Wash your face before masking up

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LSAT
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Wash your face before masking up

Post by LSAT » Mon May 04, 2015 8:46 pm

Many people have trouble with mask leaks around their nose...This may be why........
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nasal_sebum

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Re: Wash your face before masking up

Post by chunkyfrog » Mon May 04, 2015 9:05 pm

I've heard of fishermen using it on flies to keep them afloat.
Of course, mind the hook!

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Re: Wash your face before masking up

Post by postitnote » Mon May 04, 2015 9:07 pm

I keep a box of baby butt wipes on my headboard to wipe my face down with before bed. I shower before I go to bed too so sorta double dipping I suppose. Hmm.
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