20/05/2021
This year is driving our skin crazy. At the beginning, during the confinement, we could see how its condition worsened due to multiple factors, such as the alteration of our routine, the change of diet or stress, among others.
Once we were able to get rid of those pimples born in quarantine, we found that acne returned to the area of the skin usually covered by the mask, such as the chin, jawline, cheeks and nose.
All skin types have been surprised by this new phenomenon, since it doesn't matter if you have dry skin and have never had pimples, suddenly a pimple starts to appear. However, the worst part goes to oily skin, which sees its skin filled with acne outbreaks that never disappear.
This is becoming so common and frequent that it has even been given a name: maskné (from mask + acne).
But... why does this happen? A bacterium called Cutibacterium acnes naturally resides in healthy skin, and disturbing the balance of this bacterium helps in the appearance of acne outbreaks. Nowadays, our breathing creates a warm and humid climate due to the continuous use of the mask, thus favoring the increase of the bacterial population.
If we already had an environment conducive to the appearance of acne, factors such as dirt in the masks, the continued rubbing of the same and aggressive skin cosmetics end up being the perfect cocktail for the appearance of these annoying outbreaks.
How to treat it?
If it is a severe case, it is best to see a dermatologist, as they are specialists in this type of conditions and will know how to give a personalized treatment for each case.
However, if it is a mild case, we recommend you to try the power of the active carbon of our pro acne!
