Since last year when the coronavirus outbreak broke out, wearing a face mask has been the norm. You can’t literally go out without it, unless you risk getting the virus. And because of this, some of us get damaged skin and cause unavoidable skin issues like acne breakouts and irritation. When our skin (particularly our face) does not have too much room to breathe, we are more prone to these problems especially when wearing makeup.
Face Masks all day? No problem!
In Japan, face masks have been used for quite some time even on normal days for numerous reasons. It could be due to colds, allergies to prevent someone else catching it. Women also use it when they have no time to wear makeup. But if you are not used to wearing masks and it’s getting your skin irritated, this article is for you. Save your skin and try these products!
1. LuLuLun Cleansing Balm
Since wearing masks all day causes skin irritation, it also makes makeup sticks more to the skin thus, bacteria buildup, acne, large pores and breakouts. Plus, this makes the skin more prone to aging. Japan’s LuLuLun Cleansing Balm cleanser was a winner of ‘The Best Cosmetics Award in 2019 Mid New Year Products’ and this Cleansing Balm will be your holy grail. It contains natural ingredients that remove makeup, bacteria, and even dead skin cells deep inside the pores. Lululun Cleansing balm freshens and hydrates the skin making sure it is free from any unwanted chemicals.
2. Natural Aqua Gel by Cure
Have you been exfoliating? If not, this is the right time to do it routinely. And if you are having acne and irritation now as we speak, chances are wearing facial masks are one of the primary reasons. That’s why exfoliating is important at least three to four times a week. Natural Aqua Gel is one of the best-selling exfoliators in Japan. Face Masks build up dirt more and regular cleansers would not be sufficient to remove these impurities. Natural Aqua Gel removes dirts and chemicals deep down minus the harmful chemicals. Plus, it is great for sensitive and dry skin.
3. DHC Yakuyo Lip Cream
Sadly, we cannot flaunt our lips nor our lipstick now that we wear face masks all day.
And dry, chapped lips are inevitable due to lack of breathable air. At worst cases, lips can even get too flaky, it leads to cuts thus, bleeding. The DHC Lip Cream keeps your lips hydrated and glossy. This lip cream contains aloe essence, vitamin E and olive oil; all the good stuff to keep your lippies moisturized. Plus, it doesn’t stick to your mask. Kiss those dryness goodbye.
4. ANESSA by Shiseido Perfect UV Sunscreen
The beauty rule that never changes all through the years is that, ‘Never leave outside the house without sunscreen’. And who says you can skip sunscreen now that you have face masks? Of course even with your lower face covered, your forehead and cheeks are still exposed. And don’t bet your luck even if you’re just sitting inside the room or in the office because UV rays will still penetrate your skin and damage it. ANESSA Perfect UV Sunscreen is the number 1 sunscreen for several years and for good reason. It protects against harmful UV rays, it is waterproof, has moisturizing effects and it is light to the skin. It is simply one of the best, especially when you don’t want to put too much on your face but want it highly protected.
Conclusion
We know the feeling. Wearing masks can be tiring. And we missed seeing the smiles of our colleagues and friends. And on top of these, we’ll have to deal with our skin problems. But at the end of the day, we are doing something great for everyone around us by helping in the flattening of the curve. As much as we’d love to be mask-free, we are still blessed at the end of the day for this wealth of information and life-saving products. Just be patient and all these challenges whether skin issues or wearing a mask, time will pass. And it will be better.
References:
https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-secrets/face/prevent-face-mask-skin-problems
https://www.allure.com/story/ppe-face-mask-skin-care-guide
https://sugoii-japan.com/japanese-facial-masks