Dry Skin In Air-Conditioned Room? Know The Tips For Overcoming It

Illustration of dry facial skin (Freepik/cookie studio)

JAKARTA - On the one hand, being in an air-conditioned room is very comfortable because the temperature can be adjusted according to season conditions. In the dry season, you can set the swing mode so that it feels cool. During the rainy season, the size can be increased and decreased as needed.

But on the other hand, a day in an air-conditioned room makes the skin dry. Even not only skin, but hair also reduces moisture.

Revealed by a consultant dermatologist, Doctor B. Lakshmi Divya, as reported by Health Shots, Monday, March 15, the coldness of the air conditioner can disturb the moisture balance of the skin.

Dry skin can be at risk for itching or for those of you who have eczema and rosacea psoriasis will make the skin condition worse. Therefore, here are tips for dealing with dry skin during activities in an air-conditioned room.

Drink mineral water

Even though the air is cool and cold, air conditioning can reduce 1/5 of the fluids in the body. Immediately makes the skin dry so it feels itchy. First, to fix this you need to consume more mineral water than in an air-conditioned room.

Have a water bottle on your desk to keep your body and skin well hydrated.

Scrub less

Often times without realizing it when you focus on work, your fingers hold your face and rub it. Although not firmly but avoid rubbing the skin because it can make it even more dry, reddish to irritation.

Use a natural moisturizer

Divya recommends additional natural moisturizers to treat dry skin as it works in an air-conditioned room. First, you can apply coconut oil on the lips and under the eyes before every shower. Leave it on for up to 15 minutes and wash it off when you shower.

Second, coconut oil can be accompanied by the use of sunflower seed oil which is rich in vitamin E. In fact, you can even provide sunflower seed dumplings in your office drawer.

Third, wear an avocado mask which is rich in vitamins A and E. And finally, regularly wear petroleum jelly cream after bathing to keep the skin moisturized and hydrated in balance.

Use a humidifier

The room using the air conditioner will reduce the humidity or humidity level of the room. This not only worsens the skin condition but also makes the nose feel dry which can lead to nosebleeds.

Clearwater illustration (Freepik/awesomecontent)

So, to fix this, you can add a humidifier to maintain air quality and humidity. Besides that, occasionally open the window, especially when it's time to rest or when you leave the room for half an hour.

If it is not possible to put a humidifier, it is advisable to also place a bowl of water on the work table. An air conditioner or air conditioner will spread the moisture from the bowl of water.

Besides the two nests above, take a short break. Leave the air-conditioned room to neutralize body temperature. Get some fresh air in the open space and return to your work routine even in an air-conditioned room.