Did you know that temperature changes have a direct effect on the health and appearance of your skin?
Read on to learn more!
Although most of us think our skin suffers more during the summer, the drop in temperature and the arrival of a drier, colder season have an equally significant and intense effect on the health and appearance of our skin.
Skin dehydration is very common during this time of year: a tight face, chapped lips, redness on the cheekbones, the need to reuse your morning moisturizer, dry eyes, flaking...
What's all this about? Aren't these just symptoms of summer?
Well, no. Actually, they're consequences brought on by the arrival of winter. Because of the change in our body temperature .
What are body temperature changes?
The body lives at a specific internal temperature, known as core temperature , which allows all of the body's physiological processes to function smoothly. Although 37°C has been defined as the average body temperature, some studies have shown that "normal" body temperature can have a wide range, from 36.1°C to 37.2°C.
The fact is that this temperature can be influenced and weakened by seasonal changes . With the arrival of winter, temperatures drop, and the body needs to generate more internal heat to maintain homeostasis, consuming more calories and energy.
When a body isn't sufficiently prepared for this, it can be weakened by ambient temperatures, which, in the case of winter, generates more internal cold, hindering natural processes such as cell renewal, proper digestion, and bleeding in women.
Furthermore, the alteration of the body's internal physiological processes has a direct impact on the health and condition of our skin, as it is, along with hair, the organ that reflects what is happening inside.
What are the effects of cold on the skin?
The effects of cold on the skin are as follows:
- Skin contraction
- Blood flow to the face is reduced
- Lack of oxygen and nutrients, drying out and negatively affecting the tone (appears duller)
- Low glandular secretion, increasing facial sensitivity and dryness…
The list is long, and each person experiences different symptoms. Therefore, it's very important to know our bodies well, use organic, natural, and certified cosmetics, seek professional support, and be safer than sorry.
How can we protect ourselves from sudden changes in body temperature?
When creating a winter-friendly routine, it's important to keep these aspects in mind to protect ourselves from sudden changes in body temperature:
- Incorporate more root vegetables (tubers) with vitamin C into your diet, in their warm form: pumpkin soup, baked sweet potato, warm beet salad... The warmth of the dishes keeps your body temperature stable, while the vitamin C acts as a revitalizer for skin cells. This is also relevant for drinks: replace your iced teas with warmer, spiced infusions.
- Keeping your interior warm : It's not just a matter of turning the heating on full blast (this can be very negative for your body), but rather using it consciously. You should feel comfortable in the space you're in, and remember that your clothing can also be a factor: a good, quality sweater is better than any heater. A fireplace, for its part, is not only warm and wonderful, but you might also want to meditate next to it, or simply gaze into the flames.
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Practice breathing techniques to regulate your core body temperature : In this case, if you want to increase your internal heat, we recommend practicing Kaphalabati, also known as the breath of fire, which you can practice every morning when you wake up.
On a cosmetic level, when the cold weather arrives it is important to use products that:
- Reduce transepidermal water loss and help repair the lipid mantle : for this we will use active ingredients such as vegetable oils from avocado, sesame or grape, which you can find in our Nourishing Facial Cream : Super nutritious, regenerating, collagen restructuring, antioxidants and with anti-aging properties, they provide our skin with everything it needs to restore its elasticity and firmness .
- Nourish the skin deeply, through ingredients such as aloe vera or rosehip , which you can find, the first in our Facial Toner , the second in our Rosehip Regenerating Serum .
- They don't contain chemical ingredients: By choosing certified natural organic cosmetics , you're not only contributing to the health of the planet, but you're also providing your skin with the vitamins and minerals it truly needs to look healthy and divine all day long.
Remember, if you need help choosing the best products for you, you can always send us an email explaining your personal experience and your goals. We'd be delighted to help create a personalized beauty routine through the purchase of luxury botanical cosmetics.
