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Many methods are tried to protect the skin from getting damaged in summer. Therefore, people stay in spaces with air conditioners or coolers to get relief from the scorching heat, strong sunlight and heat wave. But do you know that staying in air conditioner not only damages your health but also your skin. According to PubMed Many researches have revealed that due to air conditioner environment with low humidity, symptoms like dryness start appearing in the skin.
Therefore, it is advised to consume such things which have high water content. Actually, the skin sweats more in summer. In such a situation, dehydration is normal.
Does staying in air conditioner all the time make our skin dull and lifeless? We are also going to give you the answer to how skin should be taken care of in this condition. Let us tell you…
Addiction to sitting in air conditioner
The heat is at extreme levels in most parts of the country including North India. To avoid this, some people stay in AC rooms throughout the day. Its cool air soothes the skin, that is why some people are unable to ignore it even if they want to. In many cases the condition of addiction is also seen. Many researches have even revealed that staying in a room with high AC also damages our bones and muscles.
How does air conditioner harm the skin?
TV9 had a special conversation on this issue with Dr. Soumya Sachdev in the Dermatology Department of Max Hospital. Experts say that yes, staying in a space with air conditioner for too long can cause dry skin. If the skin is already dry then this problem can increase further. Doctor Soumya says that if you live in AC then drink as much water as possible and humidifier can also be used along with AC.
Disadvantages of running AC overnight
Some people live in AC at home and are used to running the air conditioner in their car also. The problem increases when one stays in a space with air conditioner for the whole night. Know some common disadvantages caused by this…..
Keep these things in mind
If you stay in air conditioner all day, try to keep your skin and body hydrated. For this, drink as much water as possible throughout the day and eat fruits and vegetables which have high water content.
Use of moisturizer- If your skin is already dry or it feels dry due to staying in an AC room, then take the help of a moisturizer. You can apply moisturizer containing butter cream or glycerin.
Wear cotton and loose clothes- AIIMS doctor Reema Dada says to wear cotton clothes to avoid heat. He told that you can cool the body naturally by doing pranayam like Sheetkari and Shitali daily. The body can be kept cool in extreme heat by doing yoga and pranayam. Experts say that you should take special care of your diet.
Aloe vera will be useful- If you want, you can use aloe vera to moisturize the skin naturally. It also reduces itching and burning sensation in the skin because antibacterial elements are present in it.
Keeping a glass of water in the room- Nowadays many videos are going viral in which it is advised to keep a glass full of water in the room with air conditioner. It is said that this water protects the skin from moisture loss.
