Skin Therapy for Increased Mask Use

With the uncertainties associated with the coronavirus, Americans are incorporating daily mask use to help prevent the spread and protect personal health. Various establishments now require mask use and some cities have made mask wearing mandatory in public. This necessity may feel inconvenient at times, but we are hopeful for change of course for COVID-19, and a near future where these masks won’t be a social requirement. Until then, you may find that an increase in mask use could be causing inflammation such as acne or dry skin.

If you’re wearing a reusable mask, it’s important that you clean it regularly. Not only does this kill bacteria that has been collecting on both sides of your mask, it also cleans the makeup, oil and dead skin that have been building up from your face. The combination of bacteria, and friction between mask and skin may cause skin inflammation including acne and dryness. To help combat these irritants, Dr. Jennifer de Soto recommends using any of these four products available from Imagen.