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Ever since COVID-19 hit, hand sanitizer has become a daily essential overnight. Cars, desks, bags, doorways, gyms, restaurants, subways, metro stations, spa centers, shop counters, every place has a hand sanitizer installed. While the good old-fashioned soap and water do the job better, a hand sanitizer is convenient and fast. But as it is said, ‘anything in excess is a poison.’ Overuse or improper use of hand sanitizer often comes with downsides. Relying on them too heavily can affect your skin and overall health. Let’s see how much sanitizer is fine, what the possible adverse reactions are, how to reduce the side effects, and when to actually make use of it. How Much Sanitizer is too Much?  We know using hand sanitizer can invite downsides. But how much is too much? How do you know when it's fine and when it’s not? Here are a few points to consider: - Usage When you use a sanitizer, don’t assume you need a handful of it. It is not water. In fact, 2-3 ml does the job ju...

    Knowledge about skin health is readily available on social media, including information on how to repair it. One term that frequently appears is ‘skin barrier.’ It is the front-line security system of your skin that helps your skin stay calm by locking in hydration and keeping the irritants and pollution out .     When this barrier is healthy, skin feels calm with a better texture, and the products behave the way they’re supposed to. Otherwise, everything feels like a disaster. Your skin becomes dry, red, sensitive, and even gentle skincare can sting.   The good part is that if you spot the signs early, you can reverse it before irritation becomes chronic.   Common Habits That Damage Skin Barrier   It is often our daily habit that unknowingly work together to damage the skin rather than fix it. Both external and internal factors can give you unwanted skin. Next time, know what can possibly damage your skin health.   Over-Exfo...