The Importance of Masking

July 27, 2017

Why masking is important when combating acne

During a free consultation with a potential client, we typically recommend the following 4 products (makeup too if it’s needed):

• A cleanser
• A medication
• A moisturizer
• A mask

For best clearing results, we highly recommend using Ninja products exclusively. This is because other skincare products regularly contain clogging oils that will interfere with the ability of our topical medications to work as effectively. Even if those other products claim to be “oil free,” they are most always not. So be safe and use only Ninja Skincare products on your skin for maximum clearing success.

Our goal is to be as thorough as possible when recommending start up products. It goes without saying that 2 key products are a cleanser and topical medication based on skin type. Seems obvious – this is what you would expect from an anti-acne regime. However when we recommend a “moisturizer,” some new clients balk at the suggestion. They equate moisturizer with oil, and then oil with acne. But even the most oily-complected people will appreciate the light moisturizing effect once they start treatment and experience slightly dry and flaking skin that is caused from the topical medications. This is key to the clearing process – we must remove the trapped dead skin cells in the hair follicles where pimples are forming. And of course, we highly encourage ALL of our clients to use our lightly hydrating Daily Defender Sunscreen SPF 30 liberally and frequently, as sun damage will lead to future acne breakouts.

Finally we will recommend a mask for most new clients. Masks may seem like a luxury. An unnecessary component in the clearing process. An add on. A maybe.

But for us here at Ninja Skincare, masking is important and often essential to getting your skin clear.

Masking is a jump start to the treatment and makes it stronger from the beginning. Masking exfoliates topical layers of dead skin cells, which tend to accumulate because of our anti-acne treatment. Masking is an easy way to freshen up your skin, make it look and feel smoother. With freshly exfoliated skin, our topical medications are able to work deeper into the clogged hair follicles and be more effective at preventing future breakouts.

We have two masks at Ninja Skincare, the Abolishing Sulfur Mask and the Makeover Exfoliating Mask .

Our Abolishing Sulfur Mask is the ultimate secret weapon in anyone’s daily regime, especially for the first 2 months of the initial treatment program. As Michele Butler recently wrote, “I’ve been using the Ninja line for a little over 2 months and have loved it. The sulfur mask is my favorite though, as it has improved the quality of my skin as well as helped clear it. It’s less dull, has more glow, and evened out my skin tone. It is a workhorse product, that doesn’t dilute its active ingredients with unnecessary ingredients.”

Sulfur has been used for decades to treat acne. It is proven to remove excess oil, kill surface bacteria and remove trapped dead skin cells in the hair follicles, leading to faster results. Our sulfur mask is stronger than most other sulfur masks you may find on the market because we do not add any clogging oils which interfere with the active ingredient, sulfur. When starting treatment, we recommend using the Abolishing Sulfur Mask at least 5-7 times a week. Remember it only works when it’s on your skin! Once we start seeing improvement, come clients can decrease to 3-4 times per week with no deleterious effects. This mask is also a great spot treatment on active breakouts. After a week or two of use, clients report that their breakouts are smaller and tend to go away much more quickly.

The Makeover Exfoliating Mask is a perfect mask to use every 7-14 days to deeply exfoliate topical dead skin cells and improve the overall texture and feel of the skin. As Charlotte Ramsey wrote recently, “This is my go-to me time product. Especially in the winter when my skin always feels dry and heavy. I try to use it once a week and really luxuriate in it. I am never disappointed. Afterwards, I can feel the difference like a layer of dead skin just got taken off! Soft skin, loads of good moisture. This tub usually will last me about 6-8 weeks. Great deal for the price!”

For those of you who have been with us since we had a physical clinic in Walnut Creek, CA, you will remember the first step of our acne facial was to apply an enzyme mask while you  were under the facial steamer. Guess what!? The Makeover Exfoliating Mask is the same type of mask – rich in enzymes which remove dead skin cells while renewing the natural complexion of your skin, leaving it bright and healthy looking.

So if you’re contemplating if masking is important, contemplate no further – the answer is yes. Whether you are currently still experiencing breakouts or you just want smoother skin, we have the correct mask for you. We guarantee you will not regret it!