Skin Care and Face Masks – Dermatologist Dr. Ellen Frankel

by Dr. Ellen Frankel, RI Skin Docs/Rejuvaderm MediSpa

Skin Care Recommendations for Face Mask Wearers

Facial skin can become irritated when wearing a mask for long hours, no matter if it is a medical grade mask or just a mask crafted out of a bandana or scarf. Any of these protective coverings can leave skin irritated and dry.

There is even a new word for skin breakouts caused by long wearing of masks in this time of coronavirus – MASKNE.

A non-aggressive, hydrating, and soothing skincare regimen can help.

Here are the recommendations we give at our office:

MORNING – BEFORE WEARING A MASK

            Step One: Cleanse

            The face mask should be worn on clean skin

            Use a gentle product that will not disrupt the skin barrier such as:

                        White Dove

                        CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser

                        Neutrogena Ultra-Gentle Daily Cleanser

                        Do NOT use any medicated, deodorant, or perfumed soaps

            Step Two: Moisturize and Protect

            Use a moisturizer to help restore and maintain the skin barrier like:

                        Moisturel lotion

                        DML facial lotion

                        Neutrogena Moisture (for the face)

                        Elta Gold

                        Vanicream

                        Cerave Moisturizing cream

PLUS – apply sunscreen to the areas NOT covered by the mask

EVENING – AFTER REMOVING THE MASK

            Step One: Cleanse

You need to remove all the dirt, sweat and oil accumulated throughout the day. Use gentle products (see above)

            Step Two: Moisturize and soothe

Skin should be moisturized with a topical noncomedogenic (Won’t cause acne) emollient to help comfort, soothe, and to temporarily protect and relieve chapped skin (see above).

About RI Skin Doc

Our staff of trained and experienced dermatologists and other health care professionals has served the Rhode Island community for more than three decades. Why choose us? Because when you’re looking for an accurate diagnosis and an effective treatment plan, experience counts.

We focus on prevention and treatment of skin diseases as well as skin conditions that are unsightly and annoying. Choose us as your skin care center for the whole family. We treat pediatric patients with childhood skin care needs, teens who need acne treatment, and adults with cancerous skin conditions or simply with the skin care problems that many of us face as we age.

Even if you’ve been told in the past that your skin condition cannot be effectively treated, consult with us today. New treatments constantly become available, and we know and use the latest, most effective treatment for your specific problem.

We’re ready to ease your mind and heal your skin.

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About Rejuvaderm MediSpa:

We help you keep your skin healthy.

We can help you with your skin care by preventing serious skin problems, teaching you how to keep your skin healthy, and treating your existing skin conditions. Our skilled dermatologists serve both our dermatology practice and our Rejuvaderm MediSpa, one of only a few day spas in New England. The skin care treatments we provide include eczema treatment, wrinkle treatment and acne treatment, and we treat more serious problems such as pre-cancerous or cancerous skin conditions.

We also do restorative procedures such as tattoo removal, acne scar removal, and stretch mark removal, and we provide treatment with BOTOX® Cosmetic, to name a few. Browse our product selections, including facial skin care products, wrinkle cream, and anti-aging products.

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