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Wearing a face mask for too long? : Here’s what to do to avoid ‘maskne’

When you wear a facemask for long periods of time, the face gets covered with a lot of sweat. This sweat and heat can lead to clogging of pores. Moreover, the sweat that stays on the skin allows the growth of acne-causing bacteria. How can you avoid getting 'maskne'?

Here are a few tips like using the mask-free time wisely, not applying too much makeup, eating healthy etc. to help you avoid the acne.