This tragic global pandemic has us wearing masks in public and I have 4 top tips for dealing with maskne.

With the government guidelines in order to protect those around us, we need to keep our masks on in public.

I thought it would be good to try and help you with dealing with the effects it might have had on your skin. I know I am not alone in dealing with these sudden skin breakouts since wearing a mask.

Tips For Dealing With Maskne

What Is Maskne?

Maskne is the term being given to mask acne

It’s a real thing, I know first-hand the effects on my skin wearing a mask is having

The face coverings trap moisture, bacteria, oils, and dirt on our skin. This can clog pores and contribute to acne and skin irritation

As well as the rubbing of the material on our faces can cause pimples and friction spots

4 Top Tips

Wear A Clean Mask

This might seem obvious but a lot of people are reusing disposable masks. This really isn’t the idea behind them being disposable. They should be worn on only one occasion and then disposed of properly

Covid-19 spreads through droplets which are expelled when a person who is infected coughs or sneezes. This is why it is crucial you are wearing your face mask over both your nose and mouth

With re-usable masks, you should be washing them in between wears to ensure they are clean

Wash Your Face

Once you remove your face covering wash your face. If you are washing your face more frequently you should see less dirt and bacteria build-up, therefore less chance of spots

For us makeup wearers who wear foundation, if could be worth avoiding wearing it on days out

Don’t Touch Your Face

You tend to find when your skin is irritated you touch it more. This is probably the worst thing you can do as this will spread the bacteria and effectively spread the acne

Avoid Retinols

Using a more gentle form of skin care during this time is advisable. We all have our own skincare routines and if you are someone who uses retinol and stronger cleansing agents, try to use them less while face masks are still mandatory

The use of face masks in public is to ensure we are following the rules set in place for stopping the spread of Covid-19

For as long as these rules stay in place these 4 top tips for dealing with maskne should be able to help you

Let me know in the comments if maskne is something you have been suffering from as well

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