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

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

Face masks !…

…and a full range of Protective Equipment (PPE) 

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

For now PPE is here to stay. 

Wearing it however can pose problems 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 then ever to be:

Face Masks- Tips to Prevent Acne, Irritations & Rashes

face masks for long periods of time can…

???prevent your skin breathing and causes an in bacteria and fabric your skin can lead to friction and . All this may promotes  and rashes.

A new word has suddenly 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 this phenomenon).

This is 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 of 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 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 experts and dermatologists are now asking is…

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

Our skin experts 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 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 important. 

2 – Clean mask, clean skin

3 – Follow a strict skincare regimen

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

If you are you in doubt about which products 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, irritations & rashes we should consider 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 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 probably don’t need as much anyway!. Makeup can cause 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 focus on treating the spots and for the acne

For rashes or dry skin use and .

If you are prone to irritation use a barrier cream then normal before 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 Prevent Acne, Irritations, Rashes and about how to protect your skin, you can with our skin experts. 

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