Now that summer has left us, and the humidity that accompanies it, it’s time to switch up your wintertime skin care routine. Believe it or not, how you treat your scars in the winter will differ from summer. As the colder, drier air settles in, your scar may start reacting to this weather change by appearing red and itchy, or feeling more uncomfortable than usual.
Keeping your scars supple means keeping them well moisturized. Today we’ll talk about how cooler weather can impact your scars in different ways and why it’s so important to moisturize and apply Scarfade more regularly.
How Cold Weather Dries Out Your Skin
Your skin is thirsty in winter. That’s because you’re spending more time indoors, where artificial heating systems are infiltrating your home with dry air. These heating systems draw out any moisture that’s in the air, which means your skin isn’t getting any love.
Your skin may feel dry, it may crack and peel, and it may even bleed if you don’t stay on top of it. Skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis make matters even worse, not to mention scars – especially fresh ones — may feel the effects too.
Why does this happen? Well, low temperatures cause tissues to contract, placing pressure on nerves. Scar tissue contracts at different rates, which is why it may feel painful and itchy whenever the temp plummets.
Recommendations
If you can’t afford to pack your bags and move somewhere tropical, the next best thing to do is heed these tips for wintertime scar care.
- Massage your skin with Scarfade: Apply a pea-size drop of Scarfade to your scars twice a day with a massaging motion.
- Avoid hot baths or showers: You may feel like there’s nothing better than immersing yourself in a hot bath to warm up during winter, but this is bad for your skin. Not only does it dry it out, it can prevent essential oils from getting through to your skin. Instead, take short, warm baths and showers while using moisturizing soaps.
- Choose an appropriate moisturizer: Replace your thin summer moisturizer with a winter one that’s thicker and creamier to relieve dry skin. Instead of heavy petroleum- or oil-based formulas, choose an option that has lipids to avoid breakouts, which is especially good if you have acne scars. If you have extremely dry skin, try an emollient moisturizer.
- Don’t go tanning: You may crave a summertime tan in the dead of winter but for the sake of your skin and scars, stay away from tanning beds. They damage all skin, but especially scarred areas. Do a spray tan instead and get your Vitamin D from daily vitamins and foods such as salmon, tuna, yogurt, and milk.
- Apply sunscreen: You can still get a burn in the winter, especially if you like to ski or spend lots of time in the great outdoors. Direct sun exposure, as well as snow glare, can give you a sunburn. Use sunscreen to protect your scarred areas in particular, which can stand out even more with sun exposure.
Grab Some Scarfade This Winter
It’s time to up your game when it comes to wintertime scar management. Make Scarfade a part of your strategy to ensure supple, soft skin. Order now at 800-771-2215.