๐จDIY for MASK-ACNE ๐ท๐คญโฃ Heat๐ฅ, friction, trapped oil & the conclusiveness of a mask are the perpetrators of mask acne. The warm & moist environment leads to overgrowth of bacteria while the obstruction & friction lead to irritation, contact dermatitis & rosacea, among other issues.โฃ โฃ Keeping the skin hydrated with a Hyaluronic acid, properly exfoliating - glycolic acid (for normal/combo skin); salicylic acid (combo/oily); lactic acid (sensitive). Treatment with Benzoyl peroxide can help a lot (derm will be able to confirm what will work for YOUR skin type & specific concerns). When cleansing, consider a gentle cleanser ONLY.โฃ โฃ Products๐งดlabeled oil-free & noncomedogenic will be your best friends.โฃ โฃ Avoid makeup (at least in the area covered by the mask), but never skip sunscreen.โฃ โฃ Avoiding fabric softeners when washing the mask & avoiding products that contain fragrance all together would be a good idea (that goes for skin care AND makeup๐).โฃ โฃ If there are any areas of your skin that are raw or chaffed, an ointment at bedtime will be super helpful. Aquaphor Healing Ointment & Vaseline Petroleum Jelly are well-tolerated ointments.โฃ โฃ DIY ๐ฅฃ MASK RECIPE:โฃ ยฝ TB KAOLIN clay.โฃ ยฝ TB BENTONITE clay.โฃ ยฝ TB GLYCERIN.โฃ Enough GREEN TEA to thicken mixture.โฃ โฃ Always patch test 1st to avoid any product irritation or allergies.โฃ Check in with a dermatologist.โฃ โฃ I used makeup to mimic the look of breakouts that many of you have sent me pictures of. A lot of you are having to deal with this & while Iโve sent countless packages to many nurses & doctors with hydrating products & acne-based products, I canโt keep up so a DIY was needed.โฃ โฃ My lips looked bad because I bit them while sleeping from stress, donโt judge please.โฃ โฃ โฃ #acneproblems #acnetips #diyprojects #diyideas #skincarediary #diybeauty #skincareblogger #diyblogger (at California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFaGbqGDkKp/?igshid=crzw1gjyk5hp