What is the best way to address breakouts due to wearing a face mask all day?
I am looking for recommendations on the best kinds of face masks to wear and/or the best face care routines after a day of wearing a mask.
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As I work in the skincare field I've been asked this question a lot. When it comes to what you can do to help improve breakouts due to masks (what we like to call 'Maskne') it's actually nothing crazy, and just simple tricks to add to your daily life to help it out...
1. Wash your masks regularly (Use new ones if disposable) as it holds bacteria, moisture, sweat and oils all under the mask clogging your pores.
2. When you can, take some breaks with the face mask to catch some fresh air. Let your skin breathe.
3. Avoid wearing makeup. If you want to just focus on defining your eyes you can do that, but avoid makeup that will clog pores with the mask.
4. Wash your skin regularly and never go to bed with makeup on. It's a given but when pores are clean it allows for products to absorb thoroughly.
5. Don't skip the moisturizer. People assume they want to dry that area out to clear acne, but if your skin needs hydration it will create excess oils in order to make up for what was lost. Look for lightweight moisturizers.
6. Exfoliate your skin a few days a week in order to remove the dirt, oils, dead skin that has been building up, and it'll allow for your skin to breathe and products to work.
7. Invest in a face bracket for under your mask, which will allow the mask to not lay directly on the skin. This worked awesome after I applyed a little fabric on the piece that touches my skin.
8. If your mask is creating friction, apply a thin layer of aquaphor on the area to avoid your skin be rubbed.
9. I find me personally, I can't wear disposable masks and have to wear cloth to avoid friction and soreness, but everyone is different.
10. Avoid over washing, harsh chemicals and even acne topical meds that will make the issue a lot worse.