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Skin for every climate
Skin for every climate
by Dr. Sara Sibilla | Head of R&D | @sara.sibilla
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Various types of climate can affect our skin differently. Cold, dry or humid climate can cause everything from pimples to dry skin. Extreme cold or hot weather conditions can irritate some existing skin conditions or even cause new ones. For this reason, it is important to know the condition of our skin and understand the impact the climate can have on it.
Cold weather
Cold weather gets a bad reputation. Some benefits of the cold for your skin are it clears your pores, reduces puffiness, rejuvenates your skin and more. The downside to colder and low humid climates is that overexposed parts of our face can lead to dry skin. Dry skin becomes the perfect place for bacteria, which can finally penetrate a damaged stratum corneum and create pimples and impurities in the skin. Especially with icy winds, skin can become rough, red, stiff and cracked.
Solution!
To take care of dry and delicate skin, avoid taking long showers and remember to use a good moisturiser every day. Aim for a moisturiser that hydrates not only on the surface.
Dry weather
In dry climates, the skin is more easily irritated and an increase in dead cells is observed. There is a reason why lips, for example, crack more in a dry climate. Dryness takes away the moisture that our body naturally produces. Certain skin conditions, such as eczema can worsen in drier climates.
Solution!
It is best to avoid long, and overly hot baths and it is advised you use delicate soaps that can soothe the skin. Do not forget to drink at least 2 litres of water a day and use a good moisturiser every day to keep skin dryness and eczema under control.
Hot weather
In warmer climates, the temperature increase can make the skin more prone to the appearance of impurities, especially with oily skin. Oily or sweaty skin can make us feel like we can’t wait to dry our skin, but dry skin isn’t necessarily the solution. In excessive heat, you can also get other problems such as skin rashes which are pimples and bubbles that trap moisture under the skin. This condition is common in children but also affects adults who are exposed to hot and humid climates.
Solution!
You need to take into consideration if you’re using products that contain salicylic acid or glycolic acid, which can make your skin more resistant to sunlight. You need to use these products carefully and apply them only at night or doubled with a strong SPF.
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