St. Petersburg residents were advised not to get carried away with harsh skin procedures in autumn

After summer, the skin often loses moisture and becomes more reactive. Even without burns, solar radiation can disrupt its protective layer. Dermatologist Elizaveta Schuchman shared tips for care in the autumn, her words lead 78.ru.

The specialist suggests first to check how the skin looks: whether there was dehydration, peeling, a feeling of tension, redness or excessive shine. The main emphasis in autumn is on saturation with moisture. Low temperatures, wind gusts, temperature fluctuations and dried air due to heaters accelerate moisture loss. In care, you should choose products with glycerol, hyaluronan, urea, ceramides and squalene. The moisturizer should be applied constantly, and with dry skin in the morning and evening.

According to the dermatologist, there is no need to hurry with severe manipulations. If the skin turns red or peels off, you should first return comfort to it, and vitamin A preparations and acid remedies should be administered gradually, without combining several irritating components at the same time. Cream with sun protection factor 30+ is necessary all year round, especially with a tendency to pigmentation. Washing should be delicate, without aggressive surfactants and too warm water; if after washing there is a strong tension, it is better to change the product.

The doctor emphasizes: it is important to distinguish cosmetic dehydration from skin disease. A noticeable erythema, swelling, itching, wounds and a rash is a reason to consult a specialist. It is not necessary to consume more liquid specifically for the sake of the skin, it is more effective to saturate it with moisture from the outside. Procedures are selected individually: first recovery, then exfoliating procedures. In autumn, the main thing is not to create an extra load on the skin, but to help it return to normal. Delicate washing, moisturizing, barrier restoration and sun protection suit most. If the signs do not pass, it is better to establish the cause with a dermatologist.