HOW TO AVOID ACNE DUE TO THE USE OF THE MOUTH COVER
The mask has become your drawer accessory, no matter what your plan or activity is, it will be your faithful companion in adversity. Its mission is to protect you from infecting and being infected, but the pressure and constant rubbing it has on your skin can cause irritation and the appearance of blemishes.
Even if your relationship with the mask is not perfect, you cannot, nor should you break with it, what you can and we recommend you do is follow the following tips to prevent and keep your skin free of painful infections.
1. Reduce the amount of makeup in the area
With the humidity that is produced by the use of face masks, bacteria accumulate on the skin and the use of makeup can increase their proliferation. Ideally, you should totally avoid using cosmetic products in the mask area or at least reduce the amount you apply daily.
2. Use gentle products in your routine
For the moment, discard from your routine those products that have strong active ingredients. Its application, combined with the friction caused by the mask, can cause inflammation, irritation and dryness. You can replace them with micellar water or cleansing gels, since they are gentler on your skin.
The mask has become your drawer accessory, no matter what your plan or activity is, it will be your faithful companion in adversity. Its mission is to protect you from infecting and being infected, but the pressure and constant rubbing it has on your skin can cause irritation and the appearance of blemishes.
Even if your relationship with the mask is not perfect, you cannot, nor should you break with it, what you can and we recommend you do is follow the following tips to prevent and keep your skin free of painful infections.
3. Avoid subjecting your face to aggressive procedures
Treatments such as peelings and even some less aggressive ones such as exfoliation are not recommended in this new normality. The constant rubbing of the mask with the pores of your skin can cause the irritation caused by the process to worsen. Suspend these types of treatments or only do them when you are completely sure that you will not need to use the mask in later days.
4. Create a protective barrier with moisturizer
Friction causes your skin's protective layer to shed its natural water, so you may start to notice dryness and inflammation. It is recommended to apply a moisturizing cream to provide a kind of barrier that replaces the natural barrier that has been affected.
5. Give yourself a break
Every two hours release the pressure of the mask on your skin. Go away to a place where you are alone and uncover your face for a few minutes, always remember to do so using the springs of your mask and without touching the surface that protects your mouth.
6. Stay in touch with your dermatologist
If you notice that the discomfort in your face does not improve, it is advisable to request a professional opinion. Do not self-medicate, or apply products that may complicate the situation. A dermatologist will guide you on the right path to glowing , healthy skin .
