May
“From wearing masks to staring at our computer and phone screens all day, the pandemic is playing havoc with our skin’s health and appearance,” says Guelph dermatologist Dr. Dusan Sajic. “Words we never heard of just a year ago, such as ‘maskne’, the facial skin irritation caused by hours of wearing masks, are now common terms. But there are things you can do to protect and rejuvenate your skin in spite of these issues.”
1. Say NO to “maskne” – if possible, use masks made of cotton or natural fiber with 3 layers. wash or change masks frequently take breaks from wearing your mask & remove it whenever you can
2. Don’t use too many skin care products ; simplify your routine – acne cosmetica is a type of acne that comes from too much use of skin care products – sometimes less is more!
3. Use sunscreen even while you’re on FaceTime or in zoom meetings!
Studies show that the blue light emitted by mobile phones and computer screens can accelerate aging of the skin.
Use a tinted sunscreen (SPF >30)
Use built-in or add-on screen filters or protectors to block blue light when using your phone, laptop or tablet
4. Be careful with traditional acne and anti-aging products – they can make maskne worse.
retinol and vitamin c will make irritation worse
avoid toners, aha / bha
switch up your skin care routine to less irritating compounds
5. Try Alternative skin treatments
-consider switching your anti acne , anti aging and antioxidants
a.) “Bakuchiol”, a vegan retinol alternative is getting a lot of attention, and for good reason. It offers very similar benefits to retinol but with much less irritation.
Our research has led to the development of exacne™, a new formulation that contains bakuchiol and hydroxytyrosol (see below), Exacne is effective for treating multiple skin conditions.
b.) Hydroxytyrosol – an antioxidant that is stronger than vitamin c but causes less irritation
c.) Azelaic Acid – gentle anti-inflammatory compounds
Exacne is now available without a prescription at Derma Skin Institute or online at https://dermaresearch.com/shop
6. Finally, avoid having a “Two Tone Face”. Be sure to use sunscreen regularly on the areas of your face not covered by your mask, whether indoors or outdoors. You want your entire face to match when the mask comes off!
To schedule a consultation visit dermaskininstitute.com, email to consult@dermaskininstitute.com or call us at (519) 836-8558.
deRMA Skin Institute, Guelph, ON
Dusan Sajic, MD, PhD
Richard Backstein, MD
Sonja Sajic, CCPA
Daniel Wong, MD, FRCPC
Tiffany Chen, MD, FRCPC, DABD
Toni Alberto, CCPA
With more than 20 years of experience, deRMA Skin Institute strive to offer patients the most advanced treatments available to keep their skin healthy and looking its best. Board Certified Dermatologist, Dusan Sajic, MD, PhD, board-certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Richard Backstein, MD, FRCSC, Sonja Sajic, CCPA, Toni Alberto CCPA, Tiffany Chen MD PRCPC and Daniel Wong MD FRCPC are committed to providing state-of-the-art medical, surgical and cosmetic treatments to all patients in Guelph, Burlington, Cambridge, Kitchener, Hamilton, Milton, and surrounding areas.
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