In the winter, besides keeping the body warm, skin care is also extremely important.It is not difficult to recognize, when the air is cold, our skin becomes dry, flaky and more sensitive.So in fact, how will the winter weather affect our skin and how do we prevent it?
According to dermatologist Kavita Mariwalla (working at the clinic of the same name in New York), "The outer layer of the skin has the function of a protective barrier, helping to protect the skin from bad bacteria, theThe agent causes environmental pollution, dehydration. However, the strong change of temperature in the winter can damage this protective film.Suddenly in the room, the heater system operates all day, causing the moisture to decrease, the fence layer of the skin is stronger. "
Dermatologist Kavita Mariwalla
In a simple way, Dr. Mariwalla describes the skin barrier like a house built of bricks and mortar: Skin cells act as bricks, while fat acts as a fat as a fat.mortar helps to link cells together.The humidity in the air decreases, along with the dry temperature will cause the brick and mortar to be damaged, become loose, thereby forming cracks, rashes and irritation.At this time, your skin will be very vulnerable, water tends to evaporate quickly, leaving dry, red skin.
In the winter, you should focus on the moisturizing cycle and restore skin to avoid dry skin, redness due to dry weather
To protect the skin from the harmful effects from the environment, Dr. Mariwalla recommends that you are close to the skincare products that can restore the skin protective film.In particular, the doctor recommends choosing deep moisturizing products containing Ceramide.
Ceramide is a wax fat, found in all 4 epidermis of the skin.Ceramide will keep the skin soft, moist enough, the outer skin cells are closely linked.At the same time, Ceramide also helps nourish and restore the skin protective film.When this membrane works effectively, it will help protect the skin from bacteria, pollution and environmental agents.
Besides, if your skin has red and inflammation, Dr. Mariwalla explains: "When you expose for a long time to cold temperatures, blood vessels, blood under the skin is limited circulation.With warm temperatures, the blood vessels will expand and make the skin look red. "At this time, Dr. Mariwalla recommends that you choose to use lipid -rich moisturizers to help keep the skin barrier restored, limiting the harmful effects of the environment, thereby reducing some redness.You can also use products with soothing ingredients such as aloe vera, chrysanthemum, pennywort ... to soothe the skin of redness, irritation.
In addition, Dr. Mariwalla also emphasized that you do not forget to shield your skin by wearing a hat, wearing a towel to protect the skin absolutely.In the winter, you still need to use sunscreen regularly daily to limit the harmful effects of UV rays.You should choose creams, sunscreens with moisturizing ability to moisturize the skin.When washing your face, you should avoid using too hot water because hot water can make the skin dry even worse.