Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Skin Health

The following impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on skin health.Not only does it have an impact on mental health, the Covid-19 pandemic  also has an indirect impact on skin health. The impact is different from each other.

Stay at home
By being at home, a person will not be exposed to too much sun. In addition, being at home also makes someone often take off makeup or makeup so the skin can breathe. However, the loss will be felt for those of you who often use air conditioner (AC). Exposed to air conditioning makes the skin dry. In addition, Nora said, stress during a pandemic also affects the skin. “Stress because many at home can trigger acne and dermatitis or eczema,” he said in a webinar with Noroid, Tuesday (12/5).

Nora recommends routinely using a moisturizer so that the skin does not dry quickly. Meanwhile, to prevent acne due to stress, you are advised to do calming activities such as yoga, meditation, and quality sleep.

However, if you experience eczema, you are advised to consult a dermatologist to get the right topical medication.

2. Hand
   washing The hand washing campaign is found everywhere. However, too often washing hands even causes new problems such as dry hands, chapped, until irritation arises. The same thing will happen because of the habit of using hand sanitizers.

   To prevent prolonged problems, Nora suggests choosing hand soap without fragrance and coloring, antiseptic soap, and moisturizing soap.

   Use a moisturizer containing ceramideor pseudo-ceramide after washing hands. Ceramide is a natural skin moisturizer. Avoid washing your hands using hot water.

   In addition, also choose a hand sanitizerwhich contains ethanol and isopranol. “These are safe and recommended ingredients,” Nora said.

3. Masks
   Masks trigger occlusion or pressure on the skin. Mask pressure can cause sores and irritation to appear contact dermatitis and acne. “Acne occurs in areas covered by masks, this is very typical,” Nora said.

   To keep the mask safe, apply a moisturizer to reduce friction, routinely use a facial cleanser with ingredients that don’t irritate, and don’t use makeup that is too thick or heavy