Cold winter days… snuggling in warm blankets, drinking hot cups of cocoa… and acne. Doesn’t sound right, does it? But amidst those snuggles and cocoa drinks, winter acne are a reality that many of us face.
Let’s accept it, the environment around us is changing every year. Weather is not that kind as it used to be, we are more occupied with multiple things than ever, and we just do not have the time to take care of our skin, and not just facial skin. Add to it the dry air from winters and the long, hot showers, we all have the perfect concoction for winter acne.
Cold winds of winter have a significantly less amount of moisture in them than the warm air found in the other seasons. This leads to winter related dryness in the first place. The chilly and harsh wind of winters strips the skin’s surface of its natural lipids, which are a barrier that not only hold the moisture back, but also protect the skin from dirt and environmental toxins. Without these natural oils, acne causing bacteria affect skin more easily.
Keep your skin clean with an acne soap that is tried and tested. It is very important to get rid of dead skin and dirt by cleaning the skin’s surface.
Next, up the amount of moisturizer you use in winters, as well as change the moisturizer itself. Winters, call for heavy, creamy moisturizers that can provide adequate nourishment to the skin. If you have oily skin, opt for water based gels that hydrate the skin well. Do not forget to use acne gel on a daily basis to treat the existing acne and prevent new ones.
Exfoliate your skin once every week for 10-12 minutes to remove the dead skin and dirt from deep within. No matter how much you enjoy a hot shower, switch to lukewarm water and stay under water for no more than 5 minutes. Hot water will wash away the natural oil sooner than you would like.
Using an acne soap and acne gel all year round will make sure your skin stays oil-balanced, clean, and acne-free. And now that you will be doing things in the winter season to ward off acne, it is time to enjoy the weather while it lasts!
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Acne is a skin condition that occurs when your hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells.
it is absolutely imperative to know its type. Acne can be inflammatory or non-inflammatory which further has different lesions, as mentioned below.
Acne starts occurring in teenagers due to an increase in the level of Androgen production. Androgen is a hormone which signals the body to produce more sebum, the oil produced by the sebaceous glands.
Acne is a skin condition that occurs when your hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. It often causes whiteheads, blackheads or pimples, and usually appears on the face, forehead, chest, upper back and shoulders. Acne is most common among teenagers, though it affects people of all ages.
Debunk acne myths by following a proper skincare regimen. Taking good care of your skin can help you achieve a glowing and acne-free skin.
