How I Control “MASKNE”

(read to the bottom for a GIVEAWAY!)

Did you know that June is acne awareness month? With masks becoming universal, you might be more fondly calling it "MASKNE." 😷 This occurs because of the heat, sweat, and bacteria getting trapped underneath your mask, in addition to irritation and rubbing on the skin.

Ways to reduce your "maskne":

- Wash your face before donning your mask 🧖🏼‍♀️ and avoid make-up underneath - this will reduce the oil, sweat, and bacteria buildup

- Use a good moisturizer - especially in the areas that the mask rubs

- Only wear clean masks - do not reuse dirty disposable ones and make sure you wash your reusable ones regularly, ideally with fragrance free detergent. Natural materials like cotton breathe best.

- Avoid harsh products (like retinol or benzoyl peroxide) - this might make any irritation worse, so proceed with caution

One of my favorite ways to combat maskne and breakouts (from quarantine snacking 😁), has been using Rodan+Fields UNBLEMISH Clarifying Mask every few nights. A 2020 New Beauty award winner, this luxurious sulfur mask has been clinically shown to reduce excess oil, calm skin, decongest pores, and reduce blemishes over time. I am giving away a tub of this amazing mask as well as the cutest (and sold out) Alice+Olivia mask.

Head over to my Instagram @vickichanmd or Facebook Vicki Chan Kim for Giveaway details! Good luck!!!