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Face Masks & your Skin – 7 Skincare Tips to Prevent Acne, Irritations & Rashes
By Mary Basiadima, 29 June 2020
Now that face masks are protecting us from harmful we still have to take care of our skin – here are 7 skincare tips to acne, & rashes
Even the most visionary designers couldn’t have predicted this must-have accessories…..
Face masks !…
…and a full range of Personal Protective (PPE)
Face masks must now be worn on public and encouraged to be worn in public places and shops.
For now PPE is here to stay.
it however can pose problems for skin acne, rashes and irritations. On top of this our skin has been the ill of the lockdown –
It is now more then ever to be:
Face Masks- Tips to Prevent Acne, Irritations & Rashes
face masks for long periods of time can…
� your skin breathing and causes an increase in surface bacteria and fabric against your skin can lead to friction and . All this may and rashes.
A new word has popped up to describe this . Maskne!.
‘Maskne’
People are noticing that masks has made their acne and skin worse. (Maskne, invented by mask and acne, is now being used to describe this phenomenon).
This is because our skin sweats out dirt and bacteria plus the skins natural oils and makeup combine to build up under the fabric of the mask.
We also exhale millions of bacteria each time we breath out. As there is no air circulation behind the mask dirty air gets stuck behind it. The skin under your mask can get ‘sweaty’ and damp from the moisture in your breath and makes you to acne breakouts and irritation.
This can also lead to rashes especially in areas where the mask directly comes in with your skin.
Preventing ‘Maskne’, Irritations, Rashes & Breakouts
The questions skin and dermatologists are now asking is…
How can we the side of wearing personal protection so long periods of time?
Our skin experts have you a handy guide with 7 tips to help fight back against ‘maskne’. After reading our 7 tips you will know the best way to keep your skin as as while wearing PPE.
1 – Use the right type of protective mask for your skin health
Masks are here to stay for now. So the right type is important.
2 – Clean mask, clean skin
3 – Follow a strict skincare regimen
We always recommend investing in your skincare. The investment you make in your skin always comes back with great .
If you are you in doubt about which and to follow our skin offer free skin and skin advice. You can Book Free Consultation your appointment online.
4 – Only use the mask when you need to
Moving with our tips to acne, & rashes we should how important is to keep our mask on. You currently must wear masks on public transport. And it is elsewhere. Where it is safe to do so, try and take your mask off for your skin to breath.
5 – Use anti-oxidants in your skincare & salicylic acid for breakouts
It is good to get as much support as possible from your !.
6 – Give your makeup time off
If you usually wear makeup, try giving you skin a rest. After all if you face is covered up you probably don’t need as much anyway!. Makeup can cause further blockages of oil glands and pores which can make breakouts worse.
7 – Reduce rubbing with a barrier cream
Keep an eye on your skin since after wearing your mask.
For breakouts focus on treating the spots and cleansers for the acne
For rashes or dry skin use healing and products.
If you are prone to use a thicker barrier cream then normal before your mask on to reduce the rubbing effects. Look out for balms or oils which clam the skin instead of .
If you wish to get more Tips to Prevent Acne, Irritations, Rashes and about how to protect your skin, you can with our skin experts.
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