Beauty Blog — covid acne

Maskne? Our Best Protocols For Happy Clear 'Mask Zone' Skin

Posted by Claudia Sa on

Maskne? Our Best Protocols For Happy Clear 'Mask Zone' Skin

After many months of using facial  masks, many have developed acne and skin irritation. “Maskne” is the newly coined word describing skin issues resulting from fabric friction, extra humidity, sweat and environmental pollutants trapped under a mask. These mask-induced conditions can cause shifts or deficits in the skin microbiome resulting in redness, chapping, bumps, dry and flaky patches, blackheads, and whiteheads. Here are some ideas and a few tweaks to your daily routine that will give your tender tissues the extra care they need.   Extended Wear - If wearing a mask for an extended time, switch to a clean mask...

Read more →