Delicate skin care can prevent your mask from causing skin problems -Maskne.
Masks play a vital role in reducing the spread of COVID-19. Yet, masks can also be harsh on the skin, causing problems such as acne, swelling, peeling skin rashes and itchiness.
Wearing masks daily may cause sweat from the heat, friction and blockage of the skin. These irritations to the skin combined with breathing and talking moist all this will cause a breakout.
How to avoid Maskne?
Redness and swelling: When the skin is irritated, redness and swelling after taking off your mask, icing the skin can help. You can use ice cubes in a bag of frozen veggies. Avoid putting the mask on irritated skin.
Dryness and skin peeling: Dryness and peeling can be the first signs of mask irritation. Gradually skin can become prone to sensitivity, redness and dark marks. Always apply moisturizer before and after wearing a mask.
Acne or breakouts: Pimples under the mask; change the moisturizer. Avoid leave-on products that will end up trapped under the mask. If the skin breakouts are severe or don’t get better, consult a doctor.

How to wear mask?
- Wear a mask correctly and consistently for the best protection.
- Be sure to wash your hands or use hand sanitizer before putting on a mask.
- Do NOT touch the mask when wearing it. If you have to often touch/adjust, it doesn’t fit you properly, and you may need to find a different mask or make adjustments.
- Remember to wash masks often and use disposable masks once.
Anyone else getting horrible spots from wearing masks? My face is awful 😫😫😫 any tips or products to help would be appreciated 👌🏻 #maskne
— Kelly R (@Krand24) May 11, 2021


