What You Need To Know About Maskne

Starting Aug 1st, it is mandatory to wear a face mask in public area, along with social distancing to protect against the spread of Covid-19. However, wearing a mask for extended period can have one side-effect: "Maskne"! Yes, mask-causing acne. 😷 It can cause oil, dirt, humidity and bacteria become trapped between the mask and your skin, which causes clogged pores.

Your goal is to create a healthy skin barrier. If you’re looking to clear your "maskne" — we have put together a list of things you could do:

1. Be sure to wash your face before and after removing your mask 
2. Try to avoid make-up or opt for mineral make-up
3. Look for products that doesn't cause skin irritation
4. Always, always, hydrate your skin
5. Don’t pick spots, (we know it's tempting!) or else the spot will be open to more bacteria

If you're ready to pare down your skin-care routine, check out the Maskne Soothing Kit

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