CPAP & Cosmetics?

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peacein
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CPAP & Cosmetics?

Post by peacein » Sat Sep 09, 2017 12:19 pm

Is there any issue with using facial cosmetics and a CPAP mask? Like moisturizers, exfoliants, etc, standard cosmetics.

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Re: CPAP & Cosmetics?

Post by chunkyfrog » Sat Sep 09, 2017 12:50 pm

Yes. Wash your face before bedtime.
Most products that claim to restore youthful skin --don't work,, so do not waste your money.
Sleeping with a nice clean face is pleasant, anyway.

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Re: CPAP & Cosmetics?

Post by Julie » Sat Sep 09, 2017 12:57 pm

Your mask will slide around, plus whatever chems are in the creams may deteriorate the silicone.

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Re: CPAP & Cosmetics?

Post by Bertha deBlues » Sat Sep 09, 2017 12:58 pm

I wash and moisturize, but not just before bed. Then, just before masking up, I use a soft cloth to wipe away any surface oils or excess moisturizer. It makes cleaning the mask and straps easier.
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Re: CPAP & Cosmetics?

Post by Cardsfan » Sat Sep 09, 2017 1:11 pm

Use your oils and creams in the morning. Clean face before masking up.

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Re: CPAP & Cosmetics?

Post by chunkyfrog » Sat Sep 09, 2017 2:55 pm

Did I just hear an echo?

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Re: CPAP & Cosmetics?

Post by Guest » Sat Sep 09, 2017 3:54 pm

chunkyfrog wrote:Did I just hear an echo?
Nope, you two are singing in harmony.

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Re: CPAP & Cosmetics?

Post by DaisySmith » Mon Sep 11, 2017 9:11 am

I have an extensive routine I do before bed which includes serums and moisturizer and I've had NO issues. Really, do what you normally do. Any decent products will not be greasy. If you use high quality moisturizer it will be absorbed by the time you go to sleep. I cleanse and do all my other products an hour or so before sleep.

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