Ever wondered why your skin starts to feel tight and a little flaky when the weather changes?
Well the answer is not so simple. Our skin experiences TEWL every day.
TEWL is Trans epidermal water loss and equates to parched skin when the weather begins to change. TEWL is the amount of water that passes from the inside of the body through the epidermal layer to the surrounding atmosphere, the evaporation process. Colder weather and less humidity only make the skin feel drier than usual. The lower humidity and extreme temperate changes between outside and inside make skin conditions worse or cause flare ups of some common condition like eczema.
During this time of year reevaluate your skincare routine and look for products with more lipids, thicker consistence and creamier textures. Start using more gentle cleansers and leave the acne washes or purifying washes with ingredients like glycolic acid or benzoyl peroxide in the cupboard. Also, humidifiers in your bedroom at night are great for keeping the skin moist. Simple changes to your skincare routine will definitely make the next few months more bearable on the skin.
Well the answer is not so simple. Our skin experiences TEWL every day.
TEWL is Trans epidermal water loss and equates to parched skin when the weather begins to change. TEWL is the amount of water that passes from the inside of the body through the epidermal layer to the surrounding atmosphere, the evaporation process. Colder weather and less humidity only make the skin feel drier than usual. The lower humidity and extreme temperate changes between outside and inside make skin conditions worse or cause flare ups of some common condition like eczema.
During this time of year reevaluate your skincare routine and look for products with more lipids, thicker consistence and creamier textures. Start using more gentle cleansers and leave the acne washes or purifying washes with ingredients like glycolic acid or benzoyl peroxide in the cupboard. Also, humidifiers in your bedroom at night are great for keeping the skin moist. Simple changes to your skincare routine will definitely make the next few months more bearable on the skin.