About Dirty Derm
You train hard. Your skin shouldn’t suffer for it.
Dirty Derm was built for riders, grinders, and competitors who live in helmets and push their limits every day. Whether it’s maskne, chin strap acne, or full-face friction breakouts, these are real skin issues—yet most people don’t talk about them.
That’s where Dirty Derm comes in.
Created by a medical esthetics professional who understands both skin science and sweat, Dirty Derm delivers clear, practical solutions that work in real life—not just on Instagram.
Embrace the grit. Nurture the glow.
From Founder
Dirty Derm was created to fill a gap in the skincare industry. Athletes face unique skin challenges from helmets, sweat, friction, and long hours in demanding environments, yet most skincare products and advice aren’t designed with those realities in mind.
Founded by a licensed esthetician and laser-certified medical professional, Dirty Derm combines evidence-based skincare with practical solutions for active lifestyles. We focus on helping athletes prevent and manage breakouts, support skin health, and build routines that fit seamlessly into their training and daily lives.
Whether you’re on the track, trail, field, or road, our mission is to help you keep your skin healthy, clear, and confident, without compromising performance.
You train hard. Your skin can stay clear.
Kayla Maloney
Dirty Derm started with a simple observation: athletes were doing everything right for their performance, but nothing was designed for their skin. Full-face helmets, chin straps, sweat, heat, and friction create a perfect environment for breakouts, inflammation, and barrier damage. Yet most skincare advice ignores the reality of training in gear.
As a licensed esthetician and laser technician, Dirty Derm started with a simple observation: athletes were doing everything right for their performance—but nothing was designed for their skin.
Full-face helmets, chin straps, sweat, heat, and friction create the perfect environment for breakouts, inflammation, and barrier damage. However, most skincare advice ignores what actually happens during training.
After years of treating acne in clinical settings, I kept seeing the same pattern:
Breakouts along the jawline
Congestion under chin straps
Irritated, compromised skin from sweat and bacteria
And importantly, it wasn’t poor hygiene.
It was a lack of targeted solutions.
So, Dirty Derm was created to fill that gap.
Now, we focus on performance-driven skincare protocols made specifically for helmet- and sports-related acne. In addition, we design routines athletes can realistically follow—before training, after practice, and on race day.
This brand is for people who live in their gear and refuse to slow down.
Athlete Acne Skincare for All Skin Types
Whether your skin is oily, dry, combination, sensitive, or acne-prone, we have options for you. Dirty Derm works exclusively with GlyMed Plus professional skincare—carefully selected to support healthy, balanced skin and real results. Find Dirty Derm inside Mackenzie Blair Salon in North Myrtle Beach — opening November 17.
Pure & Purposeful
We proudly work with GlyMed Plus because it combines effective ingredients with a skin-first approach. From barrier support and hydration to acne and age management, these professional-grade formulas deliver results while respecting the skin’s natural balance. Purposeful ingredients. Proven results. Healthy skin.
Natural Care
Dirty Derm supports healthy skin with thoughtfully selected, skin-compatible ingredients that work in harmony with your skin barrier. Our approach combines effective acne management with soothing, restorative care—helping athletes keep their skin clear, balanced, and resilient without unnecessary irritation.
Questions about your skin? Contact Dirty Derm — tell me what you’re dealing with and we’ll build a routine around your sport.
