I don’t think of all the misery, but of the beauty that still remains.
Anne Frank
We are living in times that will be mentioned as “Historical Times” in the text books of our next generation kids! As the world in general is crumbling around us, there are frontline workers from every department of the government who are risking their lives to make ours bearable. With due respect to them and utter disgust towards people who are “Choosing” not to wear masks, We would like to address the minor side effect of wearing a face mask all day- every day.
What is causing Maskne?
Many youngsters and adults alike are facing the problem of “Acne from wearing Face Masks.” Due to the humidity that forms within the space between our skin and mask which is very little space and with the need to wear the mask on for prolonged periods, Acne has become a common side effect for almost everyone. Now the immediate solution might seem like to get rid of the masks, But please be reminded, it is not an option.
But The pain of seeing a new pimple pop every time you go out and come back wearing the mask all the while like a responsible citizen of the world is real!
We hear you…So we have come up with few tips and tricks that you can follow to minimise your “MASKNE” !
Handling the Maskne
- Wear a mask that is breathable. Choose a clean cotton mask.
- As these times are demanding for double masking, wear a cotton mask beneath and top it with a N95 or a surgical mask.
- If you are using a reusable cotton mask, make sure you wash it after every use.
- Always wear a non-comedogenic moisturizer before you wear your mask.
- Make sure to include a salicylic acid based moisturiser or serum into your skincare routine.
- Always wash you face before and after you use your face mask.
- Have a balanced diet, exercise , worry less and drink fluids more!