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COSMEDIX Guide to ‘Maskne’: The New Blemish Everyone is Talking About

Breakouts can happen to anyone. In a world where we have to wear a face mask much of the day, people have quickly begun to realise that spots and blackheads aren’t always confined to adolescents. While mask-related acne isn’t new (as many hardworking nurses and carers know), there are a few extra steps that ‘Maskne’ newbies can take to help alleviate redness and blemishes. Help banish blemish woes and learn all there is to know about ‘Maskne’ treatments with the COSMEDIX customised ‘Maskne’ skin care routine!

What Causes Maskne?

Now that a face covering is often required, we’re seeing how repeated wearing creates a less than ideal environment for your skin. ‘Maskne’ is the trending term for “mask acne”—the unwanted blemishes that seem to have multiplied every time you take off your mask. Of course your mask is rightly designed to be a barrier; letting little in and little out. This means when you breath or cough, your skin is trapped in a humid warmth which often leading to redness and sensitivity. Pair that with mask straps rubbing against your skin and you have the perfect cocktail of problems that can trigger ‘Maskne’ madness.

What Can You Do to Tame Maskne?

Your skin is unique. Different skin types will react to different skin care treatments in different ways, but putting hygiene first is a fool-proof way to help your complexion look and feel its best. The first and most obvious step to tackle ‘Maskne’ is to ensure that you are regularly washing your face mask to avoid dirt and contamination. For skin types that experience stubborn blackheads or congestion, remember, as tempting as it is, DON’T pick! This will cause more irritation and redness over time.

Which COSMEDIX Skin Care Products Can Help?

C.P.R | A Skin Recovery Serum that reduces redness and assists the recovery of dry skin. At C.P.R.’s heart is a soothing combination of Blue Agave, antioxidants and peptides which help to promote healthy skin and restore clarity to the complexion. If you are experiencing sensitivity or dryness after wearing your face mask, apply C.P.R. after cleansing your skin for a boost of replenishing skin care that will soothe and hydrate.

Affirm |Antioxidants are a very important part of skincare, which is why they’re the essential elements in Affirm Antioxidant Firming Serum. Formulated with antioxidants, peptides, Vitamin E and more, Affirm helps the appearance of uneven skin tone while protecting the skin from ageing and environmental stressors.

Correct | COSMEDIX Rapid Relied Acne Treatment is ideal for skin blemishes that need a bit of special attention. Correct contains an exfoliating blend of Salicylic Acid and Aloe Vera to help deeply cleanse and soothe pores while preventing the build up of impurities that can clog your pores. Use Correct to treat blemishes caused by ‘Maskne’, and it will give you clearer-looking skin without drying it out.

Restore | This Moisture-Rich Mask can be used as a nourishing overnight treatment for skin that needs a deep hit of hydration. If wearing a face mask has made your skin feel dry, apply Restore sparingly to your face before you sleep and wake up to younger and more supple looking skin. Ingredients that hydrate include Mango Seed Butter and Squalene which work to lock in moisture, while Papaya Fruit Extract gently exfoliates the skin to make it feel soft and restored. 

Powdered Skincare is the new ‘Must Have’ Eco-Friendly Skin Care Routine

Innovative skincare is what we do best! In keeping up with the latest skincare trends and discoveries, COSMEDIX is always thrilled to hear when unique formulas we love begin to gain traction across the globe. One of the latest products that’s creating a buzz is Powdered skincare.

An eastern beauty trend that has quickly expanded around the world, powdered products have received rave reviews for their eco-friendly benefits and potent formulations. Lucky for you, you don’t need to wait for these revolutionary skin care products to start popping up on the high street, because COSMEDIX is one always step ahead.  Keep on scrolling to learn more about the newest beauty discovery and how to incorporate COSMEDIX powder skincare into your daily skincare routine:

First Things First, What is Powdered Skincare?

Powder products are exactly what they sound like—dry, waterless versions of your usual beauty go-tos, such as cleansers, shampoos, face masks, and serums.” Coventurer

Simply put, powdered skincare cuts out the filler ingredients (eg water, preservatives, fragrance), leaving you with a concentrated blend of active ingredients. Typically available in fine powder or grainy formulas, powdered skincare can be mixed with an oil, serum or water to stimulate their ingredients and provide easy application.

What Are the Benefits?

  • Concentrated: Unlike traditional skincare, powdered formulas are made free of liquids. This means you can indulge in a boosted blend of potent ingredients that address your specific skincare needs.
  • Sustainable: Another great perk of water-free skincare is that it is highly sustainable. Because water has been eliminated, powder skincare products tend to be densely packed in smaller packages, and a little goes a long way. They have both less waste and a longer shelf life, plus fewer trips to the store for a restock.
  • Versatile: Skin is unique, and skincare should be too! Powdered products make it easy to mix up customised skincare cocktails tailored to you and your desired skincare results. Easily ramp up your routine when you mix powdered skincare with your favourite serum, moisturiser or facial mask.

COSMEDIX Powdered Skincare

B Complex Vitamin B Boosting PowderHelp clarify and refine the look of skin with this Vitamin B Complex powder. Formulated to help restore an even-looking complexion, B Complex quenches the skin with deep hydration and encourages a healthy microbiome. The result? Softer and more supple looking skin.

Pure C Vitamin C Mixing Crystals| For skin that needs a brightening boost, mix Pure C into your serum or moisturiser during your daytime or night time skincare routine. These boosting crystals are made with 100% L-Lactic Acid to help protect the skin from environmental stressors, improve skin texture and help restore radiant looking skin.

Purity Detox Multi-Layer Detoxification System with Salicylic Acid| A multi-purpose wonder, Purity Detox contains both chemical and natural exfoliants, plus it can be used as an all over face and body scrub. Add water to activate the exfoliating ingredients that help polish dead skin and wash away pore-clogging impurities.

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