Frosty temperatures and cold wind have given our skin a lot of trouble in recent months. So that we can shine despite the recent cold, special care is required. Dr. tells us what it looks like and how we can make our skin fit for spring. Yuliya Zielinski, Head of Medical Management at Eucerin.
Tolfioow.com: Why is the cold season with sub-zero temperatures and dry heating air so damaging to our skin?
Yuliya Zielinski: Cold and dry air attacks our skin’s protective barrier that prevents our skin from drying out. When temperatures drop below average or the air is too dry, this protective shield crumbles and the skin loses moisture and oils.How should I care for my skin when it’s cold outside?
It is important that the skin is not only supplied with moisture, which cushions the skin and ensures that it looks fresh. Fat is also important. There are now modern textures such as water-oil emulsions that feel light but still provide the skin with enough fat.
Yuliya Zielinski: Cold and dry air attacks our skin’s protective barrier that prevents our skin from drying out. When temperatures drop below average or the air is too dry, this protective shield crumbles and the skin loses moisture and oils.How should I care for my skin when it’s cold outside?
It is important that the skin is not only supplied with moisture, which cushions the skin and ensures that it looks fresh. Fat is also important. There are now modern textures such as water-oil emulsions that feel light but still provide the skin with enough fat.
Should I rather avoid peelings ?
In principle, you do not have to give up your peeling, but it is important to pay attention to the type. If it’s cold, you should switch to a milder variant. In mechanical peels, the granules should be soft, in chemical peels their concentration should be lower. The frequency should also be reduced.How do I prevent skin damage – caused by the cold?
In general, it is relatively difficult to prepare for this because the skin is a living organ and changes with the environment. But you can, for example, use a milder and richer cleanser if you normally use a gel. Or you can switch to moisturizing cleansing milk. But sometimes the skin needs a richer version of care. Or you can also use a night care product. It is always important: Just listen to your skin!
In principle, you do not have to give up your peeling, but it is important to pay attention to the type. If it’s cold, you should switch to a milder variant. In mechanical peels, the granules should be soft, in chemical peels their concentration should be lower. The frequency should also be reduced.How do I prevent skin damage – caused by the cold?
In general, it is relatively difficult to prepare for this because the skin is a living organ and changes with the environment. But you can, for example, use a milder and richer cleanser if you normally use a gel. Or you can switch to moisturizing cleansing milk. But sometimes the skin needs a richer version of care. Or you can also use a night care product. It is always important: Just listen to your skin!
Which care for which skin type?
Are rich creams also suitable for greasy and oily skin?
Basically, the care should always correspond to the skin type. If I have greasy, oily or blemish-prone skin, the skin produces enough sebum. However, if I have combination skin, with an oily T-zone and dry skin on my cheeks, I should definitely switch to a combination skin care product with a higher oil content. In general, I would not use a very rich cream for oily skin.Is sun protection integrated into the day cream advisable at this time of the year?
Sun protection is always mandatory. In winter the skin is not tanned, we are less often outside. Therefore, its own protective mechanism, which we see as “brown skin color”, is not present. But even when it’s cloudy, the UVA radiation is just as strong as when the sun is shining and it is precisely this that causes premature skin aging. That’s why UV protection is definitely important. Most creams therefore also have an SPF 15.
Basically, the care should always correspond to the skin type. If I have greasy, oily or blemish-prone skin, the skin produces enough sebum. However, if I have combination skin, with an oily T-zone and dry skin on my cheeks, I should definitely switch to a combination skin care product with a higher oil content. In general, I would not use a very rich cream for oily skin.Is sun protection integrated into the day cream advisable at this time of the year?
Sun protection is always mandatory. In winter the skin is not tanned, we are less often outside. Therefore, its own protective mechanism, which we see as “brown skin color”, is not present. But even when it’s cloudy, the UVA radiation is just as strong as when the sun is shining and it is precisely this that causes premature skin aging. That’s why UV protection is definitely important. Most creams therefore also have an SPF 15.
What extra care should I give my skin more often?
Masks are a beautiful thing regardless of the season. Especially when you notice that your skin needs extra care, a mask or ampoule is a good way to add a nourishing and soothing complex of active ingredients to the skin. Not only cleaning and care should be changed in winter if necessary, but also special treatments such as masks.How do I know if my skin is sensitive to cold?
Usually this is a kind of discomfort. Dryness , feelings of tightness and a rough skin surface can occur. If the damage is more advanced, you may already be able to see fine scales, the skin is red and there is slight itching. However, all of these symptoms should disappear once you have applied your conditioner. If this is not the case, you should speak to your dermatologist.
Masks are a beautiful thing regardless of the season. Especially when you notice that your skin needs extra care, a mask or ampoule is a good way to add a nourishing and soothing complex of active ingredients to the skin. Not only cleaning and care should be changed in winter if necessary, but also special treatments such as masks.How do I know if my skin is sensitive to cold?
Usually this is a kind of discomfort. Dryness , feelings of tightness and a rough skin surface can occur. If the damage is more advanced, you may already be able to see fine scales, the skin is red and there is slight itching. However, all of these symptoms should disappear once you have applied your conditioner. If this is not the case, you should speak to your dermatologist.
How do I make my skin glow again after this chilly time?
As soon as the temperatures are no longer below zero, the skin begins to return to normal. From this point on you can switch back to your summer care. But always pay attention to the skin type! For dry skin that needs lipids, care with a higher fat content is suitable in summer. On the other hand, if you have oily skin, this is not necessary. Cleaning is easy to change. In summer it is more the light textures such as emulsions, gels or lotions that are used. Masks should then provide moisture and energy again. You can also exfoliate more frequently again and moisturize regularly in general. However, a beautiful smile, sunshine and being newly in love are always unbeatable for radiant skin. That can compete with the best care!
As soon as the temperatures are no longer below zero, the skin begins to return to normal. From this point on you can switch back to your summer care. But always pay attention to the skin type! For dry skin that needs lipids, care with a higher fat content is suitable in summer. On the other hand, if you have oily skin, this is not necessary. Cleaning is easy to change. In summer it is more the light textures such as emulsions, gels or lotions that are used. Masks should then provide moisture and energy again. You can also exfoliate more frequently again and moisturize regularly in general. However, a beautiful smile, sunshine and being newly in love are always unbeatable for radiant skin. That can compete with the best care!