Acne from face masks: how can micellar water help

Due to the prolonged use of cloth and surgical face masks, acne is no longer a problem exclusively related to puberty and its physiological changes. 

A new type of acne has recently appeared, affecting people of all ages, men and women, with all types of skin, oily, mixed and dry alike: we are referring to the so-called Maskne, the acne produced by wearing face masks. 

In this article, we explain the causes of acne from face masks and tell you how adequate face cleansers such as micellar waters can help you prevent and reduce it.

What causes Acne from face masks?

A more sensitive, irritated and oily skin, pimples and black heads: these are some problems that many of us are faced with as a result of having the lower part of our faces covered with a mask for a prolonged time. 

What are the causes of these acne outbreaks? 

The friction of the mask material against the skin causes irritation and promotes the formation of pimples. 

Besides, the humidity produced when we breathe under a mask cause a buildup of sweat and bacteria, which increase the production of sebum, responsible for the development of acne on the nose, around the mouth and on the chin. 

To prevent and reduce acne from face masks, it is essential to cleanse and purify the skin with gentle products that respect its balance without damaging it or drying it out. 

One of the options most often recommended by dermatologists in case of acne from face mask is the use of Micellar Water.

Why use Micellar Water?

- In order to reduce chafed skin and pimples, it is very important to avoid contact with substances that cause irritation and dryness. 

Tap water, especially hard water, is one of them. 

Did you know that micellar water was originally developed for sensitive skins? 

This no-rinse product was the perfect alternative to using tap water, which was very damaging to the skin due to its content of chlorine and other minerals.

- Micellar waters have been developed to both cleanse and respect the skin barrier, which makes them a very gentle option to take care of our skin and help fight against acne from face masks.

Acne-prone skins need non-greasy, non-drying products to get rid of impurities, oil, sweat, makeup and other residue. 

The Miracle Beauty Micellar Water meets this requirement. 

It does not contain such skin irritants as parabens, salts, sulfates, phenoxyethanol, phthalates or alcohol. 

Moreover, it does not dry the skin out, unlike some cleansing gels (which, due to their tensioactive agents, dry out certain areas of the face and alter the skin Ph) or some facial cleansing wipes (which may not remove all residue and may sometimes contain irritants). 

Furthermore, our Miracle Beauty Micellar Water, made with 96% ingredients of natural origin, contains Green Tea extract which has antioxidant and hydrating properties for maximum skin protection (Read more about the properties of Green Tea for skin here).