How the weather affects our skin
Whatever the weather is doing, it all has an effect on our skin – be it cold, warm, humid or dry. Here are some ways the air around us changes are skin, sometimes for the better and sometimes the worse:
Heat produces more oil
Studies are still unsure whether skin makes more oil when it’s hot or our skin just feels slicker on a hot day. Heat acts on our skin the same way it does on butter – it starts to heat up the oil in our skin which begins to melt when it gets too hot. During warm conditions, blot at your skin to clear the excess oil from clogging pores. Using harsh cleansers can exacerbate the problem.
Damp leads to better moisturising
For those lucky to live in a damp but not normally sunny environment, such as the UK are lucky in that moisture in the air means more hydration for the skin and less sun damage. For those in dry climates, consider using a facial spritz during the day to keep that dewy appearance.
Dry climates cause build-up
In dry climates, skin can become too dried out and a build-up of flaky, dull skin occurs. Dead skin cells accumulate on the surface of the skin, which means your products won’t penetrate as well. Cosmetics also won’t sit as well on your face. Regular exfoliation is important and some fruity enzymes to loosen up dry patches.
When it’s hot and dry – you’ve got a double whammy! The biggest problem for skin is wrinkles, which dry air makes more visible. A humidifier in your bedroom can be useful for hydration, as the cold dry air of air-conditioning isn’t much better. Annoyed with your wrinkles or lines? For Botox Gloucester, find out more about Gloucester Botox Treatment by Doctor Kate.
Pollution
Experts agree that where there is a high level of pollution, age spots and wrinkles will be more prevalent due to free radical damage. Cities inhabitants should then protect their skin with a sunscreen of high factor and special anti-pollution protection.
Sun damage
It’s common knowledge that exposure to too much sun can cause dark spots, wrinkles and skin cancer. You can suffer sun damage even on a cloudy day, when it’s raining and even reflected from snow. Whenever it’s daylight, you need to apply sunscreen. The sun can be reflected off snow, sand, water and even from light-coloured buildings.
Changes in weather
Weather unpredictability is another factor that won’t be doing any good for your skin. Skin needs time to adjust to changes in the atmosphere, especially changes in temperature. It’s a good idea to change skin products before the seasons change. Ideally, you’ll need heavier products like creams for the autumn and winter and lighter lotions for the spring and summer.
