Suffering From Maskne? Try These

How To Deal With Maskne, Expert Advice

Dr Uliana Gout: ‘Consider a professional treatment’

“Homecare and DIY fixes for pores, congestion, dull skin, and spots often involves the overuse of exfoliants which cause more downtime due to being poorly formulated. I often hear patients who also overuse facial oils without understanding that they invite infection, dullness, congestion, blemishes, etc and in fact do the opposite to what they are hoping to achieve.”

Laura Rudoe, founder of ADAPTOLOGY says: ‘Don’t over-exfoliate’

“Blemish prone skin is a sign that the skin is out of balance. Our first instinct is often to treat it harshly but blemish prone skin can actually be quite sensitive. Overly harsh cleansing and exfoliation of the skin can disrupt the skin barrier layer and the naturally protective flora of the skin can become disrupted. Overgrowth of acne bacteria causes the skin to produce 5 alpha reductase – an enzyme that makes it inflamed and encourages the over production of oil. Chronic inflammation can lead to both premature ageing and hyperpigmentation and scarring. What is needed is a way to bring the skin back into balance. Adaptology has been specifically formulated for stressed, problem skin, with powerful bioactives from the most extreme ecosystems on the planet. Plants sourced from these regions have been forced to adapt to harsh conditions and are supremely equipped to protect against and reverse the effects of skin stress.”

Our advice: ‘Change your mask regularly to avoid maskne’

Above all, ensure you are regularly washing and changing your face masks to help prevent the transfer of bacteria onto your skin. Consider packing a couple of clean ones in a sealed bag if you have a long day of taking it on and off. And if you are suffering with breakouts, don’t make the problem worse by touching your face.

Photo by Mike Cox