Did You Know Your Mask Can Cause Acne? Tips to Prevent Maskne; Watch Video

Wearing a mask for a longer duration can cause various skin issues like acne, pimples, redness, itchiness, and painful bumps. This common side effect is known as Maskne. Here are some simple tips to prevent it.

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Published by: Toshi Tiwari | Published : August 11, 2021 3:43 PM IST

Tips for acne prevention : Masks have become an essential part of our lives since the day corona virus gripped us all in it's clutches. However, wearing a mask for a longer duration can cause various skin issues like acne, pimples, redness, itchiness, and painful bumps. This common side effect is known as Maskne. Wearing masks for long hours, blocks the pores of the skin by building oil, bacteria and dead skin cells. If you are facing such issues as well then you should follow a few simple ways to prevent it. These include choosing soft and natural masks, following healthy skin care routine, choosing non-comedogenic make up, applying petroleum jelly on your lips and avoiding harsh products.