Did you know that the weather can affect your skin?
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Cold weather can make it dry and flaky because of the lack of moisture, while hot weather can cause more breakouts due to the high temperature. So just like your genes and skin type, the weather is a factor you must consider when taking care of your largest organ. It's not budget-friendly to buy different skin care products for sunny and rainy days; investing in items that can be useful for sensitive skin is recommended.
While you can’t control the weather, you can adapt to it by adjusting your skincare routine. Below are seven skincare products that can save your sensitive skin from the ever-changing weather and keep glowing!
For best results, use a moisturizer in the morning and night.
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Intense heat during the summer can increase oil production, and cold winds can cause dryness. One skincare product can fix these two skincare concerns: a moisturizer. When choosing a moisturizer for your skincare routine, pick a gentle product for all skin types. A product you can try is Human Nature’s Marine Caviar HydroMiracle Moisturizer. The moisturizer can provide in-depth skin nourishment with 99.89 natural ingredients, making it safe for sensitive skin. The key ingredient of this skin care product is latô (sea grapes), known as natural hydration.
The smooch lip detox is petroleum-free; it helps lighten dark lips.
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Since the lips have thin skin layers and have no natural melanin, they are more prone to damage. They also tend to get drier because of weather changes, especially since humidity during cold weather and sun exposure in the summer both strip moisture. Chapped lips can be prevented by applying and including hydrating lip care products such as V&M Natural’s Smooch Lip Detox in your skincare routine. The lip conditioner is made from all-natural and plumping ingredients such as oil, castor oil, sunflower, jojoba seed oil, beeswax, coconut oil, peppermint essential oil, and avocado butter.
The Innisfree green tea serum is formulated with 100% fresh green tea water.
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With its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial benefits, green tea is an ingredient you should incorporate into your skincare routine. If you have oily skin, this skin care product, Innisfree’s Green Tea Seed Serum, can lessen excess sebum production that usually increases due to skin dehydration. The serum is infused with 16 amino acids and helps retain skin moisture.
The eye cream has a metallic roller that gives a cooling effect in every application.
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Heat exposure and dry skin can cause your skin to look older. Your under-eye skin can be more prone to premature aging without proper care. Like lips, under-eyes also have thin skin layers that require intensive care. You can use sunscreen and include this in your skincare routine to care for this part, but you will also need an eye cream that will provide an effective anti-aging treatment. L’Oreal Paris’ Revitalift Laser X3 Anti-Wrinkle + Firming Eye Cream, this skincare product hydrates the under-eyes to lessen the appearance of tiredness and soothes skin with a non-greasy formula.
Restoring and retaining moisture is critical in a skincare routine, but cleansing is also essential when dealing with changing weather. A cleanser that is suitable for different weather conditions should not be drying. An example of one such skincare product is Kiehl’s Rare Earth Deep Pore Daily Cleanser. The cleanser is formulated with Amazonian white clay that gently removes impurities, oils, and toxins causing clogged pores on your sensitive skin. It is made to control oil, leaving your face fresh and soft after every use.
The Anessa sunscreen can also be used as a makeup base.
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There's a common notion that sunscreen should only be worn on hot days. However, this is a misconception; believe it or not, ultraviolet A-rays (UVA) can still affect you and cause damage even during cold weather. And since office lighting and phone screen rays can actually be as harmful, dermatologists recommend using sunscreen daily. Choose a light sunscreen on the skin, such as Anessa’s Perfect UV Sunscreen Mild Milk, which is suited for sensitive skin. It is fragrance-free, color-free, and effective even upon contact with sweat or water. This skin care product is available at BeautyMNL.
Use the mask once or twice a week after cleansing for the best result.
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Tea tree oil has many benefits for sensitive skin: it treats acne, inflammation, dry skin, psoriasis, and itchy skin. Expect these effects when you use a product infused with tea tree oil, such as this skin care product, The Body Shop’s Tea Tree Skin Clearing Clay Mask. The mask cleanses, soothes, and refreshes the skin in every use. It also cools your skin after prolonged exposure to heat.
Whether hot and humid or cold and wet, your skin will feel pampered and look radiant with these skin care products. Now go and face the changing weather with healthy skin!
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This article was initially published in Yoorekka on February 24, 2020.
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