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Wearing a face mask causing breakouts?
Soothe your stressed, irritated skin and give yourself a facial at home with these tips from experts
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Wearing a face mask can cause a build-up of sweat, oil, dirt and make-up, causing acne or worsening skin irritation, says Dr Chua Cheng Yu of Veritas Medical Aesthetics.
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In the early days of the pandemic, Ms Lily Kew, 49, recalls having air stewardesses stream into her chain of facial salons for appointments.
After prolonged wearing of masks on flights, they were experiencing breakouts on the lower half of the face, increased skin sensitivity and dryness.
