Recently,
The weather is getting hotter and hotter
I believe many people have some troubles because of
Wearing a mask
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st of time, the mask was soaked in sweat
mouth Bari has a odor
...
At this time,
A kind of mask companion that claims to be able to
"Goodbye to the sultry", "removing the odor", "refreshing the mind"
quickly became popular online
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Is it really as "scent" as it is promoted?
The fact may not be that simple!
What is a mask companion?
According to the survey, the most popular mask companions on the market are mask scented beads and mask aromatherapy patches.
They promote pure plant extracts of Chinese herbal ingredients, which can remove odor and relieve stuffy heat. It is also very simple to use:
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mask scent beads is to use it just place it in the wrinkles of the mask and gently pinch scent beads , and the liquid containing the aroma will be fused in the mask to exude the aroma;
mask aroma stickers is simpler, just paste it directly on the mask.
These mask companions have various flavors, such as watermelon, mint, peach, etc., which can meet the needs of the public, thus attracting countless consumers.
Is mask companion really useful?
Whether it is mask scented beads or mask aromatherapy patches, their main ingredients are aquamarine, mint, gelatin , glycerin and some unknown spices. Two Chinese herbal medicines:
Agastache and mint do have the effect of aromatic dehumidification, and can emit aromatic odors, thereby promoting the removal of odor and improving breath. However, agastache and mint are generally used to make sachets and worn on the body, and it is not recommended to be used directly in a mask. When mixed with other spices, some people use it with a pungent smell and cannot relieve stuffiness.
Gelatin is made of waste leather, which contains heavy metals (mainly metal chromium). Long-term contact will damage human bones and hematopoietic stem cells.
Glycerol is a common moisturizing agent that is added to many skin care products. Its function is to help absorb moisture. However, in summer, the weather is stuffy and hot, and it is easy to sweat. When the environmental humidity is lower than the skin humidity, it will absorb moisture from the deep layer of the skin, resulting in dry and peeling skin, and even allergies.
After understanding the ingredients of mask companions, is its function really as magical as advertised?
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The answer is no. On the contrary, if the incense beads soak the mask, it will damage the mask's structure and cause the mask to lose its protective effect.
This is because the mask has an electrostatic protective film layer, which can protect against bacteria and virus infections such as the new coronavirus and other bacterial infections transmitted through the respiratory system by adsorbing a large amount of dust in the air. Once the mask is soaked, this layer of electrostatic protective layer will be destroyed, seriously affecting the protective effect.What problems may occur in
long-term use?
Long-term use of these mask partners has many hidden dangers to the body: the spice added by
will irritate the facial skin, and facial skin allergies, and even urticaria ;
abnormal fragrance is sensitive to odor allergic rhinitis and bronchial asthma patients may also cause recurrence of rhinitis, attacks and aggravation of bronchial asthma, etc., damage health;
The gelatin component in the mask partner contains heavy metal chromium . Long-term contact with children will affect hematopoietic stem cells. Leukemia in children is a disease with abnormal hematopoietic stem cells. . Heavy metals are extremely harmful to children;
When respiratory bacteria or viruses are infected, wearing masks will reduce infectivity to a certain extent, and can protect people around you who are in close contact. However, when using masks to scent beads and the mask is soaked, the protective ability of the mask will decrease, which will cause respiratory bacteria or virus infection to spread in close contacts.
What are the suggestions for wearing masks in summer?
The weather is stuffy in summer. If you wear a mask, it will inevitably cause an unpleasant odor in your mouth over time. We can start with ourselves, change your mask frequently, pay attention to oral hygiene, and rinse your mouth after three meals.
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It is recommended that you prepare more spare masks and replace them once every 1-2 hours. Once they are soaked, they should be replaced in time. At the same time, pay attention to keeping away from the crowd when taking off the mask.
Mask companion
It is not so popular
Everyone should wear masks scientifically
Protect yourself
It is also a protection for people around you
Expert in this article: Wang Qian, Department of Infectious Diseases, First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Attending Doctor
Review of this article: Li Jiangtao, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Hebei Chest Hospital, Deputy Chief Physician
