Maskne: How to get rid of acne due to wearing the mask?

It is THE beauty concern of the moment: how to manage your skin in crisis with the mask?
Pimples, irritations, redness, shine...the skin has been through a lot ! 
We share with you all our advice on how to get rid of maskne, a 100% organic and natural skincare routine, and the right gestures that make all the difference.

In this article you will find:

Why does the mask give me acne?

The 3 rules to get rid of the maskne

Organic and natural anti maskne routine

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ALL OUR NATURAL ACNE SKIN CARE

What is the «maskne»?

Maskne is a contraction of "mask" and "acne", which refers to the appearance of pimples related to wearing the mask. A worldwide phenomenon featured in the press and on social media, which causes many victims... We help you to see more clearly!

Why does the mask give me acne?

Maskne is a mechanical acne, a reaction of the skin to wearing the mask, not to be confused with hormonal acne or acne due to an internal imbalance.

Between heat, humidity and bacteria that happily proliferate under the mask and repeated rubbing, all the factors come together to unbalance the skin's flora and trigger inflammation. The result? Pimples appear, particularly on the cheeks and chin (but not only!).

No need to run to the dermatologist for an anti-acne treatment, maskne can be treated through an adapted beauty routine and a few basic rules.

Maskne: Our 3 golden rules

1/ The right mask makes all the difference!
It is logical but we remind it all the same: change your mask regularly, and we do not keep a dirty mask on your face. Choose your mask carefully, choosing the most natural and softest materials such as silk, with antibacterial properties, and opting for a mask that is not too tight. Finally, avoid touching your mask when wearing it to limit friction.

2/ Always keep an antibacterial lotion on hand.
As soon as you have the opportunity to remove your mask during the day spray an antibacterial mist / toner to refresh and purify the skin.
Alex from Nini Organics recommends colloidal silver which will be ideal to disinfect your mask, and also has excellent benefits for the skin!
The favorite of the MCB team? Amly Digital Detox Mist, formulated with spring water naturally rich in silver, which in addition to purifying the skin protects it from environmental and digital pollution.
We also love Pai Skincare Living Water toner with rice and rosemary, Odacité green tea and mint treatment mistor Antipodes clarifying toner Resurrect.

The most minimalist among you and slow beauty lovers can opt for a simple hydrosol such as lavender, peppermint or rosemary.

3/ Treat your skin with gentleness and benevolence.
You know that at MyCornerB we are all about #skinpositivity and #skinlove, learning to love our skin and not be too harsh on it, accepting its imperfections. Acne prone skin should be treated like sensitive skin, rather than trying to purify it at all costs with aggressive skincare products! We tell you more in our article dedicated to acne here

The 5 steps anti maskne routine

Here is our complete maskne routine, as effective as it is gentle on the skin, with only the best organic and natural skincare products of course!

1/ Cleansing

In the evening, as soon as the mask is finally removed, double cleansing is mandatory to eliminate perspiration and all impurities. No reason to strip your skin with astringent anti-acne products, we bet all on softness to soothe the sensitized skin.The perfect combo? The Pai Skincare cleansing oil followed by the Nominoe cleansing foam, safe for all skin even the most fragile.

Are your pores blocked?To boost the effectiveness of your cleansing, opt for a gentle cleansing brush that will help remove impurities and blackheads, used every night or just a few nights a week.

2/ Exfoliation

An often overlooked but essential step when the skin tends to congest more easily and the complexion is blurred. A gentle enzymatic scrub or fruit acid (AHA) lotion will help to make the skin clearer.

Our favorites?

On The Wild Side exfoliating mask combines fruit acids and rice powder in an ultra-comforting gourmet texture.

Josh Rosebrook Daily Acid Toner Lotion exfoliates, balances and moisturizes to improve skin texture in just a few days.

How often should I exfoliate my skin? The AHA Exfoliating Mask should be done once or twice a week, while the Fruit Acid Lotion can be used every night.

3/ Hydration and nutrition

Even with acne don't skip hydration! During the day, choose light textures such as Whamisa Water Cream, Antipodes Baptise water gel or Aurelia Cell Revitalize Day Cream, rich in probiotics. Not a fan of moiturizers? Mix 2/3 drops of face oil with an aqueous serum to form your own moisturizing emulsion.

In the evening, it’s time for an oil or balm that regenerates and soothes! Our favourites:

- Nini Organics Detox Oil, the savior of acne-prone skin, combining the best vegetable oils rich in balancing linoleic acid with a cocktail of anti-inflammatory and antibacterial botanical active ingredients such as blue tansy, neem or lavender.

- Max and me Rescue Max and Me Balm,a must-have for all irritated, inflamed or blemish-prone skin, with a deliciously melting whipped texture and ultra-relaxing fragrance.

- Mon Huilette Sensitive Les Huilettes, a nectar that nourishes the most reactive and fragile skins to replenish it with complementary omegas and restore skin comfort, all without essential oils.

3/ Targeted anti-blemish care

It is not always necessary to disrupt your whole skincare regimen because of maskne, you can just twist it slightly to adapt it to the needs of your skin by incorporating a targeted anti-blemish serum (gentle and not aggressive!).

Our recommendations:

- Aurelia Probiotic Concentrate, a probiotic booster to rebalance the skin flora damaged by wearing the mask, soothe inflammation and reduce pimples as well.

- Bella Aura Rapid Repair Elixir, a wonderful treatment that dserves to be more known! A real game changer for distressed skin prone to acne, eczema or rosacea, it combines silver, spruce, blackcurrant and balloon plant to soothe inflammation and redness, reduce blemishes and sensitivity.

The common point of these 2 products: They are all formulated without essential oils, and are perfectly adapted to the skins sensitized by wearing the mask!

4/ Masking against maskne

Treat your skin with a cure of honey masks, which will at the same time purify, moisturize, soothe and accelerate the healing of skin in distress. The Holy Grail of honeys is manuka honey, with incredible antibacterial properties  ! You can use raw honey  on your skin, or choose one of our masks:

- Antipodes Aura mask, a cult mask with the most comforting texture and a swwet scent of vanilla and mandarin, to be used without moderation! You can even leave it on all night long.

Another ally against acne? Nini Organics Natura miracle mask which offers your skin a deep cleansing thanks to the combination of detoxifying cocoa, soft clays and medicinal plants. The advantage of its powder format is that it can be easily customized by mixing it with honey, rebalancing cider vinegar or soothing oat milk.

5/ Anti maskne makeup

Did you know that your foundation can make acne worse? Go for "less is more" makeup! The ideal is to go makeup free to let your skin breathe as much as possible, or choose a mineral foundationwhich helps purigying the skin naturally thanks to zinc, and has a much better hold than liquid or cream formulas under the mask.
Same for the rest of the complexion (blush, bronzer, illuminator...), prefer non-comedogenic mineral makeup.

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