How To Treat Maskne In The Summer?

‘Maskne’ isn’t new but the seasonal conditions are – have you found that your skin is breaking out more than ever recently or that it has become extremely sensitive and prone to inflammation? Your mask, combined with the warmer climate may be the culprit.

Acne or breakouts that have developed as a result of wearing masks, has, in turn seen a flare up during the summer months due to the increased temperatures in the surrounding environment. On a microscopic level, masks act as an incubator that when you breathe the bacteria is trapped between the mask and the skin (imagine the greenhouse effect) and warming the temperatures of the skin.

Combining this cycle with the increase of sweat, humidity, and moisture, it becomes a breeding ground for bacteria to kickstart the buildup of oil and impurities. One way in which to combat this is to invest in a selection of facials that are targeted to cleanse, exfoliate, extract and replenish the skin – the perfect weekly or monthly addition for those that are trying to combat ‘maskne’ in the summer.