Maskne

February 26, 2023
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Its technical term is called Acne Mechanica which is acne prone skin due to wearing our masks.

Wearing a mask can irritate the skin causing micro tears and if you have noticed more acne, pimples or breakouts around that area then it could be ‘maskne’.

So what is happening in the environment within the mask??

Bacteria loves to grow and breed in hot and humid environments.

The mask is micro tearing the skin, and the sweat, oil, dirt and impurities are clogging the pores.

So what can we do to help our skin at this time?

While our pores are exposed to oil, dirt and impurities we need to make sure we are cleansing properly. It is vital that we deep cleanse every morning and evening to reduce & help prevent this dreaded Maskne.

Make sure you use a good cleanser that will clear away excess oils, and that will give your skin a good proper clean, all while being suitable for your skin type. Shop now Applying a clay mask once or twice a week to draw out all the nasty things in your pores would be a great help at reducing the acne and keeping the pores squeaky clean.