Face mask

A face shield, comprising:

• a dual layer plastic plate having a top, a bottom, a pair of sides, a lower corner, a perimeter, the dual layer plastic plate serving as a protective element of the face shield and the dual layer plastic plate is capable of being pivoted upward along a rotational travel path;
• a foam rubber cushion disposed along an upper edge of the dual layer plastic plate to allow for properly positioning the face shield when worn;
• a pair of pivoting means capable of rotating the dual layer plastic plate upwards with respect to the foam rubber cushion;
• a Nylon strap adapted to secure the face shield on a user's head;
• a battery enclosure disposed on top of the foam rubber cushion to provide a battery that provides a plurality of electrical power to the face shield;
• a sanitizing light source disposed on the top, the bottom and the pair of sides of the dual layer plastic plate;
• a power switch located on the lower corner of the dual layer plastic plate to allow for control of the sanitizing light source;
• a plurality of ventilation openings disposed around the perimeter of the dual layer plastic plate;
• and
• a wiring harness exiting the battery enclosure, the wiring harness includes a loop to provide adequate slack to allow the dual layer plastic plate to be raised and lowered along the rotational travel path without interference.