Protect your skin from dryness and irritation as the cold weather hits, advises skin specialist
Skin Care specialists, Bee Good, are forecasting an escalation of skin irritations as the temperature gauges dive, and is encouraging those with sensitive skin to pay special attention to using the right protection.
Simon Cavill, founder of Bee Good, claims that the impact of the cold is likely to be as damaging to our skin as the heat of the summer.
‘’We have enjoyed a mild winter, but are now facing a period of sub zero temperatures,” he says. “The swing from mild to cold, together with heating and air conditioning ups and downs, stresses the hydro lipid protective film on our skin. This is the natural ‘acid mantle’ on the surface of the skin comprising naturally occurring acids, water from perspiration in the sweat glands, sebum and secretions. In essence it is a natural moisturiser and it becomes damaged as the skin struggles with extreme conditions.”
Addressing the damage through additional moisturising is key to avoiding irritations and bacterial attack. Bee Good skincare harnesses the benefits of natural ingredients produced by the country’s hard working bee population to give the best level of protection.
“Wildflower honey is a natural humectant reducing skin moisture loss and is an excellent base, “ explains Simon Cavill. “ Mixing in propolis, renowned for its antibacterial and antioxidant properties, natural vitamin E, camelina oil (also known as wild flax) which is a rich source of omega 3 fatty acids, and beeswax as a breathable moisture sealant, provides all the protection the skin needs against the current cold blast.”
Once the natural defences of the skin have been breached infections such as cold sores, and conditions like eczema take hold. "Simply relying on a brave face rather than a protected face is not enough to protect your skin in the cold days ahead, ’says Simon Cavill. “Regular moisturising will minimise irritation and keep your skin feeling soft and comfortable."