Maskne: Acne due to protective mask?

Do not put your skin in … quarantine!

In the forefront of the fight against the coronavirus are the mask and with it our… skin. An invaluable protection measure, the mask - and especially its long-term use - creates the ideal conditions for the development of acne or other skin diseases that will need immediate treatment or cure.

In cases where the symptoms on the skin persist, it is good to consult a specialist doctor, who is none other than the Dermatologist - Venereologist!

What is Maskne?

Maskne is a new word, which describes the heyday of the coronavirus era. It comes from the words Mask + Acne and it refers to the appearance or the worsening of acne that is caused by frequent use of the face mask.

When dealing with Maskne or the well-known acne, we choose the right cotton mask that lets the skin breathe. We must change it often, as well as we should not neglect the daily cleansing of the skin and the use of products suitable for acne, while at the same time we try as much as we can to limit the many and "heavy" makeup products.

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Mask and healthy skin…are they a good pair?

Yes, if we are consistent in the appointment with the daily cleansing and the hydration of the face, which are two traditional rules for healthy and glowing skin.

We prefer products that do not clog the pores of the skin, such as light creams based on water and gels that keep it hydrated and soft. We also try to avoid hot water when washing the face, which can cause redness or swelling.

It is also a good idea to avoid putting on makeup for a while, which in turn helps our skin to breathe.

deep cleansing of the face and its usefulness due to the use of a protective mask

Deep Facial Cleansing

The deep cleansing of the face can be a very strong ally in keeping our skin clean, even with the frequent use of the protective mask!

Makeup products, oiliness but also sweat, are the perfect requirements for the appearance of dark spots, because the pores of the skin become clogged, while at the same time there will be a surface of irritations, or even pimples!

With the deep cleansing of the face, the clogged pores are meticulously identified, the oiliness and sensitivity in the products are regulated by the face masks that are applied during the procedure. We provide the skin with the appropriate means to fight the appearance of some types of acne, such as the itchy acne!

Deep Facial Cleansing

My nose and ears are suffering under the mask. What can I do;

The skin around the nose and behind the ears is thinner and more sensitive, so constant rubbing with the protective mask or with the rubber bands that hold it, can cause irritation and even burns. In fact, skin lesions pave the way for germs to enter our body.

A healing and a regenerating cream, as well as zinc oxide, if it relieves you, could be used as a precaution before wearing the mask.

How to take care of our hands?

Frequent hand washing and the use of antiseptic protect us from germs and viruses, but can cause dryness or even dermatitis on our hands.

Moisturizing the hands relieves and protects against many germs, which can pass into our body through dry cracked skin. We can treat the dry skin of the hands by applying a moisturizing cream on the hands when the antiseptic dries.

Furthermore, the frequent washing and disinfection of hands can also cause or worsen a pre-existing dermatitis. A moisturizer or a mild steroid ointment can solve the problem.

Are there treatments for the areas of the face that are not covered by the mask?

The modern science of beauty has many suggestions and mainly solutions in matters of health and renewal of the skin but also of the aesthetic image of the face and the areas that the mask leaves uncovered.

The experienced scientific team of Facemed can inform you about the treatments that can give you health and rejuvenate the skin from the "fatigue" or the skin lesions caused by the protective mask. Such treatments include the deep cleansing of the face, the hydrafacial and the mesotherapy of the face!

In addition to the previously mentioned, there are solutions such as the semi-permanent eyebrow and eye makeup or the lash lift, which will emphasize your look now because you will need it more than ever!

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