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The specialist talked about the unpleasant consequences of wearing protective equipment and how to deal with them.
The pandemic has made its own adjustments not only in the everyday life of every person, but also in appearance. The skin under the mask, which for several hours does not “breathe” and does not receive proper care, can react negatively and lead to undesirable consequences. Wearing masks is a necessary measure, but the skin itself is not very ready for such a regime.
Most masks that you can buy in every store today contain polypropylene fibers, which often cause sensitive skin. In addition to the fact that the skin under the mask sweats, due to friction, redness, inflammation, and acne may appear on it. And, as a result, itching, tingling, burning.
How to protect your skin from the negative effects of wearing protective masks: advice from a dermatologist
Improper wearing of a mask can provoke not only skin infections, but also allergies. Correct care can counteract this effect, as well as an increase in the water-lipid balance and the use of moisturizers.
Negative consequences of using personal protective equipment
The moisture that forms under the mask during long-term wearing contributes to the appearance of bacteria and various pathogens.
The lack of sufficient oxygen leads to a decrease in metabolic processes, in which the skin is not sufficiently hydrated.
Wearing masks contributes to mechanical damage to the skin of the face by rubbing / rubbing, which leads to irritation and redness.
The lower third of the face suffers the most, which means that it is there that the risk of skin problems is especially high. The most vulnerable are those people who initially had skin problems: dermatitis, acne, rosacea, etc. Under the mask, the problems only worsen. However, everyone can face difficulties, it is important to know the rules of skin care.
It is worth giving preference not to style, but to health. Wear masks made from soft and natural materials.
Masks should be changed every 2-3 hours. Do not allow the greenhouse effect.
It is necessary to cleanse the skin in the morning and in the evening, apply cosmetics according to the type of skin.
If irritation occurs, use creams for sensitive skin, they prevent the development of dermatitis
If a feeling of dryness occurs, moisturizing, nourishing creams should be applied to cleansed skin.
It is also important to remember that during the period of wearing masks, you should refrain from using scrubs, cosmetics containing acids, refrain from cleansing the skin with soap (leads to additional dryness).