{"id":42734,"date":"2020-07-30T15:26:54","date_gmt":"2020-07-30T19:26:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/?p=42734"},"modified":"2020-07-30T15:26:54","modified_gmt":"2020-07-30T19:26:54","slug":"how-covid-19-is-changing-the-game-the-maskne-crisis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/how-covid-19-is-changing-the-game-the-maskne-crisis","title":{"rendered":"How COVID-19 is Changing the Game: The \u2018Maskne\u2019 Crisis"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]At this point, it\u2019s a bit redundant to point out that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/emergencies\/diseases\/novel-coronavirus-2019\">COVID-19<\/a> has changed life as we know it this year. I mean, that much is obvious. What may <em>not <\/em>be quite as obvious, however, is the impact the pandemic has had on our overall skincare and makeup routine.\n\nI\u2019ll just say upfront: if you\u2019re an anti-masker, this article is probably not for you. (But while you\u2019re here, it\u2019d be cool if you got it together and started <em>wearing a mask<\/em>. But hey, that\u2019s an entirely different topic.)\n\nFor those of us who\u2019ve been abiding by recommended safety precautions, though, face masks have become a daily part of our fashion style. Some of us prefer the standard masks; others have been purchasing them hand-made. Heck \u2013 they even come in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/ca\/market\/stylish_face_mask\">variety of colors, patterns, and designs<\/a>. It\u2019s now considered \u201ctrendy\u201d to match your mask with your outfit!\n\nAs beneficial as they are, there <em>are <\/em>admittedly downsides. Two in particular are:[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"icon-salient-thin-line\" data-animation=\"false\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>The <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/world-53468051\"><strong>\u2018maskne\u2019<\/strong><\/a><strong> crisis<\/strong>, and<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>The fact that half of our hard-earned makeup routine is now pretty much useless<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]That being said, there\u2019s a simple solution to BOTH of these dilemmas. In this two-part series, we\u2019ll take a look at both issues, as well as how to work around them. Today, in Part 1, let\u2019s start by talking about the dreaded \u2018maskne\u2019![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;42737&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/how-covid-19-is-changing-the-game-the-maskne-crisis\/#What_is_%E2%80%98Maskne\" >What is \u2018Maskne\u2019?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/how-covid-19-is-changing-the-game-the-maskne-crisis\/#How_Can_We_Prevent_Maskne\" >How Can We Prevent Maskne?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/how-covid-19-is-changing-the-game-the-maskne-crisis\/#The_Benefits_of_a_Skincare_Course\" >The Benefits of a Skincare Course<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_%E2%80%98Maskne\"><\/span>What is \u2018Maskne\u2019?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nBasically, it\u2019s the acne breakout that many of us have been experiencing since we started wearing our masks. Thanks to the fabric of the mask constantly rubbing against our face, we\u2019re getting micro-tears on our skin\u2019s surface. These tiny little tears allow for dirt and bacteria to enter and clog up our pores.\n\nPlus, consider the fact that it\u2019s already a billion degrees outside in a lot of places right now \u2013 and then we\u2019re going and adding <em>more <\/em>heat and moisture when we breathe. The lower half of our face is essentially living in a sauna. The result is that our skin is being bombarded with an excessive amount of oil, sweat, and potential germs \u2013 with no place to run and hide!\n<h3><strong>Note: I should probably point out that I am 100% pro-mask, and am in no way trying to knock it or dissuade anyone from following PPE protocols. I\u2019m merely a little birdy pointing out the facts. Now that we\u2019ve cleared that up, let\u2019s move on.<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_We_Prevent_Maskne\"><\/span>How Can We Prevent Maskne?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nA few months back, we discussed why the importance of your skincare routine is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2020\/04\/why-your-skincare-routine-is-so-important-right-now\/\">of utmost importance<\/a> during the pandemic. So, that\u2019s a good place to start! In general, you can\u2019t expect to have happy, healthy skin if you aren\u2019t properly taking care of it.\n\nSkincare knowledge is critical for makeup artists \u2013 but as a human being, it\u2019s also just as valuable. Do some research online, look into different products, and learn about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2018\/03\/7-dangerous-chemicals-lurking-skincare-products\/\">safe ingredients<\/a>. If you\u2019re feeling extra ambitious and <em>really <\/em>want to become a skincare expert, you have everything to gain by taking a course!\n\nAll I\u2019m saying is, knowledge is power.\n\nOnce you\u2019ve got the basics down, you\u2019ll then be ready to take it a step further. The specific issues that cause maskne need to be combatted in equally specific ways. For example, I just mentioned that clogged pores are a major cause of the problem. So, should you opt for thick, heavy skincare products?\n\nProbably not.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;42739&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]Rather, you should adapt your skincare routine and approach it with the following in mind:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Try to use lightweight, water-based products as much as possible. Your skin will be able to breathe easier!<\/li>\n \t<li>Don\u2019t get stingy with your moisturizer! If you go with a lighter-weight product, you can pack on a bit more onto your skin, in order to give it extra protection!<\/li>\n \t<li>Give your skin some extra love on a regular basis. Exfoliate your skin once in a while, deep-cleanse the crap out of it here and there \u2013 you get it. A little extra love never hurt anyone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nWhile you\u2019re at it, it wouldn\u2019t hurt to do a bit of research and learn more about your specific <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2018\/03\/skincare-course-sample-identifying-skin-types\/\">skin type<\/a>. That can have a <em>big <\/em>impact on the types of skincare products you should be using on your face, as well as how you should be approaching your personalized skincare regimen.\n\nFor instance, if you have oily skin and\/or already <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2020\/07\/skincare-consultant-vs-dermatologist-part-one-whats-a-dermatologist\/\">deal with acne<\/a> (like myself), you may need a stronger game plan than someone with dry skin and the complexion of a newborn baby.\n\nI\u2019m not saying that professional skincare training is the best way to learn this info \u2013 but I\u2019m also <em>not <\/em>not saying that. ;-)[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Benefits_of_a_Skincare_Course\"><\/span>The Benefits of a Skincare Course<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nYou mean, <em>aside <\/em>from becoming a skincare wizard (which would be downright awesome)?\n\nWell, for starters, it\u2019s a great addition to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2018\/03\/boost-makeup-artistry-certification-skin-care-training\/\">your makeup business<\/a>! Incorporating skincare services can attract more clients, increase your profits, and transform you into an even stronger MUA. It\u2019s always important to find ways to stand out from the competition, and this is definitely one of the best!\n\nThen you can add in the fact that, as a makeup artist, you\u2019re always on the hunt for new and exciting knowledge. You\u2019ll get a better understanding of the beauty industry as a whole, as well as an even better mastery of makeup. After all, if you don\u2019t understand skin, how can you <em>possibly <\/em>hope to apply makeup to it properly?\n\n(If you want an idea of the type of information you\u2019d learn from expert training, check out the course breakdown of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/about-qc\/\">QC Makeup Academy<\/a>\u2019s accredited <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/online-makeup-courses\/skincare-course\/\">Skincare Course<\/a>!)\n\nNow, I know that some of you out there may not be makeup artists, or have no interested in becoming one. I respect that. But what about becoming a certified <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2020\/07\/skincare-consultant-vs-dermatologist-part-two-whats-a-skincare-consultant\/\">skincare consultant<\/a> and starting up your very own business? Or building your reputation through a stellar skincare blog? 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