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As the COVID-19 approaches its first anniversary, wearing a mask has become a daily reality for many of us. We fully support all the precautions that are being taken in public spaces, but our skin has suffered a beating during this time. Do you remember the days when we could be shoulder with shoulder in the middle of a crowd of naked people without any consequence? Well, we all face a new era, and with that, we need to add new steps to our skin care regime.

What is Maskne?

Maskne is facial acne caused by the friction pressure and rubbing of the mask. Even those people blessed with a good skin are having Maskne outbreaks, and for people who already suffer from fat, acne or cysts, it is a disaster. However, since this could be a necessary part of our future for a while, it is important to know the different tricks and tips that can help you maintain a perfect skin during humid summers and dried winters.

1. Not all masks are equal!

The material of your mask is very important, although the blue surgical masks are the easiest to get. Disposable options are generally made to adapt to a man's face and, apart from being uncomfortable, are not made of breathable materials. Cotton is a good alternative that causes less irritation, but silk or satin textures will be the least friction. In terms of adjustment, choose a mask that fits perfectly to the edges of your face. This will minimize the movement and, therefore, that frustrating rubbing.

Also, make sure your mask has a wide peak so that it is not pressed against your mouth and chin. This lack of direct contact will do wonders on your face and help you breathe.

2. Wash and omit makeup

Cleaning your face is the most important thing to avoid the mask. If you continue placing your mask on dirty skin, you will only propagate more bacteria. In addition, avoiding cosmetics will help keep pores free and happy. The makeup causes pretty irritation as it is, and with half of our hidden faces, why are we continued torture?

3. Nutritional skin care

When choosing your SPF product, it always looks for a formula that is not comedogenic. Cleaners must be light but moisturizing, and a moisturizer should be light and be full of antioxidants. The hyaluronic acid ingredient is a lifeguard when it comes to a light humidity as air. Basically, as many matte products as you can find that they do not dry.

4. Clean your mask

As well as washing your face is important to keep skin clean, wash the mask uses the same logic. Disposable masks can not be washed and are not good for the environment, so get some breathable masks that you can rotate. The use of dirty masks means covered pores and fatty skin. Wash the masks by hand with warm water and detergent if possible; Check the washing instructions of your specific mask.

5. Prepare with solutions for the road

These repairing wipes for acne can be used before and after putting on the mask and give an intense brightness. They contain natural exfoliants such as lactic acid, salicylic and glycolic that maintain fresh and clean pores. They eliminate bacteria while softening the skin with chamomile and aloe vera.

6. Keep oral hygiene

Our moms always told us to wash our teeth, and they were right. You may not see a direct link between the health of the teeth and a good skin, but your mouth is full of pathogens and bacteria, so when you catch all that breath inside your facial mask, every exhalation traps those disgusting things inside of your skin. Brush the teeth and use dental floss twice a day; Use mouthwash if possible.

7. Spray your mask with tonic

This may sound controversial, but listen to: Spraying a tonic on your mask can help eliminate excess sweat, cosmetics, oil and dirt with their astringent properties. Of course, this could work better when applied directly on the skin, but the antibacterial and anti-inflammatory power of many tonics can help add another protective layer. If you are looking for more longevity from your mask and you do not want to be constantly doing your skin routine throughout the day, this is a worthy trick.

8. Understand if you have Maskne or something else

The cystic acne is a painful reality for many, but it is different from the Maskne. If you usually deal with extremely inflamed skin or cystic acne, we suggest not only to follow our advice, but also go to a dermatologist, since free-selling medications may worsen these conditions. This doctor for the skin can prescribe cortisone or anti-inflammatory retinoids.