Combining skin beauty and mask wearing

 

Our R&D expert Jade Furcot gives you some advice on how to strengthen and protect your skin, while respecting the safety instructions.  

Jade, can you tell us briefly about your background and your role at evoleum? 

I'm a biotechnology engineer specializing in skin tissue metabolism. I worked for 3 years in a laboratory evaluating aesthetic devices for improving skin parameters. Today, I head upevoleum's R&D department. Thanks to my expertise in nutricosmetics, I was able to develop the first cosmétique-à-boire skin care products for evoleum. It's a complete and efficient range, made up of 3 formulas conceived as a synergy of active ingredients where each ingredient counts, complements, stimulates and supports the action of the other with the aim of improving skin parameters. Excellence has always been at the heart of my thinking during these months of research. 

 

With the advent of masks in our daily lives, there are many questions about how our skin reacts to this newcomer.

What changes can we expect from a skin point of view? 

It is true that the wearing the maskIn addition, the use of the sun, which is in direct contact with our skin, leads to various changes in the skin's environment.
Firstly, we note that some rubs and areas of increased pressure are seen on the upper nose and cheeks, the chin and behind the ears. These contact areas, in addition to causing rashes and irritations related to friction, send a message of aggression to the skin cells which respond to this mechanical stress with biochemical reactions. To defend itself, the skin produces collagen This excess sebum can lead to the appearance of blackheads and acne pimples. This excess sebum can lead to blackheads and acne.
The other phenomenon that can be harmful to the skin comes from the fact that the role of the mask is to be 'airtight'. It filters the air but retains the humidity and droplets emitted during our breathing, hence its interest in preventing contamination linked to Covid-19. It should be noted that exhaled air contains 10 times more water than the air we inhale. This moisture is then retained by the wearing the mask resulting in a skin maceration. Asphyxiated, the sweat cannot evaporate and leads to the clogging of the skin's excretory pathways. The pores, in particular, become clogged, which can lead to the appearance of acne pimples or the aggravation of existing acne. 

 

Does the skin react differently depending on the type of mask we wear? If so, which material(s) should we choose?  

It is clear that the material of the masks and their construction can have an influence. This is why the choice of mask is so important.

Breathable materials such as cotton, preferably organic and ethical, should be preferred. Synthetic materials such as polyester should be avoided. Choosing a neutral fabric or a vegetable dye is a plus to avoid prolonged contact with chemical dyes. Choose masks made in France: it's good for your skin, for our beautiful country and for the environment. 

 

And in terms of beauty routine, what advice would you give to limit these inconveniences?  

More than ever, theskin hygiene is essential. For example, it is preferable to avoid using full coverage foundation when wearing the mask so as not to increase the asphyxiant effect of the mask. 

Then, for the dry and fragile skinI recommend the use of fatty substances such as a nourishing cream or vegetable oils and butters to limit friction and reduce irritation and redness.
For the mixed to oily skinIt is preferable to use lotions enriched with antioxidants which will strengthen the skin without making it more greasy.
Finally, it is essential to clean your skin in the evening, with or without the mask.
 

Is it also possible to act orally, for an internal action? 

Indeed, we can also act from the inside to strengthen our skin, by providing it with useful nutrients.
For dry skin, which is more prone to irritation, redness and itching, it is important to provide fatty acids, vitamins and minerals and active ingredients that strengthen the skin'shydration.

At evoleum, our cosmétique-à-boire Radiance skin care product, formulated withHyaluronic Acid, Ascophyllum Nodosum algae and the evoleum micro-nutrient complex, is an excellent ally in the fight against the appearance of redness and to promote radiant, beautiful skin. A 21-day course of treatment improvesskin hydration by an average of 24%.   

 

 

For the oily skin If you are at risk of worsening acne or blackheads, it is important to take oral antioxidants to boost the skin's defences and reduce redness. Zinc can also help regulate sebum production. In addition, draining active ingredients such as young juniper shoots or birch sap can also help the body to eliminate toxins and thus reduce the appearance of acne pimples.
Our treatment cosmétique-à-boire Oxygénation formulated with grape seed polyphenols, young juniper shoots and the micro-nutrient complex evoleumThis treatment is ideal for mixed to oily skin that has been damaged by masks. This treatment protects the skin of oxidative stress and strengthens it.

 

 

What other advice would you give? 

Let your skin breatheis essential. As soon as possible, at home or alone at your workstation, remove your mask, taking care not to touch your face, to limit the effects of skin maceration. Remember to wash your hands well before using it or to bring a second mask to replace it. 
This is not unique to the arrival of the wearing the mask It is important to remember that we all have a lot of stress in our lives, but physical activity helps to cleanse the skin from the inside out. During physical effort, blood circulation speeds up and the liver and kidneys are activated to clean the body. By encouraging this drainage, thewaste disposal of the skin is promoted.

Even if you have to be careful when choosing your mask, the combination of an in & out routine and regular exercise are the keys to preserving your skin from the aggressions associated with wearing a mask.