Technique for analyzing the transfer of colored cosmetics onto face masks.

Background: With the rapid spread of COVID-19, the makeup trend in the cosmetics market is changing as mask-wearing has become a common practice. This study was conducted to establish an objective and reliable method for analyzing the transfer of colored cosmetics onto face masks.

Methods: A total of 24 women participated in this test.

Changes in skin wrinkles and pores due to long-term mask wear.

Background: The spread of COVID-19 has made mask wear essential. Expecting that long-term mask wear would change the characteristics of skin, this study investigated changes in skin wrinkles and pores caused by long-term mask wear and whether or not use of moisturizers has an effect on any changes.

Materials And Methods: The study participants were 20 women who were instructed to wear a mask for at least 6 hours a day for 4 weeks.