Climate can have an immense effect on our skin, with results often dependent upon several variables like hereditary cosmetics, skin type and sun exposure. Dermatologists cite changes in specific climate aspects such as temperature and moistness levels as key influences in this effect. For some individuals, oilier skin will typically emerge in spring while flaky patches will manifest themselves later on during colder months; their causes being directly tied back to climate factors like temperature fluctuations.
However, if your skin reacts abruptly to sudden temperature shifts, you must maintain consistency in its appearance. As climate conditions fluctuate and alter your routine accordingly, new strategies might need to be adopted in order to keep your skin healthy and maintain the appearance of healthy skin.
How Hot Weather Affects Your Skin
Under hotter climate conditions, your skin appearance can alter drastically from its usual state and become susceptible to breakouts. Higher temperatures cause your body to produce more oil which causes it to look oily; oily skin doesn’t mix well with cosmetics and gives an unpleasant ‘liquefying’ look which doesn’t look great when out socialising!
But more serious is your risk of long-term issues from prolonged sun exposure. Sun spots can discolor areas typically subject to sun exposure such as face, arms or back. Luckily, should sun openness cause discolorations on these parts, there are solutions such as chemical strips or laser medicines available that can provide temporary relief and return your skin back to its regular texture.
Last but not least, skin disease remains one of the most prevalent forms of malignancy in America; with sun exposure being its primary source. Luckily, skin disease is both preventable and treatable when diagnosed – Mohs Micrographic Surgery being one of the more renowned therapies available for treating such tumors – more information on which can be found by clicking here.
To protect your skin from the changing climate, it is wise to adapt your skincare routine by including purifying products to manage breakouts and discoloration, light-weight creams for moisture retention and drinking plenty of water. Remember that lack of hydration can leave skin dry and cause itchy patches that require additional treatment.
How Cold Weather Affects Your Skin
Cool harvest time/winter climates can cause skin dryness, leading to flaky and bothered skin. Low moisture levels combined with strong winds rob your skin of moisture; using central heating does not help as hot air has less humidity than outside air, leaving your skin even dryer and more sensitive than usual.
Erratic dead skin build-up can clog your pores and lead to breakouts – something most adults thought only existed during teenage years and aren’t willing to deal with as an adult! Unfortunately, many don’t realize that comfort eating associated with cold climate could also contribute to skin breakouts; by eating an abundance of carbs you risk upsetting hormonal balance and leading to skin inflammation or poor quality skin conditions.
Although no single solution will do the trick for everyone’s skin care needs, you can help protect it against harsh winter temperatures by changing your skincare regimen to include gentle cleaning agents, exfoliators to rid dead skin cells and heavier creams and lotions to target dry patches – all designed to maintain the skin barrier and stop it separating in response to drastic temperature swings.
What Temperature Is Great For Use On The Face?
Though a steaming hot shower might feel rewarding at the end of a tiring day, it may not be ideal for your skin. Extremely hot temp water can strip away natural oils and dry you out; in comparison cold or tepid water showers tend to be better in terms of soothing effects; cold water can help clear pores, improve circulation and calm skin tone while hot temp water can strip away natural oils, leaving behind dry patches in its wake and cause more water loss from skin cells than ever. According to celebrity dermatologist Dr Kiran Sethi “high temp water can also lead to dryness, irritation and worsen rosacea while simultaneously draining more water from our bodies.”
Dr Yadav notes that both hot and cold treatments can be beneficial to skin, when employed after understanding each skin type’s specific requirements and characteristics. Vata skin types tend to have dry, thin surfaces with signs of ageing; as such, hotter temperatures work best on them, so steaming your face is an invaluable extra to ensure optimal blood flow and cell renewal.
Pitta skin tends to be sensitive and susceptible to inflammation and irritation, so using cold spoons or face rollers could help soothe it. K-Beauty products and schedules put a large emphasis on cooling down skin temperatures on particularly warm days; cold temperatures have the power to calm incendiary reactions and minimize pigmentation for brightening complexions, says Sowoong Choi, senior analyst of Amore-pacific Corp and representative for Laneige and Sulwhasoo products.
Conclusion
Cryotherapy, an innovative wellness treatment utilizing freezing temperatures to open the skin to healing benefits, boasts multiple advantages for health. According to DrSethi, cryotherapy uses liquid nitrogen at subfreezing temperatures and uses it to heal and restore. An extraordinary virus makes the veins contract and then expand back out quickly when you return back into regular activities; resulting in fuller looking skin as oxygen and blood rush quickly back through it again – creating the instantaneous transmission of oxygen and blood into facial veins and making skin appear glowier and fuller looking overall!
Your skin is one of the most fragile organs, requiring constant care for it to remain smooth and youthful. Climate can have an effect on its surface, shade and flexibility; but with an effective skincare regime in place you should see minimal or no changes over time. If climate fluctuations exacerbate existing issues for you or you find over-the-counter products unhelpful then schedule a meeting with an accredited dermatologist to explore all available solutions and solutions.
