Tips for Face Mask Irritation and Acne (Maskne) from Dermatologists | Lab Muffin Beauty Science

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Thank you essential workers! And everyone doing their part to slow down the spread 😊

[@kaylalindsey7913]

This healthcare worker appreciates this video ❤️

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

I'm glad you found it useful! Thanks for all your hard work 😊

[@DANNIIOFTHEWILD]

Yess! I am a healthcare worker. The skin struggle is real.

[@rayhanashuva8011]

Same...😅😅😅

[@DisPinny]

also healthcare worker and god i wish i found this video sooner. tysm ❤️

[@rayhanashuva8011]

@@SeaGlassAndKiss thank you .. ♡♡

[@marywalquist210]

Those space buns with a face mask is the cutest look I’ve seen in months! Way to rock it Michelle 😷

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Hahaha thank you! It's my new "Apocalyse But Make It Fashion" lewk

[@spacebars9677]

Lab Muffin Beauty Science that’s smart because my ears are small and my mask fits improperly

[@dee625]

@@spacebars9677 you can try knotting the straps to make them fit. Hope it helps

[@heatherhcakes]

Ugh thank you! My chin and jawline are SO CONGESTED from wearing masks 12 hours a day at my job in the medical field.

[@F3RGi3509]

Thank you for everything you’re doing out there 😭❤️

[@missjae5985]

My face has broken out so bad since wearing masks since March. I have recurring acne and the blemishes they leave behind. Ugh

[@prinduplayzx]

Me too! I never have acne on my cheeks, at most 1 or two spots but now i have it all over both cheeks :(

[@Tamarahassan08]

Same here! It’s gotten really bad and the scarring is horrible they just don’t go away😭😭

[@keyota2328]

Same I broke out in my cheek only 3 days into school where you have to wear a mask basically all the time.😔

[@prinduplayzx]

Keyota ok i think if you just wash your face when u get home from wearing a mask it can help prevent it! My skin broke out from masks then cleared up after 4 months and then when i went out w a mask and came home i washed my face and it didnt make me break out! But then the other day i went out and forgot to wash my face after and now im lowkey breaking out again 😭 so moral of the story if u wash ur face after wearing a mask it should help :)

[@megankaraus6373]

Azelaic acid from the ordinary has been saving my maskne!

[@aidanc.d.2695]

This might go without saying but: if you have a cloth mask, make sure to wash it after every wear with *hypoallergenic* detergent :)

[@flxwercxrpse1871]

How? In the washer? I will waste so much water. I don’t have to do laundry every day...

[@aidanc.d.2695]

flxwercxrpse I hand wash mine in the sink

[@aidanc.d.2695]

flxwercxrpse and to be fair, I wear my mask 6-8 hours a day because I’m back at work. Not sure if you would still want to wash after every wear if you’re just going to the store but it couldn’t hurt either

[@reifuruzowa2]

flxwercxrpse what? Lol dude just get some woolite and wash it in the sink. Get like 5 masks so you dont have to wait until it dries

[@soofu]

I use castille soap to wash my mask, should I switch off that?

[@sayiangoddess7276]

I've been breaking out lately on my cheeks due to wearing my mask. Thanks for this video it helped a lot!

[@sellyboyyy]

same, my pores got clogged

[@aes4n]

Yeah, me too! I get them around my lips and my jawline. I was wondering why too bcs i almost never get them in those areas

[@janabroflovski2572]

Same :(

[@imfivefour5589]

YESSS ME TOO :((

[@myangel42510]

Me too and it’s hard because I’ve never suffered from any type of acne 😞

[@nancyplants757]

I work in healthcare and wear two buns. You are the first person I've seen doing it too. It's an ear saver. I'm rocking a goatee of zits from wearing a mask all day. That's why I'm here.

[@roisinnighabhann9752]

I have to wear the mask at work for 10+ hours a day and I have never had so many pimples and blackheads in my whole life, this has really affected my self image and it's so hard to feel confident because of it. I don't wear any makeup at work but just the moisture and rubbing of the mask wrecks havoc on my face . I really can't wait until we don't have to wear them . But stay safe people and wear masks when you need to

[@joybee5862]

That tupperware trick is genius!

[@yeetusfetus8687]

Absolutely!!

[@yeetusfetus8687]

Wonder if there's a solution for foam masks though 😣

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Dr Papri is full of awesome hacks! 👍

[@radhwaahmad3748]

As a doctor who has to wear mask for a long period of time, I change my mask 2-3 times in a day...I surely see the difference

[@Alice_Walker]

I'm currently working in a Quarantine Hotel so wearing a mask 10+ hours a day. A steroid cream has taken care of the contact dermatitis under my chin where the masks rub but still searching for the right routine to care for the acne that's cropped up across my cheeks. Ingredients suggestion is very helpful (ceramides, glycerine etc). Thank you Michelle and thanks to the dermatologists for their generous input! 💜

[@ilmatt00]

Omg this makes sense. I’ve never had acne like this before and I know it’s not my diet 😳

[@invictus987]

Im a barista and wear them for 8 hours a day. I also have college stress. My skin broke out unlike ever before last week as my work stress, school stress and period all lined up for a disaster week! ;; Thanks for the video!

[@PianoGirl091]

Thank you for mentioning sulfur. I will forever sing the praises of sulfur for acne treatment. It has worked wonders for me. The main problem I'm going to have wearing a mask is flushing. I have rosacea, and when my face is in a hot environment for long periods of time, the skin starts to flush. Unfortunately, since breathing under the mask inevitably creates warmth, there's not really a whole hell of a lot I can do about it. Thank you for the video! You are well informed and always address relevant topics.

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Rosacea and heat is tricky! I would suggest an anti-inflammatory ingredient like niacinamide - it could make a bit of a difference but the heat might just be too much!

[@ClioD]

I have fair senitive skin and La Roche Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 is the best for irritations. I use it for years. It heals your skin in no time and makes it stronger to resist irritations. I tried to use a mask with tinted sunscreen on my face. The sunscreen acts as a barrier to irritations and I had no problem.

[@kwok0027]

Hey Michelle, great video!! I especially like the tip to take on/off masks without touching. For me, to combat PPE chin acne, I've gone back to my LED mask to zap the crap out of the zits, with genuinely good improvement

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Yay I'm glad you found a good solution!

[@anutamar]

thank you so much! As a respiratory therapist working with COVID patients the tips above are so true. Try to manage the symptoms well so you keep skin irritation and breakage at bay. I already have a major drawback because I have very sensitive skin and eczema. So right now Baume B5 is helping me soooo much! But I definitely did have to see a dermatologist to sort out the immense cystic acne breakouts I started getting after having to don the enhance PPE day in and day out. The oral meds are definitely helping and my face doesn't hurt which is a plus. Keep your hands clean people!

[@itsjjallday]

I have been makeup-free for months now and other than my chin and jawline, my skin is so happy!

[@angelm8780]

I’m breaking out for whole day wearing of face mask! #NurseHere 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@imArEbElAngEl]

Thank you for your service 😊

[@shayumphryes4707]

I started bringing face wipes to clean my face once a shift and change my mask every couple of hours. I also added salicylic acid serum to spot treat blemishes.

[@strangekittyca]

I have a reusable Vogmask that I clean after every use with a hand sanitizing wipe. It's not completely sterile but good enough for everyday use outside of medical settings. And I make sure to wash my face after wearing it too, with Cerave SA cleanser. I saw a good tip from Dr Pimple Popper about masks - if you have a baseball cap, you can put safety pins on the sides above your ears and loop your mask to those instead.

[@queuing_jupiter535]

Wow this is going to be so helpful for healthcare workers

[@alanoudsaudalshammari866]

thats exactly why i clicked on this video so quick

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

I really hope so! 😊

[@toniariana3017]

Thank you so much! I've been working a Covid unit since it started and now I have severe cystic acne across my cheeks. Stress is also a major component of acne too.

[@бочкасмедом-т9э]

3:38 you are absolutely right! Warm water was cut off the other days. I was too lazy, so I decided to use cold water to wash my face. So thats why my face has broken out

[@bigb0yice]

hm. funny you say that cuz switching from obsessing over my acne and being very very meticulous with everything i did to my skin, never even being able to touch it, to the way i deal w it all now, is insanely helpful. every morning i wash my face with pure ice cold water, thats it. then moisturize. at night, same thing, just pure cold water, and moisturize. i only ever wash my face with a gentle cleanser like cetaphil, every other day in the shower-- or if im breaking out ill use african black soap in the shower. the shower opens my pores, and when im done, ice cold water!!! but thats really the only time i ever use warm water. my acne is completely gone by literally letting go, and going to just barebones stuff. i even touch my face now lol! i dont really get many issues from masks, bc i very often will wear a brand new one, and i only really have to wear them on public transport and at my doctors. i live in a super humid place so ive struggled a lottttt. but ye. cold water is the best lol. cleared up my years of acne.

[@bettymackey379]

You always have a unique and helpful approach! My favorite is the container idea. I'll be keeping one of these in my car!!

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

It's such a brilliant idea! ❤️

[@No1PlutoSupporter]

I’m pretty sure the acne I developed around my jawline/chin (places I normally don’t get acne) are from the masks but I’m also trying to rule out irritation/ fungal acne so for the next two weeks I’ll focus on hydrating my skin and if it’s not that then I’ll use benzoyl peroxide/ salicylic acid 😅. I don’t go out too often but I do have acne prone skin so I’m trying all my options here

[@JaneVathesatogkit]

The tip on removing a mask into a container is really great. Thanks for sharing it!

[@Panya.V]

Three weeks ago I was diagnosed with cellulitis on my nose from wearing a masque! My immune system was weakened more than it already was previously [due to other health problems] and I was even more at risk for contracting Covid-19. Even if you don't have the same skin issues I have -- acne, eczema, and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome [causing my skin to be fragile] -- I urge everyone to be super careful with your skin right now. I was warned that if facial cellulitis isn't treated quickly it could spread and cause blindness or meningitis.

[@peachpeach3009]

Really need this. We’re been fighting covid since day 1. Pimples are getting worse 🥺😫

[@mariab7351]

My cheeks cannot take this mask wearing pandemic any longer but this will surely help tons! Love your tone btw, it's so relaxing ♥️

[@marinaalex0510]

Thank you, Michelle! The suggestions about the best course of action are helpful, people can find what's relevant for each. AND the general tone of the video is practical and actually calming. You are simply the best!

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it 😊

[@iuinshine5213]

THIS VOICE!!!! Better than any ASMR

[@Kiki-uu6pc]

The double low back space bun is a look we have been doing for my 13yr old who did not want to wear ear savers.

[@paulinechiu5000]

I love the trick of how you remove and store your mask! Nifty!!! 😃😃😃 will definitely be sharing this video!

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Yay! Thank you!

[@sweetloren]

neutrogena body wash on face and cloth masks worked for me . Im glad im not the only one :D

[@hafsaxa]

The container trick is so clever

[@dskerrett6252]

Thanks for these clinical led useful tips, they are the best and will being using the tip for removing my mask !

[@Emgee78]

The tupperware idea is definitely something I'm gonna try.

[@sophiasummer7339]

Do Koreans, Japanese and Chinese struggles with this? Dumb question but they’ve always worn them. Do they struggle also?

[@Sophia-bo1dt]

I’m Chinese and I’m actually experiencing maskne 😃👍

[@quynhsubliminals4969]

What about sunscreen (?)i‘m really afraid that I might break out while wearing a mask

[@mangogo44]

LRP Cica Baume is my holy grail. It also comes in gel version

[@APerson-xn4dy]

What lipstick are you wearing, its beautiful?

[@Coryclemmings]

Came across your page recently, n I’ve been living ever since!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@julieturner1541]

On your recommendation, I purchased the Bioderma Photoderm 50 spf mild. it is lovely; soothing, absorbent and great on my combination skin. Thankyou.

[@stepahead5944]

Does it have a whitecast?

[@marissfisch]

Thank you for this! Highschool is likely to resume in person this year and the video helped soothe some of my worries :)

[@dataexpunged6969]

I'm dreading wearing masks everyday for over 6 hours once school reopens 😩😞

[@ddhaley]

I work at my local hospital and have to wear masks daily- I’ve developed cyst like- yellow bumps near my mouth (under the area the mask covers). I’ve tried benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid treatments, but it seems to go down for a day then come back with a vengeance! My skin has been doing great up till this point, and I haven’t been wearing foundation since using a mask. Pls help🥺

[@lovestosmileatthesun]

You have such a calming voice! Subscribing for sure just to listen to your videos! Thank you for doing this video! You’re the first person I’ve seen who’s made this much needed video!

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@elissah3260]

Another nurse living the dream! Thanks for the content ❤️.

[@juliathewonderprincess595]

Omg I need a video for the ad I just saw before this video. It was claiming it could grow mens facial hair where it doesn't grow

[@farahbazigha2090]

Health care worker here 🙏 thank you so much ❤️

[@Alice_Walker]

I'm in Melbourne and wearing a mask 10+ hrs a day is starting to take its toll on my face. Busting out the Paula's choice BHA has helped but now will also switch to a gentler cleanser. Thank you 😊

[@aleksandranadolna3492]

Wow, I didn't think about it. I used cold water since it's been 35 degrees here and it's been hot. But i guess i only helped the inflammation :

[@megankaraus6373]

Thanks so much! I also heard to use a low- fluoride toothpaste to reduce irritation transferred from the mouth

[@chaqillenikita748]

Thanks so much for this terrific advice! I’ve been wondering whether or not I ought to be using a barrier cream under my cloth mask, and now I know that it’s something I should try 👍🏼. What I would LOVE to know, however, is how to integrate my physical sunscreen with my mask wearing - what do you think? Is having sunscreen under my mask likely to further irritate my sensitive skin, or could the zinc oxide actually be beneficial in soothing any irritation? 🤔 hmm...

[@samanthajoy1]

I was thinking that my mask has caused huge breakouts my cheeks look like a nestle crunch bar. Small tiny white heads and black heads right in the area I wear the mask. I'm on medication from my dermatologist it's slowly clearing up but now I know my thoughts are correct.

[@citlalivillegas9298]

samsemi nestle crunch bar 🤣🤣🤣but same I haven’t broken out this bad in 2 years lol

[@dominicapriscamalinana8428]

Thats also my problem. From the start we wear mask, may face got pimples and had a tiny bumps. But you don't have any choice because of the pandemic we faced right now.

[@x80WildCat08x]

I wish you would have put some examples of the moisturizer with ceramides etc

[@loandang6006]

This video is very useful Thank you Michele.

[@lexemm6084]

Love this! Gonna show it to the other doctors in my unit. thank you :)

[@dianam613]

Dear Michelle, thanks so much for your work and your video! Would you care for someone to translate the subtitles into another language, so the video could also be shared with people who are not as fluent in English?

[@SharkWitchMeruna]

Sarah Ingle (the irl Disney Rapunzel) sent me here and this grocery store worker appreciates it!

[@Jasmine-lj1ou]

Love how informative and well explained your videos are. Thanks for all your work!

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Thank you! ❤️

[@shakes1026]

Hi Michelle, I was wondering if you could make a video on Keratosis Pilaris as I've been struggling with it. Thanks, your videos are interesting and informative.

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Great suggestion! I have a long list of topics and it takes a while for me to make a video, so I can't promise when it'll come up though 😬

[@Panya.V]

//butting in// I have KP and in addition to gentle manual exfoliation with a washcloth when bathing, I've found that it helps my KP if I apply BHA/salicylic acid regularly. When I use a cotton pad to apply the BHA to my face and neck, I use the leftover on the pad to wipe around my cuticles and then wherever I have KP. My husband has psoriasis and uses a BHA lotion for it; that would help KP too.

[@shakes1026]

@@Panya.V thanks you! I've heard that manual exfoliation makes it worse though? I suppose if I'm gentle it would be fine

[@shakes1026]

@@LabMuffinBeautyScience thanks! I appreciate the reply!

[@rachelkreppert7683]

look up golden rx, she has a good one on it!

[@Jeanmarie63126]

Thanks so much. I'm a dental hygienist and wear my mask for 13 hr days and only take off for lunch. My skin is not happy.

[@syddawn8802]

Right there with ya RDH sister!

[@bryl9453]

Thanks! Been having problems with acne coz I'm always wearing masks inside the lab.

[@FallingSkywardz]

I never thought to wash benzyl peroxide off, I always thought I was allergic because I would develope itchy, bumpy irritation!

[@politereminder6284]

Can you use silicone pads for reducing friction under the mask?

[@sophiaisabella3320]

I'm in Oregon with the brush fires it's only 7 miles away were at hazardous air quality what mask should I wear and where can I get it?? What skin care tips should I know for this time of need

[@aditiray2184]

I found it useful. Thank you.

[@ZgtGirl]

Your mask is beautifully done by aunt 😊

[@HeyitsCrystal26]

Gonna do the princess leia buns next time I go to the store. Thanks!

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

It's going to be the 2020 apocalypse-by-disease look 😂

[@бочкасмедом-т9э]

I got acne at my cheeks during quarantine (usually I dont have pimples there). So I`ve been hating my skin since quarantine began (I wasnt been stopping to do that when lock down ended )😭👍🏻

[@Starberryheartsangel]

What if your nose runs always from being out side you have your mask on how do you blow your nose and put your mask back on you have to blow it again and again?? or how do i make the nose stop running its allergies I get every year sometimes my allergies get so bad breathing becomes hard nasal drip is hard on my body I have asthma the mask gives me hard times at breathing. If it is super hot out side. So this becomes hard on my body.

[@BeyondBrii]

please do a follow-up video with some more product recs if you can, i'm a healthcare worker that already had some acne on the cheek/lower jaw/chin area and the mask is making it so much worse, and im so conflicted on what sulfur products to use, as well as some of the others and how often etc etc.

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

The De La Cruz sulfur treatment is budget-friendly - it's available through Amazon and iHerb. For exfoliants, have you downloaded my free guide to exfoliation? There are lots of recs in there, you can also search my blog for "exfoliant" for product reviews 😊

[@BeyondBrii]

Lab Muffin Beauty Science - i have done now, thank you so much for replying!

[@maryanntowndsend1432]

I just found you and I have subscribed. Love your information and your accent.❤️

[@Banana11128]

I find even the 100% cotton ones irritates and flare up breakouts and reddness

[@ebryan98]

This isn't related to this video but wondering if you could talk about Astaxanthin in skincare?

[@shinashowmotow2344]

Thank you! This really helps me a lot. Also, you had a great voice.

[@jadereddd]

The thick moisturizer such as vaseline, does it clogs up our pores? or we can only use it in certain area?

[@chefmartinarizq]

Actually I've been using the Cerave moisturizer and its helping from the irritation.

[@Iharpreetkaur]

Can you do a post on milia please. Thank you ❤️

[@ArtandKitchen_]

I have maskne in my chin IM just usingmask in 2 hours lol.. And I have oily/sensitive skin

[@naiasimone2225]

Appreciate this so much this is why I’m breaking out

[@corinnebeginagain]

May I ask what lipstick you’re wearing here? So pretty!

[@hyoyeonlee1164]

I have a pretty in-depth skincare routine and I am wondering if acne medication (prescription acne products, mine is Dapsone) needs to be applied to bareskin (after cleansing) or can it be applied after toner/essences serums etc?

[@mello2365]

Love how clear, concise, and super informative your videos always are! That Tupperware tip is definitely one I’ll be sharing with my parents. :) A quick question re gentle cleansers, I know you’re a fan of QV gentle wash, but do you think Hamilton Skin Therapy wash and Dermeze Moisturising Soap Free Wash would be a good gentle face wash alternative? I’ve used the QV wash before, but am looking for an alternative unscented product... especially since people have panic bought the hell out of QV gentle wash at my local pharmacy. 😂

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

I haven't tried those two but they sound good! I'm a fan of Hamilton products in general 😊 And thank you!

[@mello2365]

@@LabMuffinBeautyScience Awesome! 😀 I might give the Dermeze cleanser a shot as I’ve enjoyed using their Treatment Ointment mixed in with my moisturiser at night. Re Hamilton... idk what I’d do if they stopped making Urederm. That stuff is just pure gold!

[@sikhasharma3979]

Can you tell something about calamin powder

[@itsjjallday]

I've seen a few doctors recommend spritzing your mask with 60% alcohol when you take it off and especially if you won't be washing it before wearing again.

[@AesttseA]

Are you sure you didnt mean 70%? They prob sprizz it to deactivate any bacteria that their skin left there but 60% wouldn't be effective for that Just wondering why you said 60% :)

[@firnheledien]

Didn't know that N95 masks contained formaldehyde!

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

It's only trace amounts, and it would vary by manufacturer, but there are cases recorded where it was enough to set off skin reactions (some people are more sensitive to formaldehyde than others): journals.lww.com/dermatitis/Citation/2007/06000/Skin_Reactions_Following_Use_of_N95_Facial_Masks.13.aspx

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

@HOLY CRAP WHATS NEXT? You could ask the manufacturer of the mask if they can provide you with info on the formaldehyde off-gassing of their masks. I would guess a lot of companies would've tried to reduce the amount!

[@blacklove87]

Which one I should use only warm water or must a gentle cleanser to wash my face after removing mask ?

[@alicia-hd2cs]

Id say you have to wash your face as your skin has been a breeding ground for sweat, bacteria, oil and dirt all day

[@BattleCat-]

Wearing a mask during my nursing work placement has caused a breakout on my chin

[@silversterparty]

yeah for the microbe stuffed animal! :) I realy enjoy your channel. Thank you

[@hollyle8734]

Please help! What if i have sensitive skin but i have dead skin cells. Should i exfoliate or should i not?

[@petitezeasy]

Thank you so much

[@blacklove87]

Can I wash my face only with water before and after putting mask?or should I wash with cleanser ?? Wearing mask morning to afternoon and again sometime evening how do I prevent from clogging pores?

[@sooah1492]

Are there certain materials that are less harsh on your skin (materials as in silk, nylon, spandex, etc)

[@rosebloom2214]

What about masks made from diapers or depends wouldnt they absorb moisture? Ty

[@starkbayltd3800]

LOVE. Thank you for this!

[@blacklove87]

Exfoliation when and how many times a week because daily wearing mask leads to cogging pores even I'm doing exfoliation twice a week

[@starkeane8964]

As usual, this is very informative.

[@JellyfishButterGaming]

I have to wear a cloth mask as a DSP for 12 hours a night and I am getting a big rash from pimples under my neck and the mask area is very blotchy on my face. I need to buy some hydrocortisone cream for my ITCHY RASH

[@Banana11128]

It's a skin thinner,so be careful not to use to long