All You Need To Know About Mask Acne?
What is Maskne?
The term ‘Maskne’ is simply derived from the words ‘Mask’ and ‘Acne’ as this particular form of acne is caused by wearing fabric face masks or surgical masks for long durations. While we’re all busy trying to protect our health from the virus, Maskne is an unfortunate side effect from the daily usage of masks, and it has become one of the greatest skincare concern worldwide.
What Causes Maskne?
Maskne is often caused by several factors, or a combination of all.
Most often, Maskne is caused by accumulated sweat, oil and dirt on your face. Wearing a mask daily makes it worse as these impurities are trapped on your skin underneath the mask, causing your pores to be unable to ‘breathe’. When these impurities are stuck and built up further, your pores will be congested leading to breakouts. Having makeup like a foundation will also result in more clogged pores.
With constant breathing and sweating under your mask, the seal of the mask intended to prevent any form of water droplets from escaping also traps bacteria and moisture within. This humid environment is the perfect place for acne-causing bacteria to thrive and therefore contribute to Maskne.
On top of that, the movement of your mask causes friction on your face which may lead to sensitivity and redness. This could be the reason why your face is itchy after a long day.
Does Maskne Affect Everyone? Or Only Acne-Prone Skin Types?
It is possible for Maskne to affect anyone. However, those with sensitive or acne-prone skin will face a higher chance of getting Maskne due to prior skin conditions. If you have existing acne and breakouts, wearing masks may highly aggravate the issue. For those with oily skin types, your skin tends to produce more sebum which can lead to clogged pores.
Can maskne be treated by yourself?
Maskne doesn’t do any good to one’s self-esteem, and it could be really tempting to scratch off the bumps or acne on your face. Better think twice before doing it, as popping your own pimples is like digging a grave for your skin. Acne and breakouts require delicate handling, doing it by yourself may rupture the acne wound, thus causing inflammation and potentially acne scars.
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