Troubled with "Mask Acne"? -Here's how you can care for your skin!

As we all slowly adapt to the new normal, wearing face masks has been our daily routine especially when we need to leave the house for work, for grocery shopping or for food takeaway. While we are very accustomed to wearing face masks on a daily basis, these face masks tend to create little problems to our skin such as "Mask Acne".

What is "Mask Acne" and how it happened?

"Mask Acne" is an arising skin problem nowadays which is caused by prolonged wearing of face masks. So, let's dive deeper to fully understand how this can happen to our skin.

 

Face masks, whether it is a disposable surgical mask or a washable cotton mask, all these masks are made out of thick layers with the purpose to protect oneself and prevent the spread of germs and bacteria. It is a protective facial gear which is close in contact with our skin surface. When the face mask rubs against our skin, it creates heat and friction which slowly sheds off our skin's protective barrier leaving our skin even more vulnerable to external contaminants. On the other hand, the Malaysian weather is always hot and humid throughout the year which will aggravate the mask acne even more! As we breathe, talk and sweat with our masks on, it will induce the occurrence of these pesky breakouts.

 

How to prevent "Mask Acne" and care for our skin?

It is super easy to keep our skin healthy if we adopt the right way to care for our skin and most importantly, not to be lazy!  Here are some simple tips on how to keep our skin healthy and prevent the breakouts:

 

  1. Cleanse your face regularly

Cleansing your face regularly on a daily basis with a gentle cleanser can help to remove the bacteria and impurities trapped in our pores. This will keep your skin clean and prevents the breakouts from occurring frequently.

 

 

  1. Balance, hydrate and protect

Applying toner to our skin after cleansing can help to balance the PH value of our skin thus allowing it to return to its optimum level. Moreover, toners will keep our skin hydrated and it forms an additional layer of protection to reduce the penetration of impurities into our skin.

Argital composed water
Our composed water contains Niaouly, a natural anti-bacterial and anti-fungal ingredient. It helps to regulate sebum production, balances and hydrates skin. Suitable for acne skin, oily skin & combination skin.

 

  1. Use skin care products which are gentle to the skin

Products which are natural and organic tend to be more gentle and less harsh to the skin. This is because it does not contain chemicals which will aggravate the acne even more.

Argital Vegetalatte milk cleanser, a gentle cleanser for all skin types.
Our Vegetalatte milk cleanser gently cleanses pollutants from the skin without stripping its natural oils. Suitable for all skin types and for daily use.

 

All our products are made out of 100% organic ingredients with no chemicals and preservatives. Our aim is to bring nature's goodness to your skin and body.

 

"Embrace your skin everyday with nature's goodness"- Klay Organic

 

by Argital MY Team

Cleansing

Why is cleansing so important?- Here's everything you need to know!

Cleansing as a whole

Cleansing is the most essential and the very first step of our skin care routine. We would usually cleanse our face after a long day of work or being outdoors and right before we head to bed. It might not seem obvious to all of us but our skin sheds dead skin cells and regenerate new ones on a daily basis, this continuous process will create build-ups on the skin surface. Without proper cleansing, these build-ups will continue to linger on the skin surface.

 

Our skin is known to be the largest organ in our entire body. It is a protective barrier which prevents foreign substances from entering our body and holds a shield against harmful effects such as UV rays from the sun. Every single day, our skin is often exposed to different kinds of stressors from the environment (UV rays, heat, humidity or even dust and pollutants). It is not just from the outdoor environment but even while we are indoors.

 

So in order to protect us from these harmful pollutants, our skin will adapt itself to the environment and produces "Sebum"- an oily substance which acts as a protective layer to coat, moisturize and protect the skin from external damages.

 

While it is natural and beneficial for us to have sebum on our skin surface, but having excess sebum and leaving it on our skin for prolonged hours will accumulate dead skin cells causing blockage in our pores. As a result, the clogged pores will lead to unhealthy skin conditions such as acne, blackheads, whiteheads and skin redness. Hence, cleansing is super important for us to maintain a healthy looking skin!

Importance of cleansing and exfoliating

1. Removes impurities and dead skin cells

Facial cleansers are now commonly available in our daily lives that we can use to remove pollutants and impurities from our skin, keeping it clean and healthy. On the other hand, exfoliators such as face scrubs work hand in hand with facial cleansers (usually the second step after cleansing) which helps to scrub off the dead skin cells leaving our skin soft and smooth.

 

2. Improves absorption of nutrients from skin care products

 

Our skin will regenerate new active skin cells once all the build ups has been removed from the skin surface.  These skin cells will then be able to absorb the rich nutrients from our skin care products more effectively, allowing the nutrients to penetrate more in depth into our skin layers.

 

3. Improves skin complexion, texture and elasticity

 

Accumulated dead skin cells creates a rough texture on the surface of our skin which makes our skin complexion look dull and unhealthy. With proper cleansing and exfoliating it can help to restore the balance, brightens up as well as improving our skin elasticity. That way, our skin will look much more youthful and supple!

 

Argital Vegetalatte gentle milk cleanser suitable for all skin types.
Our gentle milk cleanser gently removes the pollutants from the skin surface without stripping off the skin's natural oil. Suitable for all skin types.

"Be confidently beautiful and healthy with Nature's goodness" -Klay Organic

 

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by Argital MY Team

Stay Present

This year has been challenging to many

We want you to know that

It's Okay, You've got this

It soon will pass

and we would like to share with you what we have learnt:

 

【Stay Present】

This Season of Growth

Stay present with your loved ones

Spend more time for yourself

It's Okay to pause

It's Okay to feel sad or anxious

Just rest and reset

Nourish your skin and mind

 

Back to Basics

Basic ingredients are the most essential for healthy skin and mind 

-KLAY Organic- 

 

 

by Argital MY Team

Natural ingredients that soothe acne

I believe many of you are affected by mask triggered acne, including myself

As we adopt to the new norm, wearing mask in our daily lives is inevitable

with this change, our skin will need to adjust to this new norm as well

By strengthening the skin, acne will be less triggered

also reduce the frequency of touching the skin with your mask helps to reduce the chances of getting mask acne

Pine and skin strengthening

Pine essential oil has antimicrobial and antiseptic effect that is essential for acne skin

high anti-oxidant helps to soothe inflammation, redness, fights free radicals

Pine improves skin immunity to build strong skin

having strong skin helps the skin to withstand the changing environment of wearing mask

Violet to soothe and stabilize irritated skin

Violet is a flower herb to soothe and calm irritated skin

Very suitable for delicate skin especially skin under mask

Violet has anti-inflammatory properties to soothe redness too

 

Echinacea and Skin Immunity

Echinacea is a super natural healing herb to improve skin immunity

has natural anti-inflammation properties to soothe skin irritation

soothes pain and speeds up wound healing

also calms and hydrates the skin

a natural solution to problem skin

Strong Skin and Acne

A strong and balanced skin is able to withstand environmental changes with minimum irritation

helps to keep skin clean and healthy

Argital Violet Cream contains Pine essential oil for skin strengthening and balancing of irritated skin

Argtial Eucalyptus Cream for soothing of the mind and body while strengthening the skin with pine

Argital Echinacea Cream for natural healing and soothing for skin problems

Argiltubo green clay mask is essential to stabilize skin, to strengthen and to balance skin so that skin is less easily irritated

by Argital MY Team

Brighten and Balance yourself with the Elegant Rose

We love the scent of Rose

but do you know how Rose benefits our skin?

There are many species of Rose

Centifolia Rose and Damascena Rose are commonly used in skin care products

 

Centifolia Rose essential oil and Skin Brightening

Centifolia rose also known as the cabbage rose has high anti-oxidant essential to remove oxidative stress

Oxidative stress is the main culprit that causes skin damaging and skin aging

oxidative stress also causes increased melanin production which speeds up the process of hyperpigmentation

Centifolia rose is essential to boost and hydrate the skin

while protect the skin from oxidative stress damaging

Centifolia rose also works very well on skin balancing

to maintain a balance equilibrium of the skin water and oil

and to create a strong skin moisture barrier

 

Damascena Rose extract and Skin Inflammation

Damascena rose has anti-inflammation and anti-bacterial properties and helps in wound healing

Apart from the soothing scent, it creates a protection layer for the skin

Damascena rose soothes skin irritation and redness

also a moisture booster to hydrate your skin

a booster for your collagen too!

 

Essential Ingredient for our Hot Weather

Rose is essential to brighten our skin and to reduce the risk of hyperpigmentation

due to the exposure to the strong sun all year long, we need Rose to help to reduce the accumulation of melanin on our skin

also to balance the skin so that it’s not too oily nor too dry

not to mention the scent of rose is therapeutic to the mind

 

My recommendation for you to calm your senses even in the day and the night is our Argital Brightening Rose Face Oil

Massage in circular motion for your skin to absorb

Massage also to boost collagen production

the warmth from your palms during massage enhances the absorption and the scent to keep you calm and relax

If you are looking for something to balance and hydrate your skin more,

Argital Balancing Rose Cream is the one for you

also don’t forget to massage and let the scent of the essential oils in the cream to calm your senses

If you need a perk me up during the day or night,

we have the Argital Rose Aroma Essence Water 

you may use as a refreshing face mist, face toner, body mist, or natural deodorant

Feel the difference in good quality organic products

 

 

 

 

 

by Argital MY Team

Happy Skin under the Mask: Violet and Sensitive Skin

Wearing face mask is our daily new norm now

As our skin will need to adjust to the new norm as well, most of us will be experiencing changes in the skin, like redness, pimples, oiliness etc

Our skin may get irritated easily due to the different breathable quality of mask worn

So the quality of the breathable mask is important to protect ourselves and to keep the skin breathing

Improve Skin Immunity

One of the most important factor for skin to withstand the environmental changes is to have a strong skin

A strong and healthy skin is well balanced and stable

Due to its history of existence and natural energy forces, Sicily green clay calms and stabilizes the skin from within

On the other hand, Echinacea is a widely used traditional herb to improve body’s immune system

Echinacea if applied to skin improve skin immunity and relieve skin problems like redness, pimples, irritation

Relieve Skin Redness & Irritation

Violet is known to be the soothing and calming flower

Violet has natural anti-inflammatory and pain relieving properties to soothe skin irritation

Violet is very gentle on skin. Suitable for sensitive and eczema prone skin

Moisturizes skin to keep skin hydrated

Violet is also calming for the mind and soul

Remove Dead Skin and Dirt

Due to the long hour of wearing mask, dirt and dead skin tend to accumulate if not removed properly

Clogged pores develop into pimples and inflammation

Skin exfoliation is important to remove impurities

Argital Brightening Face Scrub is essential for this

Iris Root gently exfoliates and remove dirt and oil from pores

Works well on sensitive skin too

Sicily green clay tighten pores apart from deep cleaning, moisturizes and balances the skin

Breathe Happily under the Mask

A stable and healthy skin get adjusted well under harsh environment

I would recommend our Argital Argiltubo Sicily green clay mask to stabilize and mositurize skin

Argital Healing Echinacea cream for acne prone and eczema prone skin

Argital Delicate Violet cream for very sensitive skin, dry skin that is very easily irritated

Argital Propolis cream for skin protection and to withstand environmental changes.

Argital Sweet Almond Soap as your daily cleanser to wash and moisturize

by Argital MY Team

How are you dealing with hormonal or stress acne this MCO?

That little tiny pimple on your cheek

always show up that time of the month

and this time with MCO, does it make it worst? or is it much better with more rest?

it’s on and off for me and I’m making sure I don’t get it more often now

I would like to share with you how I deal with these tiny pimples every month and especially now

 

Keep yourself sane

EXERCISE!

This is the best way to keep your happy hormones up and the bad ones away

Take at least one hour every alternate day to exercise

Be it a HIIT video from youtube or a yoga class online,

or just running around your house to make you SWEAT!

I find this very helpful to keep me going throughout this MCO

make it a habit to exercise so that you will feel energized too!

 

Eat Well

I know that some of you may be eating maybe only twice daily during this MCO but make sure to eat well 😉

Drink lots of water daily to keep yourself hydrated

Eat less fast food, and more unprocessed food

to take in the energy from fresh vegetables and fruits

 

Meditate and Take Rest

I know it’s hard to take rest with everything that you need to juggle at home

especially if you have kids

but it is very important to take just a few minutes for yourself

a few minutes to calm down and rest

a few minutes for yourself to empty your mind

you can mask during this time

or have a cup of hot chamomile tea or peppermint tea to just relax and unwind

listen to some of your favourite music

 

Some products that I recommend for you……

  1. Argital Argiltubo Green Clay Mask is a must to calm your skin and your mind
  2. Composed Acne Water to control sebum secretion and balance skin to prevent acne
  3. Echinacea Cream for improve healing to clear acne and redness, and to prevent acne as well
  4. Argital Rose Cream for those of you looking for more relaxing aroma with tired and stressed skin type as it contains many essential ingredients that is suitable for dry or matured skin
  5. Argital Bust Oil contains rose and geranium essential oil, does not focus only for the bust area but it is a very calming and relaxing body massage oil to moisturize your skin and to calm your mind

 

Love yourself more, You deserve it 😉

by Argital MY Team

Hello! How are you doing? a little self care to keep you going this MCO *smile!*

Already a month into this MCO and I hope everyone is doing all fine 😉

Apart from working from home, sitting at your desk for long hours,

do make sure to do some stretches, take small walks around the house to loosen up abit

I know that some of you may need to take care of your kids,

and supervising them from home schooling

making meals for the family

even the laundry!

BUT

I hope you do take good care of yourself

both mentally and physically

and i mean do take some rest to just BREATHE…….. and PAUSE……..

you deserve it 😉 and drink lots of WATER to keep yourself hydrated

 

Healthy Skin Care Routine

Also! not forgetting your healthy skin care routine

with organic and natural ingredients of course!

HEAL with NATURE

I’m also here to remind you that

Don’t forget the SUN!

 

Sun energy is vital to the skin, body and mind

Sun energy is vital to activate our soul

take some time to soak in the sun

let your skin sweat, just enjoy the moment

I know many of you are concerned of getting sun tanned skin

but we are mostly indoors now,

some sunlight is essential to the skin, body and mind…. just feel the HEAT

so Get your bum bums out into the sun!

Sweat and do mask later 😉

 

i recommend……

Tighten your pores and moisturize your skin with Argiltubo Green Clay Mask is a must

I find the Chamomile Cream is very soothing, calming and refreshing to keep me going

Neroly Essence Water to freshen up yourself in mid-day or as your daily morning face mist

Wind down with Lavender Essence Water

you may use it on your face to soothe and calm your skin

or spray onto your pillow before sleep zzz

by Argital MY Team

Thank you for being present

It was announced that the restriction movement order is extended for another 14 days;

 

I have learned today that

during this critical moment

it is very important to be present

Thank you for bringing all of us together

Thank you for keeping us grounded

Cherish every moment that you have with your family, your pet, or with yourself

Take this time to reflect

Take this time to fill up the puzzle in your life

to complete what you have always put aside for due to work or the busy city life

Take this time to pamper yourself

Take this time to meditate

Stay calm

Pull yourself back

Learn a new skill or read a book, do gardening, spend more time on your skin care routine

Be present

Feel the moment of being at present

Love yourself and spread the love

Cherish every moment

We are in this together and we will be

I would like to share what I have learned today to all of you

and I hope that all will be well soon ;)

Share the love

 

xx Sara

by Argital MY Team

Stay clean and spread love during this virus outbreak

During this outbreak of the seasonal flu virus and the recently famous coronavirus, we are reminded to wash our hands frequently.

Little did we know that our face hygiene plays a major role in preventing the spread of these germs as well.

Wash your face at least 2 times daily

You may try using our Honey Propolis soap as propolis has natural anti-bacterial properties to prevent the spread of germs.

 

Prevent

Yes the most important measure now is to prevent.

Stay clean and protect your family and loved ones. Wash hands, wash hands and wash hands!

Avoid crowded areas and gatherings for the time being.

 

Natural Healing

Echinacea is known for its healing properties.

Argital Echinacea cream can be used on the face and body to improve skin immunity and to protect from viruses.

Also it improves healing if there’s any cuts or wounds.

Spread Love

Hang in there. We are in this together.

Let us spread love, take some time off social media to meditate, read books, paint, do some gardening or cooking, you name it.

Recharge your soul.

 

 

 

 

by Argital MY Team