We all hate getting breakouts from the usual stress, hormones, working out, eating bad but now we have to worry about getting it from masks. So frustrating right?! Just when you think you have your acne under control this happens.

Well beauties, you are not alone in this and majority of clients I have seen this past year are stuggling with the same thing! Here are some tips and tricks on how to heal this type of breakout and get it under control.

First of all, what is Maskne? This is acne caused by wearing a mask. These masks actually cause the perfect breeding ground for bacteria and oil which is what is causing your excessive breakouts along the jawline and where the mask touches your face.

Ways to treat:

Start off by visiting your local esthetician, if you are Denver I would love to see you myself! Starting a good acne treatment in the care of a licensed professional will do wonders for your breakouts. We can clear out your pores, extract breakouts and congestion in the skin while drying out your current breakouts.

I recommend after starting with 1 acne facial, moving onto a light peel to really kill any bacteria and heal what you currently do have.

What Can You Be Doing At Home:

Medical Grade Skincare is key! So throw out your target cleanser and your clean and clear acne gel and LISTEN to your esthetician. Using salicylic, benzoyl and glycolic will heal your breakouts but the key to use good products that wont overdry your skin and cause a bigger issue.

My personal favorites are the Image Skincare’s Ageless Cleanser (glycolic) with a vitamin c moisturizer from their Vital C line and then finishing with a breakout spot treatment (benzoyl & salicylic) - Image Skincare’s Acne Medication is a lifesaver and will dry out and heal any breakout.

Taking your makeup off every night is a must and honestly one thing that has come from this pandemic is not having to wear makeup when we go out. So avoiding makeup under the mask will help as well.

Washing your pillowcase weekly and cleaning your cell phone & makeup brushes often will help as well.

If all else fails it’s time to look at your diet and see if you have a gluten sensitivity or dairy. These are common culprits of breakouts. Taking a probiotic daily can help as well.

So say goodbye to Maskne with these tips and hello to gorgeous skin…. I mean everyone is going to love it when you can finally take your mask off and reveal glowing skin am I right?

I want to talk for a minute about professional skincare treatment plans and how beneficial they can be for the improvement of the overall health of your skin.

Did you know that 70% of success comes from what you put on your skin everyday at home and 30% is from my treatment room? So using your oil of olay cleanser after an in depth treatment isnt doing a whole lot for you.

When working with an esthetician, it’s crucial to be using the product recommended or other medical grade skincare. Products that you put on your skin travel into your bloodstream - think of all the ingredients that aren’t great for you now going into your body from your $5 cleanser from Target?! YIKES!

So what should you do?
It’s simple - talk to your esthetician about a special customized regimen for you. We spend our time, love and care on your skin and know what’s best for it. Say no to drugstore brands and hello to medical grade skincare.

If you aren’t familiar - medical grade skincare is available to you only from people who have the license to sell. Medical grade means better ingredients that are specifically created for your skin type and problem. Why wouldn’t you want to use a product that doesnt harm you long-term and is created for your skin type by a professional? Skincare and treatments are a journey, and let a professional help you acheieve your goals!