Re: “Mask-ne”

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

@Memebell wrote:
Just curious how many of you are experiencing the new "mask-ne" they talk about on the Q, and how many hours/mins do you think you wear a mask each day?

@Memebell Yes, I addressed this in mid-July in the Among Friends forum. It's a real issue causing rashes, irritation and acne.

MarieIG · ‎03-10-2010

So far I've been fortunate as my situation at the moment does not require prolonged wearing.

I do get uncomfortable in the heat however, and could see how this would be a problem.

Do the math.

just bee · ‎03-10-2010

I'm an RN and I wear a mask for 12.5 hours. I'm experiencing a very dry, flaky chin and acne. At 60.

I am not pleased.

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Mellyg · ‎03-16-2020

I wear a mask sporadically several hours a day. I've been getting blackheads on my nose and occasional outbreak on my chin. I'm also in a very humid area (which probably doesn't help). I'm in my mid 40's and haven't experienced any prior skin issues (since teenage years), so do think the mask is the cause.

Sue4802 · ‎11-21-2019

I have a problem with this here + there. My husband has been in the hospital a lot off + on. I , also, had to take him every day for awhile for treatments for cancer. I broke out some for the first in quite awhile, not a lot but my skin felt sore in places. I put Isomers Copper P on and that really helped.

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

I've been experimenting to find a mask-ne solution. So far, a friend told me about using a primer that mattifies. She has dry skin, but says it keeps the oils down under her mask...she suggested Smashbox.

I've also stepped up my cleansing routine and have been doing a double cleanse, using a toner w/ AHA to clean out pores & I'm wearing Retin A every night to exfoliate. Yes, I'm experiencing some peeling since I've also cut back on rich moisturizers.

DD, a hygienist, wears Bare Minerals powder foundation instead of a liquid tinted foundation. That's what I used to wear to the gym, so am now using that lightly under my mask...all natural and somehow is a buffer under the mask. BTW, changed DH's cleansing/moisturizer routine, too.

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

@chiclet wrote:
I saw something about it on Inside Edition and a dermatologist said not to wear makeup under it and wash after each wear if you are having breakouts or a reaction.

@chiclet I've been washing my mask in my Cetaphil that I cleanse my face with in the mornings since I don't need a makeup remover. It's more gentle on the mask, doesn't leave a residue and therefore less to irritate my face.