Most people feel that the main cause of acne is heat and oily skin. Both these factors are more severe in the summers. And yet, we do get acne in the winters. Some people also complain that they get more acne in winters as compared to summers. So it its not the heat and sweat, then what is it that causes acne during cold season?
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Causes Of Acne In Winter
Too Much Cold Creams: The thick layer of cold cream that you apply on your skin can actually block all your pores. Most of us have dry skin in the winters and apply layers of cold cream to keep it hydrated. This makes the face look like a frying pan and it obviously attracts dirt. The result is breakout of acne during winters.
Thick Cold Cream: You need to moisturize your skin during the winter but that does not mean you apply a very think cream that will block all your skin pores. If you settled for a lighter lotion then you can avoid a major cause of acne.
No-Sweat No Cleansing: Although sweat is a cause of acne, sweating is actually healthy for the skin. When you sweat, the dirt from the skin pores is thrown out. But as we do not sweat a lot in winter, all the impurities remain within the skin. These toxins accumulate under the skin and lead to breakout of pimples even in the cold weather.
Not Cleaning Face: We tend to move into a shell during the winter. We hate to touch water or anything cold. That is why, the regular face washing regime is dropped in the chilly weather. We do not wash our faces as frequently as we do during the summer. As a result, the skin remains filthy. Sometimes we even forget to remove makeup. No wonder the breakouts come.
Not Using Sun-Screen: The harsh rays of the sun not only tans your skin but also causes rashes to erupt on your skin. So, it is much better to apply sun-screen lotion even during the winters. The winter sun may not be harsh but it still have ultraviolet rays that harm the skin. Most people ignore this beauty tip in the winter.
What Can You Do To Avoid It?
These are some ways in which you can avoid acne during the winters. Do you get breakouts on your skin even in winter?