Wearing Surgical Face Masks Can Mess With Your Skin — Here’s What You Can Do
Sensitive skin and acne as a result of mask-wearing? Here’s how to fix it.
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Mandatory mask measures may mean problems for your skin, especially if you’re wearing masks for an extended period of time and in hot and humid conditions. The idea of wearing a mask is that it traps moisture — along with heat — in the mask, rendering the skin in the masked area an ideal breeding environment for bacteria. This can lead to sensitive and acne-prone skin. And for those with oily skin, this can lead to even worse skin problems.
Here’s a list of 6 products that can help keep skin fresh and happy, and stave off nasty acne and skin problems.
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