Is your mask irritating your skin? These 4 products are all you need, according to a derm
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As states move forward with reopening, it is essential that we still follow the guidelines of healthcare professionals and wear face masks in public spaces. While wearing a mask is vital to curb the spread of the coronavirus, the face covering can be super irritating to the skin, especially as temperatures rise and sweating is inevitable.
To better understand how to protect your skin while wearing a mask, I spoke with Dr. Tess Mauricio, a board-certified dermatologist and the founder of M Beauty Clinic in San Diego and Beverly Hills. She shared her expert-approved tips to help with breakouts and blemishes caused by the friction, heat or sweat that comes with wearing a mask.
Watch the video above for Mauricio’s top skincare picks and keep reading below to shop these products for a healthy and beautiful complexion.
Soap & Glory Speed Plump Moisture Mask
It is important to incorporate a sheet mask into your skincare routine to give your face instant hydration. “Using a weekly sheet mask is really, really important right now,” says Mauricio
A moisturizing sheet mask can also put you in a relaxing mode. “I love that it comes in two pieces, and the hydrogel inside is soaked with super moisturizers that includes hyaluronic acid, rose, peony flower root and oil extract,” says Mauricio about the Soap & Glory Speed Plump Moisture Mask. “And then as far as scent, it has the sweet orange essential oil that really puts you in a zen, relaxing mode.”
No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream SPF 30
“This is a great day cream because it has SPF 30,” says Mauricio.
I personally have dry skin, and when I tried this face cream, it made my skin feel really moisturized. It's not thick or greasy; and a little goes a long way.
“It has powerful peptides; it also can help reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles. So it's multitasking, and I love that,” adds Mauricio.
Proactiv+ Complexion Perfecting Hydrator
I couldn’t forget about the bearded men! “[If] you have a beard, the protection from the mask is actually less,” explains Mauricio, because facial hair creates a gap between the mask. And if you shave, you are more prone to ingrown hairs. Mauricio recommends Proactiv+ Complexion Perfecting Hydrator because it is formulated with salicylic acid and sodium hyaluronate, ingredients that ` to exfoliate the skin without being “harsh.”
Not only does this product work for men with facial hair, but it can also benefit those with acne-prone skin.
No7 HydraLuminous Overnight Recovery Gel Cream
Evenings are the perfect time to restore the skin and lock in moisture, and No7 HydraLuminous Overnight Recovery Gel Cream is a cooling, refreshing moisturizer designed especially for night-time use.
“Some moisturizers tend to be sticky and thick, and it feels like your pores are being clogged, but this just leaves your skin quench, refreshed and reenergized,” says Mauricio. And when applying your moisturizer, don’t forget your neck!
The Ultimate Must-Have
Mauricio knew right away which product would be her ultimate must-have, as she notes that “sun protection is key.” She chose No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream SPF 30 — this all-in-one face cream contains sunscreen to help protect your skin from UV rays, and it also works to lock in moisture and smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
The most important thing to do when wearing a mask, according to the dermatologist: keep your skin hydrated. Face masks can be uncomfortable, but it is still important to wear so you can protect yourself and others from the coronavirus.
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