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News India Live, Digital Desk: As soon as the winter season arrives, on one hand the thought of hot tea and comfortable quilts comes to mind, while on the other hand, skin related problems also start knocking. Have you ever wondered why the skin which remains fine in summer suddenly becomes so dry, lifeless and sensitive in winter? Itching, stretching and redness of the skin become common. This does not happen just because of cold, there are some scientific reasons also hidden behind it. Come, today let us understand those reasons in simple language.
4 big reasons for skin sensitivity in winter
1. Lack of moisture in the air
This is the biggest and first reason. In winter, the air is cold and dry, which means that the amount of humidity in it becomes very low. When you come in contact with this dry air, it starts sucking out the moisture from your skin. Just like a wet cloth dries quickly in dry air, our skin also starts losing its moisture. Due to this, the topmost layer of the skin becomes weak and it starts feeling dry and sensitive.
2. Bathing with hot water
Who does not like to take a long bath with hot water in the harsh winter? It seems very comfortable at that time, but it is no less than a punishment for your skin. Hot water removes the layer of natural oil (Sebum) present on your skin. This oil works to keep our skin soft and protect it from external harmful elements. When this protective shield is removed, the skin is unable to retain its moisture and becomes dry and sensitive very quickly.
3. Use of heater and blower
To avoid cold, we use heaters or blowers inside the house. This gives us relief from cold, but makes the air inside the room even more dry. This dry room air constantly steals moisture from our skin, even when we are indoors. The result is that the skin starts feeling itching and stretching.
4. Direct effect of cold winds
When we step out of the house, cold and strong winds directly hit our skin. These winds damage the outer layer of the skin, which is called ‘skin barrier’. This barrier protects our skin from infection and irritation. When this barrier becomes weak, the skin can become red, irritated and more sensitive than before.
