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Maskne vs maskitis product focus Pic by Mika Baumeister on Unsplash
In our ‘Behind the mask’ article on the preceding pages, we defined the differences between maskne and maskitis. Here we look at what professional products are recommended for each condition DermaFix For oily and inflamed maskne concerns, DermaFix Cosmeceutical Skin Care recommends the incorporation of Mandelic AHA into your skin care routine. This mild Alpha Hydroxy Acid has antiinflammatory and antimicrobial properties, and provides deepcleansing exfoliation benefits, whilst helping to brighten the skin. This super ingredient is found in the DermaFix DermaBright, DermaFix MD Mandelic Cleanser, and DermaFix MD Mandelic Toner. The incorporation of Niacinamide alongside Mandelic Acid within the MD Mandelic Cleanser and MD Mandelic Toner promotes further skin healing benefits whilst regulating oil production within the skin.
For dryer maskne concerns, and for the concern of maskitis, balancing the skin barrier health and calming inflammation is imperative. DermaFix Cosmeceutical Skin Care offers DermaFix CBD Lotion and DermaFix CBD Oil, formulated with organic Swiss Hemp Cannabidiol, known to soothe and hydrate an irritated skin, whilst helping to reduce skin redness and reactivity. For skin cleansing purposes, the new DermaFix Calming MicroFoam Cleanser is a creamy hypoallergenic cleanser that transforms into delicate micro-bubbles, lifting impurities from deep within pores to gently purify the skin, removing excess oil and make-up. It assists to soothe skin irritation and inflammation, improving skin barrier health, and leaves the skin feeling refreshed and calmed with a visibly more radiant complexion.
SkinPhD To offer the best possible results in clearing conditions caused by the wearing of masks, SkinPhD believes it’s necessary to look at the various reasons behind the problem. Firstly, carbon dioxide is trapped between the skin and mask, which will irritate the skin and stimulate oil production as well as bacterial growth. The best ingredients to deal with this concern long term is pure aroma oils. They have proven their efficacy over years and SkinPhD therefore recommends dropping one drop onto your mask before covering up. The Aromacology De-stress oil will not only offer an optimal antibacterial action but also assist with anxiety, sinuses, headaches and much more.
