Taking care of your skin when wearing a mask

-

Masks


Wearing a mask is compulsory in public places and outdoors for an indefinite period. Redness, pimples, areas of dryness.

The mask puts a strain on the skin. To avoid skin problems and keep a radiant complexion, it is wise to follow a few tips.

In recent months, the Coronavirus has dramatically changed the way we live. Wearing a mask is compulsory for example in France under penalty of a fine of 135 euros and 10,000 CDF / 5 US Dollars in Kinshasa in Democratic Republic of Congo. If it has become essential on a daily basis to protect our health, it can affect the quality of our skin. Here's how to preserve your face.

Why does the mask promote the appearance of pimples, redness, dryness?

As Colette Haydon, Doctor of Dermopharmacy and creator of Lixirskin, explains, the mask creates a warm microclimate on the skin, especially on the cheeks and around the mouth. This can cause rashes like pimples or redness that burn and itch in some cases. The fabric and elastics also rub the epidermis for a long time and irritate it.

Moisturize your face well before putting on the mask

To keep your skin healthy, your beauty routine must adapt. Instead of putting on your moisturizer in the morning before going out, Colette Haydon recommends applying it before putting on the mask instead. Choose a cream with a light finish that matches your skin type. If it is too rich, it could clog the pores. Also make sure that it contains a complex of active ingredients intended to isolate and protect from external aggressions. Do not forget also the essential step of double cleaning morning and evening.

How to treat pimples caused by wearing a mask

It is called in the jargon the "maskné" English contraction of "mask" and "acne" and even has its hashtag on Instagram. To date, it has more than 70,000 publications, which is to say the impact of the mask on the quality of the skin. If you have a few pimples sticking out the tip of their nose, don't panic. It suffices to treat them locally with suitable products. Think in particular of the treatments formulated with salicylic acid or azelaic acid. These assets make it possible to dry out and reduce imperfection.

Limit makeup under the mask

Even if you like to wear makeup, it is important to limit the use of makeup. Keep in mind that foundation can prevent the skin from breathing, especially if it is covering or applied too much. This could worsen the inflammatory phenomenon. From time to time, you can obviously make yourself a little beauty but it is better not that it becomes systematic.

Moisturize your lips well under the mask

Don't skimp on the lip balm. If it is usually essential to take care of your mouth, it is now necessary and essential. Apply any time your lips feel tight, dry, or red. "Do not hesitate to use it on very dry and irritated areas of your face, generally where the mask rubs the most" indicates Colette Haydon.

Here is the french version of this article/ Voici la version française de cet article: https://diplomacy-development.blogspot.com/2021/09/prendre-soin-de-sa-peau-lorsquon-porte.html


Cassien Tribunal Aungane, Editor

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Building Loyalty: The Art of Personalised Brand Experiences and Advocacy, By Tushar Vaishnavi, Strategic Planning Director, Canon Central & North Africa

-
Image
Tushar Vaishnavi, Strategic Planning Director, Canon Central & North Africa  The winds of change have swept across the African consumer landscape over the past decade, reshaping shopping habits and behaviours, particularly among our vibrant younger generations. Coupled with technological advancements and a shifting consumer-brand dynamic, this presents unique challenges – and opportunities – for businesses, retailers, and the marketing industry on the African continent. While businesses find themselves under immense pressure to deliver tangible results and demonstrate a return on investment, the battleground for consumers' attention is fierce. Today's discerning consumers have the power to choose which brands to embrace and which to ignore. Buyer journeys have also become intricate and nonlinear. Spoilt for choice when it comes to channels, consumers transition seamlessly between the physical and virtual realms to gather information, form impressions, and make purchasing de
Read more

Merck Foundation provided 780 scholarships to women doctors to empower women in science - International Day of Girls & Women in Science

-
Image
Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation with african women • Merck Foundation marks International Day of Girls & Women in Science through their STEM program. • Merck Foundation launches the “MARS Best African Woman Researchers Awards” annually to empower and recognize women in science. In 2023, 6 Researchers from 6 different African Countries awarded in two categories - Best African Women Researchers and Best African young Researchers. • Merck Foundation empowers African Women in the areas of Science and Technology through providing 780 scholarships to female doctors out of the total 1700 scholarships which represents 46% of Merck Foundation Alumni.  • Merck Foundation also announced the Call for Applications for Merck Foundation Africa Research Summit – MARS Awards 2024 to empower Women and Youth in STEM in Africa with special focus on scientific research in Women Health and Infertility & Reproductive Health. Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germ
Read more

Advancing Sustainable Oil and Gas (O&G) Investments: Savannah Energy Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2023 as Bronze Sponsor

-
Image
The African Energy Chamber is proud to announce that Savannah Energy has joined the African Energy Week 2023 conference as Bronze Sponsor. As International Oil Companies divest from carbon-intensive oil and gas projects, independent players are taking on the challenge of sustainably developing hydrocarbons in Africa. Given the continent’s growing demand and industrialization efforts, bringing new oil and gas supplies on the market has become increasingly vital. Companies such as African-focused British-based independent energy company Savannah Energy Plc (“Savannah”) are spearheading efforts to unlock the full potential of Africa’s hydrocarbons, alongside utility-scale renewable energy projects across the continent, and are set to play a much larger role as African countries invite new investment into the energy sector. Savannah has joined the African Energy Week (AEW) 2023 conference - taking place from 16–20 October in Cape Town – as a Bronze Sponsor, and will leverage the platform’s
Read more