Face mask skin irritation is impacting the complexions of healthcare workers on the frontlines.

Here, dermatologists discuss how to combat it.

And with moisture, the mask rubs.

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This is what experts recommend for doing the job.

With extra moisture under the mask, it could affect your skin and increase clogged pores and breakouts.

Her pick is to use a healing ointment likeAquaphor($14) to help rebuild the skins barrier.

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But for the general public, Dr. Skotnicki says that a double-layered cotton fabric will cause much less irritation.

Its definitely a love-hate relationship that we have with the masks, says Dr. Paris.

But, its hard to complain.

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Were making the best of it.

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Black hair woman wearing a grey and white bra giving herself a deep cleansing session with a face brush and Gatineau skincare face wash lotion, after her shower. Studio skincare portrait over isolated background.

A curvy woman applying cleansing balms and smiling to her reflection in the mirror.

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