Dr Shyna Raj of Shine Medical Cosmetic Clinic gives readers an insight into the impact of the cold weather on our skin.

The cold weather is here and it is beginning to have an impact on our skin which can compromise our skin health significantly.

That's the reason why it's important to take extra care of our skin during the harsh winter months to ensure that our skin is well hydrated and protected to meet the demands of harsh, cold winter weather.

Exposure to cold air can reduce the moisture content of our skin and this can make our skin dry and trigger conditions like eczema (itchy, dry, reddish patches or lesions on the skin), cracking of the skin which can cause germs to enter leading to infections of the skin.

The indoor heating system can also cause a detrimental effect on your skin. Most heating systems can dry out the air in the room which can also exacerbate dryness of the skin.

Moreover, the temperature fluctuations caused by going from inside to outside and vice versa can cause the blood vessels to contract and expand which results in redness, broken veins and inflammation.

Cold air can make our skin dry or trigger eczema (image via pixabay)

Here are few tips on how to protect your skin from the cold winter weather:

1. Maintain appropriate hydration/moisture in your skin: Using appropriate medical grade skin care products to keep your skin well hydrated. Skin booster injections are also very effective for improving skin hydration/texture and tone of our skin.

2. Keep your body well hydrated; drink plenty of water.

3. Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet which includes plenty of anti-oxidants.

4. Avoid using too much cleansers/soap on your skin- These can alter the skin's pH and remove the skin's natural moisturizers. Using gentle or hydrating cleansers which can prevent this from happening.

5. Keeping the air indoors humidified can be beneficial. Dry air can pull the moisture from your skin. Room humidifiers can be useful.

6. Protect our skin from the cold air by using protective clothing and avoid frost bite.

7. Remember to wear SPF when going outside as UV rays are always present in the atmosphere, even on a cloudy day.

For more information or to explore the skin care product range to keep you protected during the winter months - contact Shine Medical Cosmetic Clinic.

If you are looking for skin rejuvenation treatments which can add glow to your skin this winter, please see our SPECIAL BLACK FRIDAY OFFER available for a limited time only - at Shine Medical Cosmetic Clinic: With every Laser Genesis treatment, receive £100 of your Skin Booster treatment.

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