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The lowdown on taking care of acne-prone skin… unmasked!<\/p>\n
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When it comes to skin issues, few are as <\/span>barefaced<\/span><\/i> as acne. For starters, it can strike at any age, no matter how healthy your lifestyle. And contrary to popular belief, it has <\/span>nothing<\/span><\/i> to do with skin being dirty or unwashed. Even though, at some point, most people reading this will experience acne to varying degrees of severity, it\u2019s still something of a dirty word in the beauty biz. <\/span><\/p>\n But the coverup ends here! In other words: less time fretting about a skin problem most of us know all too well – and more focus on how to best take care of the skin you\u2019re in, zits and all! A blemish or two, or few – or many – might make us feel less than stellar. But chances are it\u2019s you – yes, <\/span>you<\/span><\/i>! – who\u2019s your harshest critic. Ultimately, your skin is amazing. Whatever it\u2019s up to right now, look after it – always. <\/span><\/p>\n This post is all about how the right masking ritual can care for acne-prone skin. It\u2019s not a cure – it\u2019s a step that those experiencing acne can take to give their complexion the boost it needs. But before all of that, a 101 on common acne\u2026 <\/span><\/p>\n Essentially<\/span><\/a>, acne vulgaris<\/em> (the medical term for common acne), is what happens when hair follicles get blocked. Beneath the skin’s surface, around the root of each hair, are oil-producing sebaceous glands. These glands can overproduce oil, effectively ‘sealing’ the follicle at or beneath its pore, causing a buildup of bacteria and inflammation. The resulting breakouts can vary in severity from blackheads or whiteheads, through to hard, large, painful lumps, known as cystic acne. <\/span><\/p>\n Whichever type you\u2019re experiencing, talk to your doctor or dermatologist, who may prescribe a course of antibiotics to help clear things up. Regardless, a tailored masking routine can complement any medical interventions, optimize your skin – and leave you feeling fantastic! Here\u2019s how <\/span>UFO<\/span><\/a> can help. <\/span><\/p>\n UFO <\/span>smart mask combines advanced dermal technologies with special Korean mask formulae for a spa-worthy facial in only 90 seconds. It uses something called <\/span>Hyper-Infusion Technology to boost UFO-Activated Masks\u2019 active ingredients for deeper penetration into the skin, making it much more effective than other masking products. <\/span><\/p>\n For acne sufferers, UFO\u2019s warming thermotherapy and cooling cryotherapy are especially interesting. Why? Because applying heat to the skin helps unclog pores, making that oily build-up of sebum all the easier to remove. A blast of cold, meanwhile, has a soothing effect on angry, inflamed skin. But that\u2019s not all\u2026 <\/span><\/p>\n UFO changes the game when it comes to at-home skincare. With infrared lights, set at the optimal wavelength for particular skin conditions, its full-spectrum <\/span>LED phototherapy<\/span><\/a> puts pro-level treatments quite literally in the palm of users\u2019 hands. In particular, b<\/span>lue LED kills acne-causing bacteria at its source, all the while stimulating blood circulation. Better yet, it\u2019s completely non-invasive, and effective in just 90 seconds.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n In addition to two inbuilt programs, the UFO device connects with the FOREO For You<\/a> app to unlock all the goodness of a range of UFO-Activated Masks. Of the seven-strong collection, <\/span>Matte Maniac<\/span><\/a> is a godsend for those of us with oily skin, and in particular, acne. The treatment cycles through blue LED plus warming thermotherapy, followed by FOREO\u2019s signature T-Sonic™ pulsations, finishing with a cooling blast to help soothe skin. <\/span><\/p>\nWhat is Acne? <\/b><\/h2>\n
Masking: The Final Frontier<\/b><\/h2>\n
See the (Blue) Light!<\/b><\/h2>\n
Acne? There\u2019s a Mask for That<\/b><\/h2>\n
The Answer to Acne? <\/b><\/h2>\n