from breath eliminate frost reduce or eliminate fogging of the lens and further provide an interior mask environment that is pleasant and warming to the user which is particularly welcomed when in use outdoors in and in the extreme cold in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention the mask includes a built in air flow and heating means assembly that does not restrict limit or change the mask 39 s primary function of providing protection for the user and an eye shield against the light of the welding operation the first goal is protection followed by improvement of the mask interior environment in cold air while finally air is circulated to remove noxious fumes from the mask interior as a result of the welding process the exemplary embodiment of the mask 11 includes a mask having an outer surface adapted to shield the user 39 s face a hinged welding lens 14 a pivoting 13 head band 12 for attachment to a user 39 s head and an air heating and circulation housing 60 along the mask interior 20 the housing 60 is preferably in proximity to the welding lens 14 whereby the housing 60 provides an interior cavity and sheltered electrical assemblies for drawing in air heating air and exhausting the air within the mask interior and optionally directly onto the mask lens 14 for anti fogging the housing 60 components comprise.