The Ber’ season has come, and cold weather sports and activities are in full gear. But while exercising even during the cooler months is great for the skin, the cold elements can take their toll on it as well, making the skin dry and pron to acne.
Here’s how to give special attention to your skin this cold season:
Use appropriate moisturizers. Choosing the right moisturizer makes all the difference in having healthy skin. Pick a moisturizer that’s labeled “non— comedogenic” as this will be less likely to clog pores. Also, look for products possessing humectants or water-gabbing ingredients. Be careful when using moisturizers containing alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) or lanolin, as they make users more sensitive to sunlight and ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which is one of the causes of skin cancer.
Cleanse properly. Avoid over-scrubbing skin with synthetic scrub brushes and washcloths. Pat the skin dry, rather than vigorously toweling it to avoid irritation. Use a non-soap mild skin cleanser to remove what your skin doesn’t need, leaving behind the things it does.
A non-soap formulation cleanser highly recommended by dermatologists is Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, made for all skin types and won’t irritate the way harsh alkaline soaps do. It will not strip off the skin’s natural protective layer, nor disturb the skin’s natural pH balance. Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser is fragrance-free and non-comedogenic, making it an excellent choice for daily skin cleansing. So enjoy the cooler months with family and friends with the right cleanser—Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser,