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When colder weather arrives, so does a host of skin and hair problems. Every skin type becomes vulnerable to lower temperature, but those with dry skin are especially susceptible to these concerns.
According to cosmetic doctor Dr. Jules Nabet of the Omniya MediClinic in Knightsbridge, London, the humidity level drops in colder temperatures, and the resulting dry air leaves the skin extremely dry. If your skin already tends to be dry in the first place, it produces less sebum than average, making dryness worse.
On top of that, we tend to drink less water and eat less watery fruits and vegetables when the weather is cold, lessening another source of hydration for the skin. Central heating could also cause …show more content…
Dehydrated skin is not only uncomfortable, it could be downright painful. It could get cracked to the point of bleeding, in which case it may be necessary to see a specialist.
The key to healthy skin is preventing the effects of harsh weather conditions. Dr. Nabet offers up some useful advice for these concerns.
According to the doctor, the elbows and other areas where the skin is especially thin exhibit more dryness with redness, cracking and scaliness. Aside from a rich all-over body moisturizer, we should give even more focus on these areas. He advises using emollients like petroleum jelly, which are like lubricants on the skin’s surface, stopping the water in our skin from getting out.
For dry, flaky legs, Dr. Nabet recommends applying a rich cream after showering, when the skin is still damp, in order to lock in the moisture. Those with oils like olive oil, jojoba oil or shea butter are the best …show more content…
There are many types of moisturizers that will improve this condition, but Dr. Nabet recommends “nourishing it from the inside out with omega 3.” If your diet doesn’t already contain enough of this from food sources such as nuts and oily fish, oral supplements could help.
Perhaps a lesser noticed effect of cold weather, fraying nails are caused by the nail plate becoming dehydrated, resulting in them peeling and splitting. Dr. Nabet recommends using polish to avoid further dehydration and to protect the nail plate. An acetone-free polish remover is advised, as this is less drying than those that contain acetone.
While those with dry hair may rejoice in avoiding frizzy hair during the colder months, they may be prone to static and flyaway hair instead. Dr. Nabet points out that the lack of moisture in the air causes more friction and static electricity. He suggests using a silicone-based serum that keeps hair moisturized and shiny.
Beneath that hair, our scalp also tends to become drier, causing it to become flaky. The doctor advises using gentle hydrating products for the scalp that would keep it
When colder weather arrives, so does a host of skin and hair problems. Every skin type becomes vulnerable to lower temperature, but those with dry skin are especially susceptible to these concerns.
According to cosmetic doctor Dr. Jules Nabet of the Omniya MediClinic in Knightsbridge, London, the humidity level drops in colder temperatures, and the resulting dry air leaves the skin extremely dry. If your skin already tends to be dry in the first place, it produces less sebum than average, making dryness worse.
On top of that, we tend to drink less water and eat less watery fruits and vegetables when the weather is cold, lessening another source of hydration for the skin. Central heating could also cause …show more content…
Dehydrated skin is not only uncomfortable, it could be downright painful. It could get cracked to the point of bleeding, in which case it may be necessary to see a specialist.
The key to healthy skin is preventing the effects of harsh weather conditions. Dr. Nabet offers up some useful advice for these concerns.
According to the doctor, the elbows and other areas where the skin is especially thin exhibit more dryness with redness, cracking and scaliness. Aside from a rich all-over body moisturizer, we should give even more focus on these areas. He advises using emollients like petroleum jelly, which are like lubricants on the skin’s surface, stopping the water in our skin from getting out.
For dry, flaky legs, Dr. Nabet recommends applying a rich cream after showering, when the skin is still damp, in order to lock in the moisture. Those with oils like olive oil, jojoba oil or shea butter are the best …show more content…
There are many types of moisturizers that will improve this condition, but Dr. Nabet recommends “nourishing it from the inside out with omega 3.” If your diet doesn’t already contain enough of this from food sources such as nuts and oily fish, oral supplements could help.
Perhaps a lesser noticed effect of cold weather, fraying nails are caused by the nail plate becoming dehydrated, resulting in them peeling and splitting. Dr. Nabet recommends using polish to avoid further dehydration and to protect the nail plate. An acetone-free polish remover is advised, as this is less drying than those that contain acetone.
While those with dry hair may rejoice in avoiding frizzy hair during the colder months, they may be prone to static and flyaway hair instead. Dr. Nabet points out that the lack of moisture in the air causes more friction and static electricity. He suggests using a silicone-based serum that keeps hair moisturized and shiny.
Beneath that hair, our scalp also tends to become drier, causing it to become flaky. The doctor advises using gentle hydrating products for the scalp that would keep it