coronavirus pandemic, but for some, this also means dry or irritated skin or mask acne, also known as “maskne.”Beauty expert Janine Holmes recently told The Morning Show maskne is the acne or irritation that occurs to the skin due to frequently wearing a mask.Health experts previously told Global News this is caused by factors including heat and humidity, which can result in skin inflammation and other acne-like skin conditions like perioral dermatitis or rosacea. ‘Maskne’ — How to prevent acne and other skin problems caused by face masks “Unfortunately that’s when acne-causing bacteria loves to thrive in and we’re left with those unsightly spots,” Holmes said.Holmes says there are mask-friendly beauty products to use that’ll help lessen.