Some ingredients do more harm than good in winter.
As the temperature changes, your skin’s needs also change. In autumn it is colder and the air is drier. Your normal care routine may no longer work properly. Experts share which skincare ingredients to avoid in winter, because they do more harm than good.
To avoid
Due to the cold weather in winter, there is a good chance that your skin will become drier and redder. This results in, for example, irritated and flaky skin. Something you’re not looking forward to, right? It is logical that you should adjust your skincare if you suffer from this. But did you also know that if you have oily skin, you need to adapt your skincare routine to the low temperatures? Experts explain it all on Huffpost.
Acids
First of all, you should avoid various ‘acids’ in winter, experts explain. For example, if you scrub your skin too often, it can start to feel flaky. Various acids can then ensure that your skin becomes smooth again. However, you have to be careful with this in winter.
“They not only remove dead skin cells, but also the moisture-retaining, healthy skin fats that are found between the dead skin cells in the outer layer of the skin,” explains Dr. Loretta Ciraldo out. “Acids are the category we need to be careful with in our winter skin care,” she adds.
Retinol
You should also avoid retinols in the winter. This ingredient can have a very irritating effect on your skin in winter. But why is that? “Retinols increase the production of collagen and elastin, the supporting structures of the skin and is important for preventing fine lines,” said Dr. Carmen Castilla. “When the humidity drops, the skin becomes drier. Retinols can therefore be even more irritating to the skin,” adds Dr. Margarita Lolis added.
Alcohol
Alcohol is often used in various toners or serums, but at lower temperatures it can be drying in the long term. “It can strip the skin of its natural oils, leading to dryness and irritation. If you are using an alcohol-based toner, switch to a milder toner,” says Lolis. “Alcohol is sometimes used to reduce the barrier function for the penetration of higher molecular weight active ingredients such as hyaluronic acid,” Ciraldo adds.
Benzonyl peroxide
You may be able to recognize benzoyl peroxide if you suffer from acne. Thus, it works as an antiseptic to combat acne. “However, it can be very irritating, especially in the colder months. Its use may be associated with redness, burning sensation, dryness and flakiness,” says Lolis.
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