Facemasks are a necessary part of life lately, but for some people wearing them can cause maskne- acne under the face mask. The first thing we’d recommend is to be sure you’re cleaning your face mask enough. It’s best to wash a cloth face mask after each use in hot water. If you’re using the same, unwashed face mask for several days in a row, oils and goop from your face can collect on the inside of the and rub against your face all day, which is a perfect recipe for mask-acne.
Tea tree oil is naturally antibacterial and anti-microbial, which helps to fight acne without being harsh to the skin. We have many effective, pre-formulated natural products at the store that can help with acne, but the simple recipe below can really help too, and you may already have the ingredients at your house!
Overnight, Gentle Mask Acne Treatment
Ingredients:
Tea tree oil
Aloe vera gel
Coconut oil
After washing your face, combine two drops tea tree oil in your palm with a small squirt of aloe vera gel along with a dab of coconut oil. Rub the ingredients together until combined and apply generously to the face, avoiding the eyes and mouth.