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Effects of cold weather on the skin: How to protect it?

2024-01-25 18:26:43Lifestyle SHKRUAR NGA IVA VASO
Effects of cold weather on the skin: How to protect it?
Iva Vaso

Greater attention is paid to protecting the skin from hot weather and strong sunlight. But, not only exposure to the sun, also the cold can damage the skin, especially in those areas that are more exposed. So, even low temperatures damage the skin tissue and can become precursors for the appearance of possible skin diseases or premature aging.

How do low temperatures affect our skin?

Falling temperatures cause a series of negative effects on the skin, the manifestation of which is through dehydration, drying and cracking of the skin, the appearance of eczema, as well as many other complications. In practice, the skin is supplied with less oxygen and nutrients from the blood circulation. Therefore, it becomes more fragile and sensitive to atmospheric factors, giving alarm signals through dehydration and drying.

The cold destroys the hydro-lipidic film, which constitutes the first immune barrier, maintains skin integrity and develops the protective function of our skin from external factors of a physical, chemical or biological nature. When the hydrolipidic film is damaged, the skin begins to degrade towards dehydration, drying and cracking, which can lead to more serious skin conditions.

In addition to the first layer of the skin - the epidermis, its deepest layer - the dermis slows down the synthesis of collagen and elastin, two vital proteins for the health and stability of the skin as a whole.

What are the symptoms of skin problems or diseases in the cold season?

· Redness

· Itching

· Skin dryness and/or cracking

· Some areas of the skin are cracked or cracked

· The skin is usually dry, therefore, some areas of it appear more itchy and, sometimes, skin eruptions occur in case of severe itching. These itching are usually worse at night.

· Some areas of the skin begin to redden and become inflamed, where hives may also appear.

· You may develop blisters and sacs of fluid.

What are some of the most common disorders or diseases that affect the skin during the cold season?

· Dehydration and drying of the skin

· Erythemas from colds

· Chapped lips

· Dehydrated hands and feet, dry to the point of lesions

· Morthi – burns from the cold

· Eczema 

· Psoriasis

· Special care should be taken for the hands and feet of diabetics.

What makes the symptoms of cold weather-damaged skin worse?

· Long showers or baths with hot water, which destroy the hydro-lipidic film.

· Not nourishing the skin of the face and body with emulsions suitable for the season and skin type.

· Drastic temperature changes, which result in murder for peripheral blood capillaries

· Dry and extremely warm air from air conditioners, which dehydrates our skin even more

· Some clothing materials, such as wool or synthetic materials, which irritate the epidermal barrier.

· Soaps and aggressive detergents that we use to wash the face and body.

What exactly would be some tips on choosing cosmetic products to protect and treat the skin from cold weather?

Our daily ritual in the winter season cannot be the same as the one in the hot season, since the needs of the skin change mainly according to the seasons and not only.

To reformulate and strengthen the hydro-lipidic film, it is necessary to hydrate (water) and nourish (lipids).

Using vegetable oils and butters will restore the oil balance in our skin. Soybean oil, avocado oil, wheat seed oil, jojoba oil, macadamia oil, sweet almond oil, shea butter, cocoa butter and beeswax all these active principles nourish our skin.

Hydration is based on the signature of the unique active principle - hyaluronic acid, which has the ability to bind large amounts of water, therefore significantly influencing the entire basic dermal substance. The softness, tone and elasticity of the skin are related to the amount of hyaluronic acid that is in the composition of the basic substance of the dermis. Although hyaluronic acid can only be obtained from the skin through injections, serums and emulsions formulated from hyaluronic acid are best able to maintain the water balance in the epidermal layer.

Antioxidants also work very well in the skin by fighting free radicals, which become precursors for cell damage and the synthesis of cortisol in the skin, which leads to increased inflammation causing photoaging or skin diseases. Powerful antioxidants are vitamin E, vitamin C (which, apart from being a very good antioxidant, increases the skin's immunity, reduces inflammation and participates in the synthesis of collagen from fibroblast cells in the dermis), polyphenols that are more abundant in red fruits. forest and green tea.

Even during the cold season, don't forget the sunscreen with physical protective filters and a wider spectrum of coverage, which protects the skin from free radicals caused by ultraviolet radiation and preserves the hydrolipidic film of the skin.

So, several times a day, hydrate and nourish the skin of the hands, face and body, and also pay special attention to the lips, which, having a very thin and fragile skin, are the first to be cracked.

The secret to maintaining a healthy and beautiful skin is to give it care, nourishing and hydrating it, not only when the skin is in a critical situation or when you are in contact with low temperatures. Our skin needs daily and personalized care.


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