The intuit for this convert is skin care is that those of us in non-temperate climates see large dips in humidity in the winter, as well as the drying force of hot air that comes out of our home’s furnace and adds other drying factor to our skin.

Acne Care

Not to mention, there is the wind factor. The icy wind can admittedly “wind burn” your skin, which means that it will dry it out immensely, and can even abrade and irritate the skin’s surface. Although acne vulgaris is largely due to an over output of sebum (oil), excessively drying the skin admittedly has a counterintuitive supervene by added aggravating acne and even bringing on more breakouts, so it is imperative that we protect acne prone skin from the over drying and irritation that often comes with the winter weather change.

There are a few things we can do to protect our skin against the ravages of winter, and they are going to vary per your skin type. For example, you may only need to heed a few of these suggestions if your skin does not tend to be overly dry in the winter, or you may want to give some of these tips a try that you’ve never heard of before if your skin becomes a virtual desert or flakiness and blush every winter.

The first recommendation is to try out a small humidifier in whatever room you spend the most time in, say your bedroom perhaps since you are in there (I hope) for at least eight hours a day. Humidifiers used to be very expensive, but you can find the smaller ones that work in a smaller area nowadays for a very cheap cost. One tip with humidifiers though is that you have to make admittedly determined that you keep them clean since mold tend to build up in them if you don’t keep them clean.

The humidifier’s purpose is to help add moisture to the air itself, since many times that heat that is pumped out of your home’s vents is very drying. Not only can humidifiers help keep your skin moist, but they may also make it easier or you to breathe, making respiration much more pleasant where they are set up.

Another tip is to stay very well hydrated. Try drinking only water, and add a little lemon juice to your water for an extra boost in hydration, as well as the skin clarity benefits of lemon water. Stay away from lots of coffee and other caffeinated beverages, since they only make you expel more water and this certainly trickles down to the skin, making the skin dry, vexed and flaky if it is under hydrated from the inside out. Reconsider also taking a fish oil supplement at least twice a day. They’re very reasonably priced and help keep the skin smooth, supple, and moisture-retaining.

Another winter tip for acne prone skin is to switch to a more moisturizing cleanser, especially if you are currently using one that is especially made for acne prone skin. Maybe switch to a creamy cleanser instead of a clear one, or if you currently use bar soap as a cleanser, you certainly want to switch to a gentler liquid cleanser, perhaps infused with vitamin c.

You want to make sure you are not washing your face with overly hot water. I know it’s great to take a nice hot shower in the winter, but it admittedly isn’t doing your skin any favors. Hot water dried the skin out, and you may observation that after a long hot shower, your skin feels itchy and tight. Take only a warm shower, and make sure your face is getting warm water only, not hot.

Do not hesitate to use moisturizer, allover the face in the winter. If you do not currently use a moisturizer because you are afraid it will aggravate your acne, this is a big mistake. Not only will your skin look red and dry, but you will also be encouraging your skin to produce More sebum because it will automatically try to equilibrium itself again to be well hydrated.

Acne Skin Care Tips For Winter Time

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With cold winds and below freezing temperatures, a woman’s face can take quite a beating during the winter. It’s easy to cover the rest of your body, but completely covering your face is not such a simple task. You do, after all, need to see where you’re going.

By caring for your skin year-round with a facial routine matching the needs of your face, you can avoid winter wear and tear on your skin. You can keep your skin looking healthy and radiant despite the harshness of winter. The important part is figuring out the right combination of products for your personal needs.

There are different types of skin, and each type requires careful selection of cleansing products to avoid damage. Below we’ll describe each type, followed by the appropriate skin care products recommended for your needs.

Dry or Sensitive Skin: If using certain skin care products results in your face stinging or burning, you most likely have this type of skin. Other conditions which may arise are itchiness, redness or a rash-like patch, or skin more dry than it was before.

Most regular soaps will result in you having this type of reaction every time you wash your face. There are alternatives however for women with this skin type. Many dermatologists will recommend using sensitive skin cleansers which are completely free of soap. For those who have extremely try or sensitive skin it may be necessary to also use a cleansing bar. If this is the case, you would simply alternate daily.

After your face has been cleansed, you will now want to apply a light moisturizer. Choose one which is hypoallergenic and fragrance-free. You may want to choose one with sunscreen already in it as well.

Normal Skin: This type of skin is usually smooth, blemish-free and properly hydrated. If this is your skin type, you’re one of the lucky ones. You can choose almost any cleanser without worrying about a thing. When choosing a moisturizer, most people with normal skin only use one as a means of assuring their face is protected by an integrated sunscreen.

Oily Skin: Oily skin normally appears shiny or greasy. People with oily skin will normally have larger pores as well as blackheads. You can easily use any regular soap to clean your skin, since the drying factor could be beneficial for removing a lot of the oil. A moisturizer isn’t necessary, but if you choose to use one make sure it’s oil free as well as noncomedogenic. This means it won’t clog your pores or cause acne.

Combination Skin: If you find the skin on your T-zone (forehead, nose and chin) to be oily, but the rest of your face to be drier, you have combination skin. You can either choose a facial cleanser for this purpose at your local pharmacy or department store, or wash with a gentle cleanser in the morning while using an astringent which is free of alcohol later in the day. Be sure to always use a noncomedogenic, oil-free moisturizer all over your face.

No matter what your skin type is, remember to be gentle with your face. Avoid using hot water or scrubbing with a washcloth. Remember to pat your face with the towel to dry it, not rub it. Most of all, apply your moisturizer to your face while your face is still damp or humid. This assists in the absorption of it into your skin.

Properly caring for your skin year-round will help ensure the harsh winter months don’t have the opportunity to damage the sensitive skin on your face.

Mubarakah Ibrahim is the owner of BALANCE Fitness Studio for Women in New Haven, CT. She is an AFAA Certified Personal Trainer, Fitness Counselor and Authorized Oasis in the Overwhelm? Trainer. She has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show “Thirty-something in America”, is a contributing expert to Prevention Magazine on fitness for women over 40, appeared on the covers of the Hartford Current, New Haven Advocate and Chicago Tribune. Mubarakah lectures, promotes and conducts workshops on alternative health, fitness and healthy living throughout the United States.

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