Facial skin can become irritated when wearing a mask for long hours, no matter if it is a medical grade mask or just a mask crafted out of a bandana or scarf. Any of these protective coverings can leave skin irritated and dry.
A non-aggressive, hydrating and soothing skincare regimen can help
MORNING/BEFORE WEARING A MASK
- Step One: Cleanse
- The face mask should be worn on clean skin
- Use a gentle product that will not disrupt the skin barrier such as:
- ZO Hydrating Facial Cleanser
- ZO Calming Toner
- Do NOT use any medicated, deodorant or perfumed soaps
- Step Two: Moisturize and Protect
- Use a moisturizer to help restore and maintain the skin barrier like:
- SkinCeuticals Tripile Lipid
- SkinCeuticals Hyaluronic Acid
- ZO Daily Power Defense
- PLUS, apply sunscreen to the areas NOT covered by the mask
EVENING/AFTER REMOVING THE MASK
- Step One: Cleanse
- You need to remove all the dirt, sweat and oil accumulated throughout the day. Use gentle products (see above)
- Step Two: Moisturize and Soothe
- Skin should be moisturized with a topical noncomedogenic (Won’t cause acne) emollient to help comfort, soothe and to temporarily protect and relieve chapped skin (see above)
