Cell phone, keys, wallet - and mask! The coronavirus pandemic has changed many things. Including the last check before leaving the house. Whether shopping, in designated zones in cities, on public transport or at work - not much can be done without a face mask. To reduce the risk of droplet infections, face masks are an important component in containing the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.
Most of us have long since gotten used to wearing a mask. For many, the few social contacts take more getting used to. Simply celebrating with friends, a nice dinner, a warm hug. Oh my! But together we can do it. This special time also offers the opportunity to reflect on what is really important to us and perhaps make a few adjustments to clear the path towards happiness. A personal software update, so to speak.
The skin under corona stress
Our skin is also looking forward to a skincare update now, because while wearing masks has long since become the norm for us, our skin is being put to the test. Sometimes it reacts to stress and expresses its discomfort with redness, spots or dry patches.
Dry heating air and cold outside temperatures make them even more sensitive.
Because as soon as the temperatures drop, the sebaceous glands go into hibernation, so to speak, and only work on the back burner. To ensure that your skin is well protected during the coronavirus period or to alleviate existing skin problems, I would like to give you some valuable tips on how to care for your skin during the coronavirus pandemic. Let's get started!
- If the face mask irritates the skin
- Hygiene check for face and mask
- Skin care in corona times
- masks-Akne - bye, bye, Maskne
- Reduce stress levels, boost glow
1. if the face mask irritates the skin
If a face mask is worn over a longer period of time and on a regular basis - for example in care and medical facilities or stores - a mouth-nose covering can promote the development of skin problems. While community masksmasks are usually only worn for a short time and allow a certain amount of air circulation thanks to their loose fit, tight-fitting protective masks such as FFP-2 and FFP3 masksmasks are particularly hard on the skin.
These special masks for medical staff close solid with the face and are intended to minimize the risk of infection for others and for themselves in particular.
low. As hardly any fresh air penetrates, exhaling and speaking create a warm and humid climate under the mask.
If the skin is exposed to this high level of moisture over a longer period of time, the horny layer can swell and the lipids, which sit between the horny cells like putty, dissolve. This disrupts the skin's intact protective barrier. The result: the skin can dry out and pathogens or chemical substances have an easy time penetrating the skin.
In addition, the material of respirators such as FFP2 and FFP3 is firmer than that of conventional fabric masks. Friction and pressure can cause skin irritation or even contact eczema.
However, communitymasks made from skin-friendly cotton or lightweight surgicalmasks can also be hard on the skin. In addition to the daily wearing time and the individual skin condition, hygiene also plays an important role. Bacteria and germs can quickly colonize the mask.
If the mask is soaked by the air you breathe after wearing it for a long time, it provides an ideal breeding ground for pathogens. Frequently putting on and taking off the mask with hands that have not been thoroughly washed or disinfected can also transfer pathogens from the fingers to the mask.
2. hygiene check for face and mask
The mask must be washed or replaced regularly so that it does not become a hotbed of germs and breed pimples or infections. The following therefore applies to the mouth and nose cover:
- Put the face mask in the washing machine at 60 degrees after wearing Cleanse or boil it in a pot
- To put the mask on and take it off, use the side elastic straps instead of pulling it off your face by the fabric
- Dispose of disposable masks in the appropriate waste and replace with a new mask.
Daily facial cleansing is another important aspect. Mild cleansing products without potentially irritating or drying ingredients such as perfume or alcohol are essential to avoid irritating the skin and gently remove sebum, make-up and dirt particles.
The Cleansing Oil from Junglück with seven valuable plant oils and mild sugar surfactants cleanses the skin particularly gently. It does not dry it out, does not attack its pH-value and does not clog the pores. Incidentally, our Cleansing Oil is ideal for all skin types, even for oily skin. It binds with excess sebum and oil on the skin. At rinse-off it gently dissolves dirt - "like dissolves in like" is the principle of the popular Oil Cleansing Method (OCM).
Important: Hot water dries out the skin. So make sure the water is at body temperature when washing your face and showering! Incidentally, nature and your utility bill will also be happy about this. A clear win-win situation!
The pampering facial cleansing is followed by a beauty boost. The refreshing Rosewater from Junglück revitalizes and tones the skin after cleansing. The finest essences from Bulgarian damask roses from controlled organic cultivation regulate sebum production. Vitamin C ensures that the pores contract and the skin appears finer and more even. B vitamins and plant-based tannins and fibers nourish and strengthen the skin - and the hair too. The balancing Rosewater is naturally alcohol free and contains no artificial fragrances.
Our Rosewater works:
- antibacterial
- anti-inflammatory
- sebum-regulating
- Astringent (pore tightening)
- hydrating
- Soothes thanks to the natural rose fragrance
It is therefore also a very good choice for the daily care of blemished skin or for acute pimples that have appeared on the chin and cheeks as a result of the mask. You can find out more about the so-called masks acne in the text below. You can use Rosewater daily as a toner after cleansing your face or spray it on your face as needed as a freshness boost for your skin and senses. Simply close your eyes, spray once and let yourself be enchanted by the fragrant Rosewater mist. We love it!
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3. skin care in corona times
In winter, the skin generally needs a richer cream than in the warmer months. However, it may have special requirements due to wearing a face mask. We should therefore remain just as flexible when it comes to skincare as we need to be when implementing the many new coronavirus rules. In other words, your skin may need different care on your cheeks, chin and between your nose and mouth than on your forehead and eyes.
In general, it is important to strengthen the skin by using mild but effective products to support it in its daily work of keeping out pathogens and harmful substances. For this reason, the products from Junglück contain few high-quality ingredients and respect the skin's natural acid mantle.
If your skin is acutely irritated, burning, itchy and flaky, it needs soothing and balancing care to bring it back into balance. Our hyaluronic creams contain hyaluronic acid, aloe vera and various oils.
- Hyaluronic acid: binds moisture in the skin
- Aloe vera: intensively moisturizes, acts calming and anti-inflammatory
- Argan Oilkeeps the skin supple and the pores clear, is non-comedogenic
- Glycerine: works hydrating
At night the hyaluronic acid cream rich helps the skin to regenerate. For dry skin or particularly dry areas, this care product is also ideal for your morning routine.
If your skin suffers greatly from the moisture build-up under the mask, I would like to recommend the water-free baby balm from Junglück . Trick 17, so to speak! The balm with organic calendula and organicAlmond Oil covers the skin like a thin protective film and acts as a delicate barrier between the moist air exhaled and the skin. This prevents the skin from swelling and the resulting loss of moisture and fat. It also offers optimum protection against the cold and can therefore be applied thinly to particularly dry areas before going for a walk in the freezing cold winter air.
Caution with rosacea: the chronic inflammatory skin condition can also be worsened by wearing a face mask. Light and moisturizing skin care products such as our Rosewater and the aloe vera gel soothe accompanying symptoms such as papules, pustules and redness and can also be used for acute flushing reactions.
4. masks-Akne - bye, bye, Maskne
If blemishes are caused by wearing the face mask and not by excessive keratinization of the top layer of skin, the skin should not be dried out under any circumstances. On the contrary: with the so-called mask (a play on the words mask and acne), the skin wants to be treated with velvet paws. It longs for soothing, anti-inflammatory, invigorating active ingredients and an extra ration of moisture - and for regular breaks from mouth and nose protection.
Junglück-favorites and skincare habits to keep the mask gently but effectively:
- Cleansing Oil or Cleansing Gel - gentle, but deep into the pores cleanser, without drying out
- Zinc toner - has an antibacterial effect and anti-inflammatory
- Rosewater - Soothing freshness kick for in between
- Aloe Vera gel - moisturizes, for face, body and hair
- Niacinamide serum - has an antimicrobial, regenerating effect and also strengthens the skin's protective barrier, for a balanced complexion
- Hyaluron cream - gives your skin the rich nutrients it needs
- Clay Mask - for the 3-in-1 effect: relaxation, gentle peeling and anti-inflammatory effect
- Spot cream - For the selective care of spots and to promote the healing process
- Follow the hygiene tips for wearing a mask
- Remove the mask as often as possible and allow the skin to breathe
- Do not scan the face for new pimples
- Avoid make-up under the mask
If you have oily skin that literally explodes under the mask, it is important to pay particular attention to hygiene measures and to moisturize it. Hello, Hyaluron Concentrate! In addition to hyaluronic acid, it contains bacteria- and germ-inhibiting pentylene glycol and anti-inflammatory aloe vera. Cleansing Oil The anti-stress program for your skin is rounded off perfectly by Rosewater and the fresh hyaluronic cream for drier skin areas.
5. reduce stress levels, boost glow
Speaking of anti-stress: you can support your skin from the inside out with a healthy and balanced diet with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables and sufficient fluid intake. Stress and lack of sleep? Get rid of them. Relaxation through exercise in the fresh air, relaxation exercises such as yoga, autogenic training or progressive muscle relaxation and good sleep hygiene with fixed bedtimes, fresh air but without a smartphone in the bedroom? Bring it on! If the complexion does not improve after a few days, it is advisable to have a dermatologist take a look at your skin. Better safe than sorry.
I hope that these skincare recommendations for beautiful and healthy skin will help you on your way to a radiant complexion despite the obligation to wear masks. I would like to give you a little encouragement along the way. Just as your skin will regenerate with the right care, the corona crisis will also come to an end.
And perhaps then - and I wish this for everyone - we will go through this adventure called life more mindfully, lovingly and gratefully. More mindful with ourselves, with our fellow human beings and with our beautiful blue planet and all its inhabitants. With this in mind, I wish you a wonderful and reflective Christmas season and, of course, the most radiant, beautiful and healthy skin ever. Stay healthy!
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My name is Lena and I am a happy freelance writer and journalist. I love animals more than anything, which is why I eat a 99 percent vegan diet. Speaking of vegan: I love plant-based natural cosmetics and writing about them. And so the circle closes, because my enthusiasm for vitamin Cserum and the sustainable approach of Junglück brought me here. I hope you enjoy reading my articles!
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Sources:
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