The changing seasons have more of an impact on our health, wellness and hormonal variances than we may realise, all of which can affect the skin.
Sure, you may have noticed that your skin tends to dry out a little more in winter compared to other months, and the skin may become oily when it’s hot, but did you know that there are deeper clinical effects of seasonal change on the appearance and health of your skin?
It’s not surprising then, that the summer months may bring more unwanted acne breakouts for many women, as higher testosterone is known to increase the risk of acne, and cortisol released in excess can increase sebum production, redness, and breakdown in elastin and collagen. Research shows that cortisol–the stress hormone–also follows seasonal patterns, increasing in warmer weather.
It’s not surprising then, that the summer months may bring more unwanted acne breakouts for many women, as higher testosterone is known to increase the risk of acne, and cortisol released in excess can increase sebum production, redness and breakdown in elastin and collagen.
Dr Bradley Wagemaker, Medical Director at Lamelle Pharmaceuticals, suggests that as South Africans transition into spring and anticipate much warmer weather ahead, it’s important to reevaluate skincare routines to accommodate the changes and any potential hormonal shifts that are likely to occur.
“As the weather heats up, there is also more moisture in the air and, as a result, higher humidity,” says Dr Wagemaker. “Contrary to popular belief, the reason why we’re more likely to break out in warmer weather is not because our pores are more ‘open’ during summer. This is a myth.
A Niacinamide and Zinc-enriched supplement, in conjunction with a topical spot treatment, will go a long way towards controlling inflammatory breakouts and keeping your skin spot-free throughout summer and beyond. g inflamed skin and giving existing pimples a chance to heal while preventing the formation of more breakouts,” says Dr Wagemaker. in.
Wagemaker says that gentle AHA exfoliation for your skin is a good idea in spring and summer, rather than a harsh scrub. If your skin tends to be more sensitive and susceptible to redness and irritation, he suggests rather using an everyday gentle foaming cleanser containing natural ingredients and mild surfactants with Zinc to calm, soothe, and lower the risk of irritation.
For skin that is more acne prone than others, this time of year calls for an extra defence against breakouts. “Consider taking a daily supplement that contains Niacinamide and Zinc, which are both helpful in calming inflamed skin and giving existing pimples a chance to heal while preventing the formation of more breakouts,” says Dr Wagemaker.
A Niacinamide and Zinc-enriched supplement, in conjunction with a topical spot treatment, will go a long way towards controlling inflammatory breakouts and keeping your skin spot free throughout summer and beyond.
The changing seasons have more of an impact on our health, wellness, and hormonal variances than we may realise, all of which can affect the skin. Sure, you may have noticed that your skin tends to dry out a little more in winter compared to other months, and the skin may become oily when it’s hot, but did you know that there are deeper clinical effects of seasonal change on the appearance and health of your skin?
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