Can I use a facial mask on closed comedones?

Applying a facial mask before going to bed every night has many benefits for the skin, and different masks are used for different skin types. Some people may have rough skin and are particularly prone to acne or blackheads. In this case, it is better to apply a hydrating mask to replenish the moisture in the skin. So, can closed comedones be treated with a facial mask?

You can apply a facial mask to treat closed comedones. To treat closed comedones, you must replenish your skin with sufficient moisture. A hydrating and moisturizing mask is the best choice. Before applying the mask, steaming your face can help open the pores and help the skin better absorb the essence of the mask. A hydrating and moisturizing mask can maintain the water and oil balance of the skin, and the effect will be better. In addition, you can also apply some facial masks with anti-inflammatory and acne-removing effects on closed comedones, which will help the healing of closed comedones. But try not to use nutritional masks. Nutritional masks are like a nutrient warehouse for acne and can easily cause acne outbreaks. Therefore, you must be selective when applying facial masks for closed comedones. Not all masks are suitable.

Effective ways to get rid of closed comedones :

1. Choose sunscreen with plant ingredients and water quality

Many people think that they should not apply sunscreen if they have closed comedones, but they are wrong! Although sunscreen is likely to clog pores, ultraviolet rays can cause the inflammatory response to increase and make acne more serious, so sun protection cannot be ignored. At this time, you should use a safe and lightweight sunscreen with plant ingredients and water texture. Remember to clean thoroughly after use. You should know that sunscreen also needs to be removed.

2. Reduce the use of makeup products and remove makeup in time

You can apply some light makeup to treat closed comedones. But when choosing cosmetics, you should choose those with pure natural ingredients and try to avoid fragrances, pigments, preservatives, etc. Most makeup base products have small molecules that easily mix with sebum and clog pores, so the use of makeup base products should be minimized. In addition, be sure to remove makeup and clean your face promptly and thoroughly.

3. Wash your face with warm water + cleansing products with plant ingredients

Deeply cleanse the skin and eliminate the appearance of closed comedones from the source. Daily basic skin care should start with cleansing. It is recommended to wash your face with warm water, because cold water is not easy to remove oil, and hot water will promote sebum secretion. Do not use irritating soaps or other alkaline cleansers. Try to choose natural and mild cleansers that contain plant ingredients with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.

4. Exfoliate with gel-like exfoliating products

Most people who have closed comedones have a new cuticle that has already formed and wrapped around the old one before the old one has completely shed. Corner plugs are formed, which clog the pores and then cover them. So don’t neglect exfoliating once or twice a week because of laziness, otherwise the old cuticles will pile up more and more, and it will be strange if they don’t clog the pores. Gel exfoliating products will be more suitable and gentler!

5. Anti-inflammatory ointment + acne needle

Don't squeeze pimples with your hands. There are a lot of bacteria on your hands, and squeezing them with your hands may cause infection and leave acne scars. The correct approach is to use local acne products or anti-inflammatory ointments to help closed comedones produce whiteheads, and then scrape them off with a comedonal needle.