Is your mask causing you to break out? As if you don't already have enough to worry about during this difficult time, now maskne (mask acne)? 

What Causes Mask Acne 

Just like regular acne, many things can contribute to the cause of your breakout. Not changing your mask frequently causing bacteria growth. Washing your face with harsh chemicals or frequent and intense cleaning. The material your mask is made of. How frequently your wear masks. 

Mask traps moisture, bacteria, resulting in a humid environment where acne-causing bacteria can easily thrive. As sweat, debris, bacterias are trapped in our masks in our pores (especially for those who have to wear masks daily for work and other daily life activities), we become prone to getting acne. 

How to Treat Maskne 

The fastest way to eliminate your mask acne is to visit a clinic, at Rejuuv Medi Spa, there are a lot of solutions to helping you find the right way for your skin to become acne-free again. Lasers, peels, topical creams will help you regain your clear, smooth skin. 

Fotona is an advanced laser technology that has been clinical proven to be safe for all skin types, with minimal downtime. It helps to reduce active acne. 

Fractora is an advanced radio-frequency treatment that bridges that gap between fractional lasers and surgical procedures, it is a superior solution that will provide exceptional skin results to effectively treat acne and acne scars.

SilkPeel is 100% non-invasive, this treatment exfoliate and extracts any plugged pores and debris, dead skin cells. Helps to treat acne, inflammatory acne, and photodamage. 

If you are unable to visit a clinic to find professional treatment (lasers, peels) due to COVID-19 restrictions. Here are also some other great products, lifestyle changes that can help your acne problem. 

Gentle Cleanser 

1.Vivier Medicated Wash, one of our favorite acne, troubled skin cleansers. It is gentle enough, does not leave your skin feeling extremely dry.

Why Is it Better: 

• Can be used to wash the face, chest, and back 
• All in one cleanser and toner
• Balance pH of your skin 

Why Is It Different:

• Antimicrobial cleanser toner, deep cleans pores and bacteria 
• 2% Salicylic Acid, clears prevents new acne pimples 
• Suitable for an uneven skin tone renewal skin 

If you typically wear makeup, avoid putting it in the areas the mask is covering, (no one will see the covered up flawless lipliner anyways) keep the area of skin covered under your mask clean. A good exfoliating cleanser can be great for those who wear makeup. 

2.Neocutis Cleanse Exfoliating Gel, exfoliate your skin can help to remove debris and clean your plugged pores. 

Why Is It Better:

• Formulated without harsh sulfate, fragrances
• Cruelty-free
• Suitable for oily, normal, and combination skin 

Why Is It Difference 

• Helps with oiliness, dullness, skin discoloration 
• Formulated with 9.9% Glycolic Acid gel 
• Does not contain sulfates, dyes,
• Perfect for pre-procedure, in-clinic treatment 

The Right Toner 

3.Vivier Refreshing Toner, a good toner is crucial to catch any residue that your cleanser missed. They also help balance replenish, and hydrates your skin.

Why Is It Better:

• Gently lifts away from skin cells, debris, makeup 
• Ideal for all skin types 
• No need to rinse off 

Why Is It Different:

• Alcohol-free toner 
• Essential prepping steps for maximizing Vitamin C Serums 

Acne Skin Moisturizer 

Apply moisturizer before and after wearing a mask, this can help to prevent skin problems especially if you have dry or sensitive skin 

4.Skinceutical Hydrating B5, this gel, oil-free moisturizer provides hydration without plugging your pores. 

Why Is It Better:

• Replenish hydration, nutrients to smooth and soften the skin 
• Ideal for all skin types 
• Enhances the benefits of a daily moisturizer 
• Alcohol-free, dye-free, silicone-free, gluten-free 

Why Is It Different:

• Safe for use with micro-needling treatments
• Recommended for use with Vitamin C Skincare 
• Suitable for maintaining skin during long travel 
• Help with age-related moisture loss

5.Vivier Acne Treatment Lotion, lightweight, breathable, acne-fighting lotion prevents the formation of new acne.

Why Is It Better:

• Lightweight acne-fighting lotion 
• Ideal for acne-prone skin 
• 5% Benzoyl Peroxide USP 
• Safe to use on the face, chest, back, can be used as a spot treatment 

Why Is It Different:

• Clear pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads
• No discomfort, small quantity big results, fast-acting 

Calming Mask 

6.Croma Green Tea Masks, our favorite mask brand Croma to the rescue. The green tea mask helps to calm and soothe your skin, provide vitamin nutrients without causing you to worry about worsening your break out. 

Why Is It Better:

• Soothes skin irritation 
• All skin type, especially acne-prone skin

Why Is It Different:

• Supports the regeneration of weakened skin 
• Paraben-free 
• Provides skin vitamins without irritation

Proper Mask Wearing 

Your mask straps should be snug, not too tight or loose, to lessen skin friction and pore blockage.

Health care workers and frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic have found that this helps save their skin, only remove your mask when it is safe to do so, and after washing your hands (always wash your hands).  Remove your masks outdoors while practicing safe social distancing protocols, maintaining at least six feet away from other people. Inside your car when you are alone. 

Healthy Balance Diet and Exercise 

Leafy green vegetables, berries are all beneficial for acne skin. Most importantly keeping an active lifestyle. Sweating can help lessen breakouts by flushing out clogged pores. When you sweat, your pores open up, dirt, oil, and congestion are easily washed away post-workout. Sweating also detoxifies the body, helping you to feel more charged and energized. 

If your acne is getting worse, feel free to email us with your skin concern, our beauty expert is always ready to help! If you are located in GTA, feel free to visit our clinics Rejuuv Medi Spas in North York, Markham, and Toronto for a consultation regarding your skin concerns. 

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