Can acne face wash weaken mask seal?

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Swordz
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Can acne face wash weaken mask seal?

Post by Swordz » Fri Jul 08, 2005 2:28 pm

I'm still one of the unfortunate college students affected with acne, and currently use a solution similar to ProActiv. I use a full face mask, which I just bought a Resmed Ultra Mirage.

I clean my face before I go to bed, but I'm wondering if the acne medication I leave on my face might "eat" through or weaken the seal on my mask. Does anyone know of this happening?

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Post by snoozeandlose » Fri Jul 08, 2005 7:21 pm

I have been told to apply my mask to a clean face. I used to wear moisturizer at night, but have stopped when I realized it seemed to affect the seal on my skin. I imagine any foreign substance could possibly damage the material.


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