Is Your Mask Secretly Destroying Your Skin Barrier?
Masks help reduce the spread of germs, but they can also disrupt the delicate balance of your skin. When you breathe and speak, heat and moisture build up under the mask, softening the outer layer of your skin. Add friction from fabric rubbing against your cheeks and nose, and you have the perfect recipe for barrier damage. Over time, this can heighten skin sensitivity, leading to redness, dryness and even small cracks that let irritants penetrate more easily.
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