How to prep your face for autumn to stop skin feeling dry or irritated
ok.co.ukAutumn feels like it’s well and truly here now, and while you’ve probably begun digging your knitwear and slippers out again, you may not have thought about how the colder weather can also impact your skincare routine.
But the drop in temperature can have a real impact on your skin. “During the winter, the cold winds and indoor heating can dry the skin out, compromising its barrier function,” says Dr Qian Xu, founder and medical director at Skin Aesthetics .This can result not only in skin that’s drier than normal, but also itchiness, increased sensitivity and the lack of radiance that comes from dehydration.
Fortunately there are a few simple tweaks you can make now to winter-proof your skin and keep feeling happy and healthy over the next few months (and don’t worry, we’re not telling you to throw out your entire skincare routine and restock from scratch).
Strengthen your skin barrier Ensuring that the outermost layer of your skin stays strong and healthy will reduce moisture loss, keeping skin hydrated when the weather’s cold.
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