HomeSkin CareWhy Your Breakouts Seem to Get Worse in the Winter

Why Your Breakouts Seem to Get Worse in the Winter

During the scorching, humid days of summer, pesky pimples and congested pores are, for many, simply an unavoidable fact of life. However, come wintertime, you may find that there’s a whole other beast of breakouts to deal with — and if your skin is naturally on the drier side.

The last thing you probably feel like doing is slathering on a clay mask or reaching for harsh benzoyl peroxide in an attempt to get rid of them.

To get to the bottom of treating winter breakouts, we consulted both dermatologists and aestheticians to debunk the myths and shed some insight into how to prevent and treat cold-weather acne. Here, they share six of the most common culprits.

1. First of all, stop touching your face (seriously)

If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a million times: Your hands come into contact with tons of things on a daily basis — doorknobs, greasy cell phone screens, etc. — and that bacteria transfer can easily amount to a zit.

However, toss in the fact that you may be loading up on heavy hand creams during the winter, and you’ve got a recipe for acne.

“If you are someone who sleeps on your hands at night, or if you touch your face frequently throughout the day, layering on a greasy hand lotion in the winter could exacerbate acne breakouts,” aesthetician Renée Rouleau explains.

“Hand creams are often formulated with a lot of oils and occlusive ingredients that may not be suitable for acne-prone skin.”

Read the complete article at Allure.com

Also Read: Acne Skin Care for Winter Weather

Most Popular