On April 22, the National Academy of Medicine called for "citizen mobilization for mask-wearing." Indeed, as the conditions for deconfinement become clearer, one thing seems certain: French people will have to wear a mask for their travels, at a minimum. Even if the health reasons are not questioned, an inconvenience could arise. Worn repeatedly, the fabric will cause unfortunate friction to the skin. To this must be added a certain humidity due to perspiration, abrasive textiles, makeup, dust... Consequences? Irritations around the mouth, acne, redness... How to prevent and heal these small inconveniences?

#1 Don't skimp on cleansing
Between breathing, perspiration, and dust, the area covered by the mask will not be able to stay clean all day. So, as soon as you have the opportunity, wash your face. In the evening, opt for a gentle exfoliant. Perform a systematic cleansing at the end of the day, using a brush for better results.

#2 Don't suffocate your skin with makeup
This is the ideal time for a makeup detox. Indeed, foundation would only further clog the pores of the skin already suffocated by the mask. And, it's impossible to have perfect lipstick underneath. Probably a good time to work on an elaborate eye makeup.

#3 Don't neglect behind the ears
Already heavily stressed by hair, the skin behind the ears - where the skin is very thin - will suffer from the friction imposed by the mask's ties. In the evening, it would be good to apply a moisturizing balm to this area.

#4 Homemade mask, choose a soft fabric
The National Academy of Medicine announced: "It is possible, in every family, to make 'artisanal', 'alternative', 'screen' or 'barrier' fabric masks, washable and reusable from common inexpensive materials." Many have looked at online tutorials. To limit skin irritation, avoid synthetic materials and prefer natural materials like cotton as a first layer, in contact with the skin.

#5 Hydrate
This is not the time to do an irritating peeling or to overload the skin with active ingredients. No, when wearing a mask, you should prefer gentle and rich moisturizers. Fragrance-free balms, petroleum jelly, creams with calendula or arnica will be popular.

The right shopping:

A fragrance-free moisturizing balm, Les Petits Prödiges