03/04/2021
Let’s talk face masks - and not the kind we actually like!!
If you’re in Qld then the new mandatory facemask rule might be making your skin play up... dryness, Irritation, breakouts.. here are some tips to help combat these side effects..
* Wash your face first: Dirt and oil on your skin will get trapped under the mask and can cause breakouts. Always put your mask on over a clean face. Choose a gentle cleanser that is oil free. Rinse with lukewarm water, not hot. Avoid scrubbing or rubbing the skin. Our Venus Purity clean is perfect for cleaning out the pores.
* Apply a good moisturizer: Moisturizer keeps your skin hydrated and acts like a barrier to friction from your mask. Avoid heavy products that can clog your skin and make you break out. Our everyday ‘Signorina di Napoli’ is perfect - light and nourishing for the skin.
* Skip the makeup: Don’t wear makeup underneath your mask. Masks act like occlusive barriers, which means trapped makeup/ bacteria from your breath can lead to clogged pores and breakouts.
* Wear only clean masks: Dirt and oil from your skin plus bacteria from your mouth and nose will end up on your cloth mask. Keep a rotation of masks on hand and wash them after every use.
* Stick to non irritating - preferable natural laundry detergent: When washing your mask, choose a fragrance free laundry detergent and lay flat to dry. Fragrance within fabric can be an irritant, so you definitely don’t want it on your face.
* Don’t reuse surgical masks: Surgical masks are not meant to be reused because there is no good way to clean them. Cut the elastic loops off and dispose of properly to avoid affecting animals etc in landfill
And finally - a mask we love LA FEMME healing pink clay - use this 2-3 times weekly for a good pore clean. Hopefully the mask mandate won’t be for too much longer and we can go back to happy healthy skin ❤️❤️
