A perk of living in Florida is the lack of drastic weather changes. That doesn’t mean it doesn’t come with its own unique issues. Even though winters in Florida are not extremely cold, the slight change in weather brings in dry air. With the slightly colder months some changes in skin care may be needed to protect your skin from the dry air.
A way to start a change in your routine is by using an oil-based moisturizer. The change in weather can cause your skin to be dry and cracked and moisturizing your skin can help your skin adjust. Dermatology of Boca states if using oil-based moisturizers some things that the products should contain are mineral oil, glycerin, and petrolatum. It is also important to remember to moisturize not just your face but your hands and feet as well. On the other hand, if your skin is naturally oily it is better to use water-based moisturizers to not clog your skin.
If your skin is dry, you might also want to try exfoliating regularly. Exfoliation can help remove dead skin cells, and once the dead skin is removed your face can feel fresher and brighter. Exfoliating can be done in different methods from scrubs to exfoliating devices or even cloths, it all comes down to what is beneficial to your skin.
A simple step in care of your skin is to properly cleanse your face. Following a cleansing routine consisting in washing your face in the morning and night can remove excess oil or unclog your pores. Using cleansers that can cleanse gently without removing any of the natural oils of your skin can help with the dry skin that comes with the weather change.
Skin products are not the only thing that has an influence in your skin. Keeping a good diet and drinking water regularly can also influence your skin care. Food such as salmon and walnuts keep good fat that can help your skin produce its own natural oils. Hydration can also not be forgotten, while the sun heat is not causing as much heat, drinking water is still very important to keep your skin hydrated. An article by Wasserman Ulitsky dermatology center says that increasing your intake of foods with fatty acids such as Omega-3 can lead to better hydration and benefit in the effects of cold winter air.
