Extreme Climate Skin Care Rules

Taking good care of your skin is always important, but it is particularly important when it is subject to extreme climatic conditions. Winter skin care and summer skin care may need to be different from the care you give your skin during milder months. This article makes you aware on:

• How UV rays and exposure to sun can damage your skin?
• What are the skin problems that occur during winter?
• How skin can be protected according to climatic changes?

Taking good care of your skin is always important, but it is particularly important when it is subject to extreme climatic conditions. Winter skin care and summer skin care may need to be different from the care you give your skin during milder months.

Cold and windy weather can produce winter dry skin. The skin may lose its moisture and be more prone to flakiness and itchiness. Hot and sunny weather can cause sun damaged skin. The skin may become irritated or red. Special care needs to be given to keep your skin looking healthy and free of problems during these extreme climate times.

UV Rays and Skin Damage

When the skin is directly exposed to the sun, it soaks in UV rays. We all know that UV rays can cause skin cancer. They can also prematurely age the skin and cause sun damaged skin.

When the skin receives a lot of exposure to the sun, it may become sun burnt. The skin becomes red and painful and then begins to peel. It is unsightly and can be itchy when the peeling occurs. Severe sunburn may cause swelling and blisters. Sunburn also increases the risk of sun cancer.

Even when the skin does not become sun burnt, it can still be damaged from the sun. Here are some of the ways that UV rays and exposure to the sun can damage your skin.

• Premature ageing, including wrinkles.
• Damage to the skin's collagen.
• Damage to the skin cells.
• Negative effect on the immune system, which may cause skin problems.
• Thinning and thickening of the skin, which can increase the likelihood of wrinkles.
• Thinning of the blood vessels, which may lead to bruising.
• The appearance of tiny blood vessels on the skin's surface.
• Freckles, including large freckles such as age spots or liver spots.
• White spots on the skin.
• Skin bumps.
• Trigger for skin disorders like eczema and psoriasis.
• Dryness.
• Redness.
• Itchiness.
• Sensitive skin reaction.

Sun can cause damage even when it is not very hot or sunny. It is advisable to wear adequate sun protection even during winter, particularly if you have dry skin, a skin disorder or sensitive skin.

Winter Skin Damage

Cold temperatures and windy conditions can be very damaging for the skin. The air in winter is usually drier than in other seasons, and this dry air can result in dry itchy skin. In winter, we are also more likely to use heaters and central heating. These by themselves can dry out the skin and the change from cold to hot weather can have a negative effect. People with dry skin, skin disorders or sensitive skin need to pay special attention to winter skin care during the cold months. Here are some of the skin problems that can occur during winter.

• Dryness.
• Flakiness.
• Redness and irritation.
• Trigger for skin problems, like eczema and psoriasis.
• Wrinkles.
• Thinning of the skin.
• Rashes.

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