THIS TEACHER IS GOING VIRAL FOR DISCOVERING A GENIUS FACE MASK ACCESSORY

What Is a Face Mask Bracket, and Are They Safe to Use Against Coronavirus?

People are buying them thinking they'll make their mask more comfortable, but could they make your mask less effective?

 

face mask brackets are bendable, silicone plastic frames designed to keep the mask from touching and irritating your face. The purpose of the face mask brackets is to ensure easier breathing and lower irritation on the skin, especially during hot and humid days.

They are also designed to prevent your makeup from getting onto the mask and making it dirty too soon into use. So, the idea is surely interesting, and many people seem to agree. The sales of these so-called mask braces have surged in the last few days, despite the fact that not a lot people know about these new mask accessories.

 

Like many teachers, Angie Madden spent the summer stocking up on school supplies, including plenty of face masks to help her make it through the school week. The Georgia resident is also heading back to the classroom with an interesting accessory that makes wearing a mask all day a bit easier: a face mask bracket.

The handy accessory rests underneath your mask n and holds it in place, making it easier to talk without having to constantly adjust it. For teachers who spend their whole day talking, that's a pretty big deal.

Last week, Madden introduced her Facebook friends to her new online find and in just a few days, the video was shared nearly 300,000 times.

Madden put the product to the test when she made her way back to the classroom in August — and so far, she's loving it.

"We started school 10 days ago and it has been such a relief to be able to talk and not suck in the mask," the teacher told us, adding that the only downside is that she sweats a bit while wearing the bracket.

If you're curious to know exactly which bracket Madden is using, you can check it out here

Madden wears the product underneath her mask daily and washes it every night with dish soap and water to keep it nice and clean. The teacher said the silicone material is "very soft and comfortable" and sits right on her chin.

The Georgia teacher thought the face mask bracket would be useful in her classroom, but she was also thinking of her better half when she initially purchased the product.

"One of the other reasons that I bought it is my husband works in a plant and it can get very noisy, so in order for him to talk to people he would pull his mask down. I’m worried for him since he’s diabetic and is in a high-risk group," she explained.

The unique face mask accessory is working well for Madden and her husband and she thinks it's a useful tool for those who need to wear a mask all day.

"I hope it helps all kinds of people," she said.

 

So Do Face Mask Brackets Work With All Mask Types

So far, we know that face mask brackets fit perfectly with surgical-style masks. However, it seems that people use these brackets with other types of masks as well. 

This is mostly due to the fact that masks have a similar design to surgical-style masks.

 

Are Face Mask Brackets Tested And Approved?

We have to emphasize that there is no data, research, or studies done on the face mask brackets to prove they are not safe or that they don't improve the face mask wearing experience. So far, the CDC and the WHO haven’t issued any statements and guidelines regarding these mask accessories. However, numerous experts and infectious disease physicians seem to approve of the new trend.

The majority of the specialists believe that the face mask bracket will make a difference when it comes to face masks wearing. They also advise that these brackets could increase the filtering efficiency of the masks, so if your mask is driving you crazy, you may be ready to try one.

Board-certified dermatologist Beth Goldstein explained to HuffPost that the tenting effect of mask brackets prevents the mask from being sucked into the mouth and nose, creating a fairly more reasonable experience while wearing a mask.

Board-certified dermatologist Adarsh Vijay Mudgil agrees, explaining that this makes mask brackets suitable for physical outdoor activities, as they prevent masks from cutting off your airflow while running, jogging or bike riding.

 

So, What Are Face Mask Brackets Good For?

According to the currently available information, it seems that the mask braces are good for;

• Lowering skin irritation
• Lowering skin rashes and acne breakouts Ensuring easier breathing
• Keeping the mask clean from makeup (keeping the makeup on the face)
• Providing face mask protection to people with eczema and dermatitis, etc.

 

In a nutshell ...

Ever Since the Teachers post about the face mask bracket went viral, it has completely sold out in stores, However, even though that face mask brackets are being sold out, there are some counterfeits that are being sold on Amazon that seem to be made from different types of plastic, instead of only silicone, these exact brackets can cause skin irritation themselves.

A good example of a genuine manufacturer of mask brackets is a company called AeroBrace and a few other manufacturers on Amazon

A few people who are familiar with Aerobrace highly recommend the quality of their mask brakets as shown below

 

 

 

Truth is face masks are here to stay—at least for now—and tools are emerging to make the experience more comfortable.

Final Thoughts

With the rise of face mask disapproval and negative feedback from the general public, the idea of making the masks more comfortable seems to be more profitable than ever.

However the major advantage is that this brackets are specifically made for both surgical masks and will fit well inside all kinds of fancy masks available in the market.