Whether you are a daily mask-wearer like our front-line workers (thank you!) or you’re putting it on and off as you go about your day…you may be noticing the skin where your mask covers and touches is breaking out. The hot new term for this is…Maskne. And today I am going to tell you about the best Maskne preventative treatments to start incorporating into your skincare routine in order to kick that Maskne to the curb.
So why all the zits?
Well, a combination of clogged pores caused by sweat, moisture, oil and dirt on your skin can trap bacteria beneath your skin’s barrier and cause breakouts. I know this summer in Toronto was a humid one and when I was out and wearing my mask…I felt like a slimy, sticky monster by the time I peeled it off. And my face told that story. Every pimply chapter…
So I started researching how to prevent these little bastards from popping up and found the below products; testing them out for the last two months for you and ding ding, we have some winners, friends.
A really deep cleansing is supa-important to remove impurities, and products with salicylic acid help reduce inflammation and reduce excess oil…like this one:
The Dr.Belmeur Amino Clear Bubble Foaming Cleanser for Acne-Prone Skin $30
Rich with acne-busting bubbles, this foaming cleanser is great for sensitive skin, or acne-prone, oily or combo skin. So…preeeety much everyone!
I like this cleanser as it smells goood – like if citrus fruits were planted next to rosemary…but found in the woods. It has salicylic acid in it for impurity removal plus exfoliating and it is infused with glycerin – so it never dries out your skin.
Next up – you want to use a gentle exfoliant that can remove dead skin cells from preventing blockages that can cause a pop-up. But think exfoliate via peel, rather than exfoliate via scrub.
CNP Laboratory | Invisible Peeling Booster: $38
After cleansing, you can apply this invisible peeling booster before your toner (or in place of your toner.) It is basically a very gentle chemical exfoliant; removing impurities and dead skin…all with no need to rinse! This lovely hypoallergenic booster helps brighten and regulates sebum production leaving your skin radiant and feeling so so soft and hydrated.
Next if you like to use a toner…
The Dr. Belmeur Clarifying Facial Toner: $33
This gentle toner kick excess sebum to the side lines while helping boost moisture with three types of my favourite ingredient – hyaluronic acid! It is pH balanced, does not irritate skin and has no added fragrance or colours. Just pop some on a cotton pad and gentle sweep across your face, patting it in to help absorption.
Now, there is no shortage of acne-products made for young skin, so Eau Thermale Avène launched the new Cleanance Women Collection that tackles adult acne while also fighting the signs of aging. A skincare double whammy. Yes please!
First up, the Avène Cleanance Women Corrective Serum: $42
With Avène’s triple-action SYNOVEA that is anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-oxidation treats pimples while preventing blackheads. This serum also tightens pores and matifies the skin, it helps prevent dark spots and smoothes the skin with its lactic and glycolic acids.
Next is the Avène Cleanance Women Smoothing Night Cream: $40.00 CAD
With active X-PRESSIN, the smoothing night cream smoothes thanks to its keratolytic action while retinaldehyde works to reduce marks and blemishes while limiting sebum oxidation. Apply to your face and neck in the evening.
Now…we’ve talked skincare creams and peels and cleansers…let’s talk edibles.
Edible vitamins! Nature’s Bounty recently launched a new vitamin to their Women’s line.
The Nature’s Bounty Clear Complexion Gummies: $17.99
Clear Complexion is a new gummy that is rich in Zinc which helps with mild inflammatory acne and pesky breakouts. Not only tasty (a delish mixed berry flavour), this vitamin is available now on amazon.ca or this October in-store at Wal-Mart. Pop two during your day with food and call it a delightful little acne-busting treat.
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