While it is generally assumed that oily skin fares better in cold weather than in summers, quite often the change in temperatures can lead to an outbreak of acne. Truly a dampener. Oily skin is basically the outcome of overactive sebaceous glands that produce more sebum than necessary, thus leading to blocked pores.
The sebaceous glands, which produce sebum, automatically react to the cold, dry air by increasing the secretion of oil to seal and retain moisture in the skin and protect your face. Throughout winter, heated, indoor air is dry, causing your sebum-making glands to go into overdrive, making your face oily.
When the temperatures drop and the furnace heat turns on, the air will strip your skin of its natural oil. To counteract this environmental phenomenon, the sebaceous glands will kick into high-gear, overproducing sebum in an attempt to keep the skin soft and pliable.
Winter can be a welcome change for oily skin. With a decrease in humidity when the weather cools, you may spend less time blotting your face and powdering your nose. However, this doesn't mean that your sebaceous oil glands will stop producing excess oil.
Even environmental changes can trigger increased oil production—and that's exactly what is happening if you experience oily skin in the winter. In response to drier ambient air, your skin kicks up production of its natural moisture-locking and protective oil.
Washing regularly can reduce the amount of oil on the skin. The following methods are recommended for washing oily skin: Wash with a gentle soap and warm water. Avoid soaps with fragrances, added moisturizers, or harsh chemicals, which can irritate or dry out the skin, making it respond by creating more sebum.
There are many reasons for oily skin, including stress, humidity, genetics, and fluctuating hormones.
We recently found that faces with radiant skin appear to be more attractive than those with oily-shiny or matte skin.
The reality is oily skin ages just the same as other skin types. However, it may have a smoother appearance and natural glow because of the amount of sebum (oil) produced. On the flip side, oilier skin is prone to getting acne (even as an adult) and seborrhea, which is excessively oily skin condition.
Your skin is oilier in summer and dry in winter. In spring and fall, your T-zone is oily while your cheeks are dry. When you are on your period, your skin might experience breakouts causing you to think your skin is oily. But once your period is over, the breakouts may clear right up and your skin may become flaky.
The short answer is: Oily skin ages differently than other skin types but doesn't necessarily mean fewer wrinkles. It just means different types of wrinkles.
Cold weather can help oily skin but may prove to be a problem for dry skin. You've probably noticed that your face feels and looks different depending on the weather outside. You may even need a different skin-care routine at different times of the year.
Colder temperatures can act as a tonic or astringent reducing clogged pores and keeping them less visible. Cold weather also slows down and prevents the secretion of sebum, keeping shine at bay and waterproofing your skin and hair. Open pores and less oil means reduced acne as well.
Since excess oils are not dissolved in cold water, your face will not be as clean as it could be. This can lead to clogged pores and breakouts.
Temperate climate
WHAT EXACTLY CHANGES IN THE SKIN: You know it's temperate weather when it's the same temperature inside as it is outside with no help from heating or air-conditioning. Temperate weather is the one and only skin-loving climate.
Sebum production is double that of women, so male skin is oilier and shinier than female skin. As a result its pH is lower than that of female skin and is prone to impurities and acne.
Skip loofahs, washcloths and exfoliating products. However, if your skin is on the oily side, you should shower more often. If you deal with acne you should shower and wash your face daily or a couple of times a day. This will help with breakouts.
While it may seem like washing your face multiple times a day can help get rid of excess oil, cleansing too much can be counterproductive. It can actually cause your skin to produce even more oil because you're stripping your skin of essential moisture, causing your skin to overcompensate.
Stress and the Skin
When a person becomes stressed, the level of the body's stress hormone (cortisol) rises. This in turn causes an increase in oil production, which can lead to oily skin, acne and other related skin problems.
Your face is shiny and usually appears greasy later on in the day. Makeup doesn't stay on and seems to “slide” off. The oilier areas of your face have blackheads, pimples or other types of acne. Pores are visibly enlarged, especially on your nose, chin and forehead.
Drinking ample water balances the oil and water content on the skin of your face. This helps to prevent excess oil and sebum secretion, which means fewer clogged pores and acne. Adult acne is getting more common these days due to busy lifestyles and lack of hydration.