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

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

Face masks !…

…and a full range of 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 for skin acne, rashes and irritations.  On top of this our skin has been fighting the ill effects of the 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 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 this . Maskne!.

‘Maskne’

People are noticing that masks has made their acne and skin worse. (Maskne, by 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 circulation 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 to acne breakouts and irritation. 

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

Preventing ‘Maskne’, Irritations, Rashes & Breakouts

The questions skin and are now asking is…

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

Our skin experts have prepared you a handy guide with 7 tips to help fight back against ‘maskne’. After 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 choosing the right type is . 

2 – Clean mask, clean skin

3 – Follow a strict skincare regimen

We always in your skincare. The you make in your skin always comes back with great rewards. 

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4 – Only use the mask when you need to

Moving with our tips to prevent acne, irritations & rashes we should consider how important is to keep our mask on. You must wear masks on public transport. And it is . 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 up you don’t need as much anyway!. Makeup can cause of oil glands and pores which can make worse.

7  – Reduce rubbing with a barrier cream

Keep an eye on your skin since after your mask.

For focus on the spots and for the acne

For rashes or dry skin use healing and soothing products.

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

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

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