There's a new concentration of acne that got some people scratching their heads, wondering how the heck they got it and thinking if there's something wrong with their skin.
If you have been breaking out around the chin, jawline, and philtrum area, Beshie, you might be experiencing MASKNE.
Maskne is caused by face mask usage; because of the coronavirus, this new concentration of acne has emerged, causing a lot of people to break out often on the areas that the face mask covers.
WHAT CAUSES MASKNE:
1. Excessive wear of face mask.
2. Trapping of heat and sweat inside the mask, which causes more oil build- up and the warm condition causes bacteria to thrive.
3. Limited air circulation within the mask.
4. Trapped dirt, oil, and bacteria on the mask material.
5. Friction caused by mask material rubbing on the skin.
Now that we know the causes of Maskne, should we stop going outside in order to stop wearing face masks? Of course not! Instead:
HOW TO PREVENT MASKNE:
1. Keep your face mask clean at all times. Wash everyday or every 2 days to prevent bacteria build- up. Have back- up face masks on hand to save time and save your skin.
2. Use a translucent or oil- controlling powder on the lower area of the face before wearing a face mask to help keep moisture and oil at bay.
3. Wear breathable mask material.
4. Avoid pulling your mask around your face or up and down often to minimize friction on your skin
5. Before wearing face mask, use skin care with anti- acne or anti- bacterial properties such as Salicylic Acid or Tea Tree Oil to help ward off bacteria.
6. If possible, pull down mask for a few minutes to allow your skin to breathe and to wipe off excess sweat and sebum. Make sure there are no people around or they're at least 6 feet away from you!
Some dermatologists have observed that people who wear more breathable masks such as surgical masks tend to have mild to moderate maskne while those who wear N95 masks get moderate to severe maskne. That said, it's probably best to stick to surgical masks, if you have acne- prone or sensitive skin.
Now you know what's causing those breakouts on your chin area lately! Hope you learned something new today!
6 Comments
Thank you for this article! 💖 good thing hindi pa ako nagkakaroon ng maskne. After using mask, nag huhugas agad ako ng mukha using foam cleanser. I know now how to prevent maskne✨
ReplyDeleteI agree with this, Ms. Martha. Thank you for the tips!
ReplyDeleteI have at least 3 mask on my bag. I find that I am allergic to some type of cloth (I am looking at those neoprene ones lol). Anyway satin cloth works best for me.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for this information!! Everyone should know this especially nowadays.
ReplyDeleteI wish I knew this 3 months ago! Thanks Martha for sharing maskne preventive measures!
ReplyDeleteLearned a lot, really. I have a very sensitive skin, now I know what to avoid when wearing a mask, used to pull up and down the mask I wear (which I have to stop doing). Also, thanks for the tips on how to prevent maskne since wearing a mask is a must these days. It's still really surgical mask-- the best ones to go out with. Stay safe! 🖤🖤🖤
ReplyDeleteLet me know what you think of this post! :)