My Skin SOS Trapped Behind the Mask

[Asia Economy Reporter Yujin Jo] Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, university student Lee, who works part-time at a convenience store every day, has experienced a significant increase in skin troubles due to prolonged mask-wearing. The moisture and increased skin temperature inside the mask have led to excessive sebum secretion, creating an environment prone to skin troubles.

As the COVID-19 crisis alert was raised to a severe level, mask-wearing has become a daily routine. With prolonged mask use not only outdoors but also indoors, the number of consumers seeking trouble-care cosmetics has also increased.

Aekyung Industrial’s A Solution ‘Acne Clear Spot Treatment’ is a product that manages localized skin troubles. Apply an appropriate amount thinly on the troubled area morning and evening, and apply a thicker layer once more just before sleeping to help soothe the skin. Containing Vitamin C and hyaluronic acid, it provides moisture and nutrition to troubled areas and also aids in brightening.

After going out, when washing the face, it is recommended to use the acne-prone skin-specific ‘A Solution Trouble Focus Gentle Cleansing Foam’ and gently massage with rich foam. This cleansing foam contains salicylic acid (BHA) to help remove keratin inside pores and uses amino acid-based cleansing ingredients to cleanse softly and moisturize the skin.

Dr.G’s ‘Mild Acidic Red Blemish Clear Soothing Foam’ cleanser helps alleviate sensitive and acne-prone skin. Dr.G’s unique mildly acidic multi-probiotic derma formula not only provides clean cleansing but also mild exfoliation and strengthens the skin barrier.

Clab’s ‘Pure Pulsation pH Balancing Cleansing Gel’ is a mildly acidic cleansing product that maintains an ideal skin balance. Its non-foaming formula gently removes makeup and has a high moisture content, keeping the skin hydrated without tightness after washing. It is a low-irritation cleansing product that has completed skin irritation tests, making it safe for all sensitive skin types.

For skin that has become more sensitive due to prolonged mask-wearing, Av?ne’s ‘Cicalfate Plus S.O.S Cream’ is recommended. Launched in 2001, the original ‘Cicalfate S.O.S Cream’ has sold over 50 million units worldwide. The renewed product contains new active ingredients discovered in Av?ne thermal spring water and a copper-zinc complex, providing stronger effects for skin protection and damage repair. The ointment-like dressing texture cream forms a protective barrier on skin damaged by various external factors, while Av?ne thermal spring water helps soothe and restore sensitive skin.

Bioderma’s ‘Cicabio Pomade’ is a daily Cica cream that intensively strengthens skin stressed and fatigued. Bioderma’s proprietary Antalgicine technology effectively alleviates skin discomfort from the moment of damage through the repair phase, and its patented DAF ingredient strengthens the weakened skin barrier, promoting healthier skin.

To minimize skin allergies, no pigments or fragrances are added, and glycerin and hyaluronic acid provide a powerful moisturizing dressing effect, caring for the skin to be moist and healthy. Cicabio Pomade is also nicknamed ‘moisture cream’ due to its strong hydration and moisturizing power.

If you want to avoid oily skin caused by prolonged mask-wearing, try using products that enhance makeup fixation. Banila Co’s ‘Prime Primer Finish Powder’ controls oil on the skin, creating a matte finish and enhancing makeup durability. The powder, which controls oily shine, is coated with macadamia seed oil to increase transparency and adhesion. Containing mineral ingredients derived from pure nature, it maintains makeup without dryness, and micro-cotton powder naturally smooths pores and skin texture.

Make Up For Ever’s ‘UHD Pressed Powder’ is a compact powder that is convenient to carry and fills pores and uneven skin texture, making the skin surface smooth and even. With just one touch, it refines the skin texture as if applying a thin coating layer, without the dryness typical of powders. When used as the final step of makeup, its fine particles create a thinner and lighter skin appearance, finishing makeup with a matte look.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.