How to care for atopic skin in winter
Atopic skin is a skin disease that is characterized mainly by dry skin.. This dryness causes the skin to scale and become irritated and cause very annoying sensations such as itching..
This alteration is not infectious nor is it transmitted, but those who suffer from it know that winter is the worst season to cope with it, as extremely low temperatures and low humidity during the season trigger a rapid dryness of the skin. However, there are some guidelines that can be followed to alleviate the symptoms of atopic skin in winter. Some of the key tips are:
Brief showers and medium temperature
It is important that showers or baths are of short duration, some 5 minutes approximately, and also that the water temperature is not excessively high, but opt for lukewarm water.
Solar protection
One of the most important guidelines when it comes to caring for any type of skin is the use of sun protection regardless of the season of the year., but if we also talk about skin as delicate as atopic, sun protection is essential.
Treat the skin gently
Treating the skin roughly will cause it to become even more irritated and make the itchy, dry feeling worse. Therefore, When drying it, it is important to do it gently and carefully., with cotton towels and dabbing instead of rubbing.
skin care routine
Taking care of the skin daily is essential, since with that we will be able to keep the skin barrier in good condition. For this reason, with atopic skin, Maintaining a good care routine is very important to protect it from factors that can worsen its condition, such as cold and low humidity typical of winter..
At IE we want to contribute to improving this care routine, and that is why we design products specially designed for each type of skin. In this case, the products for atopic skin and excessively dry and sensitive.
Its formula restores the skin film and prevents skin dehydration thanks to the content of Inca Omega Oil., vegetable oil rich in omega fatty acids 3, 6 and 9 and due to other active ingredients with anti-free radical action due to its delta-tocopherol and gamma-tocopherol content.
- It acts by protecting cell integrity by restoring cell membranes and its composition, rich in tocopherols and antioxidants, manages to stop the chain reaction mechanism that produces the formation of free radicals., very aggressive for skin structures producing peeling and itching.
- Protects and calms the characteristic symptoms of sensitive skin, dry and atopic, so it prolongs the time between outbreaks.
This line is one of the greatest successes of Instituto Español that, without a doubt, it will help your skin to survive the winter.
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