Facial Skincare When You Have To Wear A Mask

If you’re finding that having to wear a protective face mask is playing havoc with your skin, this is just the blog for you!

In this article we’ll tell you how to care for facial skin when you have to wear a face covering because of COVID-19.

Whilst face masks are here to protect us and those around us, many are unfortunately finding that having to wear them for long periods of time is resulting in breakouts on the face.  

Some have referred to these breakouts as ‘maskne’.

Face masks causing skin problems

Increased levels of CO2 within the mask, higher humidity and temperatures, and also bacteria from the respiratory system, can lead to the accumulation of sweat which cannot evaporate into open air – leading to blocked pores, which of course can create spots or acne.  

Face masks or coverings can also rub and irritate the skin where it is pressed more firmly against it, which can cause soreness too.  

So, what can we do to help prevent breakouts and soreness?

If you’re wearing a reusable mask, ensure it’s made from natural and ideally organic material such as cotton. Make sure you wash it regularly, so that the mask itself doesn’t become clogged with your skin’s oils.  

Ensure you’re regularly cleansing and exfoliating your face. Cleansers will remove the daily grime build up and gently cleanse your pores and can be used daily.

Facial scrubs for mask skincare 

Our facial scrubs will exfoliate away the dead skin cells and help rejuvenate. These can be used up to twice a week (and no more, as you can over-exfoliate).  Our facial scrubs contain vitamin E rich sunflower seed oil which will nourish and gently moisturise your face as well.

Skincare face masks

We’d also recommend using one of our face masks – but we’re talking face masks as in skincare, not face coverings! Our face masks (and we have different ones suitable for different skin types and complaints) will help withdraw trapped toxins from the skin pores and encourage the skin to breathe.  These can also be used once or twice a week and if you alternate them with the facial scrub days, you’ve got yourself a wonderful skin care routine sorted.  

When you’re drying your face following, washing, cleansing or exfoliating, make sure you pat your skin dry with a towel and don’t rub it which could irritate the skin.

Finally, be sure to moisturise. Ensure your moisturiser is non-comedogenic (pore clogging) and will be absorbed easily, which will help keep your skin from drying out, help with cell renewal and soothe soreness.

Protect your skin during the COVID-19 pandemic

We hope that you are keeping safe and well and that these facial skincare tips will help in protecting your skin, during the challenging COVID-19 times in which we’re living.

If you would like any more skincare tips, don’t hesitate to reach out to us on our social media platforms or via email and we’d be delighted to try and help you!