Solutions to Maskne!

 

Lets talk about it, Maskne! Its the most common form of acne at this very moment. The majority of my life I have had relatively pretty clear skin. This pandemic has risen a new epidemic on my face, mostly in the areas where the mask would be worn. Acne that appears on the chin area can sometimes be caused by imbalances in your hormones and so its referred to as hormonal acne. The majority of times hormonal acne will disperse after about 2 weeks in my personal experience. Maskne is different its can be there for weeks and possibly even months if not properly taken care of. My maskne that developed was primarily surrounded by clusters of whiteheads all around the chin and lower region of the face. Rest assured there are always solutions to problems and this too can be fixed with the proper remedies. Here are some of my top solutions to maskne and you'll be surprised by some of them... but it works!

Solutions as promised!

-ACV! : aka apple cider vinegar is amazing at clearing the skin because of its antibacterial properties. You can take a shot of this mixed in with water before bed or you can make a face toner with apple cider vinagar and mixed in your favorite essential oil with some water and voila you have your self a face toner Sprits before bed and early morning.

- Tumeric! Turmeric has long been a remedy to skin issues. You can either start incorporating it into your meals or you can make a face mask with it. Face mask should be 1tsp of turmeric and the, dash of ACV and your choice of milk. Apply to the face for 10 to 15mins and wipe off.

- Start Steaming your face: people will have you believe you need to buy the fanciest new gadget in order to have effective solutions however steaming your face can effectively be done without all the extra expenses. One approach is soaking a small hand towel in warm water and then apply to the face and you'll feel so relaxed. Leave it there for a bout a minute or so. Another approach is boiling water and placing it in a bowl. This one you can get fancy with and place green tea in the bowl and allow it to steam your face for a few minutes. Steaming your face opens your pore and permits a more effective cleanse.

- Cleanse your face twice a day: This may seem a bit excessive but if you use a gentle foam cleanser it should not dry out your skin or be harsh on the skin. The air we breath today has so many pollutant inside of it and many times those pollutants will clog our pores. So even if you do not regular wear make up and are experiencing maskne, I would recommend this.

-Relax with the makeup: I know we don't want anyone to to see our horrible maskne so naturally wed like to cover it up. I've been there, I understand. The truth is however we don't necessarily need to wear make up since wear all wearing mask so why not take break from the make up and let the skin breath and have time to heal.

- Tea tree oil! : Its known for being antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory which calms the skin in full-blown breakout mode. Its also said to clear acne scars. 

- Facial masks: This one will seem a little more obvious but try masks such as the ones mentioned previously or charcoal face mask are excellent in cleaning and providing a deep cleansing of the pores. 

- Fresh mask: Lastly but definitely not least at all, wear a fresh clean mask. Please do nut reuse the disposable face mask they werent designed to be used that way. If your using a re--usable mask, make sure to clean it daily to avoid an left over oils or make up or even dirt that can creep into your pore and create another little pesky skin issue. 

Well as always its been an absolute pleasure sharing my best tips and tricks with you! I hope come by spring we can all have beautiful clear skin! If you enjoyed this blog post make sure to share with others who may need to this and don't be shy, comment or like or follow down below. I love hearing and interacting with everyone, let me know how these remedies work out for you!