Best Skin care practices in Harmattan
The Harmattan is a season is characterized by a dry dusty wind and cold temperatures which gives most people a break from the heat of sub-Saharan Africa, this season is loved for creating nighttime temperatures that are guaranteed to give sweet, sound sleep. This is great until you wake up to itchy dry skin, chapped lips, and impossible hair which has lost all hydration.
Here are some practices to maintain healthy skin during the season
1. Drink Enough Water
Dehydration is more likely during the harmattan due to the excessive dryness of the air, and you might find yourself thirsty most of the time. Drinking water helps facilitate the movement of mucus.
Also, drinking water gives better skin. This is because your skin can also get dehydrated and needs moisture.
2. Eat Antioxidant -Rich Foods
Fruits and veggies are good for your body. But particularly during the harmattan season, they help your body fight infections. They contain vitamins and minerals that can immunize your body flu, cough, and the common cold. Additionally, it also helps your body stay hydrated.
It’s no secret that anti-oxidant is the real deal in skincare. These fruits and vegetables contain naturally occurring vitamins and minerals that fight free radicals thereby reducing their reactivity and protecting the skin from damage
3. Bath with lukewarm water
It's best to bath lukewarm water instead of hot water
High-temperature water can damage the cells and tissues in the epidermis layer of your skin and causes burns, redness. The heat from the water can draw out the moisture in your skin and cause extreme dryness. This can lead to skin problems like itching, flakiness, and eczema.
4. Moisturize Regularly
Use moisturizers with occlusive and humectant properties that can provide and seal in the moisture the skin needs for the dry weather.
Moisturise sensitive areas like your legs, hands, lips, knees, arms, feet, and elbow. They are more prone to looking dry and cracked.
5. Use mild Skin products
Harsh products will end up drying your skin out. Stay clear of astringent cleansers like Clean and Care or any cleansers with alcohol.
Instead use mild Face Mist and toners, and hydrating serums.
