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Beneath the mask... How to cope when your skin goes into crisis mode
Small pimples, big sensitivities, skin that pulls, that itches... If the surgical mask or fabric mask is undoubtedly one of our best allies in the fight against COVID-19, it also makes our skin see all kinds of colors. Our advice to relieve and rebalance your skin.
I have spots...
If our skin is easily prone to imperfections without wearing a mask, it can worsen the phenomenon... In cause, the accumulation of several factors : heat, humidity (generated by breathing and talking), perspiration and especially friction of the mask, form an explosive cocktail that calls on our skin to protect itself by encouraging it to create more sebum than usual. Pores get clogged and pimples appear. To minimize imperfections, here are some tips:
- Every night, remove your makeup well by opting for a very gentle purifying duo, such as the Cleansing Balm and the Cleansing Gel Oh My Cream Skincare.
- Moisturize without overloading skin with the Clearcalm3 Rehydrating Cream Gel Ren Skincarewhich also has calming properties.
- In the evening or even during the day, use a targeted treatment such as Age Bright Clearing Serum Dermalogica, ideal for gently cleansing and treating both inflamed pimples and microcysts (small pimples under the skin).
- Whether or not you have a tendency to get pimples, change your mask regularly to limit the proliferation of bacteria.
- If possible, swap your liquid foundation for a mineral powder foundation to conceal while treating the skin. We're thinking in particular of Pure Pressed Base Jane Iredale.
- Once or twice a week, take the time toapply a purifying mask but very soft mask. If the skin is also dehydrated, the'Aura Manuka Honey Mask Antipodes is perfect and can even be used as a night cream!
Oh My Cream Skincare
Baume Démaquillant
Oh My Cream Skincare
Gelée Nettoyante
Ren Clean Skincare
ClearCalm 3 Gel Crème Réhydratant
Dermalogica
Age Bright Clearing Sérum Anti-imperfections
Jane Iredale
PurePressed Base SPF20
Aura Manuka Honey Masque Purifiant
My skin is red...
The main cause? The repeated rubbing of the mask, which alters our skin barrier. Some disposable masks are also treated with chemicals that are quite irritating, which adds a significant factor. Without a shield, redness appears and the skin heats up and itches. Wearing the mask then becomes extremely uncomfortable. One can then :
- Forget your micellar water and practice a double cleansing cleansing, with theDelicate Cleansing Oil Wild Rose followed by the Camellia & Rose Gentle Moisturizing Cleanser Pai Skincare.
- Moisturize, soothe and strengthen its skin flora to provide a shield with the Moisturizing and Soothing Rich Cream Patyka and the Probiotic Concentrate Aurelia Probiotic.
- Relieve discomfort with a soothing and rehydrating mask twice a week and leave on overnight, ideally with theEvercalm Ultra-Comforting Soothing Mask Ren Skincare or apply Evercalm Night Balm from the same brand.
- Where possible wear a fabric mask (AFNOR certified for maximum virus protection).
Pai Skincare
Middlemist Seven Camellia & Rose Nettoyant Doux
Aurelia London
Probiotic Concentrate Booster Concentré Probiotiques
Ren Clean Skincare
Evercalm Masque Apaisant Ultra-Réconfortant
My skin is completely parched...
Here again, it is especially the rubbing that can quickly leave a sensation of "cardboard" skin... The skin barrier being altered by the repeated rubbing of the mask, it no longer retains water as well as it used to water in the tissues and evaporates. Add to that the heat and you have the perfect combo for thirsty skin. To counteract this we can :
- Use a moisturizing spray as with the Multi-Active Toner Dermalogica morning and evening and even during the day. Attention: one waits well before putting back the mask not to create a wet climate which could deteriorate the effectiveness of the mask.
- At the end of the routine, apply a care oil every morningat the end of your routine each morning to strengthen the skin's mantle and prevent water loss. The Daily Vitamin Infusion Indie Lee is perfect for this role thanks to its ceramides.
- Use a super moisturizing mask to replenish water reserves and relieve discomfort, to be done at least once a week like with the Moisturising Mask Susanne Kaufmann.
- For very dry and irritated skin, applyEgyptian Magic (including lips).
- Drink, drink, drink... the skin being the last organ to capture water, always having a glass of water at hand or a water bottle is the best way to remember.
Dermalogica
Mutli-Active Toner Lotion Hydratante
Susanne Kaufmann
Moisturising Mask Masque Hydratant
Egyptian Magic
Baume Egyptian Magic
We hope that these tips will help you during this difficult period. A thought for all of those who have been working throughout the pandemic to help the more vulnerable amongst us ❤️
Do you still have questions about a product or would you like to go further in your beauty routine? Write to us at contact@ohmycream.com, our beauty coaches will be delighted to help you. You can also book an appointment via this link link for an online consultation to speak directly with one of our experts and carry out a skin diagnosis.
Photo credits: 1. © Hasan Karaarslan (thumbnail) 2. © The Portland Studio
