Skin care is also about protecting it. Wearing a face mask has become a daily routine to protect against the further spread of a life-threatening and health-threatening virus. In many highly industrialized countries of the world, face masks are also used to protect oneself from the effects of air pollution.
How does wearing a mask affect the skin?
Regular mask wearing can cause changes in the skin barrier function and trigger various skin reactions or exacerbation of existing skin problems. As undesirable side effects of wearing a mask, skin irritation, dryness, redness, itching, skin discomfort may appear, which is manifested by various sensations: tightness, tingling, while in the case of acne, wearing a mask can cause an exacerbation, which is even given a special name - maskne or mask-induced acne. Also, in cases of rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, wearing a mask can negatively affect the condition of the skin.
The mask creates friction that can cause skin irritation, especially on the nose, chin, and cheeks, under the eyes, and around the ears. The tight fit of a properly fitted mask promotes increased sweating. The combination of friction and the humid environment under the mask can affect the skin barrier, causing dryness, itching, and visible redness. Breathing through a mask can also create heat and humidity, which can lead to increased sebum production and acne.
How to take care of your skin every day?
▪ Make sure your regular skincare regimen and products are appropriate for your skin type and provide skin barrier protection.
▪ It is more important than ever to choose a skin cleanser that is both highly effective and gentle and protects the skin barrier. It is recommended to cleanse the skin twice a day: in the morning and in the evening.
▪ To protect the skin during prolonged mask wear, dermatologists recommend using emollient or moisturizing creams according to skin type and twice a day: in the morning and in the evening, applying the cream 30 minutes before applying the mask to allow the cream to absorb.
▪ It is recommended to apply a light moisturizing cream in the morning, and your usual daily cream in the evening.
BIODERMA offers kits for everyday skin barrier protection
They are marked with a special sticker “Protects the skin barrier”. The first to be offered are the Atoderm, Sébium and Sensibio “Protects the skin barrier” sets.
If your skin is dry, very dry, atopic, or itchy, we recommend the Atoderm “Protects the skin barrier” set : Atoderm Huile de douche shower oil 200ml, which gently cleanses the skin of the face and body, moisturizes it for 24 hours and provides an immediate feeling of comfort from the moment you take a shower, and Atoderm Intensive gel-crème gel-cream 200ml, which moisturizes, nourishes and intensively reduces itching. Both products restore the structure of the skin barrier and strengthen it.
If your skin is oily and prone to acne, then the Sé bium “Protects the skin barrier set” will be suitable: Sébium H2O micellar water 250ml gently and effectively cleanses the skin without drying it out and maintaining the balance of the skin barrier, while Sébium Sensitive cream soothes, moisturizes the skin, reduces redness and acne formation.
If skin sensitivity has increased, causing discomfort: a feeling of tightness, tingling, itching, as well as redness that was not previously characteristic of the skin, then we recommend the Sensibio “Protects the skin barrier” set for everyday facial skin care: Sensibio H2O micellar H2O 250ml, which removes dirt, makeup, pollution particles, soothes the skin and increases its resistance threshold, as well as Sensibio Light cream, which immediately soothes the skin, strengthens its barrier and moisturizes.
