Climate Change and Skin Care: What to Do in Adverse Weather Conditions
Our skins are different and we should be able
to appreciate that. That means they respond differently when subjected to
certain conditions. More precisely, our skins exhibit different reactions in
relation to seasonal weather changes. For some people, the cold associated with
winter results to skin complication. The same is evident with intense warmth
resulting from summer. Over the years, fashion stars have made us believe that
each season goes along with particular skin care product. This is not only a form
of money wastage but also a risk to your skin.
Appropriate skin care routine is something that
should be adopted every time of the year regardless of the season. With the
perfect routine, you can be certain of a glowing and radiant skin irrespective
of the weather change. If you are the kind of person who changes skin care
products every season, all you need are some essential tips.
What for winter?
It is very difficult to find a salesperson in
the drugstore to give you the correct advice for winter skincare products. It
is therefore a good investment to go to a dermatologist or an aesthetician one
in a while. The specialists can give the needed help by analysing your type of
skin, find problems that may be there and give advice on the best skincare products
to use. This doesn’t mean you will be asked to buy highly expensive products.
Some cheap products can just serve the same purpose as long as they are
friendly to your skin. You may even find that the extra coin you pay for
expensive products is just for marketing and packaging. How your skin responds
to the product is what is important.
As weather conditions change and winter
approaches, your skin care routine should also change. Ointment moisturizer
that is oil based will do better than that that is water based. The oil will
help in creating a protective layer that will help you in retaining moisture
than lotion or cream. Not all oils are appropriate for your face so you should
choose them with great care. Lotions that contain humectants can also do a
great job in attracting moisture to your skin.
Remember that sunscreen is not just for summer.
When winter sun combines with snore it glares. This can still damage your skin.
Make sure that thirty minutes before you go outside, you apply sunscreen to
body parts exposed. Keep applying at four hours intervals if you are going to
stay out for a long time.
The skin on your hand is thin and has few
glands that produce oil. This can lead to cracking and itching as it is harder
to keep your hands moist in dry and cold weather. Remember to put on a cotton
glove if you need to wear a heavy wool jacket. This is to avoid any irritation
the wool might cause.
During winter, you need to avoid wet socks and
gloves. They can irritate your skin and cause itching, sores and cracking.
Use humidifiers to add more moisture in the
air. This will help to prevent your skin from getting dry. Several humidifiers
throughout your home can do fine. They will help to disperse moisture more
evenly.
Help your skin stay young looking by drinking a
lot of water. Water is also good for you overall health.
Petroleum jelly or glycerine is just perfect to
grease up your feet. Exfoliants will help to get the dead skin off; this will
help the moisturizers you use to sink in deeper and faster.
Avoid using harsh peels, alcohol based toners,
masks when your skin is uncomfortably dry. They can end up striping vital oil
out of your skin. Mild foaming cleanser, cleansing milk, hydrating masks, toner
with no alcohol can be as helpful as they tend to draw moisture out of your
face. Use them less often.
After frolicking out in the cold, soaking in a
burning hot bath can be great. But did you know that the intense heat of hot
shower or bath usually breaks down the lipid barriers that are found in the
skin? You should therefore stay in hot water a shorter amount of time. When
your skin is too dry or has become itchy, use lukewarm bath with oatmeal to
relieve it. You can also apply your moisturizer periodically. You can see a
dermatologist if none of the technicques does not work.
Advanced skin cares in
warm weather
When there is a change in season, especially
from spring to summer, there might be those who suffer from the adverse effects
of increased heat. One possible reason is due to melting of the sebum inside
the pores. Increased sweat that is evident when the sun is high also
predisposes one to certain conditions. The good news is that it is always
possible to combat situations. So how best do you realise this?
For one, you will need the regular and thorough
use of cleanser to ensure ideal removal of fats and oils on the skin. Also, you
might need to reduce the usage of creamy lotion to avoid sweating
unnecessarily. Again, Beta Hydroxy Acid is ideal for skin exfoliation. Though
not so necessary, you can use an oil-absorbing product especially when the heat
is intense. Most importantly, you need to consider well-formulated toner or gel as opposed to the traditional lotions.
Ideally, taking care of your skin does not have
to be an uphill task regardless of the weather conditions. It is all simple;
you just need to learn and adopt!
During a hot sunny day, sun protection is a
very important aspect of skin care. We need the sun for vitamin D. As much as
you need the sun, you also have to do it with moderation because excess of it
can be very dangerous to your skin. Ultraviolet radiation can cause sunburn in
varying degrees and increased risk of cancer. Don’t let your skin dry too much
and have some patches due to excessive exposure to the sun. This can lead to
wrinkle formation and even sagging. Use sunscreen to protect your skin from sun
damage. Protect your skin from the damage and apply sunscreen at least thirty
minutes before going outside to the sun keep on applying at intervals of four
hours if you are going to stay out for a long time. Apply the sunscreen in all
the areas that are likely to be exposed to the sun such as limbs, chest, back
and face to ensure thorough coverage. Sunscreens may come in form of gels,
lotions and creams. There are different sunscreens for different types of
skins. Choose non comodegenic type of sunscreens if you have an oily skin, keep
your skin always hydrated with sunscreens that have moisturizers especially if
your skin is a dry type of skin, and those with sensitive skins should choose
sunscreens that are not scented.
Conclusion
Skin is a very sensitive organ and can get
damaged when there is an abrupt climate change. Take good care of your skin.
Watch out to products that are friendly with your skin. If you tend to have
problems in finding compatible products, try to get help from a specialist.
Some products can end up amplifying your problem instead of helping you.
Reference
http://www.webmd.com/beauty/skin/ten-winter-skin-care-tips?page=3
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