Blemished and dry skin in winter

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Blemished skin and pimples in winter: How to keep dry skin and pimples in balance

The formation of medium to severe pimples and blackheads increases by 11% in winter, show studies*. There are many reasons for this: low temperatures and less sun rays exposure make the skin barrier weaker and affect sebum production. In other words, the skin barrier can easily become unbalanced in winter, which makes the right care even more important.

In the following article, we will explain the causes of winter breakouts and dry skin in winter and how you can effectively contribute to healthy skin with the right care.

Pimples and dry skin in winter: reasons

In winter, your skin can easily get out of balance. Often, the reason for pimples in winter is not due to a single cause, but rather to a cocktail of different factors.

At lower temperatures, sebum becomes more viscous

Your skin's function is heavily dependent on the environmental temperature. The sebaceous glands in cold periods work at a reduced level and completely stop functioning at a temperature of 8°C or below. At lower temperatures, sebum also becomes hard and solid, which can clog the pores.

Dead skin particles are also often added to the mix, preventing the sebum from draining away at all. This results in pimples and blackheads, which increase significantly for many people during the winter months.

Weakened skin barrier and inflammations

Pimples and dry skin are more common in winter because the skin barrier is weakened. The layer of fat normally lies as a fine film on the skin and protects it from drying out. When this is missing, cold and dry air can damage the skin barrier because cold air draws moisture out of the skin. In addition, warm water and heated air can dry skin out further.

In the worst case, the skin becomes fissured, which in turn can lead to inflammation. This allows bacteria to enter the damaged skin. The consequences are increased pimples and dry skin in winter.

Reduced absorption of UV light

Another important reason why pimples flourish in winter is the lack of anti-inflammatory UV light. Dermatologists recommend going out in the fresh air for at least 30 minutes a day, even in the cold season, to get enough UV light.

Stress for the body and skin

The beginning of the cold season is the time when the body, and especially the skin, is exposed to great stress. This is especially noticeable for people who already suffer from pimples and inflammations.

There are many stress factors here: dropping temperatures outside, the temperature difference between indoors and outdoors and dry air from heating put the skin under constant pressure. Dry and rough skin is the result, and bacteria can penetrate it more easily.

Reducing pimples in winter: the right care is crucial

The previous section makes it clear: the cold season puts a strain on the skin. Therefore, it is especially important in winter to support the skin's natural balance.

Most of the time, people try to solve the problem with care products such as creams or serums and alcohol- or oil-based cleansers. However, this leads to several problems. Cleansers containing alcohol and oil dry out the skin even more. And the additives in a cream (about 90% of cream are additives) put additional stress on the already stressed skin.

The key to clear skin in this situation is a daily, gentle and deep cleanse to remove dead skin cells, unclog pores and reduce bacteria. In addition, the supply of restorative, moisturizing active ingredients is essential. If possible, without additives.

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