Mask

A mask is a protective or decorative covering worn over all or part of the face. Depending on its purpose, it serves different functions:

Medical & Protective: Designed to filter airborne particles, germs, or pollutants (e.g., surgical masks, N95 respirators) to prevent the spread of illness or protect the wearer in hazardous environments.

Safety: Used in sports or industrial work (e.g., catcher’s masks, welding helmets) to shield the face from physical impact or intense light.

Cultural & Artistic: Used in theater, festivals, or rituals to represent characters, hide identity, or express symbolic meanings (e.g., masquerade masks, traditional ceremonial masks).

Skincare: A “face mask” is a cream or sheet applied to the skin to deliver concentrated ingredients for hydration, cleansing, or treatment.