In recent months, you may have heard the term “mask acne”, or “maskne”. With most of us required to wear masks in our daily lives, this new term describes acne formed by the heat and friction caused by our masks. Those with previous acne concerns may be experiencing increased acne, and even those who have never experienced acne before are suddenly finding themselves breaking out.
You may be asking, what is acne? Acne is a skin condition where pores have become clogged with oil(sebum) and dead skin cells, causing blackheads, whiteheads, and pimples. Blackheads, or open comedones, are an occlusion of the pores that is open to the air, where the skin trapped inside the pore oxidizes and turns black. Whiteheads, or closed comedones, are closed off to the air, covered by a layer of skin, thus the appearance of being white. Blackheads and whiteheads can lead to infection of the p. acnes bactertia, which occurs naturally on our skin, causing pimples.
Thankfully, there’s a way to treat maskne that’s safe and effective.
First and foremost, wear a clean mask every day. P Acnes Bacteria can grow on your mask, which causes breakouts. A clean mask will prevent that overgrowth from occurring. For breakouts that do occur, treatment includes Salicylic Acid, a Beta Hydroxy Acid, which exfoliates inside the pore to help clear congestion, eliminating pesky whiteheads and blackheads that contribute to pimples. Combined with a good exfoliation, relief is within reach.
Start with a facial. Professional Dermalogica products will give you an incredible double cleanse, gentle exfoliation, extractions to remove those blackheads and whiteheads, and a treatment mask to hydrate and soothe your skin. A facial is recommended once a month.
At home, you can use Dermalogica’s Acne line to eliminate pesky acne once and for all. Start with the Clearing Wash, a Salicylic Acid cleanser that’s still gentle for your skin. The Acne Bright Clearing Serum has Age Bright(tm) Complex to work with your skin’s natural biome for clearer skin. For a targeted treatment, Acne Bright Spot Fader delivers Salicylic Acid to clear pores while Niacinamide helps restore an even skin tone.
Masks may be the new norm for now, but maskne doesn’t have to be. Clean masks, regular facials, and good homecare will make maskne a thing of the past.
By Shawn White, LMT
Fall in love with a heavenly hot stone massage by living life to the fullest at Jennifer Brand spa. Our team has been specially trained to ensure your hot stone massage is safe, pleasurable and beyond imagination.
What sets a Jennifer Brand hot stone massage apart from everyone else? Our team is specially trained with an in-house certification in hot stone massage. Most massage therapists in the industry have limited training, often given only a single day of class or a few hours of instruction. Many massage therapists use techniques they see in pictures, like the ones seen on many spa photos of hot stones laying on a client's bare skin. This is not a genuine hot stone technique and using them this way is extremely dangerous. We NEVER leave hot stones on a client's back. If it is too hot for a massage therapist to hold, it is way too hot for your back.
A hot stone can feel marvelous as it slides against your skin. It is a wonderful way to experience deep tissue rewards without the discomfort of deep tissue pressure. Often this technique can be a great tool to help clients who are suffering with various kinds of back pain and our therapists may (with your permission) add it to your massage experience at no addition fee. It is our goal to make sure you feel fantastic every visit, this is why all of our enhancements are always free. We care about you and want to see you leave feeling fantastic. The only way we can achieve this is if we give our team all the tools they need to give you what you want.
We teach our therapists that the hot stone is an extension of their hands. It is not a replacement for their amazing skills, rather they are meant to accentuate them. If you have a favorite therapist at Jennifer Brand, their massages will only be made more amazing with the use of hot stones.
How do I add hot stones to a massage? This is simple, you can either book the massage so that we know that you would like them included, you can request it when you arrive or simply ask for it during the massage. We always have hot stones available for every massage service every day at Jennifer Brand.
Hot Stones is not all we offer, if you feel like trying something new check out a cold stone massage, or if you want fantastic results inquire about our incredible ice massages.
Jennifer Brand’s gift baskets are an adventure, they are a journey through pure delight. They are filled to the brim with goodies galore! Inside each basket is an assortment of treasures that will light up your love one’s eyes. With your help we will give them everything they like, add bath bombs, Ferrero Rocher Hazelnut Chocolates, Confetteria Raffaello Almond Coconut Treats, Ghirardelli chocolates, Dermalogica age defying skincare products, Sacred Earth Botanicals Warming Lotion, Foot Cream, coconut sugar scrub, shea butter lip balm, flax-seed pillows, snugly Gund teddy bears and more. Every gift basket is customized to make dreams come true!
Soften up your gift basket with a super cuddly stuffed animal. These little guys are so snugly you will want to squeeze and keep them for yourself. This adorable critter adds life to a beautiful basket and will forever remind your love of this magnificent moment.
If you are looking to build the perfect gift basket Jennifer Brand has your back. Give your love something they will treasure throughout the day.
Add a Sweet Nothing box to your gift basket. Each is filled to the brim with candy, stickers and cuteness. The deeper your crush explores this delightful gift the more they will learn how much you adore them.
Every moment is magical at Jennifer Brand. Show your love how beautiful they are with this box of sweet nothings. Each is packed full of affectionate complements, candies and charms that will take their gift basket experience to the stars. If you want to show your special someone they are the center of your universe then this gift box is your golden key.
Unlock their heart and show them how heavenly the world can be with the wonder of Jennifer Brand’s Sweet Nothings.
Spruce up your gift basket experience with some bright and brilliant flowers. Your special someone is going to squeal with smiles when they see their favorite flowers waiting for them.
Every Gift Basket at Jennifer Brand can be customized to meet your specific needs. We will even include custom written poetry to melt you special someone’s heart.
Their poem will be delivered in an elegant envelope and sealed with wax.
Include any of our amazing products to the gift basket and create a home adventure away from our spa. They will ease away their aches and pains, replenish their skin’s natural beauty and discover peace with our luxurious products. Let them discover their time to shine. With the perfection of these products they will sparkle brilliantly with the reward of wellness and the indulgent pleasure of our spectacular services.
Reach us at 636.294.7555 to learn more or visit us at www.jenniferbrand.com
