This is what happens when ‘face mites’ have sex on you while you sleep

Here are some preventive measures that a person can take at home:

1. Washing the face twice daily with a gentle cleanser.

2. Avoiding oil-based cleansers and greasy make-up, which can prevent further “food” for the mites.

3. Exfoliating once or twice a week to remove dead skin cells.

Keeping the skin clean and dry as well may help to reduce the number of Demodex mites.