THIS week's contributor is Judy Cheung-Wood, Inventor, Founder & MD, SkinB5 - Maskne, the frustrating side-effect from regular face mask wearing: Here in Melbourne, wearing face-masks to slow the spread of COVID-19, is now compulsory. At skinB5 we've been hearing from customers worldwide that their face coverings haven't been so skin friendly and as a result they are experiencing breakouts.
Maskne is now a real concern for many people. So much so that the COVID-19 task force of the American Academy of Dermatology (A.A.D.), felt compelled to release advice on the subject!
Maskne can happen to anyone, even those who are not usually acne prone. According to research published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, at least 83% of health care workers in Hubei, China, reported skin problems on the face as a result of extensive mask wearing.
Some measures to prevent maskne: Wash chemicals off brand-new cloth fabric face mask before wearing; Replace or wash your reusable face mask after each use; Avoid wearing makeup when wearing a mask; Rinse your face with water throughout the day; Switch to a light facial moisturiser; Take a skin health immunity booster supplement.
Read our case study on maskne at: www.skinb5.com/blog/
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