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Face Masks & your Skin – 7 Skincare Tips to Prevent Acne, Irritations & Rashes
By Mary Basiadima, 29 June 2020
face masks are protecting us from harmful viruses we still have to take care of our skin – here are 7 skincare tips to prevent acne, & rashes
Even the most visionary designers couldn’t have predicted this seasons must-have accessories…..
Face masks !…
…and a full range of Personal Protective 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.
Wearing it can pose problems for skin acne, rashes and irritations. 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
Wearing face masks for long of time can…
� your skin breathing and causes an increase in surface and fabric your skin can lead to and . All this may promotes and rashes.
A new word has suddenly popped up to this . Maskne!.
‘Maskne’
People are noticing that masks has made their acne and skin worse. (Maskne, by combining mask and acne, is now being used to this phenomenon).
This is our skin sweats out dirt and plus the skins 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 susceptible to acne breakouts and .
This can also lead to rashes especially in areas where the mask comes in with your skin.
Preventing ‘Maskne’, Irritations, Rashes & Breakouts
The questions skin experts and dermatologists are now asking is…
How can we eliminate the side effects of wearing protection so long periods of time?
Our skin 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 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 in your . The investment you make in your skin always comes back with great rewards.
If you are you in doubt about which skincare and routine to follow our skin experts offer free skin and skin advice. You can Book Free Consultation your online.
4 – Only use the mask when you need to
Moving with our tips to prevent acne, & rashes we should how important is to keep our mask on. You must wear masks on public transport. 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 !.
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 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 focus on treating the spots and for the acne
For rashes or dry skin use and soothing products.
If you are prone to irritation use a barrier cream then normal before putting your mask on to reduce the rubbing effects. Look out for balms or oils which clam the skin of 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 .
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