GOT ACNE? REVEAL FLAWLESS SKIN WITH THESE MASKS
So many of us suffer from acne without even realising - or acknowledging - we're on the 'acne spectrum'. It's not just the chronic kind that earns the scary-sounding title - those hormonal breakouts, and that determined cluster of pimples that dares to show up when you're stressed or run down (ie: often) - are both in 'camp acne' (#truefact). However, that doesn't necessarily mean drastic action or specialist attention - it just means figuring out your skin's specific needs, and showing it a bit of TLC. Which is why we've rounded up some of the best face masks for battling blemishes, whatever your skin's type (or temper).
Adored for her holistic approach to skin healing, May Lindstrom's {The Problem Solver} is a powdered blend of raw cacao and jet black bamboo charcoal, alongside a powerfully detoxifying blend of warming spices to stimulate circulation and blast away blockages. Although entirely natural, this mask is astonishingly active - just mix into a paste with luke warm water, and apply directly to congested areas to purge those embedded impurities.
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If your skin is very easily upset, inflammation could well be the cause. Aurelia Probiotic Skincare's {Cell Revitalise Rose Mask} stars probiotics - good bacteria which encourage skin to stabilise its 'eco' system and in turn, quell sensitivity and reactivity. The inclusion of palmarosa - beloved for its detoxifying properties - helps to assist detoxification; drawing and eliminating impurities to reduce reactivity and swiftly battle breakouts. Ideal if you're battling with problematic skin that's easily offended by aggressive, oil-controlling acne options.
Cult Beauty’s Content Editor and a Cult Beauty OG, Verity loves nothing more than the marriage of language and lip balm. A quintessential Libran, she’s a self-professed magpie for luxury ‘must-haves' and always pursuing the new and the niche — from the boujee-est skin care to cutting-edge tech. Balancing an urge to stop the clock with her desire to embrace the ageing process (and set a positive example for her daughter), Verity's a retinol obsessive and will gladly share her thoughts about the time-defying gadgets, masks and treatments worth the splurge...