Problems related to Face Masks

The year 2020 brought a new norm in all our lives, that was to protect ourselves and our bodies more than we ever did, taking care of skin and the immune system has become a compulsion to protect ourselves and our loved ones. One of these protective measures is to wear a mask, however, the mask can damage your skin and we provide you with some useful information on how to avoid these damages and irritations.

FFP2 and surgical masks are so opaque and tight that the skin underneath absorbs everything you breathe. Result: the skin dries up, acne or eczema may appear.

To avoid contaminating viruses, protective masks are recommended in public places; they are even compulsory on public transport and in certain businesses. But although wearing this protection is a significant barrier gesture, it can have negative effects. “The rubbing of rubber bands and material on the lower face and a lot on the nose irritates”,

These protections are, in particular, the FFP2 and surgical masks. “Everything we breathe stays in the lower part of the face and is absorbed by the skin. The carbon dioxide falls on the skin and it does not breathe, due to which skin concerns can arise, especially in people prone to skin problems.

If you have oily skin

The resurgence of acne due to the wearing of masks is very possible and significant. To avoid and reduce the skin problem related to wearing masks, as much as possible,  we recommend adopting a new routine.

First, you will have to learn not to wear makeup under the mask.

Before and after going out while protecting yourself, new habits must also be learned. “It is necessary to use products for oily skin, washing gels or cleansing foams rich in vitamin c should be used in morning and evening before and after wearing a mask. Then, in the morning or the evening, consider applying a slightly mattifying cream that is rich in vitamin c

If you have dry skin

This constant Co2 under the mask can cause the skin to dry out. In this case, it is possible to see eczema or rosacea.

It is advised to use collagen enriched cream in the morning and after cleansing the face with a gel-based cleanser they should go for vitamin C and night cream for the evening care

To avoid these harmful effects on the skin, the general public can also turn to cotton masks. They are less tight and softer.

To Conclude

Wearing face masks can have different difficulties for people with different skin types. While people with oily skin are encouraged to put on products that will help to create more supple skin rather than creamy. While people who have dry skin should go for products like vitamin C serum. Which will intensify the skin repairing.