How to prevent chapped lips caused by wearing face masks 😷
Hello everyone! The pandemic is still with us and, mandatory mask orders are still in effect in various countries. This means that millions of people are, potentially, suffering from skin problems caused by face masks. Related post: Prevent (and treat) skin problems caused by face masks As we are covering up our mouths and noses to stop the spread of Covid-19 , some of us are encountering new skin problems. We've all heard of “maskne” (mask-related acne). Masks are important, but unfortunately, wearing them can cause a range of skin conditions. Wearing a face mask for long hours can cause dry, cracked, chapped lips that come about due to the environment inside. Like many things in life, if you can prevent your lips from getting chapped in the first place, you won’t have to suffer through the recovery process. Here are some tips to help prevent dry lips: Exfoliate your lips with a soft toothbrush or a sugar scrub. Apply a lip mask after exfoliating. Try an overnight lip mask