Y ou have chosen the destination you dreamed of and packed your bags alone, but what did you put in the toiletry bag? Did you make sure to stock up on skin care products that match the type of climate at the flight destination? The types of climates are diverse and change according to location and seasons, so adapting your skin care routine to the climate can be challenging. We turned to Dr. Marina Landau, senior dermatologist, one of the world’s leading experts in the field of skin rejuvenation and developer of the Mahut - Cosmeclinical Skin Care series, to write a short guide that will help you navigate your way to strong, healthy skin that looks great - in any climate. Flight destination: Latin America (Mexico, Costa Rica, Colombia, Brazil, etc.) and the Caribbean Climate: Tropic Characteristics: The temperature will always be warm with high humidity and frequent rains. The closer a destination is to the equator, the constant temperatures there will usually range between 22 and 34 degrees. Good for the skin: the high humidity percentages are ideal for “capturing” moisture from the air and preserving the elasticity of the skin. Bad for the skin: high humidity can produce excess moisture in the skin in the form of sweat - problematic for those with oily skin or with a tendency to acne. In addition, the higher the proximity to the equator, the stronger the level of solar radiation, so it is necessary to protect yourself from it. Recommended care routine: light moisture with a water-based formula, sunscreen with SPF 50 for daily use, and renewal every two to three hours. Such preparations that offer a matte finish - will also support the needs of oily skin. What’s more: serums to suppress melanin and lighten, will help the skin to protect itself from the temptations of the development of sunspots, and will give it a uniform and glowing appearance.
Flight destination: the countries of the United Arab Emirates (Dubai, Bahrain, etc.) and Africa Climate: desert Characteristics: This is an extremely dry climate with the lowest amount of precipitation on Earth. The temperature in these areas is known to be the highest and the humidity in the air is very low. In this climate there are two sub-climates: arid and semi-arid. Because mountain ranges block the passage of hot and humid air. The temperature in these areas can climb up to 55 degrees.
the skin to self-produce natural hyaluronic acid, which helps trap molecules of milk in the upper layer of the skin. Flight destination: the United States and Canada, South Africa, India and most European countries Climate: temperate Characteristics: A temperate climate is usually defined as one with a moderate amount of precipitation throughout the year, or in parts of it, with occasional droughts, warm to hot summer seasons and cool to cold winter seasons. This climate is divided into four types of subclimate: subtropical, Mediterranean, oceanic and continental. Good for the skin: this is a relatively balanced weather, without extreme humidity percentages, or very high or low temperatures - so the skin should be more balanced, in relation to the surface conditions, than in the types of climates we talked about before. Bad for the skin: while the previous types of climates pose significant challenges to skin care, these are climates where the conditions are constant throughout the year. In a temperate climate, the changes between the seasons can be extremely significant, so we would like to adapt our grooming routine to the season. Recommended skincare routine: So how do you build a skincare routine for weather that changes throughout the year? Maintain flexibility and attention to the skin. In the summer season - there is a tendency to use lighter liquids than in the winter - when richer preparations are chosen. Antioxidants are an important component to incorporate into the daily care routine, to help the skin protect itself from weather changes. What else: this climate is classic for peeling and renewing treatments. Substances such as alpha and beta hydroxy acids and retinoids, will help the skin increase the rate of cell turnover, get rid of dead skin cells, and produce a new layer of young cells with a healthy glow.
Good for the skin : low moisture percentages are mainly good news for those with oily skin, although it should be remembered that oily skin also needs moisture. In fact, over-drying of oily skin activates a mechanism to secrete more milk (skin oil) and may actually increase the oiliness of the skin. Bad for the skin: in addition to drying the skin, low humidity in the air does not allow the skin to “capture moisture from the air”, and therefore also damages its elasticity. Recommended skin care routine: preparations that intensively moisturize the skin, but also help it store the moisture inside. Preparations that restore the skin barrier will help the skin to keep the moisture in it and bring about its overall balance. What’s more: serums that stimulate
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