Unless you live in a tropical climate, you will have to deal with the effects of winter weather on your skin. Most of us make heavy use of hand lotion during the winter when our hands become chapped and reddened. If the cold is taking such a toll on our hands, just imagine what it's doing to our faces! During the , the air becomes very dry, and it's easy for your skin to correspondingly dry out. While it's quite true that most of us spend less time outside during the winter than we do when the weather is warmer, our indoor environment can also affect our skin - heating your home also causes dry air, and dry skin.
The cold and dryness of winter will affect every skin type, and those who have oily skin will also feel the effects. Those who enjoy winter sports such as skiing, skating, and snowboarding are most at risk for winter damaged skin. And it's not only the low temperatures that can cause problems, winter wind is biting and frigid and will not only strip away moisture, but can also cause rash and irritation such as wind burn. Although the sun may be low in the sky, it can still affect your skin, and you can actually get sunburn from sunlight reflected off snow.
●It used to be thought that winter weather would be good for skin with acne. This has been shown to be untrue - cold and dry air can actually make acne worse. Because acne skin needs special care, you can read more here to find out about acne care.
Fighting Back against the Cold
There is no need to run up the white flag when you find your skin beginning to suffer from winter. A good program of skin care can help to overcome the problems caused by dry air, and correct problems that have already arisen. Putting more moisturizer or beauty cream on your skin will not automatically overcome winter's effects, you will have to put a bit more effort into it than you had previously.
●Because you home is undoubtedly dry from indoor heating , you might want to use a humidifier to add some moisture to the air. Use a humidifier in any room where you will be spending time, and these can be very helpful in your bedroom while you are sleeping.
Taking care of your skin during the cold season may require a bit more effort than usual, but it will be worth it in the long run, especially in preventing damage from cold, dryness, sun, and wind. The extra effort required will reward you with skin that resists aging longer.
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