Not all superheroes wear capes. But under the new normal, all heroes wear masks. Every person who wears a mask is helping in the fight against coronavirus. After all, it is the single best way to keep yourself protected.

But, do you know that wearing a mask for long hours can take a toll on your skin health?

Wearing a mask for a longer duration can cause acne, skin redness, and irritations.

What is Maskne?

Maskne (mask acne) is a kind of breakout accompanied by skin irritation and redness. The oil and sweat build up in the absence of proper air circulation, and constant friction causes skin health to deteriorate, resulting in acne, contact dermatitis, folliculitis, allergic reaction and discoloration.

If a person is already suffering from oily skin, rosacea, hypersensitive skin, or wears makeup daily, they are likely to get maskne.

Treating it right

Maskne is not a complex skin disorder and therefore, it is easy to treat them. At Brillare, our scientists have developed a perfect skincare combo specially formulated to fight Mask (acne).

Use Oil Away Face Wash and Moisturiser

Brillare Oil Away Face Wash

A deep cleanser that unclogs acne-prone skin. Boosted with natural actives that give effective pore cleansing & oil reduction from the skin. It gives clear, non-greasy skin.

Cleanse your face with Oil Away Facewash every morning and night to prevent the build-up of bacteria, oil, and other pore-clogging elements.

Brillare Oil Away Moisturiser

A nourishing moisturiser that mattifies the skin. It is enriched with potent botanical actives for all-day oil control and shine-free hydration. It also has antimicrobial action.

Apply a layer of Oil Away moisturiser before wearing a mask that acts as a barrier against any friction or irritations.

Prevention is best

Not wearing mask is not an option! So following a few preventive measures will help in avoiding the occurrence of maskne.

Proper cleansing – Making a habit of removing the mask and cleaning the face immediately after arriving home will help control maskne.

Let the skin breathe – Remove the mask every 4 hours and let the skin breathe free for 15 minutes.

Clean the mask – Ensuring that your skin comes in contact with a clean mask daily will help the skin avoid invasion of foreign bodies on it.

Dispose of the disposable – Using a disposable mask again can make skin more prone to bacterial growth. Dispose of the used disposable mask immediately.

Improve skin barrier – Skin is more susceptible to damage when the skin barrier is damaged. Enrich the skin with the right products which are hydrating, gentle, and alcohol-free.