It has been almost two years since the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus. People all over the world have entered a new life for epidemic prevention. Whether they just go out shopping or go to work, everyone will automatically wear masks and do all kinds of epidemic prevention work. It’s the new normal that masks don’t leave “face”, and we have changed our living habits because of this epidemic.
So what are the habits that people have changed because they wear masks? Which ones hit you the most? Come and have a look!
Change the wearing according to the mask.
At first, masks were only common medical models, and only the most basic sky blue or light green. However, due to the epidemic situation, masks have also undergone various changes except in colour. The styles have also become diversified so that we can match with our everyday wear. Because of the epidemic situation, masks have become fashionable, and many artists and online celebrity will match their masks with their clothing colours, which makes masks not only epidemic prevention but also adds a sense of fashion.
Wear contact lenses instead of fogging eyes.
When wearing masks, our faces are not only sultry, but also an additional annoyance for those who wear glasses, that is, when breathing or talking, the glasses always become misty. In addition to folding the upper part of the mask, the eyes can also be padded with a piece of toilet paper to prevent fog, but many people simply learn to wear contact lenses.
Although wearing masks can reduce our touch on nose and mouth, it can increase the frequency of rubbing eyes, especially after wearing contact lenses, conjunctivitis is more likely to occur. It is suggested that wearing contact lenses should not last too long.
Don’t want to stay out too long.
The weather in Malaysia is summer all year round. Now you need to wear a mask and cover your nose and mouth everywhere. It is not only wet and stuffy, but also makes people feel difficult to breathe. The hot weather makes people who sweat easily more annoyed, because they have to wipe the sweat all the time, which makes many people who need to work outside the home very anxious to return to the company or home, so that their faces can be liberated greatly. People who love to go out at ordinary times believe that this desire is also reduced, because it is really a bit troublesome to go out wearing a mask!
Don’t need to keep smiling.
Wearing masks exposes us to only half of our faces, and only the window of our soul is left to convey our emotions. For many office workers who are engaged in service industry, wearing masks can save the job of [emoticon management]. There is no need to keep smiling for a long time, which is undoubtedly a great boon for those who are born with a smelly face, because they will not be misunderstood by others as being angry. Also, when you feel bored and yawned in a meeting and meet someone you don’t like, you can’t help saying something with your lips, and no one will find out if it’s wonderful.
Mobile phone password
Since the introduction of Face ID on iPhone, it is very convenient to unlock it by simply picking up the phone and taking a photo in front of the face. However, after entering the mask era, it is very troublesome and risky to take off the mask to unlock the mobile phone. Although some netizens once had a way to let the owner wearing a mask be identified by phone, it was not necessarily successful, so many people would rather use fingerprint or password lock to unlock it.
No need to shave often.
For boys with lush hair, as long as they don’t shave for a day, there will be beard, which makes people feel dirty. However, after having a mask, no matter how much beard you have, you have a mask to help cover it. As a result, many boys have reduced the frequency of shaving during the epidemic, and even tried different beards. Leehom Wang was one of the stars who grew a beard during the epidemic. When he posted a photo of the beard that looked like Santa Claus on social media po, he really shocked his fans! In this regard, CDC suggests that boys with beards wear two masks to be safer!
Reduce exercise outside.
People who love outdoor sports enjoy the feeling of being able to breathe fresh air and sweat. However, after wearing the mask, the breathing becomes less smooth, and the mask will also get wet by sweat, which makes it lack of protection. Therefore, many people who often exercise outdoors have to exercise at home instead, not only for epidemic prevention, but also to breathe freely, so as to avoid the discomfort caused by wearing masks.
Reduce smoking or quit smoking.
During the epidemic, the government stipulated that all people must wear masks when going out, but some people would secretly take off their masks to smoke in order to get addicted to cigarettes, which would not only be fined, but also increase the risk of themselves and others being infected with viruses. Therefore, many smokers take this opportunity to reduce smoking and even successfully quit smoking. This not only takes into account the wallet, but also reduces the risk of Covid-19 infection and the risk of serious illness or even death, which is a great benefit!
Strengthen facial care.
In order to be infected by viruses or droplets outside, most masks have a good barrier effect, but wearing them for a long time will keep the sweaty and oily skin stuffy, and many people with sensitive skin will grow “mask pox” or acne, which is why the sales and discussion of skincare products such as acne ointment, anti-acne and anti-oil increased sharply during this period. In addition to wearing masks for a long time, which leads to acne, working at home also makes life and rest chaotic, which leads to whelk on chin, nose or cheeks, which makes many people feel very troubled and strengthen maintenance.
Always makeup-free
For girls, the biggest change in wearing masks is that they don’t need makeup! Before the outbreak of the epidemic, in order to keep a good complexion, most girls always makeup before going out, and then smear them layer by layer. In order to do these steps well, it is least necessary to get up half an hour earlier. After entering the mask era, half of the face will not be seen. In addition, many office workers have to work at home, so they can always look plain. Even if they want to go to the office, they can simply draw eyebrows and go out, saving a lot of cosmetic expenses!
Above all, these are the obvious changes after entering the “mask era” ~~
In any case, in such a severe period of epidemic, it is recommended that we reduce going out, and at the same time, we must never take off our masks once we go out! The epidemic has really changed our living habits and rhythm. Although we can’t often go out and feel depressed, it can give us more time to stay at home and do things we don’t normally have time to do, and to spend more time with our families. It is a bonus!
