Wearing a face mask should not be an awkward experience that involves outbreaks, blurred glasses, and sore ears.
Two experts have commented on the use of masks, after this week it became mandatory for all Sydney residents, including the Blue Mountains, Central Coast and Wollongong.
Recent outbreaks on the beaches of northern Sydney and some western suburbs have led to new restrictions, and people who refuse to wear a mask will be fined $ 200.
Wearing a face mask should not be an uncomfortable experience that causes outbreaks, blurred glasses and sore ears – experts say
Entrepreneur Cecilia Li, who designed a face mask for the pandemic, has revealed how to wear them for maximum comfort
Businesswoman Cecilia Li, who designed a face mask for the pandemic, and an NSW Health worker who wants to remain anonymous revealed her advice.
Ms. Li’s top priority with masks is to get people to wear them properly to avoid discomfort.
She says if you have trouble breathing a mask, she may be wearing the wrong type for you.
“Choose a mask made of breathable fabrics such as 100% good quality cotton, bamboo or performance polyester that is more breathable,” Ms. Li said.
He also recommends the use of essential oils such as mint or lavender with the mask to facilitate breathing.
It is important that the mask fits properly on the bridge of the nose, otherwise the glasses may become more blurred.
HOW TO WEAR THE MASK TO MAKE IT MORE COMFORTABLE?
If you have trouble breathing with a mask on?
1. Choose a mask made of breathable fabrics, such as 100% good quality cotton, bamboo or high performance polyester, that is more breathable.
2. Use essential oils such as mint or lavender oil at the base of the mask to help you with comfort and breathing.
Is it too hot to wear a mask?
1. Choose masks made of cool, moisture-proof fabrics that are suitable for the Australian climate: cotton is breathable but does not dry quickly, so it can create extra heat after wearing it for a long time.
3. Choose breathable fabrics that allow for better airflow.
4. If you have long hair, tie it with a ponytail.
5. Use the appropriate size mask for the shape of your face.
What if my ears hurt because of the curls?
1. Instead of the more common elastic loops, use a mask that has adjustable straps.
2. Choose a mask with soft, thin elastic strips.
What if I put on a mask to make my glasses darken?
1. Choose a mask that is the right size for the shape of your face. A tight mask allows you to escape a little more from the heated breath from the top of the mask and soak your glasses.
2. For a tight fit, try a mask with adjustable curls for the ears and a foldable nose.
3. Place a facial tissue inside the mask to absorb some of the moisture from the warm breath and reduce the fog.
4. Try fog sprays on your lenses.
What if wearing a mask makes me explode?
1. Avoid using heavy foundations that can clog pores.
2. Moisturize the skin, especially in areas prone to irritation of the mask rubbed against the skin.
3. Choose a mask that moves away from your nose and cheeks to minimize the friction of the fabric on your face.
4. Choose a mask that has antibacterial properties such as nanoargent to minimize bacterial growth on the surface.
5. Wash your face before and after wearing a mask.
SOURCE: Cecilia Li Novw Masks
If your ears hurt when you wear a mask, it’s also important to fix the problem, according to the mother of two.
“Instead of the more common elastic curls, wear a mask that has adjustable straps for the ears,” he said.
He also recommends people who wear glasses pay attention to how the mask fits the bridge of the nose.
This will minimize the amount of hot air that is released and, in turn, the amount of fog that surrounds your glasses.
Essential oils, such as mint, can help people breathe easily when wearing a mask.
WHAT ARE THE SUGGESTIONS TO KEEP ME SAFE AND OTHER INSURANCE KEEP A MASK?
Masks are currently to be worn inside NSW. A fine of $ 200 is paid for those trapped. The NSW Health worker says masks are an added precaution, but hand hygiene and social distancing should not be forgotten.
Surgical masks:
1- Surgical masks have two sides, one white and one blue. The blue side MUST appear on the outside.
2- The surgical mask also has an upper and a lower part. However, if you wear the mask properly, you should feel a wire at the top. This is so you can model the mask to the shape of your nose.
3- The ideal is to take them for a maximum of four hours. If they get wet or dirty in any way, replace them immediately.
4- Try to avoid touching the mask: potentially spread germs to yourself and others.
5- Ideally they should be covered under the chin when allowed.
6- When taking masks, perform hand hygiene first and remove from the straps (the back of the ears) and then throw it away immediately. Then perform hand hygiene immediately afterwards. It seems much easier to pull from the front, but then spread the germs.
While the health worker wants people to stay safe, maintain hygiene and understand what is basically being done and what should not be done.
‘It’s so important that we put emphasis on social distancing and hand hygiene. Masks have been introduced as an additional measure, “he said.
He told the Daily Mail Australia that the way to fit the mask is essential and explained that it should go from the bridge of the nose to under the chin.
He also said that masks need to be changed every four hours, if they are wet or “dirty” or if you take them off for any reason.
Cost-effective masks should even be changed if they have been removed. Touching them has the potential to spread any virus to the mask elsewhere.
This can infect you if you are outside or it can infect others if you have the disease.
WHAT ARE THE CURRENT RESTRICTIONS IN NSW?
From Monday, people living in Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Wollongong and the Central Coast will be fined if they are caught in public without wearing a face mask.
It was previously thought that masks had to be worn in a very limited environment.
But on Sunday, officials explained that masks must be worn at all malls, in places of worship, beauty salons and hairdressers, cinemas, post offices and banks.
Also included are bank offices, tanning salons, hair removal salons, spas, tattoo parlors, bookmakers and gaming rooms.
Hotel staff will also be required to wear masks.
If you take public transportation you must wear a mask when in a vehicle or boat used to provide a public transportation service, including a taxi or rideshare service.
You must also wear a mask when you are in a public transportation waiting area that includes:
The station area and platform of a passenger or light rail station, a ferry dock, a bus stop, or a light rail stop, including any area where people queue or they gather when they wait at the bus stop and at the taxi rank.
The new restriction will be introduced from 1 a.m. Monday and also applies to other vulnerable facilities, such as accommodations for people with disabilities and prisons, health official Jeannette Young said Sunday.
SOURCE: NSW Health
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