so-lovely mold _layer_, and the blue flame dries up into a rubbery ball. I suppose this is good in a way, because it must mean they aren't loading their masks up with potentially irritating preservative ingredients. Stephanie

I do love the Astara masks- however, the violet flame develops a _layer_ of mold all over. has anyone else had this problem?  lm in dc It shouldn't do this anymore!  They reformulated all the masks and improved the seals on the jars. fig

Yeah I've had my Violet Flame for over two months and no problems with it getting moldy (knock on wood).  I use it about once a week.  I have to say I probably like the Blue Flame a little better (for my combo, acne prone skin) so when I'm ready to repurchase I'll go back to that one. Jennifer in Chicago