Acne
“As a hospice nurse, the stress of work can trigger outbreaks of acne for this client. She has combination skin, and was trying both the Light Moisturizer and Intensive Moisturizer for the dry patches. She ran out of Recovery serum and noticed the texture of her skin was dramatically different after being off the product for 3 days. She started using Recovery again and her age spot is now looking better, and her skin is looking glowier. She was not using any moisturizer in the mornings, so she has been adding the Barrier Renewal Cream every day before work to help prevent maskne. It felt really good under her eyes and she lathers it everywhere. Her lips and eyes feel really good and she likes it as a makeup base. JA was surprised she is having less acne breakouts since she is wearing the masks a lot more now, almost all day, when she was not in the past.”
PRODUCTS USED:
Cleanser, Recovery, Eye Serum, Light Moisturizer, Intensive Moisturizer, Barrier Renewal Cream
PROTOCOL:
Cleanser, Recovery, Eye Serum – 2x Daily (AM + PM)
Light Moisturizer or Intensive Moisturizer – 1x Daily (PM)
Barrier Renewal Cream – 1x Daily (AM)
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ACNE
Acne is a common skin condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While it is often associated with puberty and hormonal changes, there are many other factors that can contribute to acne breakouts. One of these factors is stress, specifically job-related stress. In addition to this, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has introduced a new element into our daily lives – wearing masks for extended periods of time. This combination of stress and mask-wearing can be a recipe for acne breakouts.
When we are stressed, our bodies produce more cortisol – the hormone responsible for our fight or flight response. This increase in cortisol levels can lead to an overproduction of oil from our sebaceous glands, which then clogs our pores and leads to acne. On top of this, the friction and heat from wearing masks can further irritate our skin and exacerbate existing acne.
Job-related stress often leads to unhealthy habits such as poor diet choices and inadequate sleep, which can also contribute to acne breakouts. When we are stressed, we may turn to comfort foods that are high in sugar and unhealthy fats, which can trigger inflammation in the body and lead to acne. Lack of sleep can also weaken our immune system and make it harder for our skin to fight off bacteria that can cause acne.
While wearing masks is crucial in preventing the spread of COVID-19, they can also trap sweat, oil, and bacteria on our skin. This creates a warm and moist environment that is ideal for acne-causing bacteria to thrive. It can also cause irritation and friction, leading to maskne – a term used to describe acne caused by wearing masks.
To combat acne brought on by job stress and wearing masks, it is important to take care of our skin through proper skincare routines.
Check out our blog: Maskne Essentials to learn more.
“As a hospice nurse, the stress of work can trigger outbreaks of acne for this client. She has combination skin, and was trying both the Light Moisturizer and Intensive Moisturizer for the dry patches. She ran out of Recovery serum and noticed the texture of her skin was dramatically different after being off the product for 3 days. She started using Recovery again and her age spot is now looking better, and her skin is looking glowier. She was not using any moisturizer in the mornings, so she has been adding the Barrier Renewal Cream every day before work to help prevent maskne. It felt really good under her eyes and she lathers it everywhere. Her lips and eyes feel really good and she likes it as a makeup base. JA was surprised she is having less acne breakouts since she is wearing the masks a lot more now, almost all day, when she was not in the past.”
PRODUCTS USED:
Cleanser, Recovery, Eye Serum, Light Moisturizer, Intensive Moisturizer, Barrier Renewal Cream
PROTOCOL:
Cleanser, Recovery, Eye Serum – 2x Daily (AM + PM)
Light Moisturizer or Intensive Moisturizer – 1x Daily (PM)
Barrier Renewal Cream – 1x Daily (AM)
FEATURED VIDEOS
ACNE
Acne is a common skin condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While it is often associated with puberty and hormonal changes, there are many other factors that can contribute to acne breakouts. One of these factors is stress, specifically job-related stress. In addition to this, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has introduced a new element into our daily lives – wearing masks for extended periods of time. This combination of stress and mask-wearing can be a recipe for acne breakouts.
When we are stressed, our bodies produce more cortisol – the hormone responsible for our fight or flight response. This increase in cortisol levels can lead to an overproduction of oil from our sebaceous glands, which then clogs our pores and leads to acne. On top of this, the friction and heat from wearing masks can further irritate our skin and exacerbate existing acne.
Job-related stress often leads to unhealthy habits such as poor diet choices and inadequate sleep, which can also contribute to acne breakouts. When we are stressed, we may turn to comfort foods that are high in sugar and unhealthy fats, which can trigger inflammation in the body and lead to acne. Lack of sleep can also weaken our immune system and make it harder for our skin to fight off bacteria that can cause acne.
While wearing masks is crucial in preventing the spread of COVID-19, they can also trap sweat, oil, and bacteria on our skin. This creates a warm and moist environment that is ideal for acne-causing bacteria to thrive. It can also cause irritation and friction, leading to maskne – a term used to describe acne caused by wearing masks.
To combat acne brought on by job stress and wearing masks, it is important to take care of our skin through proper skincare routines.
Check out our blog: Maskne Essentials to learn more.