Abstract:
A face mask comprises a water-containing piece layer for covering most area of a human face to moisten the face skin. The piece layer is provided with a hollowed portion corresponding in location to nostril, and in the inner side with a ventilation structure enabling the face skin to breathe.

Description:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION  
         [0001]    The present invention relates generally to a face mask, and more particularly to a face mask to keep the face skin moisture.  
         BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION  
         [0002]    The face skin of an airplane passenger is vulnerable to loss of moisture in view of the change in pressure and moisture of the airplane cabin in relation to the ground. The vulnerability is especially acute in a long trip, thereby resulting in an excessive loss of moisture in the face skin of the traveler. Similar situation may also take place in train, bus, theater, sauna, office, home, etc. It is well known that the excessive loss of skin moisture can result in a bodily discomfort as well as a poor facial appearance, and that the excessive loss of the facial skin moisture can adversely affect the cosmetic preparation of the face.  
         SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION  
         [0003]    The primary objective of the present invention is to provide a face mask to minimize the loss of facial skin moisture.  
           [0004]    The face mask of the present invention comprises a water-containing piece layer which is sized to cover most of the human face and is provided with a breathable portion corresponding in location to the human nose. The water containing piece layer is provided with a ventilation structure enabling the facial skin to breathe. 
       
    
    
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS  
       [0005]    [0005]FIG. 1 shows a front view of a first preferred embodiment of the present invention.  
         [0006]    [0006]FIG. 2 shows a rear view of the first preferred embodiment of the present invention.  
         [0007]    [0007]FIG. 3 shows a sectional schematic view of the first preferred embodiment of the present invention.  
         [0008]    [0008]FIG. 4 shows a schematic view of the first preferred embodiment of the present invention in use.  
         [0009]    [0009]FIG. 5 shows a front view of a second preferred embodiment of the present invention.  
         [0010]    [0010]FIG. 6 shows a rear view of the second preferred embodiment of the present invention.  
         [0011]    [0011]FIG. 7 shows a sectional schematic view of the second preferred embodiment of the present invention.  
         [0012]    [0012]FIG. 8 shows an external schematic view of another embodiment pattern of the present invention.  
         [0013]    [0013]FIGS. 9 and 10 are sectional schematic views of another two embodiment patterns of the present invention. 
     
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION  
       [0014]    As shown in the drawings provided, a face mask  10  has a main body which is a water-containing piece layer  20  made of a water absorbable fiber material, such as fabric, no-woven fabric, cotton cloth, paper, etc. The layer is provided in the inner side with a knurled surface which is formed of a plurality of protuberances  21  and depressions  22  intermingled with the protuberances  21 . The protuberances  21  are round in shaped and are regularly distributed such that they are separated by a distance ranging between 20 mm and 25 mm. The protuberances  21  may have other shapes and may be arranged irregularly. The layer  20  is provided in the surface with a plastic film layer  30  having a waterproof effect. The face mask  10  has a profile corresponding to the shape of the human face. The face mask  10  is worn on the human face such that one side of the film layer  30  faces outward. The face mask  10  is provided in the periphery with a plurality of expansion seams  11  extending inward from the outer edge and enabling the face mask  10  to fit the human face profile. The face mask  10  is provided with two arcuate open seams  12  corresponding in location to the human eyes to facilitate the exposing of the human eyes. The face mask  10  is provided with two dotted line seams  13 , which are symmetrical with the open seams  12  respectively, to facilitate the forming of two oval openings at the position of eyes in conjunction with the open seams  12 . The face mask  10  is provided with a nose opening  14  and a mouth opening  15 . The face mask  10  is provided in left and right sides with a longitudinal split seam  16  corresponding in location to ear. The split seam  16  is provided in the outer side with an annular ear ribbon  17  expandable outwards.  
         [0015]    In production, the layer  20  is first provided with a purified water, a cosmetic water, or an aromatic liquid, and is then placed in a waterproof and airtight bag. In use, the face mask  10  is removed from the bag to wear on the face such that the water-containing piece layer  20  faces inward, and that the film layer  30  faces outward, as shown in FIG. 4. The piece layer  20  comes in contact with the face skin. The two ear ribbons  17  are fitted over the ears. In light of the nose opening  13  and the mouth opening  14 , the breathing of the wearer is not obstructed. In addition, the face mask  10  does not prevent its wearer from speaking or drinking. In light of the open seam  12  and the dotted line seam  13 , the face mask of the present invention does not obstruct the eye sight of the wearer. The plastic film layer  30  is capable of separating the water and preventing the water of the layer  20  from evaporating rapidly, especially in a dry cool environment, thereby prolonging the effect of moistening the face skin. The protuberances  21  of the piece layer  20  come in contact with the face skin gently. As a result, the knurled surface of the inner side of the piece layer  20  forms a ventilation structure to promote the air circulation between the piece layer  20  and the face skin, thereby bringing about a soothing effect on the face.  
         [0016]    As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, a face mask  40  of the second preferred embodiment has a main body which is a water-containing piece layer  41  which is provided with a waterproof plastic film layer  42  and a mouth-nose opening  43  corresponding in location to nostril and jaw. In addition, the piece layer  41  is provided with a meshed layer  44  of cotton, which comes in contact with the face skin to bring about a ventilation effect. In other words, the meshed layer  44  serves to soothe the face skin.  
         [0017]    As shown in FIG. 8, the face mask  50  is designed to mask the face partially and is provided with a hollow portion  51  which is corresponding to the bottom end of the face such that the hollow portion  51  extends upwards from the chin to the nose. An expansion seam  52  is provided such that it extends upward along each of two nose wings. The present invention is provided with two oval eye openings  53  corresponding in location to the eyes.  
         [0018]    As shown in FIG. 9, the face mask  60  is provided with a plurality of ventilation holes  61  which extend from the inner side of the water-containing piece layer  62  to the surface of the plastic film layer  63 . The ventilation holes  61  reduces the contact area between the piece layer  62  and the face skin. In the meantime, the ventilation holes  61  promote the breathing of the face skin. As shown in FIG. 10, the plastic film layer  73  is breathable and capable of stopping water. The ventilation holes  71  extends through only the water-containing piece layer  72  without compromising the ventilation effect.  
         [0019]    The plastic film layer of the present invention is colored or knurled. The present invention may be devoid of the plastic film layer which is intended to prolong the use of the face mask.  
         [0020]    The face mask of the present invention is suitable for use in all transportation means and environments, especially in the cool dry environment. In addition, the face mask of the present invention is cost-effective and is an ideal adjunct for travelers.