HOW TO RECOVER FROM MASKNE | 摆脱口罩痘

Masks, have been the hottest accessory for 2020-2021 – the must have, cannot leave home without, an essential part of our day-to-day life. We have and will still rely on the mask, being one part of a comprehensive strategy of measures to suppress transmission and save lives – it’s part of our safety armour that allows us to get on with life - which of course, we are so very grateful for.

Grateful we are, however, the unwelcome side effect is acne around the lower half of your face, dubbed ‘MASKNE’ or if you want to be technical ‘acne mechanicha’. Sounds dreadful and that it is!

So how can your skin recover, now your go to mask is required less often, or if at all? Let’s start by understanding what it is, and then we can look at what we need to do to ditch it!

What is MASKNE?

MASKNE can impact anyone, even those who are not usually acne prone. According to research published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, at least 83 percent of health care workers in Hubei, China, reported skin problems on the face as a result of extensive mask wearing.

MASKNE is primarily caused by the mixing of sweat and oil under the face mask. This is exacerbated by the reduced ventilation, leading to a rapid increase of bacteria, unbalancing what is otherwise a normal part of our skin flora. Heat and humidity increase the occurrence and severity of MASKNE. For people struggling through the summer months or in a tropical climate, the resulting MASKNE can be much more severe than regular acne.

Still wearing a mask? We have got you covered!

1. Wash your brand-new cloth fabric face mask before

Wash your new mask before use and then after every use – you do not want a build of dead skin cells along with bacteria in your mask.

*Consider buying a mask that has anti-microbial coating, it can help to stop the growth of bacteria, mould and mildew in your mask.

2. Replace or wash your reusable face mask after each

Frequently replacing or washing face masks in an anti-bacterial solution (not bleach) will help minimise the build-up of sweat, oil and bacteria. Opt for fragrance-free detergents where possible.

Skin Recovery

3. Don’t touch your face

Don’t touch your mask or you face – Keeps those hands away!!

4. Clean Hands

Wash and sanitise your hands – keep them clean and keep the germs at bay.

5. Minimise or Avoid wearing makeup when wearing a mask or trying to recover

Makeup is more prone to clog your pores and lead to breakouts when worn beneath a mask where ventilation is more restricted. If you chose to wear makeup, mix a small drop of the SkinB5™ Skin Purifying Mask with your liquid foundation to help control bacterial growth. The velvety SkinB5™ clay mask contains over a dozen naturally antibacterial natural extracts that will help keep breakouts at bay while the clay particles also aid to absorb sweat and excess oil.

6. Rinse your face with water throughout the day

If you have to wear a face mask for hours at a time, rinse your face with some water when you take a break or swap over to a clean face mask. Cleansing with water rather than a facial cleanser or soap will help avoid over stripping your skin which upsets the natural balance and flora of the skin barrier. Cleanse with enough water to wash off sweat and excess oil, then pat dry your skin, air dry naturally, before putting on a fresh face mask.

7. Cleanse at the end of the day – essential!

At the end of the day, cleanse your skin with a non-drying, non-stripping face cleanser that will effectively lift off excess oil, dirt and dead skin cells without upsetting the ph balance. Try SkinB's Acne Control Cleansing Mousse, a gentle non stripping cleanser that removes all the dirt and bacteria.

8. Avoid creamy or heavy moisturiser

Switching to a light facial moisturiser will hydrate your skin without clogging up your pores. As skin is more prone to becoming oilier under face masks, starting with a lighter, more nourishing hydration essence is key.

The SkinB5™ Australian Botanicals Hydration Essence, is a serum-like hydrator that is packed with high performance, naturally anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory plant extracts. The texture is featherlight and will allow your skin to breathe, not clogging up your pores.

9. Soothe your skin with Green Clay

A purifying clay mask will quickly calm and soothe any active and angry breakouts. Try the SkinB5™ Skin Purifying Mask a fast acting face mask that detoxes, purifies and soothes the skin.

10. Take a skin health + immunity booster supplement

Focus on strengthening your overall health and immunity. Maximise your defence not only against coronavirus, but also the bacteria that cause skin breakouts. A daily dose of high-quality skin health boosting vitamins and/ or superfood complex that has potent immunity-boosting ingredients is a simple way to protect your health and your skin. Try SkinB5's Superfood Booster and/or Extra Strength Acne Control Vitamins to give your skin the nutrients it needs to restore and get your glow up!

As you know the pandemic has had a profound impact on us all in some shape or form.

MASKNE was and still is a big issue that has impacted us all, not to mention the impact to our emotional wellbeing!

So most importantly remember to be kind to yourself and others – being kind will brighten someone’s day, along with your own!

Remember: Be kind to yourself and others - the benefits are huge and better still its free!

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口罩无疑是2020-2021年最热门的配饰，是我们日常生活中不可或缺的一部分，出门必带物品。我们还会继续依赖口罩，因为它是控制传播和拯救生命的综合措施战略的一部分——是我们的安全盔甲的重要组成部分，使我们能够继续生活。

尽管我们感激口罩对我们的保护。戴口罩缺有一个副作用，就是下半张脸长粉刺，这种现象被称为“MASKNE”，或者你也可以把它称为“机械粉刺”。听起来很可怕，也的确如此!

现在对口罩的需求降低了，皮肤如何才能恢复的呢？让我们从头开始了解口罩痘以及解决办法。

什么是口罩痘？怎样才能避免呢？

任何人都可能长口罩痘，包括平时不容易长痘的人。根据发表在《美国皮肤病学会杂志》上的一项研究显示，中国湖北的医护人员中至少有83%由于长时间佩戴口罩，导致面部皮肤出现问题他。

口罩痘主要是由汗水和油脂在口罩下混合引起的。空气流通的减少加剧了这一情况，导致细菌迅速增加，使我们皮肤上正常的菌群失去平衡。炎热和潮湿会增加口罩痘的发生频率和严重程度。

还在戴口罩？注意以下几点

1. 全新布制口罩在佩戴前需清洗

戴新布制口罩前及每次使用后都需要清洗。不然死皮细胞和细菌会在口罩中堆积起来。

*优选有防菌表层的口罩。可以有效抑制口罩内细菌和霉菌的滋生。

2. 每次使用后更换或清洗可重复使用的口罩

勤更换口罩或使用抗菌清洁剂来清洗口罩可大大减少汗液、油脂和细菌的积累。尽可能选择无香味的洗涤剂。

3. 别碰脸

控制自己不要触碰口罩或者脸

4. 勤洗手

勤洗手、勤消毒。保证双手干净，抑制细菌滋生。

5. 戴口罩时尽量少化妆或避免化妆，促进皮肤恢复

在通风受限的口罩下的美妆产品更容易堵塞毛孔，导致痘痘爆发。如果你要化妆，可以在粉底液中加入一小滴SkinB5™肌肤净化面膜，抑制细菌滋生。柔软的SkinB5™黏土面膜含有十多种天然抗菌精华，有助于防止痘痘。黏土颗粒也有助于吸收汗水和多余油脂。

6. 每天用清水洗脸

如果你一戴口罩就要几个小时的话，休息的时候用清水洗一下脸，或者换一个干净的口罩。用清水清洁，而不是洗面奶或肥皂有助于避免过度清洁皮肤，破坏皮肤屏障的天然平衡和菌群。用水清洁皮肤，洗去汗水和多余的油脂，然后拍干皮肤，自然风干，再戴上新鲜的口罩。

7. 至关重要的夜间清洁

忙碌的一天结束，用不导致皮肤干燥的洁面乳清洁皮肤，能有效去除多余的油脂、污垢和死皮细胞，不会破坏ph值平衡。试试SkinB的痤疮控制洁面摩丝，这是一款温和的洁面乳，可以去除所有的污垢和细菌。

8. 避免乳状或厚重的润肤霜

换成清爽的润肤露能为皮肤补水，而不会堵塞毛孔。因为戴口罩后，皮肤更容易出油，所以用更清爽、更滋养的补水精华是关键。

SkinB5™澳大利亚植物补水精华，富含高效、天然抗菌和抗炎植物提取物。质地轻如羽毛，让肌肤呼吸，不会堵塞毛孔。

9. 用绿粘土面膜舒缓你的皮肤

一个纯净的黏土面膜可以快速的舒缓爆痘肌肤。试一试SkinB5™肌肤净化面膜，这是一款能排毒、净化和舒缓肌肤的速效面膜

10. 服用皮肤健康+免疫助推器保健品

注意增强你的整体健康和免疫力。最大限度抵御新冠，并且抵御导致皮肤爆发的细菌。每天摄入高质量的促进皮肤健康的维生素和含有增强免疫力成分的超级复合食物是保持健康状态和健康皮肤的简单方法。试试SkinB5的超级食物促进剂和强效痤疮控制维生素，补充皮肤所需的营养，恢复和让你焕发光彩!

新冠疫情对我们每个人都产生了不同程度的影响。

口罩痘曾经是而且现在仍然是一个影响我们所有人的大问题，更别说对我们情绪的影响了!

所以最重要的是要善待自己和他人——善良会照亮别人的生活，包括你自己的一天!

记住:善待自己和他人——好处是巨大的，而且还是免费的!

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