“My skin is irritated because of wearing the mask, what should I do? »
Several articles talk about it:wearing a mask is good but can irritate the skin in the long run. So what can you do to protect those around you while taking care of your skin?
Prefer cotton and washable protective masks rather than neoprene ones. Indeed, components other than cotton promote the appearance of allergies and may also suffocate the skin. Cotton is softer but still, the mask should be removed after a few hours to allow the skin to breathe.
Constant contact with the fabric of the mask, even for 30 minutes a day, can become a real ordeal, especially for sensitive skin. Here are our tips for taking care of your face while respecting the safety instructions against the coronavirus.
How to put the cream? It is of course put at the beginning of the day, on a well cleansed skin. Without forgetting, the hands must also have been disinfected beforehand.
The day cream helps the skin to keep its elasticity and tone. It also prevents the mask from coming into direct contact with the skin.
As a day cream, we recommend Belle Crème . Of 21 women with dry skin, who used it for 3 weeks, 95% noticed a considerable change in their skin. Especially the fact that the skin is really hydrated and nourished and that this hydration lasts all day.
Also remember to nourish the lips that are not exempt from contact with the fabric.
Rich in shea butter, the nourishing balm Lips to love not only moisturizes but also protects. Thus, even after several hours of wearing the mask, it ensures that you always have pink lips.
At night, after removing makeup (use cleansing milk or micellar water ?), put some prickly pear oil on the skin . You can also mix it with your usual night cream.
The oil provides more protection, and restores the balance of the skin. It also reduces redness, thus relieving the irritated part.
– Do not touch your face:the skin may heat up a little or scratch but avoid touching it as much as possible. In addition, this action also promotes the distribution of bacteria and viruses on other surfaces.
So resist the temptation and you can use, for example, a thermal water spray to relieve.
– Change / Wash the mask:even a cotton mask should be changed after at least 4 hours of use. You have to get a new one or wash it (if it is washable). If the skin is going to be in constant friction with it, it is better that it is always as clean as possible.
– Reduce make-up:the mask limits the breathing of the skin and the pores can be blocked even more because of the make-up. So limit its use according to the number of hours you should wear the mask. The longer you wear the mask, the less makeup should get on your skin.
