"Autumn is the season for layering up-and that goes for your skincare, too. As temperatures drop and the heating goes on, many of us notice our faces feeling tighter, drier and more easily irritated-a phenomenon dermatologists sometimes call 'autumn face.' Speaking to the Daily Mail, Dr Derrick Phillips, a consultant dermatologist and spokesperson for The British Skin Foundation, says it all comes down to the health of our skin barrier-the watertight seal that protects the skin's outer layer, the epidermis."
"As the weather changes, humidity drops and the air becomes drier-and so does your skin. Central heating only makes things worse. 'Try not to sit too close to the radiator,' says Dr Phillips. 'It can be surprisingly bad for your skin, as it strips away moisture.' If you can, he advises investing in a humidifier to restore moisture to the air. 'It's a simple way of adding hydration back into your skin,' he adds."
The skin barrier functions as a watertight seal protecting the epidermis by keeping viruses, bacteria and pollutants out while locking moisture in. Lower outdoor humidity and indoor central heating reduce ambient moisture, leading to tighter, drier and more easily irritated skin often called 'autumn face.' Sitting close to radiators and taking long hot showers strips protective oils and worsens sensitivity. Restoring ambient humidity with a humidifier and avoiding harsh cleansers, over-exfoliation and excessive actives can help protect the barrier. Stress, ageing, genetics, diabetes and disorders such as dermatitis, eczema and rosacea weaken barrier resilience and increase inflammation.
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