Maskne, or mask acne is a type of breakout that results from wearing a face mask. Its basically
the type of acne that is formed in facial areas due to friction, pressure, stretching, rubbing
or occlusion. You see: Masks provide a layer of protection that you need to keep yourself
protected during these times, But they can also irritate the skin, clog pores, and flare acne. So
in this video I wanted to make an easy guide that looks at 5 things you can do right now to prevent
maskne and keep your skin healthy while wearing and staying protected with mask, also at the end
ill give you a bonus tip that has helped others out tremendously, so stay tuned till the end.
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There are three main ways masks cause breakouts: and once you know of these 3 things. You can make
better decisions on how to prevent the acne that can come on from wearing masks. So before
i get into the 5 tips, lets get started on whats going on. Also, if this video does well, ill have
a maskne skin care routine, that goes into even more depth on the products you should be using to
prevent skin irriation and flare ups with masks, so please let me know if you want to see that.
The first cause of maskne is: Rubbing. Masks can cause irritation through friction and chafing,
almost like rug burn. The areas most at risk are the bridge of the nose and where elastic bands hit
behind the ears. Also: The skin around the nose, mouth and chin — the places covered
by a face mask — is very delicate, and Over time, tightly fitting masks can put enough
pressure on the skin to cause it to breakdown. Number 2: Irritation: The material of a mask
absorbs the skin’s natural oils. For some people, this leads to dryness and sensitivity. Residue
from detergents and fabric softeners also gets stuck underneath the mask and can cause
irritation. When irritation becomes inflammation, you see redness, dry patches, peeling, or dark
marks. If you have a skin condition like rosacea or psoriasis, the inflammation can make it flare.
Number 3: Occlusion. Occlusion from a mask also causes issues. Pores get clogged and can become
pimples or acne cysts. Further than this: Your breath trapped beneath the mask makes the skin
surface warm and moist and you may have noticed that.. Besides regular acne, this environment can
lead to a breakout called folliculitis, which is when yeast or bacteria infect your hair follicles.
None of this is to sway you away from wearing masks, but to give you the 5
tips and tricks to beat maskne in the beeeep. Number 1: Wash your face first before wearing
a mask. Dirt and oil on your skin will get trapped under the mask and can cause breakouts.
So to beat this, Always put your mask on over a clean face. To wash, use a gentle cleanser
that is fragrance free and oil free. Ive left the one I recommend in the description below,
as well as all the products I recommend there too, so definitely check that out when you get
a chance. Afterwards, Rinse with lukewarm water, and not hot. Avoid scrubbing or rubbing the skin.
Number 2: Moisturize. You want to apply your moisturizer immediately after washing your face
to get the most amount of hydration possible. A good moisturizer will have one of the following
ingredients. Ceramides, Hyaluronic acid, or Dimethicone. These ingredients keeps your skin
hydrated and acts like a barrier to friction from your mask. So moisturize before and if
possible at the end of the day when you can safely take your mask off and unwind.
Number 3: Avoid the makeup. Its best to not wear makeup underneath your mask. Masks
act like occlusive barriers, which means trapped makeup can lead to clogged pores
and breakouts. Also, residue from makeup can soil your mask fabric and you dont want that.
Number 4: Wear only clean masks: Dirt and oil from your skin plus bacteria
from your mouth and nose is a bad combo and it all accumulates on your cloth
mask. So to beat this, Keep a rotation of masks on hand and wash them after every use.
Number 5: When you are washing your mask, Stick to fragrance free laundry detergent. Fragrance within
fabric can be an irritant and cause maskne faster than you think. So find a hypoallergenic laundry
detergent that is less irritating and always follow the washing instructions on each mask.
And After washing your mask, check its shape. If it no longer fits snugly (and comfortably),
it is less protective and its time to replace it. Also on that note:
The fabric of your mask is also important. Avoid synthetic fabrics, such as nylon, polyester,
and rayon on the the layer that rests against your face. These are more likely to irritate your skin
and cause breakouts vs traditional cotton ones. And lastly for the bonus tip:: Take a 15-minute
mask break every 4 hours. Health care workers on the frontlines have found that this helps
save their skin. With that said, only remove your mask when it’s safe to do so and after
washing your hands, like Outdoors when you can stay at least six feet away from people,
Inside your car when you’re alone, or At home. I hope this video was useful to you guys and
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