Skin Care In the Covid Pandemic
Lot of things have changed in this Covid times. Even the skin problems have changed from allergies to Maskacne etc. Change in lifestyle needs change in the routine in Skincare.
When you use a mask it causes increased sweating, chances of infections, worsening of other diseases and breakouts. Moisture and the warmth due to closed space can flare up rosacea, perioral dermatitis, milias etc.
Skin Care tips
- Use a fragrance free gentle cleanser twice a day.
- Dont keep your face wet for long time after the wash.
- Use a moisturizer after the facewash.
- Avoid wearing makeup as much as possible.
Washing Hands
Frequent washing your hands with soap and sanitizer will dry up the hands and can lead to Dry Eczema.
Use a Hand cream or Thick moisturizer after every wash.
Try using sanitizers with prefilled moisturizers like glycerol etc.
Mask Essentials
Wash your face with gentle cleanser and use a non-comedogenic moisturizer before wearing a mask in morning.
Can use a physical sunscreen on that containing Zinc oxide and Titanium dioxide