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Winter Versus Summer Skin Care
Your skin requires a revolving skin care routine for proper protection from the changing seasonal elements. We seasonally
change our clothing to protect it against the changing weather, so no different here. Skin, as the largest organ, is delicate
no only in how it is made up, but in the fact that it covers the entire body. Furthermore, different areas of the skin are
thicker than others and some of the thinner areas require additional protections from time to time based on new conditions
being introduced. The least in subtlety is how winter versus summer affects skin and its care.
Why is skin care different in winter than in summer months?
Summer months bring heat and humidity whereas winter months are colder and drier. Some of the characteristics of our skin
when it is exposed to the harsh winter weather, are becoming excessively dry, irritated and chapped. Of course we attempt to
protect our skin with clothing but we often don't adequately protect our faces. Not being outside isn't the answer either.
Running heaters and dehumidifiers over long periods remove every bit of moisture from the air.
The summer bring its own complications, as the temperature becomes warmer and more bare skin becomes directly exposed to the
elements. Humidity and higher temperatures increase the amount of sweat the body produces. This is a natural occurrence in an
attempt to cool the body off. Consequently, your skin becomes oilier and more prone to pimples and other irritations. To cool
off quickly, find the nearest pool! However, harsh pool chemicals or the ocean's salt water can lead to excessive dryness.
Tips for skin care during the winter
Moisturize. There are many ways to do it, so plan ahead and allow yourself many opportunities. As we have mentioned in other
articles, buy your favorite moisterizer in some travel size as well. They are normally very inexpensive as companies treat
them as promotion samples as well. This allows you to keep them in several places, the car, the office, so you always have it
around. You can add moisture to a dry home by turning on a humidifier. If you don't have one, you can place a pan of water
near a radiator or heat source. Remember also, that plants help moisturize the air. Using emollient-based soaps, lotions and
creams also provide a great way to add some moisture to your skin..
Take shorter, warmer showers and baths. Hot water strips away natural oils as does staying submerged in water. You may find
that using the same soap year round leaves your skin much drier in the winter than it does in the warmer months. Therefore,
when the air outside becomes cooler, it might be time to buy a different soap for a few months. It is a great way to mix
things up in preparing for the change in season.
Reduce the number of times you apply toner after cleansing. The role of these skin care products are to remove oils. Doing
this excessively will dry out the skin even more during these months. Use toners with no or low alcohol levels to reduce the
drying effects. You will be able to go back to your normal cleanser in the spring.
Pay more attention to exfoliating during this time. As a skin care regime, using a washcloth or scrub will remove dead skin
cells and stimulate the skin for new growth. In the winter this is especially important as you will notice there may be more
dead, dry skin hanging around.
Apply sunscreen. That's right, the sun still exists in the winter! Apply sunscreen regularly when outside because you're just
as likely to sunburn in the winter as you are in summer. Many moisturizers or other make-up contain SPF nowadays. Use a
minimum SPF of 15 for suitable protection from the sun. Using a lip balm to protect lips from overdrying and cracking. Women
can wear lipstick, some of which is geared toward sun protection as well, which also contains protections by keeping the lips
moist. Oh, and stop licking your lips!
Tips for skin care during summer
We are going to pick up where we left off, apply sunscreen. As a skin care commandment applying sunscreen year round limits
the effects of ultraviolet radiation. Wearing sun protective clothing and seeking shade whenever possible always helps. Limit
your direct sun exposure when it is strongest, which is between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm.
Excessive sweat and oils clog pores. Using a cooling cleanser containing salicylic acid will keep skin blemishes under
control. Cleansers made with eucalyptus or menthol extracts feel good and help keep pores clean and open.
Time to change your moisturizing products back. Since skin doesn't need as much moisturizing protection during summer as it
does during winter, you can apply moisterizer less often. Also ready your other skin care products that you apply. Many
provide natural moisterizers which may be suitable during the summer.
Rinse your body with cool water after swimming. This will remove any harsh checmicals such as chlorine and if swimming in the
ocean, removing any excess salt.
Applying a facial mask once a week will deep-clean pores and help skin retain its natural pH balance. Supplimentally, using a
mister will keep skin cool and moist.
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