6 Simple Ways to Treat and Prevent Maskne

Healthcare workers, teachers, and frontline workers are wearing masks for long hours as they tirelessly save lives and help everyday citizens through the pandemic. Plus, many of us are wearing masks to protect each other. And we’re all for that!

But now, there is a new word circulating on social media: Maskne.

What is Maskne?

Mask and acne combine to create maskne. It’s happening because our masks are blocking our oil glands and hair follicles. Then, moisture trapped under our masks can help bacteria grow, which is furthering the irritation and inflammation.

Other side effects of maskne include rashes, bumps, and itching. Despite all of this, the American Academy of Dermatology is recommending face masks for the greater good of public health.

Good news is, maskne is treatable!

6 Simple Ways to Treat and Prevent Masks

1. Before you put on a mask, wash your face with a gentle cleanser.

2. Apply a non-pore clogging moisturizer.

3. Try going makeup-free.

4. Use a clean mask.

5. When you take off your mask, wash your face with an acne cleanser and massage in Identity Relief CBD Topical Oil.

The study also looked at sebum, which helps protect our skin, and how CBD affects the cells that create it, sebocytes. They found that CBD prevented these cells from creating too much oily sebum.

They also discovered that CBD oil triggered an anti-inflammatory reaction in the cells, preventing cytokines from activating. Cytokines have been linked to triggering acne.

Another study looked at how the cannabis plant's antibacterial and antifungal effects may help reduce infections from dirt and other pollutants on the skin. (ii)

i. Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4151231/
ii. Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4740396/