5 Tips For Maintaining Health And Skin Easing During Ramadan Fasting

Illustration of skin care during Ramadan fasting (Pexels/Cottonbro)

JAKARTA - Skin care during the fasting month is very important in order to stay moist, healthy, and avoid skin problems. Changes in diet, lack of fluid intake, and dry weather can affect skin conditions.

Therefore, special care is needed so that the skin remains hydrated and glowing during fasting.

Dermatology, venereology and aesthetics specialist, dr. He Febrina, Sp. DVE, shared some tips to maintain moisture and skin brightness during Ramadan:

1. Fulfill Liquid Needs

Lack of fluid intake can cause the skin to dry while fasting. In addition, other factors such as changing diets, AC exposure, and the use of underprivileged care products can also worsen this condition.

Dr. He advised to apply a 2-4-2 water consumption pattern, namely two glasses when suhoor, four glasses when breaking the fast, and two glasses before bed to maintain skin moisture.

2. Consumption of Rich Food for Kolagen

Consuming foods that contain collagen can help maintain skin elasticity. Green vegetables, fruits, nuts, and fatty fish such as salmon, tuna, macaquel, and sardines contain essential nutrients for skin health.

Bone broth and fish skin are also rich in collagen which is beneficial for the skin. In addition, egg whites, broccoli, and spinach are also recommended as additional intake to support skin health during fasting.

3. Reduce the Use of Retinol and Retinal

Skin care products containing retinol, retinal, and alcohol should be reduced during Ramadan because it can cause the skin to dryer.

As an alternative, use products that contain hyaluronic acid, ceramide, niacinamide, vitamin C, and aloe vera to maintain skin moisture. Dr. He also advised not to over-exfoliate so that the skin does not lose its natural moisture.

4. Limit Sweet Food Consumption And Fried Food

Eating sweet foods and drinks when breaking the fast is okay, but it should be limited because it can trigger a jump in blood sugar and increase the risk of acne. Foods with a high glycemic index, such as French fries, can also trigger inflammation of the skin.

To overcome this problem, consumption of foods that contain omega-3 such as fish, as well as zinc and vitamin E supplements to help skin regeneration and protect it from free radicals.

5. Carefully in Choosing Skincare

When shopping for skin care products online, it is important to check the content of ingredients and read user reviews. Skin problems such as eczema and psoriasis can appear during Ramadan if you don't use the right product.

Therefore, make sure to choose a product that is suitable for the skin type to stay healthy and avoid skin problems while fasting.