At the moment we are experiencing more or less all the skin problems linked to wearing a mask. The most widespread is that of “maskné” (mask acne). With the "greenhouse" effect caused by the mask, this creates the conditions for the appearance of imperfections. Either this problem is worse for you if you already had acne, or it's a whole new problem. In any case, many of you are writing to us because you no longer know what to do. So yes there are care products, but first of all we decided to focus on the main issue: the mask.
At the start of the pandemic, a big favorite was the cotton mask: it seemed gentler on the skin compared to the surgical mask and a little more absorbent (for moisture). But when we dig deeper, it turns out that silk may be the miracle material, not only to soothe the skin but also to protect against covid. A recent American study by researchers at the University of Cincinnati claims that silk masks regulate humidity better and provide better breathability than masks made of cotton or synthetic material. Lighter and more comfortable than other fabrics, silk is also said to have natural antimicrobial, antibacterial and antiviral properties.
For the skin this means: much less perspiration, no friction and a much softer material to the touch. This allows the skin to breathe better, without becoming dehydrated and without causing new skin inflammation. In addition to the silk mask, we also advise you to do double daily cleansing, to find out more, click here .
We have therefore selected for you a few brands that make silk masks to help you rebalance your skin.
At Studio Soie you will have several choices of colors. With a momme of 22mm (Japanese unit of measurement which allows you to quantify the density of silk and thus define its quality), this guarantees you one of the most optimal silk quality.
At Dariia Day 2 colors to choose from with even a small velvet pouch to store it. With a momme of 25mm this time, it is again a mask with high silk quality. The plus: a system of adjustable cords like straps.
With its set of 4 masks, the Dr Barbara Sturm brand ensures that you have a stock in advance so that you have time to wash them. In addition, 10% will be donated to the solidarity fund for the response to covid-19 launched by the WHO.
If you are 100% confined at home and can wait a bit, Chill Silk masks are available for pre-order and will be available from November 23.
