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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 us from harmful we still have to take care of our skin –  here are 7 tips to prevent acne, irritations & rashes


Even the most visionary designers couldn’t have predicted this seasons must-have accessories…..


Face masks !…


…and a full range of Personal Equipment (PPE) 





Face masks must now be worn on public transport and encouraged to be worn in public places and shops.


For now PPE is here to stay. 


it however can pose problems for skin including acne, rashes and .  On top of this our skin has been fighting the ill of the lockdown –


It is now more then ever to be:

Face Masks- Tips to Prevent Acne, Irritations & Rashes

Wearing face masks for long periods of time can…


�[https://www.hamptonaesthetics.com �prevent] your skin breathing and causes an in surface bacteria and fabric against your skin can lead to and . All this may  and rashes.


A new word has popped up to describe this phenomena. Maskne!.




‘Maskne’

People are that masks has made their acne and skin worse. (Maskne, invented by combining 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 to build up under the fabric of the mask.


We also exhale 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 susceptible to acne and irritation. 


This can also lead to rashes especially in areas where the mask comes in with your skin.

Preventing ‘Maskne’, Irritations, Rashes & Breakouts

The skin and dermatologists are now asking is…


How can we the side effects of wearing  protection so long of time?


Our skin have you a handy guide with 7 tips to help fight back ‘maskne’. After reading our 7 tips you will know the best way to keep your skin as healthy as possible 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 rewards. 


If you are you in doubt about which skincare and to follow our skin experts offer free skin consultations 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 prevent acne, & rashes we should how is to keep our mask on. You currently must wear masks on public . And it is advisory 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 skincare!.

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 don’t need as much anyway!. Makeup can cause blockages of oil glands and pores which can make worse.


7  – Reduce rubbing with a barrier cream

Keep an eye on your skin since after wearing your mask.


For breakouts focus on the spots and for the acne


For rashes or dry skin use and soothing .


If you are prone to irritation use a cream then normal before putting your mask on to reduce the rubbing . Look out for balms or oils which clam the skin instead of powerful .


If you wish to get more Tips to Acne, Irritations, Rashes and about how to your skin, you can with our skin experts. 

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