Winter weather can be relatively harsh on your skin, especially in colder climates in the United States. Although we don’t necessarily think about sun damage during the fall and winter months, UV light can reach staggering levels at high altitudes and in the absence of sun protection.
The experts at Kare Skin understand the cruel realties of winter sun damage. From windchill effects to high altitude UV sunlight, its still as important to protect and correct your skin during these colder seasons as it is in the summer.
Windchill Factor
Windchill - Windchill can cause severe skin damage because of the combined effects of cold weather and wind. Both of these thermal effects can dehydrate and damage your skin’s natural barrier function. Cosmetic dermatologists recommend protective skincare to combat these harsh winter conditions. You should start your daily regimen with a skin-compatible brightening cleanser such as MelaCleanse, followed by the application of a sunscreen such as Melarase AM.
High Altitude
High Altitude UV Exposure – Don’t think for a minute that if you see clouds blocking the sun’s direct rays, that you don’t need to apply a sunscreen to your skin. In fact, UV exposure on your skin can be just as harsh in the colder winter months. Experts also warn against reflective sunlight bouncing back from a snow-packed or rain-soaked landscape. Use Melarase AM with SPF protection at least every two hours to help protect you from the sun and balance out dark spots.
Skin Dryness
Skin Dryness - With dry skin comes a breakdown of the skin’s natural moisture barrier function. Ceramide creams such as Elevase can help protect your skin by improving the function of the skin’s barrier function through ceramides. Elevase contains opti-ceramides that can reduce skin dessication and dryness. Especially useful for those with sensitive or reactive skin.
