Struggling with breakouts since you started wearing a mask" Here’s how to treat maskne during the pandemic.

Friendly PSA before I dive in to this skincare post: Please wear a mask in public! It could save a life, multiple lives. If you don’t want to wear a mask, then stay home.
I?ve been extremely diligent about wearing mask when I go out in public. I?ve been so lucky to be able to work from home, although occasionally I do venture out to the grocery store and other necessary errands when I need to. While I have no problem wearing a mask in public, it does have one downside?maskne (mask + acne = maskne).
Masks are becoming a part of everyday life during this pandemic and with the summer heat and humidity in full force; it can be difficult to maintain clear skin. Masks can trap in humidity, dirt, oil, and sweat, which can wreak havoc on your complexion. If you?ve been diligent about wearing a mask in public then you may be experiencing breakouts too. I am by no means a dermatologist but I have spent some time researching ways to treat maskne so you don’t have to.
1. Wash your face before and after wearing a face mask in public

By washing your face before and after wearing a mask, you?ll help curb the effects of maskne. I?m really good about cleansing morning and night but if I run errands during the day then I usually don?t wash my face until bedtime and that may be too late. I recommend using a cleanser that won’t strip skin of its natural oi...