1. Remove your mask when you get home and cleanse your face. Don’t wait until you’re ready for bed. Do your evening skincare routine as soon as you remove your mask.

2. Cleanse your mask too. Every day. Make it the last step of your skincare routine.

Just pull up the stopper on your sink, add a little detergent to some warm water and soak your mask for a few minutes. Swish it around, rinse it thoroughly and hang it to dry.

3. Use a moisturizer, especially in the morning. Some of us, especially if we have acne, are thinking of skipping our moisturizer in the morning because the mask holds humidity to your face.

But just like a moisturizer prevents water loss in your skin, it can also act as a barrier to protect your skin from the added irritation of the mask. Irritated skin is more susceptible to bacteria, including the bacteria that causes acne. So use your moisturizer!

Regular, gentle exfoliation is especially important right now. You’ll want to use something that helps speed up cell turnover and removes dead skin cells.

A retinol- or bakuchiol-based product in the evening, like Vital A, Retin+Erase or The Sleep Repair Mask, will go a long way toward keeping acne at bay. And a quick swipe with Rejuvenating Swipes, just 1-3 times a week, will help heal acne and bring back a refreshed, brightened look and texture.