How to Prevent Mask Skin Problem

COVID-19 has forced everyone to wear their masks every time they step out. While a face mask plays a crucial role in protecting you from the coronavirus, it can also affect the health and general appearance of your facial skin. Mask can cause irrational skin problems like redness, rashes, skin irritation, and many more.

This review will outline various skin issues you may experience from wearing a face mask and the effective ways to prevent them.

 

Skin problems caused by wearing a face mask

Heat rash: they are also known as miliaria and may happen due to sweat under your mask. When you wear your mask, carbon dioxide increases underneath, thus raising the humidity level and temperature.

Acne: Since the mask covers a large area around your facial skin, it reduces the airflow around it. Your face, therefore, does not get much-needed moisture from the air that is essential for skin hydration.

Rosacea: It’s a skin condition that triggers acne breakout and makes your blood vessel visible. Wearing a face mask can lead to rosacea or worsen the skin condition amongst the people who already have it. Rosacea is not like regular acne. It's a skin inflammation that breaks down the skin barrier's function, and when your guard is down, you can be bombarded with skin issues.

 

Prevention of skin problems associated with wearing a face mask

 

Cleanser

Masks make your skin sweat draining out its moisture. It's necessary to clean your face after using a show regularly. Your skin needs a mild cleanser. Using water to wash your face will help your skin stay hydrated, keeping away bacteria.

 

Moisturizer

Mask may make your skin dry, and applying moisturizer is the most recommended strategy for dry skin remedies. It boosts the moisturizing layer of your skin and reduces dryness.

 

Avoid new skincare products.

When you use a mask, your skin becomes hypersensitive, and trying over a new counter skincare product may damage your sensitive skin. It's better to avoid experimenting with the latest skincare products more so if it's not suitable for your skin.

 

Skip makeup

Try to avoid makeup beneath the mask. It clogs the sweat pores, which may lead to acne breakouts. Opt for non-comedogenic products- cosmetics designed to prevent clogging of the pores.

 

Choosing the right mask

We suggest following all the precautionary guidelines of wearing a mask and choosing that will not suffocate you. It's essential to wear something soft ad comfortable, especially when you will be wearing it for a long time.

 

Sources:

1. https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-secrets/face/prevent-face-mask-skin-problems

2. https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/injured-skin/burns/face-mask-skin-problems-treatment

3. https://www.specialistsindermatology.com/blog/how-to-prevent-skin-problems-caused-by-face-masks

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