particularly surprising . The truth is , it ’ s hard to get oily skin regimes right . You may be correct in determining that you have oily skin , but all those products developed to counter oil may have taken your efforts too far . Consider whether you should alternate between stronger products and gentler products ; for example , try offsetting your oily skin cleanser with a moisturiser designed for combination or normal skin .
Changes in weather . No matter what your skin type , changes in weather also lead to skin feeling suddenly sore and irritated . Cold weather and windy days are particularly aggressive in causing dry and chapped skin . The sun is also a wintertime culprit ; because it ’ s not hot outside , some people skimp on sunscreen , leaving skin vulnerable to sunburn and damage from UV rays .
Changes in hormones . Whether it ’ s happening in line with your monthly cycle or more gradually through the passing years , fluctuating hormone levels can take skin from dry to oily in a matter of days . It becomes harder than ever to know which product to use . While there ’ s no quick fix , simply noticing these changes is an important first step . Resist the mindless repetition of the same routine day in and day out , and take note of when you need to tweak your product choice .
Specialised skin needs
If you ’ re shaking your head at all of the above and muttering ‘ but I ’ ve tried all that ,’ then you might have a skin condition that needs more specific treatment .
Rosacea , for example , varies from flushing cheeks to broken blood vessels becoming visible beneath the skin . It can be brought on by anything from sun damage and diet to menopause and genetics .
Similarly , eczema can also be mistaken for typical sensitive skin , when really it ’ s an inflammatory dry skin condition that can be triggered by allergens . The skin cracks , becomes irritated and is then vulnerable to damage .
There are skin care products designed for nearly any condition , helping to protect , cool , soothe and repair the skin . But when simple efforts don ’ t work , you don ’ t want to make things worse . If you feel your irritated skin is more than just dryness that ’ s gone too long unchecked , consider seeing a doctor or dermatologist — it ’ s always wise to know what you ’ re dealing with before you start tackling the problem on your own .
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particularly surprising. The truth is, it’s hard to
get oily skin regimes right. You may be correct
in determining that you have oily skin, but all
those products developed to counter oil may
have taken your efforts too far. Consider whether
you should alternate between stronger products
and gentler products; for example, try offsetting
your oily skin cleanser with a moisturiser
designed for combination or normal skin.
Changes in weather. No matter what your skin
type, changes in weather also lead to skin feeling
suddenly sore and irritated. Cold weather and
windy days are particularly aggressive in causing
dry and chapped skin. The sun is also a winter-
time culprit; because it’s not hot outside, some
people skimp on sunscreen, leaving skin vulner-
able to sunburn and damage from UV rays.
Changes in hormones. Whether it’s happening
in line with your monthly cycle or more grad-
ually through the passing years, fluctuating
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