What to do if the air in the air-conditioned room is dry

In extreme weather, many people choose to use air conditioning to regulate indoor temperature. However, when the air conditioner is turned on, the indoor environment will be in a closed environment for a long time and the air cannot circulate. If it is winter, it will easily cause the indoor temperature to be too dry and damage our skin. At this time, you should adjust the temperature of the air conditioner appropriately, open the window a little to increase air circulation, or place an air humidifier indoors, which will have a significant effect.

1. It is cold and dry outside in winter, which is very harmful to the skin. However, it does not mean that you can avoid dryness damage by staying indoors. In the cold winter, many office workers who often stay in warm air-conditioned rooms are also prone to "air-conditioning disease." Nowadays, most indoor spaces are air-conditioned and this kind of environment will also cause a lot of moisture to be lost from your skin. Experts warn that if you stay in a warm air-conditioned room for a long time, you may experience symptoms such as dry skin, irritated lips, forgetfulness and drowsiness.

It is recommended that you carry a moisturizing spray with you to replenish moisture to your skin at any time. Of course, it is best to place a humidifier. In addition, proper ventilation to keep the air fresh is also important.

2. The temperature should not be too high

The air conditioner temperature should not be too high in winter. It is better to keep the indoor air conditioning temperature at 25 to 26 degrees Celsius, because people are prone to colds in an environment with a large temperature difference between indoors and outdoors. In addition, the air in the air-conditioned room is relatively dry and dusty, which can easily cause dryness of the mouth and nose. For patients with respiratory diseases such as asthma and pharyngitis, they need to pay more attention to reasonable use.

Secondly, the most important point is to use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust from the indoor fan before use. You should open the window for ventilation for a few minutes when turning on the machine every day. When using it for the first time, you should ventilate it for a longer time to allow the bacteria, mold and mites accumulated in the air conditioner to dissipate as much as possible. Air conditioning filters should also be disinfected frequently. Don't turn on the air conditioner indoors for too long.

3. Prepare a bottle of moisturizing spray

The moisturizing effect of moisturizing spray with added ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, aloe vera essence, rose water, etc. will last longer. Every 2 hours, spray the skin with moisturizing spray and pat it gently with your fingertips to allow the skin to absorb the moisture better through the slight warmth.

At the same time, you can prepare some basic skin care products in the office. Every day at noon or when your skin feels dry, wash it off or use a wet towel to press away the dust on your face, and apply moisturizing lotion, moisturizing cream and sunscreen. If you plan to work overtime at night, you should add a "moisturizing light meal" during the day. In addition to paying attention to moisturizing the skin on your face, don't forget the skin on your body, such as your hands, feet, lips, etc., which are often exposed. Remember to spray body moisturizing spray or lip balm regularly.

4. Put a humidifier

If the room temperature is not very high, it is best not to turn on the air conditioner to avoid accelerating the evaporation of water from the human body. Don’t forget to turn on the humidifier when turning on the air conditioner to ensure appropriate air humidity and alleviate problems such as excessive skin dehydration and dry throat caused by local air dryness. The humidifier does not have to be on all the time. Generally speaking, when the room temperature is 25℃, the relative humidity of the air should be controlled between 40% and 50%.

You can also keep a pot of aquatic plants such as green ivy, lucky bamboo, daffodils, etc. on your desk, or keep two small goldfish and pennywort in a small glass tank. The naturally evaporated water vapor can not only increase the humidity of the local environment to form a natural "oxygen bar", but also relieve visual fatigue and make the working environment quiet and warm.

5. Ventilate frequently

People who work or study in an air-conditioned environment for a long time will experience symptoms such as nasal congestion, dizziness, sneezing, tinnitus, fatigue, memory loss, and some symptoms of skin allergies, such as tight and dry skin, susceptibility to allergies, and worse skin condition due to poor air circulation and lack of environmental improvement. These situations are related to the long-term lack of indoor ventilation.

Since the human body is very sensitive to temperature and air humidity, ventilation can not only dilute harmful gases, but also restore a certain humidity in the environment, allowing the body to gradually restore its self-regulating function. The generally recognized optimal ventilation cycle in a small space (about 10 square meters) is about two hours. If the air can be exchanged for about 15 minutes within a two-hour period, the indoor air can be kept fresh without increasing power consumption too much, which is the most environmentally friendly and healthy.

6. Stay hydrated

Dryness actually means loss of water. To prevent dryness, of course you need to replenish water, and the simplest and most convenient way to replenish water is to drink water. However, there are many things to pay attention to when drinking water in winter. It is advisable to drink water in small amounts and multiple times, with a combination of sweet and salty drinks. Because adding a small amount of salt to drinking water can reduce the loss of water in the body and maintain the balance of water and salt metabolism in the body, while light sugar water or honey water has the effect of moistening the lungs and nourishing yin. Therefore, there is a way to maintain health by drinking water: "Salt water in the morning, honey at night".

In addition, we can also appropriately choose Cassia seed, wolfberry, Adenophora ginseng, Ophiopogon japonicus, lemon, grapefruit, etc. to boil water and drink instead of tea, which can have the effect of moisturizing dryness and promoting salivation. You can also increase your fruit intake appropriately, such as eating an apple or tomato every day. While replenishing vitamin C, you also replenish the body's initial water for the day. Although coffee and tea have diuretic effects, they will make the skin dry and should be consumed in moderation. Do not consume more than 1 cup per day.

Dry indoor air solutions

1. Plant humidification method

The reporter found that the relative humidity in the flower market was around 50%, which shows that the plant humidification method is quite effective. According to industry insiders, plants such as green ivy, lucky bamboo, and hollyhock are the best choices for regulating humidity. Green ivy can also absorb formaldehyde, and is best placed in a newly renovated house, but be sure to dry the water in the flowerpot tray so that the round holes in the flowerpot will be breathable. Lucky bamboo can also release humidity into the room, and has relatively low requirements for the environment. It can survive even in a room without sunlight. The humidity released by the scattered tail is relatively large in winter and relatively small in summer. But it should be noted that different rooms have different requirements for plants. In addition, hydroponic plants are also a good choice. Narcissus is also a good choice for regulating indoor humidity and can act as a humidifier. Of course, it is impossible to keep so many flowers and plants at home. Consumers can first choose some plants to take home, and after a day of testing, they can decide whether to increase or decrease the number of indoor plants based on the degree of increase in humidity.

2. Fish farming

Raising fish and raising hydroponic plants are actually similar in nature, both use water stored in containers to increase humidity. Therefore, friends who like to raise fish can not only enjoy the fun of playing with fish, but also contribute to improving the humidity environment in their home.

3. Place a damp cloth on the radiator

This type of humidification has a faster effect, but it requires you to humidify the towel frequently, which is troublesome.

4. Basin humidification method

This method is relatively simple, but it should be noted that the basin should be placed near the heater to facilitate evaporation of the water, and it needs to be left there for a long time.