"Maskne has been mostly around the nose and mouth and sometimes on the lower cheeks and jaw as well. Not only is the heat (from breath) an issue, but the mask can rub up against skin and the friction can irritate those areas, especially if the mask you are wearing is a disposable one that is tight-fitting," says Director of Esthetics for Monastery Marija Gelo.
"Mornings are always busy with kids in the house so I keep it simple. I massage Monastery Rose Cleansing Oil onto my skin before I jump in the shower. I leave it on while I wash my hair, then I rinse it off after I rinse my hair."
"As soon as I get out of the shower I spray my face with a hydrasol. (Monastery founder Athena Hewett is working on a new one and I get to test it!) Then I apply the Monastery Flora Botanical Cream Serum," explains Gelo.
"I've been loving the Attar balm because it helps protect my skin from the friction of the mask as well as the heat that builds up under the mask," says Gelo.
"I have noticed that my skin is more dry around my mouth and chin and has become more sensitive," says makeup artist Molly R. Stern. "I have come to rely heavily on the Tower 28 Beauty SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray for when my skin feels inflamed. It takes the heat away instantly."
"I also love the Skinesiology Female Warrior Auric Mist to soothe the skin and the Saint Jane Luxury Beauty Serum to quench the dryness," explains Stern.
