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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 viruses we still have to take care of our skin –  here are 7 skincare tips to prevent acne, & rashes


Even the most visionary fashion couldn’t have predicted this seasons accessories…..


Face masks !…


…and a full range of (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. 


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


It is now more important 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 in surface bacteria and fabric rubbing your skin can lead to and irritation. All this may  and rashes.


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




‘Maskne’

People are noticing that wearing 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 plus the skins natural oils and makeup 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 behind the mask dirty air gets stuck behind it. The skin under your mask can get ‘sweaty’ and damp from the in your breath and makes you susceptible to acne breakouts and irritation. 


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

Preventing ‘Maskne’, Irritations, Rashes & Breakouts

The skin and dermatologists are now asking is…


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


Our skin have prepared 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 while 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 . The investment you make in your skin always comes back with great . 


If you are you in doubt about which skincare and to follow our skin offer free skin consultations and skin advice. You can Book Free Consultation, simply click the next site, your appointment online.


 

4 – Only use the mask when you need to

Moving with our tips to prevent acne, irritations & rashes we should how is to keep our mask on. You currently must wear masks on public transport. And it is advisory . 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 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 further 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 products.


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


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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