Over a year of wearing face masks may have taken its toll on your skin, especially if you are prone to acne and breakouts. The constant irritation of the mask can make it easy for bacteria and oil to get worked into the layers of your skin, clogging up pores. Even people who are not normally prone to acne may have noticed that they are having problems.
To prevent the problem from getting worse, it is important to wear a clean mask each time, so you are not adding any more dead skin cells and bacteria to your face. If you know you are going to be wearing a mask that day, avoid wearing heavy moisturisers and foundation. Each time you remove a mask, cleanse your face with a gentle lotion.
To treat acne, over the counter medicated lotions which contain benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid have been proved to be effective. However, sometimes despite our best efforts, our skin can still break out. In severe long-term cases, acne can cause pitting and scarring of the skin, which are very slow to heal, and may even be permanent.
While acne scars can undermine your confidence, there is no need to despair. There are a few ways that you can treat your skin, leading to a smoother, clearer complexion. Lotions which contain retinol, which is a derivative of vitamin A, encourage skin cell turnover, meaning that damage to your skin repairs quicker.
Gently exfoliating your skin with products that contain glycolic acid can control the build up of dead skin cells, leading to smoother looking skin. If your scarring is extensive, it might be worth considering a professional salon treatment. They will use advanced techniques such as chemical peels or micro needling to effectively resurface your skin.
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