Harmattan is a season in West Africa, which occurs between the end of November and the middle of March. It is characterized by a dry, dusty, north-easterly wind. In West Africa, it is known as the "the doctor" because of its exhilarating dryness compared with humid tropical air. However, harmattan can also be known as a season in West Africa that is dry and cold. Here are the helpful tips to protect yourself during harmattan.
Use moisturizers
During harmattan, many people experience dryness of the lips and skin. Some people go as far as having cracked lips and feet. To avoid this, apply moisturizers like shea butter or Vaseline on your skin to prevent it from turning white or cracked. You can apply lip gloss or lip balms on your lips from time to time to prevent your lips from cracking.
Stay hydrated
During harmattan, the weather is always windy and dry, the intensity of the scorching sun during the day can make one get dehydrated and tired. Hydrating or drinking lots of water during this period can help your skin appear healthy and also balance the chemicals in your body.
Wear protective shades
During this period, it is always windy and dusty so wearing protective shades to protect your eyes will do you real good.
Adjust outfits
This is not the time when you used to go to bed with singlet, tank tops or spaghetti hand nightwear. It is advised to put on warm clothing when going to bed at night or when going out in the mornings. You can remove the warm clothing as the day heats up.
Take vitamin C
Ehm! We know there are so many sicknesses or diseases accompanied by harmattan like flu (catarrh), conjunctivitis (Apollo) etc. Taking vitamins generally will help combat the negative effects they could have on the body.
Be watchful of fires
During harmattan, fires tend to be aggravating. Make sure you monitor fires if you have to burn anything. Fire can travel far without restrictions because everywhere is dry.
Stay away from dusty areas
This is most advisable if you are an asthmatic patient. Make sure to have your inhalers at all times because the dusty winds of harmattan can trigger attacks.
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