Medicontra: Face Masks

July 27, 2020, 7:52 pm by

Could do with some more variety but I'm sure you guys will create more soon.

July 24, 2020, 11:09 pm by

Ya know I hadn't thought of that. You and Valiska both mentioned potential acne issues with the coconut oil and puberty. He just informed me that he hasn't used it in 3 days but he agrees that he might be having hormonal changes again because his arms and legs always get sore before a growth spurt. (He's already 5'10", geez). I also hadn't taken into consideration that he's starting to sprout a pretty thick mustache. He said despite the rash he'll never shave. (He's waaay too proud of it lol). Maybe the acne is just ingrown hair, or just a general rash from new hair growth? It could be anything. I was given 2 websites for different masks from another subeta user who's also very skin sensitive. I'm in the process of buying one from each site.

..and I completely forgot about his plastic mask. He got it from another parent before masks were mandatory and were uncommon. He fell asleep on the sofa just now, but I hope he still has it lol. I'd still have to research its level of protection, but he's never worn it so it might work! I've spent well over $50 on various plastic(ish) masks only to discover they weren't approved. (I research extensively nowadays though lol). I just kinda had anything non-cloth disregarded because of that. I am so grateful for all the info I've received from here :) ((hugs)) to subetians lol :) greatly appreciated!

July 24, 2020, 10:27 pm by

Hi! If youll let me make some suggestions too... I recommend trying a mask made of polypropylene fabric, that same material that reusable shopping bags are made of. I have oily skin and have always been fairly prone to acne, but wiping those out every night with witch hazel like Valiska recommended has worked super well and I am able to wear it several days in a row without any issues. Because theyre plastic they wipe pretty easily. I get the witch hazel facial toner with a tiny bit of alcohol in it. Just make sure theyre dry before wearing it. :x

I remember when coconut oil was all the rage and I would slather it on my face. Any type of oil is really helpful for alleviating a rash. There are charts online of different oils and how comedogenic they are, aka how likely they are to make you break out. Turns out there are much better oils than coconut, like castor and jojoba and tons more.

I also want to say that 14 is a rough age for acne. I remember trying all the different products hoping one would be a cure-all for acne, washing it several times a day, straight up exterminating every organic particle on my face, etc. In the end I gave up and that helped. I think as the body changes, it needs time to adjust and figure out the right amount of oil to produce for a healthy ecosystem. Try just washing with gentle soap and water and putting small bits of toothpaste on the pimples so they can dry out on their own. Best luck to your kid and I hope he feels better!

July 24, 2020, 7:57 pm by

Witch Hazel.. Brilliant! I totally forgot about that stuff. As much as I 100% appreciate the fact that you went outta your way to give me all of that useful info, I've already tried most of them and they failed. He's been sensitive to many types of fabric since birth. I even had trouble with most diaper brands and cloth ones too. He could only wear 3 (very expensive and uncommon brands). Cotton, spandex, denim, and silk (or satin, I forget) are pretty much the fabrics he's limited to.

All of his masks are cotton. They cause problems too. He has 8 of them that get handwashed daily and machine washed twice a week. Initially I assumed the problem was because my older son is very creative, and created designs on 3 of them. (One was Ironman. He made me a Cheshire Cat one). I assumed he was sensitive to the dyes that were used. Nope! Plain white cotton ones irritated him. I bought one off Amazon that was supposed to be hypo-allergenic, FAIL. MY daughter works in a nursing home and brought him some disposable ones. FAIL. My boyfriend brought him a Covid approved paper-ish construction mask. It was perfect until we discovered he was also sensitive to the metal on it. It wasn't nickel either. As far as the coconut oil, he has used it like most people use lotion since the dermatologist recommended it 3 years ago. He's also not acne prone. At least not before the masks. He's always only gotten 1 or 2 small pimples on his forehead, that's it. Never anywhere else. Never more than 2. Never more frequent than once every 3months. I even thought it could be his breath. Maybe he had extra bacteria in his mouth. He started brushing, flossing and rinsing with peroxide and listerine (alternately) every time he washed his face (every 30-45 min) FAILED. Trust me, I have seemingly tried everything. Sadly the only masks that don't irritate him are the ones my daughter brought from work.. But they gave them away because they weren't safe approved. I don't feel comfortable with that, so for now he wears those underneath his cotton ones. He says he can't breathe and I'm pretty sure he hates me now lol.

To sum up though, he never goes anywhere for more than 3 hours at a time. .and not even everyday. I just feel so bad for him. I've been asking on random forums everywhere hoping that anyone else has the same ridiculous number of issues and has found a solution. It's crazy that I hadn't thought to ask on subeta before today.. Because I've already recieved more valuable info here than I have anywhere. I appreciate it from the depths of my soul :)

July 24, 2020, 5:53 pm by

I also have sensitive skin and don't tolerate scented detergents and so on. "Maskne" is very common--you can google it. I'm not blaming the coconut oil, precisely, but putting oil on acne-prone skin can cause pimples. Another option would be an oil-free moisturiser such as Korean snail cream--Mizon and ElishaCoy are good brands.

My first thought is that if he's using cloth masks he should wash them every time he uses them in a soap he can tolerate and rinse them well, then let them hang up to dry. He should also rotate them and not wear the same one one or more days in a row. Just as clean pillowcases are important for acne-prone skin, so is a clean mask. Acne is caused by a bacterium, and anything that touches the skin of the face must be kept clean. If he goes out every day, he should have at least as many masks as he has underwear, so he can keep them just as clean. I like the jersey cloth masks that Redbubble sells and for a bonus you can get them with fandom characters and cute art on them. I'm currently wearing a thylacine mask! (the thylacine is curled up and asleep in some flowers, it's very cute).

Instead of peroxide, try witch hazel. It's a bit less drying and you can get it at the drugstore much more easily than you can get peroxide these days.

He shouldn't use an N95 unless he's doing surgery, LOL, or otherwise likely to come into contact with aerosolised bodily fluids, because the material those things are made of is very irritating. If he needs an N+ mask for any reason related to work, he should get a cloth one with filters that go inside it so the filter does not touch his skin.

July 24, 2020, 2:05 pm by

DIDN'T MEAN TO MAKE YOUR DAUGHTER CRY, I AM SOME INSECTS AND NOT A GUY

July 24, 2020, 1:27 pm by

This question is a tad off topic to current discussion, (maybe that's good?).. but my 14yr old has extremely sensitive skin. (I can't use detergents with harsh chemicals). When he wears his mask, the surrounding areas of his face swell up and turn red. He takes his mask off to wash his face frequently, and a dab of coconut oil has been helping a lot in regards to the rash. However, he's becoming self conscious about the pimples he's been getting because of this.. (Even though the mack covers them lol). He's never had this problem before. He calls it "maskne" (mask acne lol..anyway). Does anyone know how to prevent this? He normally uses peroxide on his face, but now it stings bc of the mask irritation. I'd appreciate any type of suggestions. (Just please don't blame the coconut oil lol)

July 24, 2020, 11:59 am by

I'm so excited to see more mask items on site!

For health reasons, I should wear a mask in public at all times, regardless of the pandemic, but for years I didn't because I was too self-conscious about it. Around the very start of the pandemic (coincidentally), before we were all advised to wear masks, declines in my health forced me to accept that I need to take it more seriously and wear a mask regardless of how I felt about it.

I tend to prefer making my HA resemble me, so one of the main ways I tried to change my own perceptions about them was by trying to use them on my HA more often. Having more options will make it easier for me to make more mask-positive HAs, which has been helping with my confidence in wearing the masks I need to wear to manage my health, so thank you for this!

July 24, 2020, 5:04 am by

Yes! I was sooo excited when I was first told out about that item (currently saving). I have enough to get it but I cringe a little when I think about spending so much for a treasure item, lol. Thanks for looking out. If you happen to think of any other appropriate treasure items or potential pet friends that I might've missed, feel free to message me or ping me somehow. (This goes for everyone) ;)

July 24, 2020, 12:00 am by

i love this, thank you!! :D <3

July 23, 2020, 11:36 pm by

Super in favor of seeing some plain colored ones as well, so it's good to hear there are more on the horizon ❤️

Also...this discourse is wild because these aren't the first, second, or even third round of lower face masks on this site - just for on-site items. We had 2 different styles in this year's Masq shop, we've got one in the Carnival shop, the 2019 Masq shop also had a set of fabric masks, there's the Delish Material Mask, the Saheric dusk masks that cover the mouth and nose, the plague doctor masks from Migrating Masks (both full and half masks), all the assorted gas masks, not to mention the pretty decent amount of CW masks that have come out over the years (including the bad boy masks that are also cloth half masks).

Like...y'all, this ain't even new here.

July 23, 2020, 9:37 pm by

PLEASE MAKE ONE THAT SAYS 'EW, PEOPLE' ON IT. That's what I'm going to embroider on the one I wear irl.

July 23, 2020, 5:22 pm by

- Yes, plaid ones would be great!

I wish it didn't have to take a pandemic for subeta to get some nice face mask items, and I'm sorry that it is reminded people of the stresses of RL in their online retreat, but I really appreciate having these, and wouldn't say no to more! The doctor one is a little too formal, and the fabric ones/bandanas are too bulky. I LOVE my foot rash skin, been showing it off since 2008, but the mouth is admittedly a little grotesque, and it truly is nice to finally have some nice new options to cover it up.

July 23, 2020, 4:34 pm by

I kinda want a pink plaid one so it matches the main one I wear irl. I was very happy to see this as an addition to the site.

July 23, 2020, 3:51 pm by

My previous comment was just a rant about real-life anti-maskers. If you're not one of those, then it wasn't directed at you, and I sincerely thank you for doing the responsible thing.

I did refer to the "took away our smiles" thing in my comment but that phrase has definitely been used in anti-mask rhetoric (I've seen it elsewhere) and that's why it irritated me and I got snarky about it. I wasn't really trying to call you out directly (the phrase had already been repeated here several times so I was just sort of joining the conversation) and I'm sorry for piling on about it. I know we're just super tired of all of this and the fact that the masks themselves remind you of your frustration is understandable and valid. Personally, I really like masks because they help keep us safe, same way I like seatbelts and airbags because those have definitely saved my life. Plus, I was already kind of a safety/PPE nerd because of my hobbies, so I like having virtual ones on here too (btw we already had quite a few on site pre-covid so this addition isn't really anything new). Anyway, I apologize if my comment upset you; I do understand that you're not actually anti-mask and you have a right to your opinion.

July 23, 2020, 3:49 pm by

That's good to hear, the dot ones are nice but I was also hoping for some plain colours too. Though I am worried that even more people will complain if we end up having more masks (despite the fact that it was sugegsted in the forums).

July 23, 2020, 3:46 pm by

Well, I can't say I'm too excited over my HA getting to wear a face-mask.

Fortunately, there's no requirement that my HA has to wear them. They are simply an option like other wearables on this site.

July 23, 2020, 3:36 pm by

We have some others we'll release later that aren't polka dots! These just fit the monthly theme so they went out first. :)

July 23, 2020, 3:24 pm by

I know it's a little nitpicky, but I wish the masks had simply been one color rather than a polka-dot design.

July 23, 2020, 2:00 pm by

me, an italian, watching other countries turn being socially responsible into a political issue

July 23, 2020, 1:55 pm by

try the antique shop, reading drive page--there's an oxygen tank that's a Fault in Our Stars tribute.

July 23, 2020, 1:53 pm by

Well, I started with the paper masks for the quick trips, but my sister found us some washable cloth masks, so we've been using those, though when it's just a quick jaunt uptown and not staying up there for longer (such as doing several errands, that is, or a long grocery shopping trip), we use the paper masks.

July 23, 2020, 1:36 pm by

That green one is my kind of color :D

July 23, 2020, 1:25 pm by

July 23, 2020, 1:23 pm by

Read this @ 07/22/20 10:18 pm and all the "masks took our smiles away" - which I said - comments, then tell me to take it easy!! THIS IS HOW I FEEL!!

July 23, 2020, 11:40 am by

I think a lot of people, particularly Americans, are feeling fatigued about the discourse around mask usage around the country. A lot of us are very frustrated and scared that our lives (or the lives of our loved ones) are being put at risk because of the way masks have been politicized. I'm 100% in favor of not tolerating selfish people who refuse to wear masks because it's a minor inconvenience for them, or whatever other bullshit argument they have.

But it's pretty clear to me that most of the folks here who expressed not liking the masks are not the same as the people irl who are so staunchly anti-mask. It's pretty clear to me, too, that the folks who spoke up about those feelings are also stressed out and hurt for completely, totally understandable reasons.

Can we uplift each other instead of punching down? This pandemic has been horrible for everyone and it makes sense to me why people want Subeta to remain a comfortable place for escapism. The masks are nice HA accessories, and it's so nice that nobody on Subeta has to slap one on their HA like we do irl.

I'm sorry for adding fuel to the fire with my comment earlier and for my unfair assumptions.

July 23, 2020, 11:18 am by

"Masks took our smiles away" Well thankfully on subeta, you can layer your smile OVER your mask! Problem solved. YW. by KiaArra

July 23, 2020, 10:26 am by

July 23, 2020, 10:12 am by

Curious how some people react to items referencing an ongoing global pandemic.

July 23, 2020, 8:46 am by

Who brought the Karen's?

July 23, 2020, 8:08 am by

In regards to seeing masks worn on HAs... they make me feel the same way they do IRL.

I feel a sense of solidarity, of mutual understanding that something shitty is going on, and wearing a mask is the only visual cue we can give to each other to show we're all working on reducing its spread.

July 23, 2020, 6:14 am by

If you have a problem with the masks on-site, adblock them. It's not hard.

July 23, 2020, 5:57 am by

Oh, yeah, and for who the hell is interested in my comments, read this: I VOLUNTEER IN A PARENTS HOME, SO I WEAR NOT ONLY THE FUCKING MASK!! Read on the net what and where Mishan Beer Sheva is, corona wise, how many died there! Think what I see and go through every hour, not every day. Think I was in isolation too, mask and all. Most of all THINK FIRST!!!

July 23, 2020, 5:51 am by

I WEAR A MASK IRL!! It is not what upsets me, it upsets me that I come here to forget wearing the fucking mask and to forget a bit about fucking WORLD PANDEMIC!!! YOU do NOT have the right to mention nazzi, Holocaust and these kind of horrors that offend me deeply, since I AM A JEW!!! MY GRANDPA WAS AT BUCHENWALD!!! YOU do NOT judge because I do not judge anyone! I do NOT like masks, I am not anti-mask, I am anti-fucking-corona!! Get what I'm saying and not what YOU want to hear!!!

July 23, 2020, 5:45 am by

Definitely no such thing as too many rainbows!

Your swarm of bees comment reminded me of this. XD

July 23, 2020, 5:33 am by

Can I say wow. Thank you for doing the work you do and have done and putting your life in danger for some of the most vulnerable in society. I cant imagine it being easy, knowing not everyone who lives on the streets is compliant with those trying to help. I sincerely hope your recovery is thorough. You're a good human being and I hope you are getting the support you deserve in the meantime.

I think what subeta is doing though is simply introducing a new item for those of us who like to model their avatars after themselves IRL. I haven't sensed them trying to make light of the situation, any more than the wheelchairs and prosthetics in the same store. Just a news story announcing their existence. And we can go back to ignoring them on here if we like.

July 23, 2020, 5:13 am by

Batman voice: Does it come in black?

July 23, 2020, 5:12 am by

Spreading poison, that's the concern. Hilarious.

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July 23, 2020, 5:09 am by

For gods sake. I have no problem with masks in real life. I work for local government. We've basically been killing ourselves to get masks to people and helping to get as many homeless off the streets and into non-congregant shelter as we can because they are some of the people at highest risk (also because it's the right thing to do but only recently has there been funding/higher government will to do it).

I wear a mask in the real world where I could catch or spread the virus. I'm also all for national mandatory mask wearing. But HAs are not spreading covid, you can't get it over the bloody internet. I've had covid back in March before masks were a thing outside of medical personnel, I have physical damage from it, I worry constantly about spreading it even though it's been months because no one seems to know how it works, can you catch it again, can it come back. I haven't been around real people outside of absolute necessity since March. Add this to my job dealing with covid and there is no escape from this horror.

Yes, I like one place that is not being crushed by the reality of covid. This place is so worried about triggering people and being sensitive to everyone. How about some recognition that a pandimic that has upending everyone's lives and caused untold death and damage could just possibly be upsetting to people.

I don't find online masks fun. I much prefer if they weren't brought into one of the very few places that doesn't HAVE to be about covid. Because just about everything else in life does HAVE to be about it.

July 23, 2020, 3:42 am by

Disappointed by not surprised. There's always a small handful. And it's always the same handful, mostly. Shut up and wear your masks, you spread enough poison verbally without doing it literally as well.

July 23, 2020, 3:19 am by

I love them! I hope we get more colors, shapes, and some sticker/pattern add-ons so we can have a bit of fun.

July 23, 2020, 2:38 am by

Really cute masks but they are a bit offset. I am very proud of Subeta team! Mask save lives!

July 23, 2020, 2:30 am by

casually adds anti-mask idiots to block list

July 23, 2020, 1:58 am by

sees more than 10 comments on a news post

July 23, 2020, 1:18 am by

It's not about the masks you silly chickens saying "Just wear it wear it for others you're so sellllfish!" It's about what comes next.

July 23, 2020, 1:00 am by

The best thing about having to wear a mask at work is the fact the customers can not see the way my lips tightened when they ask what the price of something is when the sticker is on the back on the item.

July 22, 2020, 10:54 pm by

as soon as I saw the comment amount I just knew.... I just knew people would be the same as irl in here also. Give it a rest, masks are gonna be a part of life in some way for a LONG time to come yet. Some of us may even keep it up when we feel ill, from this point forward lol.

July 22, 2020, 10:51 pm by

I actually kinda love the mask thing, because I have chronically terrible skin no matter what I do, so wearing a mask means I don't have to put on tons of foundation whenever I go somewhere! Hell yeah masks! I have a very cool space one, it is extremely nice and everyone is jealous.

July 22, 2020, 10:29 pm by

"Masks took our smiles away" Bold of you to think I smiled to begin with.

Probably won't use these specific ones, though we'll see if we get more colours :D

July 22, 2020, 10:18 pm by

cute masks, nasty anti-maskers. is this the new anti-vaxxer?

that said, if you complain that wearing masks to help protect others during A WORLDWIDE PANDEMIC!!! is taking your freedom away, you look entitled beyond belief. it's basic human decency to maybe not breathe, cough, or sneeze openly where you could potentially be asymptomatic and carrying the virus. wear a mask. it's not taking your freedom away - it's like the laws about needing to wear clothes in public. you gonna start rioting because you're forced to cover up your genitals in public? that's not even a virus threatening the lives of countless people. it is, once again, basic human decency.

I want anti-maskers to look at the Holocaust though. people being forced to wear armbands to out themselves as Jews. putting targets on themselves, denouncing themselves as human in the eyes of Nazis. THAT'S taking freedom away from another human being. not having to cover your mouth and nose.

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