Considering cornstarch

[LadyV]

I am a newbie using Dreamstation with a Dreamware under nose mask. The silicone air “ducts” irritate my cheeks even with fabric covers. I’m considering applying a bit of cornstarch to the ducts and/or my face. Thoughts?

[Grace~~~]

I'd like pictures.

Do you have any application technique in mind? Make-up brush? Do you prefer to blend or leave noticeable?

[JayDee]

I am a newbie using Dreamstation with a Dreamware under nose mask. The silicone air “ducts” irritate my cheeks even with fabric covers. I’m considering applying a bit of cornstarch to the ducts and/or my face. Thoughts?

It may or may not help, but I see no harm to either your skin or the mask. I say, try it and see.

Good luck! Hope it fixes your issue.
-JD

[Islandwoman]

There have been many warnings about the danger of inhaling cornstarch or baby powder. I would not use it near my face at all as even a small amount inhaled every night could do damage. Also cornstarch that gets moist encourages the growth of yeast. Google it pleas before using.

[Goofproof]

There have been many warnings about the danger of inhaling cornstarch or baby powder. I would not use it near my face at all as even a small amount inhaled every night could do damage. Also cornstarch that gets moist encourages the growth of yeast. Google it pleas before using.

Ditto, my first thought too. Personally. Jim

Don't we use filters to keep solids out of our lungs.

[ChicagoGranny]

cornstarch

As Islandwoman said, cornstarch is a bad idea.

How tight do you have the straps adjusted? Too tight could cause problems. Too loose might cause slipping which could irritate the skin.

[clenchingtobreathe]

I use the DreamWear Nasal Cushion mask and it drove my skin crazy for awhile! I did try rubbing a little cornstarch on some areas of my face, but it didn't really stop the irritation. I found that using Johnson & Johnson's cloth tape (which actually feels like thin paper) around the areas of the mask that bugged me most has been the answer. It seems to keep the areas dry and eliminates the silicone from sticking to your face. It takes a little practice and experimenting to wrap the mask areas a bit at a time. I used to wrap the entire nasal cushion! , but now I just wrap the "arms" that rub my cheeks. I tried everything else and the paper tape works best for me.

I'm not sure what you mean when you consider putting cornstarch on the vents....but I wouldn't use it on the mask itself at all....