How to Avoid Acne from Face Masks According to a Dermatologist

While the benefits of wearing a face mask are great, there’s one major downside that I’ve personally experienced: mask acne, or maskne.

I asked Elizabeth Mullans, M.D., Board-Certified Dermatologist at Uptown Dermatology in Houston, TX how to avoid acne from face masks, keep reading for her tips and drugstore skin care product recommendations!

Wash Your Face Before & After Wearing a Mask

Dr. Mullans’ first tip is to wash your face both before putting on your mask and after removing it. Your cloth mask grabs and holds on to bacteria, oils, and dirt from your face while, pressing…