The number of people who cough at work or on the train has increased, and this year too, the season has come when we are concerned about physical condition management. There is news that the cost of flu vaccination has risen, so I don't think it's a concern for families with small children or the elderly.

A mask is one of the essential items to prevent colds. This time, I picked up the attention items from the products lined up in the mask section according to the recent trends. If you are thinking about buying up from now on, please refer to it!

■ Tendency 1: Thorough protection against viruses!

The word "99% cut filter" that is commonly written on most masks in recent years. Among them, the new product "Fitty Adsorption Decomposition Mask Super Fit" of Tamagawa Mamoru "Fitty" series seems to use a filter using the advanced material "Photocatalyst Titanium Apatite". It catches harmful substances in the air with high adsorption power and decomposes them by sunlight.


It's a pity that you can't actually see it, but another feature is the new shape "Fitty Shield" on the back side. Rounded gauze is layered around the mouth, which fits on both sides, nose, and chin lines, making it difficult to create gaps.



When you wear it, it fits tightly and keeps a moderately damp state because exhaled breath does not leak.


The fit of the nose wire is also high, and the four corners are cut round so there is no discomfort due to close contact. However, if you open your mouth wide, it will easily shift, so people who talk frequently while wearing a mask may be worried.

In addition, at the storefront, familiar faces such as Uni Charm's "Super 3D Mask" and Kowa's "3D Mask" series are available this year as well.

Even high-performance masks cannot be effective unless they are firmly fitted to the face. First, match the shape of your nose, then hang the left and right ear straps, and finally, fit the size of your face and cover it firmly under your chin.

■ Tendency # 2: Women's power is increasing rather than decreasing

Nowadays, it is natural to develop small masks for women, and masks with colors and scents, and special cases for carrying are lined up, and the sales floor has become quite gorgeous.

"Hakugen be-style" is a mask for women that makes you look refreshed. The inside is made of non-woven fabric that is soft to the touch and does not easily get makeup on, and has a three-dimensional structure that makes it difficult for lips to stick to it.


The cheeks were a little cramped for the author, who has long been said to be a sample of a round face, but there was certainly room in the mouth.


With the same concept, Iris Ohyama will release "Beauty Fit Mask" this year, and Uni Charm will release "Small Face Masks" in mid-January. There are many occasions when you have to wear a mask, but it would be great if you could look a little beautiful.



Next is a mask that incorporates the "aroma" that is popular with women. Kowa's "Mask with a slight herb scent" is a mask that is lightly tapped before use to pop the microcapsules trapped inside and maintain the scent. The scent is not too strong, and the private aroma space is completed without causing any inconvenience to others.



In addition, a smooth "protection coat" is applied to the inside to prevent makeup from adhering.


If you don't like the scent, you may feel uncomfortable, so you may want to try various things, such as sharing it with a friend.

Finally, I would like to introduce my favorite "Fitty Silky Touch More". This is also a new product from Tamagawa Mamoru, but as the product name suggests, the texture on the mouth side is silky. It was a mask that "wants to wear for a long time" because it is gentle on the author's skin, which is dry and vulnerable to irritation.


By the way, I kept wearing everything I wore this time all day long, but it didn't hurt my ears. It's a little more expensive than a good-value mask, but it seems worth choosing each one at the right time.