Air-Con Skin Savers Is your air conditioner breaking you out?

“During the summer months, the increase in temperatures causes skin vessels to flush which can induce redness and breakouts. Now imagine walking into a room where the humidity is suddenly decreased to 30 percent - it’s a huge shock to the skin. As if that’s not enough, air-conditioning units are not often cleaned properly which means a great deal of mould will get disseminated into the air resulting in rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis and allergic reactions.”

“Air-conditioning is definitely worst for those with dry skin, exacerbating any of their existing skin concerns. However even those who feel they have oily skin who react poorly in air-conditioned environments might actually have something called seborrheic skin, meaning their skin often gets red and flaky due to yeast overgrowth, something the 18-20 Celsius degree environment of the AC unit is the perfect breeding ground for.”

“Make sure to wash your face with lukewarm water and a sulfur or niacinamide based cleanser. Then pat your skin dry (any rubbing could make your skin more reactive) and apply a moisturiser that also contains sulfur or at the very least doesn’t contain fruit extracts or sugar which can worsen your condition. When you’re already subjecting your skin to such environmental shock and pollution, gentleness is key.”