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The 11 Best Face Cleansers for Maskne, According to Skin Care ProsGot maskne (aka mask-induced acne)? Here are some of the best face cleansers for clearing up your breakouts on the quick. |
In case you need the refresher: wearing a cloth face mask is one of the best ways (alongside frequent hand washing and social distancing) to control the spread of COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
And yes, wearing a mask for long periods of time can lead to frustrating acne flare-ups — but board-certified dermatologist Dr. Juliya Fisher, MD FAAD, stresses the importance of continuing to wear a mask anyway. Your health and safety should always be your top priority.
"Acne, caused by mask wearing, is commonly caused by a combination of factors — the moist environment inside the mask (sweating, humidity), oils from the skin, friction from wearing the mask, and makeup or other products on the skin," explains Dr. Fisher. "These contribute to the clogging of pores, which in turn, causes acne flares."
To help your skin bounce back, Dr. Fisher says a good face wash is a great starting point, since they clear away acne-causing bacteria. So, in order to find the best maskne-busting face washes, we tapped Dr. Fisher (and other skin care pros) to recommend some of their favorites.
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And yes, wearing a mask for long periods of time can lead to frustrating acne flare-ups — but board-certified dermatologist Dr. Juliya Fisher, MD FAAD, stresses the importance of continuing to wear a mask anyway. Your health and safety should always be your top priority.
"Acne, caused by mask wearing, is commonly caused by a combination of factors — the moist environment inside the mask (sweating, humidity), oils from the skin, friction from wearing the mask, and makeup or other products on the skin," explains Dr. Fisher. "These contribute to the clogging of pores, which in turn, causes acne flares."
To help your skin bounce back, Dr. Fisher says a good face wash is a great starting point, since they clear away acne-causing bacteria. So, in order to find the best maskne-busting face washes, we tapped Dr. Fisher (and other skin care pros) to recommend some of their favorites.
Image via Luis Alvarez/Getty
SEE NEXT PAGE: CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser, $9.89