The term Maskne is a turn of phrase for the acne-like skin issues associated with wearing a face mask.

"Maskne — the most common kind of which is acne mechanica, a.k.a. the type of acne a football player may get where the helmet rubs — is also enough of a thing that the Covid-19 task force of the American Academy of Dermatology (A.A.D.) felt compelled to release advice on the subject." Courtney Rubin

The good news is there are steps you can take to both prevent and treat breakouts from the various types of masks you see pictured at the bottom.

We recommend some great products to use at home to both correct skin's imbalances from mask-wearing and tips to prevent breakouts.

Products:

Visual Changes Clay Mask - Purifying and Calming perfect for treating or preventing Maskne breakouts. The 4 oz. jar does several home mask treatments!

$45 includes shipping

AND

Goat's Milk 4 Week Home Care Anti-Aging Peel - Gentle, brightens and clears skin without irritation

$85 includes tax and shipping

Tips to avoid or minimize breakouts:

• Do not wear makeup under your mask. Sweat, moisture from your breath and bacteria build-up will make for clogged up pores
• Wear either a one-use disposable mask or a cloth mask that can be washed (in mild soap). Cloth masks absorb your natural oils and moisture which is a bacterial breeding ground
• Friction - if your mask is too tight at the nose, across your mouth, the ears it will cause friction and irritations. Make sure the mask you wear frequently is clean and well-fitting
• Natural fibers like cotton filter better than synthetic fibers like polyester. Denim and canvas worked well and were breathable, but would be too rough on the skin.

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