Maskne
15 tips to prevent and treat maskne
1-Wash your face with gentle soap and lukewarm water or an over-the-counter cleanser with salicylic acid in the morning and at night.
2-Limit makeup or don’t wear any, especially the areas covered by mask.
3-Remember to apply sunscreen before you head outdoors. Mineral sunscreens with zinc are preferred.
4-Avoid touching your face. Wash your hands before touching your face or removing your mask.
5-Give a 15 minutes break from the mask every 4 hours
6-Preferably use cotton mask: fit, light color & properly sanitized after each use
7-Replace surgical masks every 4 hours & FFP masks every 3 days
8-Simplify your skin care routine. Using too many products may induce skin irritation
9-Moisturize skin after removal of mask with a non comedogenic & oil free product
10-Avoid ointment use unless necessary
11-If acne breakouts, try 2.5% benzoyl peroxide & adapalene gel treatment at night preferably use each every other night
12-Don’t excoriate pimples & don’t touch your face
13-Reduce use of high glycemic carbohydrates, skimmed dairy products & saturated fats
14- Change your pillow covers twice a week
15- Reduce stress
Schedule an appointment with us to discuss maskne or other skin conditions if not controlled by above tips.
Address : SKIN111 Clinic, Nakheel Mall - Palm Jumeirah (LG floor, next to Emirates Islamic Bank)
Tel : 04-5542846
054-3359444
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