10 Tips to Eliminate Summer Breakouts and Maskne
According to Board Certified Dermatologist, Ava Shamban -- the chin is a crucial part of establishing facial harmony and balance a key structure to supporting ideal projection for the most pleasing profile.
Dr. Ava feels very strongly that after we unmask from this Covid-19 period -- this often under-celebrated facial feature will take a center stage -- but more on chin contouring and fillers another time.
Unfortunately, as things heat up -- when we un-mask we are often seeing our chin at its absolute worst. This facial feature is bearing the brunt of the mask-wearing -- red, rough, irritated, inflamed and a whole host of acne types -- blackheads, cystic pimples, nodules and pustules, enlarged pores and/or blockage are in full view from stress, sweat, heat, interrupted sleep and bacteria buildup.
Here are 10 Tips to Ease Acne According to Dr. Ava
EXFOLIATE the chin daily with a multi acid complex like Skin Better Exfoliating Peel Pads
LOOK FOR bacterial eliminating cleanser with triclosan, tea tree oil or Azelaic acid or try
SPOT TREAT nightly with a SA/BP product
ADD LIGHT -- Neutrogena's Light Therapy Acne Spot Treatmentwith red and blue lights to target inflammation and bacteria
TONE -- with a gentle retinol toner like this Instytutum
ELIMINATE dairy and dairy alternatives
FIND natural fiber mask or a mask filter
CLEAN the mask daily with gentle chemical and fragrance free cleaner or if disposable toss after every use
CARRY anti-bacterial facial cloths and wipe every time you remove the mask like La Roche Rosay Effaclar Towelettes
TRY a post mask ice roller after cleansing to eliminate redness and inflammation
BONUS: STICK to Stick SPF -- ONLY [or a super light quick dry spray sunscreen] DAILY no matter what mask or no mask - Neutrogena's new Sheer Zinc Sunscreen Stick [ SPF 50] is a best bet -- active minerals, broad spectrum, smooth and light to apply, stays put and does not clog pores.
So while we all NEED to #WEARADAMNMASK -- let's also get on track for best care for our covered and coveted asset our skin!!