Due to the current pandemic, we have all had to adopt a new clothing item. Masks have become part of our lifestyle and many people who previously had flawless skin are breaking out more than usual. This is attributed to wearing a mask for prolonged periods of time. With these four tips, you can make sure to protect your skin while following covid restrictions.
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Wash your Mask!! Many people have started buying cloth masks and while they are great for the environment, it’s not so great for your skin. Unlike with the disposable mask, many are wearing them daily without washing them. When you’re wearing the mask throughout the day, not only is it protecting you from COVID but it’s also absorbing your sweat and bacteria. When you neglect to wash it, you’re putting bacteria and sweat back onto your skin daily and the amount of germs only grows. Washing your mask daily can help to lessen the germs that go on your skin.
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Cleanse and moisturize your face daily. The easiest way to ensure your skin’s health is to wash it. By washing it twice a day, you’re cleansing it of all the germs and bacteria that you can’t see. It’s also just as important to moisturize it. Wearing a mask can dry out your skin and irritate it. Moisturizing helps protect your skin’s natural barrier and also the cold winter air from harming it.
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Hydration is key! When you don’t hydrate your body it only makes it that much easier for your skin to dry out. Drinking the recommended eight glasses of water a day will help to keep your skin health, glowing and hydrated.
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Wear a mask that doesn’t irritate your skin. Some of the masks being created are pretty but do a lot of damage to your skin. Before buying a mask, make sure to see what material it is made with. Cotton masks are your best bet because they won’t irritate skin.
As we continue to wear masks in order to stay safe it’s important to also take care of your skin. These four easy tips will help you to continue to be safe while achieving flawless skin.