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.
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Avoid greasy heavy creams or makeup.
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Clean your skin thoroughly every evening.
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Avoid touching your skin.
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Avoid using oil on your skin.
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Wash your mask after every use - take care to rinse it thoroughly.
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A gentle wash in the washing machine is a good option.
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If your skin is spotty and irritated - think about take a zinc supplement to help heal your skin. Read more about Zinc here:
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Clinisept is a product we now stock . It has a anti-microbial & disinfecting action
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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.
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Can be used to manage skin conditions such as acne
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Can also be applied to cuts, grazes, insect bits & more.
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Clinisept+ has been rigorously and independently tested and proven to be highly effective in killing all enveloped viruses, including Coronavirus, in under 15 seconds.
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Skin neutral pH with no alcohol, parabens, lanolin, oils, fragrance or colourants
