How to Treat Maskne
Since wearing masks isn’t going to go away any time soon, especially for those who work in personal service settings, we need to figure out how to combat acne caused by masks. Luckily there are a few simple things you can do to stop the cycle of this maskne.
Wash your face before and after wearing a face mask. You need to wash your face in the morning so your mask is not trapping dirt and oil underneath it during the day. Dermalogica’s Special Cleansing Gel is a soap-free foaming cleanser to gently clean sensitive, barrier-compromised skins!
If you wear makeup during the day, or have oily skin, I suggest adding Dermalogica Pre Cleansing Oil to your routine, as this is an oil based cleanser, which actually attracts oil, (that’s a whole other education post!).
Use A Chemical Exfoliant / And Or Some Benzoyl Peroxide. I love the Daily MicroFoliant from Dermalogica, or the Active Clearing Serum! Both are gentle and effective in clearing and reducing breakouts to keep skin clear.
Moisturize Your Skin. Do NOT skip your moisturizer! Your skin needs protection from friction and irritation. The correct moisturizer will NOT clog your pores! If you don’t protect your skin with a moisturizer daily, it will become even more irritated and inflamed, causing your skin to break out more.
Skip The Foundation. However, if you are still wanting some coverage, use a good quality mineral makeup like Jane Iredale.
SSPF And Your Mask. Your mask won’t protect you from UVA and UVB rays. I suggest using a physical SPF as these are less irritating on your skin, and choose one that is right for your skin type. Dermalogica’s Invisible Physical Defense SPF 30 is for all skin types.
Wash Your Mask! Your mask will gather a TON of bacteria throughout the day on the outside of it. Not to mention your own breath and sweat on the inside. Do yourself a favor and have 2 or 3 masks, so you don’t have to wash nightly, but do make sure you use a clean mask each day.
If you need help with your Maskne, or even just your skin care regime, call me!
