As wearing face masks continues to be the norm to curb the spread of Covid-19, the unfortunate side effect (looking at you, maskne) is unlikely to go away anytime soon.
While you can treat your spots with acne-busting benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid, these should only be applied at night. If the spot treatment is applied to areas of your face that touches the mask, it could lead to more irritation and inflammation.
If you’re struggling with maskne, try a hydrocolloid pimple patch instead. These little patches absorb the impurities trapped under skin to reduce the size of breakouts and prevent the wound from reinfection. Additionally, they offer a buffer to prevent the mask from rubbing against the pimple. The best part? No one can see the patch (or patches) under your mask!
Take your pick from one of these great pimple patch options.