Few things are worse than dealing with oily skin during winter. Slick faces are typically associated with summer, when high temps melt makeup and snatch whatever patience we have left to keep applying it. But the contrast between cold wind and heat sources can be just as damaging. Usually, this is when oily skin tends to go dry, unless there’s an ongoing skin issue (ie. acne, rosacea, etc.). In those cases, the skin tends to stay inflamed, oily or a combination of both.
The Causes
We tend to assume that our skin can go without certain non-negotiables this time of year; sun protection being at the top of that list. “We tend to think that because our skin is oily in the summer, it won?t need as much protection or hydration during the winter, but beware of the sun rays,” says Miami-based celebrity aesthetician, Dr. Maribel Pedrozo. “The cold can make us lower our guard against solar radiation; we must be using sunscreen daily to avoid these harmful effects that can include the appearance of spots, premature aging or the appearance of tumors.” There’s also the issue of makeup; especially if like me, you’re a bit lazy and rarely think to switch out your coverage when summer days fade out. “Many times, we do not know how to choose our makeup and some of these products can cause the skin to look greasy and shiny,” says Pedrozo. Finding the exact products that will keep your skin in check can be a longer process, but overall, i...