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Like it or not, we are in the midst of winter, with potentially colder weather yet to come. The days have grown cooler, and the days are shorter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many of us reach for an extra layer to keep warm and crank up the heating. But do you also think about how these temperatures affect your skin? Some of us slather on extra moisturiser and hope for the best. But do we rarely stop to think about whether that\u2019s actually the most appropriate treatment?<\/p>\n\n\n

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Seasonal changes can be a nightmare for your skin; you think you\u2019ve got your skincare<\/a> routine sorted, but as the weather cools, you might find your skin growing drier, irritated, and tight. If you\u2019re already struggling with skin concerns such as rosacea or acne, the cold weather really won\u2019t do much for that either. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But there are things you can do to combat the effects of the seasons transitioning. First, though, it\u2019s important to understand why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why does your skin change when the weather changes?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Spring, summer, autumn, and winter have associated weather patterns, each with its own temperature and humidity range. These types of fluctuations can impact your skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As summer turns to autumn, you\u2019ll likely notice the air cooling and becoming drier.  When this becomes winter comes, this intensifies, and we get even colder air and brisk, chill winds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout these changes, your skin is doing its best to stay hydrated. But when there\u2019s less moisture in the air and harsher conditions, it becomes more and more challenging, especially when we escape indoors to avoid said weather and turn up the central heating to warm up or when we have a scalding hot shower to drive away the chill.  None of these things help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The weather and the methods we use to combat the cold cause dryness and irritation in our skin. Your skin may start to become dry\/flaky on your face and body, and you might notice you\u2019re more prone to inflammation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If we keep an eye on how seasons affect our skin, we can combat the side effects early on.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From warm to cooler temperatures, and what it does…<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When the temperature drops and humidity levels fall, your skin cries out for hydration. Cold weather can lead to cracks in the outer layers of your skin, inflammation, and a general lack of moisture, which can seriously impact your overall skin health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Skin is the foundation.” Caroline Hirons<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This happens because the skin barrier is disrupted, even more so when you step into an overheated building that circulates hot, dry air. You might find yourself feeling itchy, dry, and parched. This dryness can lead to a build-up of excess dry skin, which is likely to clog your pores and cause your skin to break out or flare up. In addition, many of us tend to \u201ccomfort eat\u201d during the colder months, which can also upset our skin’s hormonal balance.<\/p>\n\n\n

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How can I tackle the effects of cooler weather?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n