【Laiwo Medical ：Knowledge Sharing】Have you been hit by these winter dangerous' muscles'?
Publish Date： 2024/12/13
? ? ? ?Many people have this problem in winter: after washing their face, their skin becomes dry and tight, feels rough to the touch, always feels itchy, and their calves and arms start to fall "snowflakes" as soon as they grab them... What's going on?
? ? ? ?As the temperature decreases, the secretion function of sebaceous glands will weaken, resulting in a thinner oil layer on the surface of the skin, making it difficult to effectively lock in moisture. In addition, environmental factors such as cold and dry air, indoor heating, and insufficient water intake can further exacerbate the dryness of the skin. Under the combined action of these factors, winter skin may experience discomfort such as dryness and itching.
How to deal with the winter danger of 'muscle'Avoid frequent bathing and scratching
? ? ? ?Frequent bathing can take away the moisturizing oil from the skin and disrupt the skin's water oil balance. It is recommended to wash 1-2 times a week, with a duration of 5-10 minutes each time. The water temperature should be controlled at 38-40 ℃, and mild shower gel should be used sparingly or instead. In addition, it is important to control your hands and avoid scratching the skin, as this can damage the keratinocytes and damage the skin barrier, leading to inflammation.
Supplement water and vitamins
? ? ? ?Drink enough water daily, try to control the room temperature at 20-25 ℃, and keep the humidity at 30-60 ℃. If necessary, a humidifier can be chosen to increase the humidity in the room. At the same time, it is important to eat more fruits and vegetables, replenish water and vitamins, eat less or avoid spicy foods, try to avoid alcohol consumption, and drink less or no coffee and strong tea.
Strengthen skin moisturizing
? ? ? ?Moisturizing is of utmost importance in winter skin care. It is recommended to choose mild moisturizing skincare products containing ingredients such as carbomer, glycerin, urea, Vaseline, etc. They can effectively lock in moisture and build a solid barrier for the skin. Usually, apply once in the morning and once in the evening until the skin is "slightly shiny". After taking a shower, it is important to pay special attention and apply body lotion. It is recommended to choose products with strong moisturizing properties to better lock in skin moisture.
? ? ? ?Laiwo Medical reminds you that in the dry winter climate, the skin, as the first line of defense for the human body against the external environment, should be carefully cared for. May everyone become the guardian of their own skin and make it a strong armor to resist wind and snow.
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