For years we have been told that our skin becomes dehydrated from the inside-out. In other words, if we aren’t drinking enough fluids, our bodies become dehydrated, and therefore our skin becomes parched too. But recently that thinking has changed, and experts now believe that the skin actually dries from the outside in, meaning external …
You’re probably eagerly anticipating the transition from winter to spring. Your skin, on the other hand, isn’t so excited—it doesn’t like change. Skin gets used to certain types of weather, and has trouble adjusting when temperatures suddenly start to change. This is especially true when you go from cold, dry winter air to warmer, more …
The main thing your skin is seeking from the sun? Vitamin D! One might say that your skin and the sun have a very complex relationship. In fact, studies have shown it. They need each other, yet spending too much time together can result in a lot of unpleasant things – like sunburn, sun damage …
We know that weather and the climate affect a lot of things: your wardrobe, your plans, your mood (hello, seasonal affective disorder). And now, research in the British Journal of Dermatology has also shown that it can affect your skin. The temperature and the humidity level (that’s the amount of moisture or water droplets in …
Conventional wisdom would suggest that living in a warm, sun-soaked climate like Florida would take the biggest toll on your skin. After all, it’s hard to escape wrinkles when you’re outside all day, basking in harmful UV rays. But new research shows cold, low-humidity climates can add years to your face, too. So even during …
