According to Dr Dendy Engleman, a consultant dermatologist in the UK and the lady who coined the term “maskne”, wearing a 100% silk mask is one of the best things we can use for our skin due to the softness of the fabric. Silk is a game changer in that it allows you to breath freely plus they look so much prettier.
Link to beautiful 100% Mulberry silk made in Ireland
Some other tips would be to reduce the amount of product you wear under your mask.
Avoid greasy heavy creams or makeup.
Clean your skin thoroughly every evening.
Avoid touching your skin.
Avoid using oil on your skin.
Wash your mask after every use - take care to rinse it thoroughly.
A gentle wash in the washing machine is a good option.
If your skin is spotty and irritated - think about take a zinc supplement to help heal your skin. Read more about Zinc here:
Clinisept is a product we now stock . It has a anti-microbial & disinfecting action
It is very gentle on the skin yet very effective for healing spots. It has been used in aesthetics to clean the skin prior to procedures.
Can be used to manage skin conditions such as acne
Can also be applied to cuts, grazes, insect bits & more.
Clinisept+ has been rigorously and independently tested and proven to be highly effective in killing all enveloped viruses, including Coronavirus, in under 15 seconds.
Skin neutral pH with no alcohol, parabens, lanolin, oils, fragrance or colourants
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