Extreme Climate Skin Care Rules

Taking good care of your skin is always important, but it is particularly important. Cold Winter skin care and summer skin care may need to be different from the care you give your skin during milder months. There are several factors that can damage skin. Some of these are explained below -

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. 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.

Winter Skin Damage

The air in winter is usually drier than in other seasons, and this dry air can result in dry itchy skin. 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.