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Unmasking “Maskne” and how to avoid this
August 18, 2020
Why should I wear a mask? Good question, face masks are face coverings as recommended by the Ministry of Health during lockdown to protect not only ourselves but others around us too. Unfortunately, after our first lockdown, we discovered an unpopular side effect of wearing a mask was the rise in acne caused by mask use, known as ‘Maskne’. Lockdown 2.0 brings not only a strong recommendation to wear a mask, but an unwelcome resurgence in those pesky breakouts.
Why am I breaking out? Wearing a mask can cause breakouts as sweat and oil build up underneath the mask and clog pores pores. This combined with the increased humidity can cause an overgrowth in P.Acnes Bacteria – one of the common cause of Acne. This environment hosts the ideal breeding ground for bacteria and germs.
What should I wear under my mask?
How do I look after my skin while wearing a mask?
The most important consideration with acne in more mature patients is maintaining appropriate hydration in the skin. The loss of surface lipids and the skin’s natural moisturising factor often leads to dehydration. In addition, many anti-acne ingredients are potentially drying. The use of hydrating peels and daily skin care product are essential.
Treatments to avoid As with many cases of acne, inflammation is typical with breakouts. Overly aggressive procedures will often increase this inflammation, worsening the condition. Anti-inflammatory ingredients such as salicylic acid will help reduce irritation potential in more inflamed cases. For best results, acne should be treated in clinic, every 2 weeks until clearing is achieved. By exfoliating every couple of weeks the follicles remain clear, and oil and bacteria are unable to proliferate beneath the surface. Once the congestion has subsided, treatments can be moved to every 3-4 weekly for maintenance.
Hands off! Any germs you send to your facial area will enhance the warm breeding ground for bacteria. Try to avoid touching the area and remember to regularly wash your hands! Practising good hygiene along with changing your mask as recommended or washing after use if resuable can all help the spread of bacteria. We know how much your skin can affect your self-confidence, health, and enjoyment of life. If you have a skin concern, and are not sure what condition it is, or what treatment is right for you, then you’re in the right place. We offer a range of skin health treatments, administered by our expert team. For skincare, shop online, anytime at our Skin Store. Enter the code FREESHIP to enjoy complimentary shipping on your order. |
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