Seattle's Master-Esthetician Patty Huang: Skincare in Times of Covid
Over Covid? So is your skin. Body hives and flaky scalps are rearing their ugly heads from Pandemic Stress. Sleep deprivation, and worrying while sleeping, when the subconscious mind is well at work, take a toll on mood and skin: not just acne, but lines and wrinkles.
“The sun gets burned in most beauty circles, but small sessions of sunshine are an important source of Vitamin D, for energy and your overall beauty glow,” explains Patty. “Sunscreens now come gluten-free and organically based- modern formulas are fantastic.”
Use cooled down, steeped green tea on puffy eyelids after an anxious night.
Staying indoors, prone to the dryness of air conditioners and heaters, wreaks havoc on the most excellent of epidermises. With junk food intake (plus anxiety) up, and exercise routines (and spirits) down, people are clawing at their clogged pores and experiencing ‘DermatilloMania,’ or chronic picking of the skin, more than ever.
Anti acne face masks are now sold, but every person’s skin is unique. One mask can’t cure all ‘MaskNe,’ or chin/cheek acne from wearing masks. This protective gear which has become a daily accessory also causes dried out lips, skin chafing, rosacea and cysts. Choosing a pure cotton version, and washing it after every use is the healthiest choice for skin. “I always apply a creamy moisturizer before I put on my mask.”
Less self-care and more sugar is a recipe for a noticeable skin setback.
Patty explains that she may use heavier organic oils for one client, and skip oil altogether for another. (Model Ireland Baldwin raved about Patty’s Fassage on Instagram.) Rare Makuna Honey is her specialized choice for non-allergic clients, to naturally lock in moisture and fight bacteria. Patty has worked with patients dealing with skin concerns, providing them both traditional and advanced treatments such as laser. She completed the master esthetician program at Washington Laser Institute and the Euro Institute of Skincare in Washington State. Huang’s Seattle-based sessions include an Eastern-influenced face massage. Here she uses her hands to create vibrational moves to sculpt skin via various measures of pressure to promote elasticity and a visible increase in firmness.
Safely maintain social distance, but remove your mask every hour and let skin breathe.
Cold rain air has a certain acidic “PH” that strips the skin of moisture. “Seattle residents don’t always understand: SPF is especially needed when it’s overcast. Washington skin cancer rates still rank among the highest in the country.” Seattleites’ skin is prone to tightness from the rain and the sun. “Even after an impressive morning skincare routine, the rain pours down and washes it all off in seconds. Reapplying SPF is an essential step throughout any day in the Emerald City!
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