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, irritations & rashes

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

Face masks !…

…and a full range of Personal (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 however can pose problems for skin including acne, rashes and .  On top of this our skin has been fighting the ill effects 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 periods of time can…

prevent your skin breathing and causes an in surface and fabric rubbing your skin can lead to friction and irritation. All this may promotes  and rashes.

A new word has popped up to describe this phenomena. Maskne!.

‘Maskne’

People are noticing that masks has made their acne and skin worse. (Maskne, invented by mask and acne, is now being used to describe this phenomenon).

This is our skin sweats out dirt and plus the skins oils and makeup to build up under the fabric of the mask.

We also exhale millions of 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 in areas where the mask directly comes in contact with your skin.

Preventing ‘Maskne’, Irritations, Rashes & Breakouts

The skin experts and dermatologists are now asking is…

How can we the side 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 ‘maskne’. After our 7 tips you will know the best way to keep your skin as healthy as while 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 recommend in your . The investment you make in your skin always comes back with great . 

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, https://www.kingstondentalclinic.co.uk, your appointment online.

4 – Only use the mask when you need to

Moving with our tips to acne, irritations & rashes we should consider how is to keep our mask on. You currently must wear masks on public transport. And it is advisory . 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 wear makeup, try giving you skin a rest. After all if you face is covered up you 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 cleansers for the acne

For rashes or dry skin use and soothing products.

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

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

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