What’s causing my acne to flare up from wearing a mask?Face masks trap oil, sweat, makeup and dirt on the skin. They also trap moisture, germs and waste that we breathe out. These 2 side effects create to the perfect storm that leads to acne because: 1. Added moisture from breathing into the mask changes the skin’s natural pH levels. 2. The changes in moisture + pH level becomes the perfect environment for bacteria to grow. 3. The breeding bacteria mix with trapped oil, sweat, makeup and dirt.
