SKINCARE under the mask
Jul 24, 2020
4 minutes
BY NTHABISENG MAKHOKHA
WEARING masks helps prevent the spread of Covid-19, but they can also wreak havoc with your skin. While not wearing a mask isn’t an option, keeping your skin in tip-top condition definitely is.
No matter what type of mask you’re using, it causes friction on your skin and traps heat and moisture from your breath. This disrupts the skin’s barrier function and worsens any existing skin problem you might have.
The barrier function helps protect your skin from external factors such as pollution, chemicals and allergens. It also protects the skin from the inside out by preventing loss of water. Wearing a mask also alters the
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