If you’ve been diligently wearing your face mask and noticed a few extra pimples in those specific areas (the bridge of your nose, your cheeks, and your chin) you may be experiencing what dermatologists are calling “maskne.”
I haven’t had pimples in years. Why now?
Maskne happens when sweat, oils, and bacteria are trapped on the skin while wearing your mask. The technical term is “acne mechanica” and is the result of the mechanical friction of a fabric against the skin. It’s different from other kinds of acne (like the pimples that show up around your period, for example, which are hormonal) because it occurs only in areas where the mask sits against the skin. You don’t have to let your health-conscious choice of wearing a face mask hurt the health of your skin. Here are a couple of tips to help prevent and treat the dreaded maskne.
Wash Your Face and Your Mask
We all know how important it is to wash our face every morning and evening, but that’s even more important now. When doing so, wash your face with warm water and use a cleanser that is gentle and hydrating so it will not irritate your skin. You also want to make sure you are washing your mask after every wear.
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Lumière de Vie Facial Cleanser is a powerful cleanser that helps to moisturize while cleansing, refreshing and invigorating the skin. The appearance of rough, dry skin is visibly diminished, creating skin that is softer and smoother.
Moisturize Regularly
Before you leave the house with your mask on be sure to apply a gentle nourishing moisturizer. This will help protect your skin from the friction caused by wearing the mask. After you get home, be sure to wash your face and apply moisturizer again to help your skin recover from wearing your mask. Make sure your moisturizer has ingredients that will protect your skin from the mask and creates a barrier between your skin and the mask as well as your skin and the moisture that builds inside while you wear it.
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Lumière de Vie Intense Rejuvenation Crème is a super-hydrating, intensive repair treatment developed for chronically-stressed skin and designed to work with the skin’s renewal process. An ultra rich, fast-absorbing formula specifically formulated to reduce the appearance of lines, wrinkles and age spots as it imparts skin with the look of improved radiance and newly-found firmness.
When You Have Breakouts
If you are already suffering from breakouts, skip your makeup on days you will be wearing a mask or use a water or mineral based foundation that will allow your skin to breathe.
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In the evening spot treat your breakouts with a blemish treatment containing salicylic acid to calm irritated skin associated with acne.
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Timeless Prescription Anti-Blemish Lotion is an excellent overnight spot treatment for pimples. Timeless Prescription Anti-Blemish contains active ingredients, such as calamine and salicylic acid to calm irritated skin associated with acne.
If your skin seems out of balance and doesn’t seem to be improving and you’re not sure where to start? We will evaluate your skin and customize the right regimen specific to you and your lifestyle. We can coach you and monitor your progress along the way and help you adjust the things that you are doing. This can even be done virtually!
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