Dr. Sandra Lee also agrees that the types of masks worn have an impact on maskne, but cautions people against using masks that may not be adequate for preventing COVID. To prevent these issues all together, she recommends "taking little breaks from your mask in the shade" as long as you are away from other people.
But if you are relegated to wearing a mask for consecutive hours, another tip that Dr. Lee previously shared was to spray your mask with salicylic acid. "If you've been sweating, spray the inside of your mask with a salicylic acid spray — we have the SLMD "Salicylic Acid Body Spray ($30) that you can leave in your car or take with you whenever you need it — and it will help clear out the debris and any gunk from inside your pores to stop breakouts from forming."
