Do You feel Comfortable While on face Mask? Try These Tips to Make You Feel comfortable





Does your face mask feel tight around your ear when you wear it?  Do the straps dig into your head or injure your skin? You're not the only one. With the new regulation, which does seems the use of face mask will stop soon and you are wondering how you'll stay comfortable while wearing a mask. Fortunately, we have some tips to help keep you comfortable while wearing your covering, especially for longer periods of time.
Any mask you buy should fit above your nose and below your chin comfy, but not so tightly that it dig into your face. It also needs to be made from a breathable fabric.

Here’s what to do to make you feel comfortable while wearing your mask in public…….


1.       USE 100% COTTON FACE MASK AND COVERING
  
     You should be on the lookout for face masks made from cotton. The cotton material is considered to have better ventilation and will trap less of the moisture that builds up from breathing and sweating. And since your face mask may have multiple layers, you'll want a material that doesn't restrict your breathing.   Materials like polyester don't breathe easily and can add to your discomfort. 


2.       MAKE IT COMFY, NOT TIGHT.
While you want your mask to fit snugly around your face to help prevent respiratory droplets from escaping or coming in, you don't want it to be so tight that it hurts your face. Also, if it's too tight, that gives you less room to breathe well.

Wear your mask around the house before you leave to make sure you'll be comfortable wearing it for a long period of time.  Adjust as needed while you're at home because the last thing you want to do is take off and readjust your mask while in public. 


3.       MOISTURIZE YOUR SKIN.
Fabric rubbing against dry skin can quickly make the area raw; if the tops of your cheeks are extra sensitive after wearing a mask, try moisturizing before you wear your mask next. Put a good amount of moisturizer on your skin, and you should notice a difference. Keep in mind that wearing heavy makeup under your mask can also lead to discomfort: Makeup residue can make the fabric dirty, which in turn makes it harder for air to flow freely through the fabric. If you have sensitive skin, you may want to forgo wearing makeup under your mask altogether and to cleanse your face before and after wearing a mask.




4.       WEAR A BUTTON HEADBAND
If you're wearing a mask that loops around your ears (you can check the DIY online), the skin on top of your ears can get sore quickly. An easy solution is to get a wide headband that fits over your ears and attach buttons to the side. Then just fit the loops around the buttons rather than your ears. You can make your own by sewing buttons to a headband you already have, or buy one specially made for wearing face masks.

5.        ALWAYS CLEAN YOUR FACE MASK
If you are planning on reusing your mask, you need to make sure it is not contaminated. The CDC (Center of Disease Control) says you can wash homemade cloth masks in the washing machine. Depending on frequency of use, you should routinely wash your cloth masks. You should also thoroughly dry the masks before wearing again.

Once a mask is visibly soiled or becomes damaged, you should safely dispose of it in a closed trash bin, and wash your hands.


Guideline to wearing a face mask from World Health Organization.
  •        Before putting on a mask, clean hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.

  •         Cover mouth and nose with mask and make sure there are no gaps between your face and the mask.

  •    Avoid touching the mask while using it; if you need to, clean your hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.

  •        Replace the mask with a new one as soon as it is damp and do not re-use single-use masks.

  •       To remove the mask: remove it from behind (do not touch the front of the mask); discard immediately in a closed bin; clean hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
  • Avoid interacting closely with other people to the extent possible to minimize spread.

  • Clean your phone and household areas of high contact (doorknobs, fridge handles, faucets, etc.).

  •   Wash masks if they have been used several times and are dirty (if they can be washed; otherwise throw them out and get new ones).

  •     Don’t touch the eyes.

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