MASKNE | NEW YORK

Photo Courtesy of Mercy Health

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Facemasks having turned into a regular accessory for our day-to-day, and while they are a stellar preventer of transmitting illness, your skin is at stake! The recent term, “Maskne” refers to acne breakouts forming around the lower half of the face- wherever the mask covers.

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Due to the trapped heat from the mask, pores get clogged from the accumulation and rubbing of sweat and oils between the skin’s barrier and fabric; bacterial growth occurs through congestion and resting dead skin. This activity promotes inflammation, irritation, texture, and or redness- known as acne.

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Factors that can lead to acne from face masks include:

• The weight/thickness/tightness of the mask, i.e. double/triple layered masks, cotton masks.

• Reusing the same mask without proper, daily washing of the fabric.

• Utilizing harsh skincare products during your daily regimen- i.e. products containing fragrance- before applying the mask.

• Wearing makeup beneath the mask or the material of the mask, or the material the mask, bringing the potential of irritation.

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Quality products by PCA Skin are a wondrous option for safely treating maskne and ridding your skin of clogged pores and blemishes.

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Here’s a step-by-step, recommended regimen for combatting Maskne:

1. Blemish Control Bar: Morning and Night – thoroughly cleanse.

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2. Corrective cocktail: ½ pump of Anti-Redness Serum + 1 pump of Hydrating Serum + ½ Pump of Acne Gel

• • Anti-Redness Serum: contains a blend of red and brown algae to calm redness.

  • Acne Gel: its key ingredient- salicylic acid helps control oil production, reduce inflammation, and prevent future breakouts.

  • Hydrating Serum: minimizing the appearance of pores, and balancing oil production.

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3. Clearskin: Night use – includes niacinamide for retaining moisture; apply this lightweight moisturizer to soothe and calm the skin.

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4. Weightless Protection Broad Spectrum SPF 45: Morning use – acts as a layer of protection from damaging UV rays.

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