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Skin, Comfort & Irritation

Information about skin comfort, irritation, and how RemZzzs® liners may help improve CPAP mask comfort.

Skin, comfort and irritation overview

Comfort matters. CPAP therapy can be challenging when your mask rubs, tugs, slips, or irritates your skin. RemZzzs® liners were created to help reduce these iss

Why Skin Irritation Happens - Silicone and rubber cushions

Silicone and rubber are the most common CPAP cushion materials and can cause similar types of discomfort. On dry or sensitive skin, these materials may grab, tu

Why Skin Irritation Happens - Foam cushions

Foam cushions may feel soft initially but have unique challenges. Foam can create abrasion when worn directly on the skin, trap sweat, oil, and bacteria, and ca

How RemZzzs® liners help

RemZzzs® liners create a soft fabric barrier between the skin and the cushion, helping reduce both stickiness and slippage while improving overall comfort and s

If you’re getting redness or pressure marks

If you experience redness or pressure marks, consider loosening headgear slightly, stretching the liner gently so it sits flat, checking cushion condition, conf

If you have sensitive skin

RemZzzs® liners are 100% cotton and contain no adhesives, fragrances, chemicals, treatments, or coatings. However, each skin type is unique. Tips for reactive s

If you’re getting breakouts or warmth under the mask

For silicone or rubber cushions, breakouts are often caused by trapped heat, sweat, or friction. Liners help by absorbing moisture and reducing rubbing. For foa

If you have facial hair

Facial hair can make sealing more difficult. Liners may help by creating a more stable interface between skin, hair, and mask, reducing leaks and minimizing the

If the cushion feels hot, sticky, or grabby

This is most common with silicone and rubber. A liner reduces:. Stickiness. Grabby friction. Tugging during movement. Heat buildup. Customer Care:. [email protected]. 877-473-6999

When to stop using the liner

Discontinue use if you develop a rash, experience burning or stinging, notice increasing inflammation, have open wounds or broken skin, or have a known cotton a

Need help?

If you’re unsure whether discomfort is related to cushion type, liner placement, sizing, or mask condition, Customer Care can assist. Customer Care: 877-473-699