While wearing a face mask has become a standard accessory to help protect yourself and others from germs, your skin may not be so happy under cover — especially if your skin is sensitive and prone to acne or is easily inflamed.
Whatever your skin type, help your skin cope during this stressful time by being more mindful of your skin care regimen. It will benefit you to cleanse more deeply, protect better and improve your skin’s barrier function.
Balance your skin with gentle, deep cleansing that maintains the skin acid/base equilibrium.
Facial skin under constant cover can become irritated; pores can clog if dirt is trapped under the mask in the cloud of microbes that we breathe out, all leading to inflammation.
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