What to do if the indoor air conditioner is dry in winter

Friends in the north usually turn on the air conditioner and heater in winter, but after a long time they will find that the house is relatively dry. It is actually quite simple to solve this situation. Generally, you can put a basin of water in the space where the air conditioner is blowing.

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.

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.

Keep a moisturizing spray ready

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.

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.