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Monday, 29 July 2013

Is Your Winter Skin Care Optimized? Here Are Some Tips. . .

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By Al Waldram


The way we manage our skin should be in accordance with the climate and the different weather changes.

A reliable, high-quality humidifier is a good first step to protecting your skin. The cold winter months are naturally drier than the humid summer months. We make matters even worse when we crank up our heating systems. It doesn't matter what kind - space heaters or central heating - both dry up the air the same way. Heaters are nice, but they fill your home with hot, dry air, which only creates more problems for your skin. When you use a humidifier, it allows you to run your heaters so you stay warm, but also moisturizers the air so your skin doesn't dry out. Another option, also, is to put smaller humidifiers in several rooms of your home. You will then benefit by the warmth of your heating system without sacrificing the moisture of your skin. Your body has moisture needs that you must meet also, not just your skin. The key to this is to drink enough water on a daily basis. The main benefit of drinking adequate water is for the health of your body, not necessarily for the condition of your skin. Another benefit of adequate water consumption is that it will help stave off illnesses during the winter months.

Getting advice from a dermatologist is a good idea. When you visit your dermatologist, they should be able to distinguish the origin of your skin predicament and by knowing the cause, have a solution. When you are experiencing intense skin issues, they will likely set you up with a treatment that will remedy the situation.

As moisturizers are somewhat alike; they also have their own characteristics. The basic make up of one may be water, while another is oil. The right moisturizer for your skin should be matched with your skin type. When you skin is full of natural oils, you will need to stay away from oil based moisturizers to avoid nasty skin eruptions. An oil based moisturizer would be perfect for skin that is dry.

Of course, not all moisturizers are the same. The basic make up of one may be water, while another is oil. The right moisturizer for your skin should be matched with your skin type. If you use an oil based product on oily skin; you would be more apt to experience skin problems. If your skin is just dry, the oil based moisturizers might be more your style.

In the summertime, we're used to having to deal with excess oil and overly moist skin. But you have to make a mind shift when winter weather approaches, because your skin won't be subjected to the same conditions as in the summer. You need entirely different skin care products in the winter months than you used during the summer. Whether it's winter or summer, if you have a skin condition that may not be related to the weather, make an appointment with a dermatologist and get the problem resolved.




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