Tips to Avoid "Maskne"

TIPS FOR ‘MASKNE’= Mask Acne

During the COVID 19 Pandemic, wearing a mask has become the new norm. For acne prone skin, this can wreak havoc on the skin. Not only is there is irritation from the mask rubbing on our sensitive skin, but the lack of ventilation can lead to growth of bacteria 🡪 breakouts. As mask wearing will be in our lives for the unforeseeable futures, here are some tips to help alleviate and even avoid ‘Maskne’:

1) Change masks daily (Just like out undergarments, we need to change these out often. If you are wearing cloth masks I recommended wearing disposable masks underneath and changing that out daily)

2) Be consistent and deliberate with product application (Always remember to take the time to apply products, no rushing!)

3) Pay attention to acne triggers in lifestyle and diet choices (This is something we can control)

4) Aquaphor (apply to areas where the mask is irritating the skin, this will not break you out)

5) Ice (Ice any areas of inflammation, this will help with the swelling!)

6) No makeup (highly recommend going makeup free under the mask, this will help minimize breakouts!)




Covid-19 Precautions at Lauren Jeong Esthetics

COVID-19 Precautions:

During this Pandemic, I am taking the necessary steps to minimize the spread of germs. Rest assured, the following are steps I am taking at Lauren Jeong Esthetics to do my part!

  • All clients must sign a COVID-19 consent form 48 hours before each treatment

  • All clients must arrive alone, please send me a text before entering the building

  • All Clients must wash hands before entering the room

  • Before entrance, I will use a touch less thermometer to take temperature, then provide hand sanitizer

  • I will no longer provide blankets, however, you may bring your own

  • I will no longer use towels, one time use facial sponges will be used instead

  • I will be double masked, face shield, gloved throughout treatment (changed each treatment)

  • I will a lot 15-30 minutes between each client to sanitize and disinfect all surfaces and instruments

  • Product pick ups must be arranged ahead of time/drop shipping directly to home will be available

  • I will have a Hepa air purifier in the room and the door will be cracked

  • Touchless payment (through my website), I will also accept checks and exact change

Beware of Pore Clogging Ingredients in Your Skin Care Products

Do not ever put anything on your skin or your hair without checking the ingredients first, even if it says “Won’t Clog Pores” or “Non-Comedogenic” on the bottle. No government agency oversees this, so skincare companies can claim their products promote clear skin and have pore cloggers in their formulas. Below is a list of ingredients to avoid in all of your products; skin care, acne care, makeup, clothing and hair. Take a look at your current set of products from your shampoo to your laundry detergent and see if they contain any cloggers. If they do, it’s time to look for something acne safe. All of Face Reality’s products are free of pore clogging ingredients so you never need to worry about if it’s OK for your skin.
 
Be Aware:

  • Natural oils can be some of the worst offenders, like cocoa butter and coconut oil which are found in many “organic” skin care lines.

  • Other oils such as jojoba, olive, and lanolin are mildly comedogenic and can be a problem if formulated with other comedogenic ingredients.

  • Some prescription products like the cream form of Retin A have pore cloggers. Many over-the-counter acne medications also have pore clogging ingredients.

  • “Oil-free” products can be comedogenic.

 

Pore-cloggers:

  • Acetylated Lanolin

  • Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol

  • Algae Extract

  • Algin

  • Butyl Stearate

  • Carrageenan

  • Cetyl Acetate

  • Cetearyl Alcohol + Ceteareth 20

  • Chondrus Crispus (aka Irish Moss or Carageenan Moss)

  • Chlorella

  • Coal Tar

  • Cocoa Butter

  • Coconut Alkanes

  • Coconut Butter

  • Coconut Oil

  • Colloidal Sulfur

  • Cotton Awws Oil

  • Cotton Seed Oil

  • D & C Red # 17

  • D & C Red # 21

  • D & C Red # 3

  • D & C Red # 30

  • D & C Red # 36

  • Decyl Oleate

  • Dioctyl Succinate

  • Disodium Monooleamido PEG 2- Sulfosuccinate

  • Ethoxylated Lanolin

  • Ethylhexyl Palmitate

  • Glyceryl Stearate SE

  • Glyceryl-3 Diisostearate

  • Hexadecyl Alcohol

  • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil

  • Isocetyl Alcohol

  • Isocetyl Stearate

  • Isodecyl Oleate

  • Isopropyl Isostearate

  • Isopropyl Linolate

  • Isopropyl Myristate

  • Isopropyl Palmitate

  • Isostearyl Isostearate

  • Isostearyl Neopentanoate

  • Kelp

  • Laminaria Digitata Extract

  • Laminaria Saccharina Extract (Laminaria Saccharine)

  • Laureth-23

  • Laureth-4

  • Lauric Acid

  • Mink Oil

  • Myristic Acid

  • Myristyl Lactate

  • Myristyl Myristate

  • Octyl Palmitate

  • Octyl Stearate

  • Oleth-3

  • Oleyl Alcohol

  • PEG 16 Lanolin

  • PEG 200 Dilaurate

  • PEG 8 Stearate

  • PG Monostearate

  • PPG 2 Myristyl Propionate

  • Plankton

  • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate

  • Potassium Chloride

  • Propylene Glycol Monostearate

  • Red Algae

  • Seaweed

  • Shark Liver Oil (Squalene)

  • Shea Butter

  • Sodium Laureth Sulfate

  • Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

  • Solulan 16

  • Sorbitan Oleate

  • Soybean Oil

  • Spirulina

  • Steareth 10

  • Stearic Acid Tea

  • Stearyl Heptanoate

  • Sulfated Castor Oil

  • Sulfated Jojoba Oil

  • Wheat Germ Glyceride

  • Wheat Germ Oil

  • Xylene