HOW TO TREAT MASK ACNE

With Covid numbers rising again, we are back to wearing masks indoors and outdoors in highly populated areas-as recommended by Governor Jay Inlee and the CDC. At YoMo Skin Care, we are still following Covid prevention protocol with masks inside the building at Studio Works. During your appointment, you may take your mask off if the service requires it, and your technician (me!) will be masked and shielded. I am reinstating temperatures at the door which I eased up on after vaccinations. Sanitation of door handles and all surfaces are wiped clean between appointments. All preventative measures are being taken to ensure your safety.

YoMo Maskne treatment

AM: Skin Regimen Cleansing Cream + Tripeptide Cream

PM: Skin Regimen Cleansing Cream + Enzymaic Powder +  Tea Tree Booster + Tripeptide Cream.

While masks slow the rate of Covid transmission, prolonged mask wearing can also increase maskne (mask +acne). This has left us seeking solutions for red and inflamed skin. Below is a home care routine to keep your skin calm as we continue though this trying time together.

LATHER UP

The best defense against maskne is to keep your pores clean. Wearing a mask creates a humid environment trapping heat, moisture, and bacteria against your skin. This is a perfect breeding ground for the p acne bacteria resulting in the eruption unwanted red bumps. Cleansing gently removes excess oil, bacteria, and pollutants. Omit pore clogging make up and irritating products such as those containing salicylic acid and retinol when wearing your mask to prevent inflammation.  

Cleanse your skin in the morning and as soon as you get home with Skin Regimen Cleansing Cream. Enhanced with an organic superfood complex, this gentle foaming cleanser removes environmental pollutants and counteracts the effects of stress and aging accelerators.   Apply small amount to fingertips, add water, then circulate over skin for 2 minutes. Avoid eye area. Rinse off with lukewarm water.

EXFOLIATE

Absorb the oils that feed p-acne bacteria with Skin Regimen Enzymaic Powder. Papaya enzymes detach dead skin cells while rice starch absorbs oil. This fine exfoliating powder purifies and reoxygenates the skin. In the evening, use a small amount with water. Press over acne areas then, using fingertips and light pressure, circulate the granules. Rinse off with lukewarm water. May be mixed with cleanser for stronger cleansing action.

TREAT

In the evening spot treat with Skin Regimen Tea Tree Booster. This powerful concentrate of Tea Tree and Mandelic Acid, zaps imperfections on the skin. Tea tree is known for its effective antibacterial action while Mandelic acid helps reduce existing imperfections, prevent future breakouts, and preserve the smoothness of the skin. Use a small drop of the product on maskne to favor healing.

PROTECT

Add a protective layer to your skin with Skin Regimen Tripeptide Cream. Light and airy, this moisturizer protects the barrier of the skin from harmful particles and mask chafing. Detoxification is promoted with the infusion of Dandilion Extract while Tripeptide-5 stimulates the production of new collagen. Massage into skin morning and evening to protect while leaving your epidermis firmer and well-hydrated.

Of course, don’t forget to schedule your monthly facial at YoMo Skin Care.  For maskne, I recommend the Skin Regimen Detoxifying Facial. I look forward to seeing you and caring for your skin. Stay well.