How to prevent skin irritation from your face mask

Face masks can irritate your skin if you're wearing one for an extended period of time. We talked to experts about how to avoid breakouts and rashes.. [View this email in your browser]( Expert tips on how to avoid 'maskne' (aka face mask acne) Anything that rubs against your face for hours on end is bound to cause some irritation—and [face masks]( are no different. "When it comes to cloth or surgical masks, we are primarily seeing mild skin irritation, mild comedones (clogged pores), and reactions to the fabric itself," Allie McAllister, BSN, FNP-C, DCNP, explains. Besides rashes and chafing, face masks can also lead to breakouts. It makes sense when you think about it—your mask is creating a moist, warm environment against your skin, which is perfect for bacteria to thrive. To help you stay safe while also keeping your skin healthy, we asked a dermatologist along with our own beauty expert for their top tips on preventing (and treating) skin irritation caused by face masks. [How to keep your face mask from irritating your skin]( Recent stories: - This is the best [portable smart speaker]( we’ve ever tested. - How to grill perfect [corn on the cob]( according to a pitmaster. - Is Reese Witherspoon’s [new swimwear line]( worth the money? - I tried AncestryDNA’s genetic [health screening feature]( what happened. Have ideas for anything you'd like us to test? Reach out to request@reviewed.com and let us know! [Terms of Service]( • [Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [YouTube]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( Copyright © 2020 Reviewed.com, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in to receive the latest News and Reviews from Reviewed. Our mailing address is: Reviewed.com 19 Brookline StCambridge, MA 02139-4103 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.