“Face” Masks

[ItsALovelyDayToday]

I just want to know why the word “face” has to be added in front of mask. The definition of mask is FACE covering. So why face mask? We’re all wasting time and energy saying face when it isn’t needed.

If anything they should be called nose, mouth and chin masks as that’s all they cover, not the whole face!

Let’s all start saying head hats, leg trousers and hand gloves.

The purpose of a mask is to conceal, or disguise. It doesn’t seem an appropriate word in this context at all when they are worn as shields or barriers.

Mind you, when ever I hear “face mask” my mind conjure up a spa treatment.