The pandemic continued to spread, and masks have become a necessity for people all over the country. Wearing a mask for a long time can easily make our skin an incubator for bacteria because we produce saliva when taking and coughing, and that pollutes our masks. So, what can we do to prevent “mask acne?” The following are the three basic habits of preventing mask acne.
1. Popping up Acnes Are Blamed to Masks
The skin condition depends on the time of wearing a mask! Many people are afraid of being infected and thus wear masks for 4-6 hours a day. However, such an unbreathable environment is definitely a taboo for oily skinto stay.
Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare reminds us that masks are only required when the two people meet within 50 cm and contact for more than 15 minutes. Remove the mask as much as possible at other times to let our skin breathe. Resting at intervals can also reduce the burden on the skin.
2. Make Good Use of Alternative Materials and Develop Good Hygiene Habits
Masks will breed a lot of bacteria because of contact with the breath all day. Nevertheless, it is unlikely to wear a new mask every day (after all, masks are very precious now ~). Therefore, a layer of alternative materials can be placed between the mask and the face to help reduce the sensitivity and inflammation caused by saliva, oil stains after meals, and makeup on the mask. For the selection of materials, gauze is better. If you do not have gauze on hand, you can also use water-insoluble “facial paper” instead of toilet paper, which has too much cotton wool.
3.Can’t go out without makeup on? Think about using lighter cosmetic products.
If circumstances require you to put on makeup, it’s recommended by dermatologists to use powder foundations or color-correcting sunscreen. Try to avoid using concealers, as they usually contain a hefty amount of mineral powders and oil, which can lead to clogged pores and skin irritation in humid, sweltering environments.
4. Try to fight back acne/pimple breakouts? Thoroughly cleansing is the key.
Wearing face masks creates a hotbed for bacteria that disrupt skin balance. The pores are covered most of the time, plus you can do nothing about it as wearing masks has become a mandatory regulation, so of course, you might have breakouts. The one thing you can do is to use gentle makeup removers to keep the dirt at bay while keeping your pores clear and at a healthy skin balance.
People with sensitive skin are suggested to use anti-acne skincare products for maintaining metabolism and oil & water balance.
AC.NET is a very remarkable substance. It can effectively decrease 44% of excessive secretion of oil and inhibit 54% of excessive growth of keratinocyte, reaching deep into the skin to solve problems of acne-prone skins. Long-term use can visibly improve the shine on the face and eliminate bacteria for a healthy skin condition.
Want to prevent inflammation? Mild skin care products are what you need.
PSK’s Skin Balancing Oil Control series has come back featuring “mild conditioning & balancing oil and water. It’s developed non-inflammatory solutions to improve troubled skin conditions from deep under the skin.
In addition to AC.NET, the Oil Control series has included many kinds of plant extracts for mild skin conditioning and ceramides for moisturization.
Stay well and pretty during this period struck by COVID-19!