The Top 5 Products to Help Fight Maskne
Don’t stress clear skin is just a few steps away
Written by Kelly Carbone
In the time of COVID-19 there are few things more important than wearing a mask. They are imperative in helping keep yourself and others as safe as we possibly can be and should be worn when appropriate. However, with the increased mask use you might have heard of people complaining about one of two things: discomfort and maskne. For most of us maskne is new but the truth is, it’s well known amongst those in medical and health professions. The condition is caused by bacteria being trapped in the warm and humid environment under your mask. Like any other form of acne, maskne is very real and can be an annoying beauty and confidence struggle. Luckily there are plenty of products that can help you look and feel your best, all while still staying safe (keep wearing that mask!).
You may have found that you have a few more blackheads than usual and this could very well be due to the excess of oil that builds up on your face when wearing a mask. Lucky for us, Clinique has the perfect solution for this pesky problem. Simply apply a small amount of the product to your hands and apply this to your problem areas. Then use the extractor to get out all that extra oil and dirt. You’ll know it’s working when the product begins to heat up. This product is not only super easy to use, the design of the extractor allows for you to really attack those blackheads without damaging your skin with angry red spots or nail marks. It’s great for daily use.
This Versed bundle is perfect for those experiencing multiple different maskne problems, from oily skin to standard breakouts. It includes Versed’s Wash It Out Gel Cleanser (a daily face cleanser perfect for getting rid of all that extra dirt), Just Breathe Clarifying Serum (aimed at balancing out your skin and dissolving sebum), and the Game Over Acne Drying Treatment (an overnight spot treatment great for combatting individual breakouts). The bundle also comes with a mini bag to help store all your products and all of their products are clean, ethical, and pregnancy-safe, so you can feel good while you use them.
The biggest culprit in all our maskne problems is the extra build-up of oil that culminates under our masks. Olehenriksen’s hydrator is the perfect preventative measure to combat this oil production. This is the ideal product for people with dry skin who still experience some acne trouble. The product will help remove oil while still applying a hydrating aspect, so you won’t need to aggravate one skin problem just to solve another. It also claims to improve your wear of foundation. Apply daily in the morning and at night for best results.
This clarifying mask is great for those with minimal time on their hands. Simply apply a thin layer of the mask to your face, leave on for 10 minutes, and rinse. The mask includes two types of salicylic acid, which applies an effective purifying element, as well as green tea extract, which can help calm down angry and unbalanced skin. It’s suitable for all skin types and is cruelty and gluten free.
You don’t have to break the bank in order to successfully combat maskne and Pacifica’s spot dots prove just that. Only $7 and extremely easy to use, just apply the dots to your individual breakouts before bed and head to sleep. Thanks to the drying effects of salicylic acid and niacinamide, you’ll wake up in the morning with reduced breakouts. It really can’t get any more convenient than that.
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