The term “maskne” (protective face masks + acne) is now part of our skincare vocabulary, and as we continue to wear masks this fall, it will be important to up your skincare game! In addition to the usual fall-related skin concerns like moisture loss and lackluster skin caused by cold air and indoor heat, we can also add mask-related irritation, inflammation, congestion, and breakouts to our list of seasonal skin woes. Making a few simple changes to your skincare routine can help fight flare-ups from face coverings, stand-up to changes in temperature, and restore radiance.
The term “maskne” (protective face masks + acne) is now part of our skincare vocabulary, and as we continue to wear masks this fall, it will be important to up your skincare game! In addition to the usual fall-related skin concerns like moisture loss and lackluster skin caused by cold air and indoor heat, we can also add mask-related irritation, inflammation, congestion, and breakouts to our list of seasonal skin woes. Making a few simple changes to your skincare routine can help fight flare-ups from face coverings, stand-up to changes in temperature, and restore radiance.
Here are 5 ways to prevent maskne and keep glowing this fall. And, who doesn’t want to GLOW?
- Keep your face clean. Every time you mask-up, you’re trapping dead skin, oil, sweat, bacteria, and other impurities underneath it. Washing your face consistently will help rinse off all that grime. The most thorough way to clean your skin is with K-Beauty’s world-famous double cleanse, which leaves skin squeaky clean without stripping your skin barrier of its natural moisture. Kicking off K-Beauty’s 10-step skincare routine, it starts with an oil-based cleanser to draw impurities like oil and bacteria out of your pores, followed by a water-based cleanser to rinse off sweat and whatever else left on the surface. Our NOURISH Oil Cleanser includes 8 emollient oils like Apricot Kernel Oil and Argan Oil to cleanse pores, while our REFRESH Jade Purifying Cleanser features the purifying and neutralizing powers of Clean Jade Water, a unique high-alkaline water filtered through the fine white jade stratum deep within the mountains of Korea.
- Incorporate a gentle exfoliator into your routine. Exfoliating will help sweep away all the dead-skin build-up, pore-clogging oil, and acne-causing bacteria that make your chin, cheeks, and nose the perfect home for maskne. It also encourages cell turnover, brightens the complexion, and even preps your skin for the other products you use. Look for an exfoliator featuring ingredients that are gentle on your skin, instead of harsh chemicals, which will only exacerbate any irritation. Our own GLOW Exfoliating Soft Peel features Papaya Fruit enzymes and plant-based Microcrystalline Cellulose, which work together to gently dissolve and buff away dead skin cells and impurities. It also includes two deeply moisturizing ingredients, Sodium Hyaluronate and Lipidure® PMB, to replenish any moisture loss.
- Maintain a moisturized skin barrier. The climate under your mask is hot and humid (yuck), which can dry out your natural skin barrier and even stimulate excess oil production – which can both lead to breakouts. A daily moisturizer will help keep moisture from evaporating, seal in hydration, and shield against invading bacteria that are the source of pimples. Our RESTORE Propolis Collagen Gel Propolis and Honey, two powerful humectants that have antibacterial, antiseptic, and moisturizing properties – perfect for keeping blemishes at bay. It also plumps with Hydrolyzed Collagen, soothes with Green Tea and Honey, and brightens with Niacinamide and Licorice Root to keep your glow going. It’s so silky and lightweight, you won’t even feel it under your mask. For triple the moisture boost, try our new Honey and Propolis-filled BEE-U-TIFUL Bundle, which includes three Honey Glow Masks, RESTORE Propolis Collagen Gel, and a rose quartz facial roller.
- Keep a face mist handy. Wearing a face mask daily can lead to chaffing, redness, and irritation from all the friction against your skin. The discomfort can even trigger skin conditions like eczema and rosacea. For on-demand relief, a face mist is the quickest and easiest solution to calm things down. It’s also a great way to boost hydration throughout the day. Look for a face mist formulated with soothing ingredients to reduce inflammation and redness, like Aloe, Green Tea, and Cica (a favorite in Korean skincare). Our DEEP HYDRATION Aloe Gel Mist, which magically transforms from a gel to a mist, is formulated with all that and more! A spritz under your mask will help restore peace and a dewy glow, anytime and anyplace, while its deliciously fresh scent will also keep you feeling refresh and cool under your mask.
- Swap your protective mask for a sheet A sheet mask is the kind of mask we’re sure you’ll want to wear after sporting your protective gear all day! These single-use, serum-drenched masks deliver targeted, concentrated treatment (for 15 to 20 minutes!), which means you can address each of your maskne concerns with a different mask. Our new Blemish Bundle has everything you need to reverse face mask-induced pimples and irritation: it includes a pore-purifying and hydrating Honey Glow Mask, redness-reducing Deep Healing Mask, and calming Aloe Soothing Mask, plus our DEEP HYDRATION Aloe Gel Mist to keep skin hydrated and balanced between sheet masking.
These are just a few tips to keep maskne at bay, and keep up glowing skin this fall!
-The Aloisia Beauty Team
For more tips, read:
- How to stop mask acne (a.k.a Maskne)
- 5 Tips to transition your skin from summer to fall