How to prevent and treat winter skin burns
'22.01.2018'
Source: Gismeteo
After spending a day in the wind, sun and cold, you can see that your skin has become red and irritated, writes Gismeteo. Who is to blame - the wind or the sun?
Wind or wind burn (eng. windburn) Is a term denoting redness and irritation of your skin that may occur in cold and windy weather. According to Dr. Aref Kassobhoy, a senior medical officer at WebMD, people most often get wind burns after winter outdoor activities such as skiing or hiking.
A wind burn occurs when the moisturizing skin of your skin is depleted due to the weather, and it becomes very irritated under it. Sunburn (eng. sunburn), which occurs when sunlight affects your skin, usually does not heal for a long time, unlike the wind one, which affects only the outer layer of the skin.
Both types of burns can be obtained simultaneously, and then they are difficult to distinguish. According to Kassobhoy, people often have symptoms of both.
The best protection against weathering is to cover exposed skin during the winter and use special products. “You still have to use moisturizing and sunscreen to protect your skin from ultraviolet radiation, but also try to cover exposed areas,” the doctor says. The most vulnerable areas are the hands and face, including the eyes, lips and ears, so it is very important to wear a scarf, gloves and sunglasses during long winter walks or sports.
In addition, you need to be more attentive to the choice of cosmetics before going skiing and other planned activities. Some acne and wrinkle creams include ingredients that dry the skin, and this may increase the risk of irritation.
Moisturizing with a mild aloe vera lotion is the best cure for a windburn. As a rule, this type of burn is quite fast. If you are in doubt that you have a simple airborne condition, you should consult a doctor.
