Mascne AKA ance from wearing masks

Mascne AKA ance from wearing masks.

Mascne is acne that develops in the lower face area as a result of wearing a mask for an extended period of time. Typically we get sweaty where the mask is resting on our face. Our sweat has toxins in it that can breed bacteria when not cleaned off right away.

The mask also makes it hard not only for you to breathe but for your skin to breathe as well.

PREVENT MASCNE:

• Wear a clean, breathable mask

Yes it’s hard to breathe with the mask on...it's even harder for your skin to breathe. Choose a mask that is muslin material or antibacterial. My favorite mask is Jaanuu. Make sure you are using a fresh clean mask every day. If you reuse a dirty mask..think of it as wearing your same underwear again. Gross, I know!

• Don’t wear makeup on the lower half of your face. Keeping your pores as clean as possible and allowing your skin to breathe. Plus there is no need to wear makeup on the lower half of your face when it’s being covered up anyway.
• Whenever you are feeling you’re becoming a sauna, use a salicylic acid wipe to wipe away sweat and bacteria.
• Don’t skip on your skincare regimen
• Avoid touching your face as much as possible- You have bacteria on your hands. That can be easily spread to our face creating breakouts.

PRODUCTS THAT HELP WITH MASCNE:

Skincare will not prevent breakouts, however, it can help it to go away faster.

• Kay’s Glow Oxygen Serum: I use it as my spot step. Dab a little on a blemish at night, and its buffered AHAs help smooth and calm the look of the spot. It’s made for sensitive skin, so it won’t sting skin that’s already irritated from your mask. During the day, follow with sunscreen.
• Boho Cleansing Balm: I made this cleanser for my Bohemia Skin line with raw manuka honey and sea buckthorn. It melts away the sweat, SPF and buildup trapped under your mask without stripping skin that’s already irritated. If you’re breaking out, follow it with a gentle water-based cleanser.
• A simple routine- Keep your skincare simple so it doesn’t fight your mask: The Bohemia Skin System is three steps, cleanse with the Boho Cleansing Balm, smooth with Kay’s Glow Oxygen Serum and seal with Infinite Aura Moisturizer. During the day, a low-strength salicylic wipe on just the area under your mask helps lift sweat and oil without drying your skin out.
• Calm the rub- Where your mask rubs, finish your routine with an extra layer of Infinite Aura Moisturizer. Its bio-identical ceramides support your skin’s barrier and help calm the look of irritation from the mask.
• Stay consistent- The same simple routine morning and night helps keep skin that spends all day under a mask calm and comfortable.

The Good news is you are not alone in this fight against Masacne! Everyone is flighting is war too.