diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_helpers.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_helpers.dm
index ef8605f460a..cd5ec50ac85 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_helpers.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_helpers.dm
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@
 	if(istype(src.glasses, /obj/item/clothing/glasses))
 		process_glasses(glasses)
 	if(istype(src.wear_mask, /obj/item/clothing/mask))
-		add_clothing_protection(head)
+		add_clothing_protection(wear_mask)
 	if(istype(back,/obj/item/weapon/rig))
 		process_rig(back)