How has the pandemic lockdown changed our daily facial skincare habits?
Emilia Ścieszko, Emilian Budny, Helena Rotsztejn, Anna Erkiert‐Polguj
Abstract
BACKGROUND: During the COVID-19 pandemic, Poland implemented widespread closure of beauty and cosmetic services to control the virus spread. AIMS: The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on home face care of women and to analyze changes that have occurred in their daily habits. PATIENTS/METHODS: An online survey was completed by 412 women living in Poland during the spring lockdown. Questions addressed changes in face care during the COVID-19 pandemic. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: Our questionnaire showed that during the lockdown, women were more interested in face skincare, more often followed the procedure of full home skincare. And after implementing the changes in skincare, they saw a good impact on their skin. The significance of the Internet also increased considerably, not only as a source of knowledge in the field of cosmetology but also as a thriving market selling cosmetic products.