Face mask operable of resisting damage to facial cosmetics

Abstract

An improved facial mask with a multilayered interior surface operable to minimize the damage to facial cosmetics while preventing the spread of airborne contagions. The first layer is comprised of breathable filtration material arranged on the interior surface to enable the user to comfortably breath through the mask while filtering airborne pathogens. The second layer is comprised of hydrophobic and/or lipophilic material arranged to minimize the damage to cosmetic arrangements made by the user.

1 . A protective structure operable to inhibit the spread of airborne pathogens and preventing disruption to cosmetic applications on the skin of a user, comprising:
 a. a multilayer structure having a structural layer comprised of breathable material and operable to maintain a pre-determined shape; and   b. an inner second layer comprised of hydrophobic material operable to contact the face of the user without causing disruption to said cosmetic applications, wherein the said second layer is interior to said structural layer and comprises at least one open area that exposes said structural layer to facilitate breathing.   
     
     
         2 . (canceled) 
     
     
         3 . The protective structure of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one open areas is arranged such that said structural layer makes minimal contact with facial structures of said user during wear. 
     
     
         4 . (canceled) 
     
     
         5 . The protective structure of  claim 1 , wherein said protective structure is operable to be attached to the inner surface of a face mask. 
     
     
         6 . The protective structure of  claim 1 , wherein said structural layer comprises a semi-rigid material. 
     
     
         7 . The protective structure of  claim 1 , wherein said inner material operable to resist disruption to said cosmetic application comprises hydrophobic material including one or more of mineral oil, polyester, acrylic, dimethyldibenzylidene sorbitol, ultramarines, modacrylic, and polypropylene. 
     
     
         8 . (canceled) 
     
     
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         10 . The protective structure of  claim 1 , wherein said structural layer comprises a semi-rigid paper material. 
     
     
         11 . (canceled) 
     
     
         12 . A protective mask insert having at least two layers, including a structural layer and an inner hydrophobic layer comprising a material operable to contact the face of the user without causing disruption to compositions applied to the skin of the user, and a securing mechanism operable to attach said protective mask insert to suitable headwear or the user's head. 
     
     
         13 . The insert of  claim 12 , wherein said inner hydrophobic layer has a predetermined pattern that includes at least one opening in proximity to the mouth of a user and having a shape that allows the user to freely move their mouth without chafing caused by said inner hydrophobic layer, when worn. 
     
     
         14 . (canceled) 
     
     
         15 . The insert of  claim 12 , wherein said material operable to resist disruption to composition applied to the skin comprises hydrophobic material including one or more mineral oil, polyester, polypropylene, acrylic, modacrylic, dimethyldibenzylidene sorbitol, ultramarines, and specialized paper. 
     
     
         16 . (canceled) 
     
     
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         19 . An attachable device operable to protect an application of a material to the skin, comprising:
 a. a layer comprised of a hydrophobic material operable to contact the skin of the user without causing disruption to a topical material applied thereto; and   b. an attachment layer operable to attach to a surface on a garment or the skin of a user.   
     
     
         20 . The device of  claim 19 , wherein said hydrophobic layer includes one or more openings in said hydrophobic material. 
     
     
         21 . The device of  claim 19 , wherein said device is configured to be attached to an interior of a face mask and includes an open area for accommodating the shape of a mouth. 
     
     
         22 . The device of  claim 19 , wherein said hydrophobic material is mineral oil, polyester, polypropylene, acrylic, dimethyldibenzylidene sorbitol, ultramarines, modacrylic, or a mixture thereof. 
     
     
         23 . The device of  claim 19 , wherein said hydrophobic material comprises a hydrophobic coating.