How Hormones, Weather, and Diet Affect Your Skin Type
3 skin enemies that dull the beauty of your natural glow
Do you know that your skin's defensive barrier can be damaged by weather conditions, hormones, and the diet you consume?
The natural characteristics of your skin serve as a criterion to help you identify what category your skin falls under.
Determining your skin category is an essential step that must be taken if you want to be able to identify the precautions that must be taken for your health and wellness.
Certain factors are both internal and external that fight to rob your skin of its natural glow and shine. At times, it's difficult to spot the damaging impact these factors have on the skin because they are part of our daily experience.
How hormones, weather, and diet negatively affect your skin type
Hormones, weather, and diet can have a damaging impact on your skin if you don't give proper care and attention to your skin health.
This was the same scenario that happened to Samira. She was a single mother in her early thirties, known by her close friends for her poor diet.
She never ate anything that didn't contain sugar or gluten, but day after day, she consumed large quantities of sugary food substances. Being a young lady, she felt that it made no difference, and there wasn't going to be any negative reaction.
She adopted this wrong dietary habit when she relocated to her present location. At first, there wasn't any visible negative reaction from her poor diet choice because she wasn't gaining extra weight.
The time of reckoning came during winter, she began to notice dryness and itchiness in her skin. Her once glowing skin came under the weather and took on a rough and scaly texture.
She never suspected that her poor choice of diet could have been the cause of this anomaly. She tried several skin care products, yet the condition persisted.
After several trials and errors, she decided to consult a dermatologist. Her dermatologist then revealed the cause of her dry and rough skin texture. This same cause is what I'm about to reveal to you.
Your skin is vulnerable when your diet doesn't contain the necessary nutrients that can help it withstand harsh weather conditions.
If you desire healthy and glowing skin, your diet must be rich in zinc and omega-3. This type of diet will help to build your skin's defensive barrier.
Irregular eating habits and negative weather conditions are not the only factors that affect your skin's glow. Hormonal fluctuations during stress and puberty are also one of the major factors that can affect your skin's shine.
The ability of your skin to withstand these factors is dependent on how well it has been nourished with the essential nutrients and how well it is moisturised.
If confronted by harsh weather conditions, what is the guarantee that it will be able to stand the test of time?
Trend Tree has shared some effective approaches that can help you maintain the defensive barrier of your skin so it doesn't fall prey to harsh weather conditions, hormones, and diets that make your skin vulnerable.
All you have to do is identify your skin type and implement the strategy given for its strength and wellness.
How to care for your skin type to prevent and tackle damage by hormones, weather conditions, and dietary defects
Care Tips for Oily Skin
1. Use a Gentle Cleanser Twice Daily: Choose a foaming or acid-based cleanser to remove excess oil and unclog pores without over-stripping.
2. Hydrate with Oil-Free Moisturizer: Lightweight, non-comedogenic moisturizers help balance oil without adding shine.
3. Watch Your Diet: Reduce sugar, dairy, and greasy foods. Eat more zinc-rich foods (like pumpkin seeds) and green leafy vegetables to help control breakouts.
Care Tips for Dry Skin
1. Use a Rich, Creamy Moisturizer: Choose products with hyaluronic acid, ceramides, or glycerin to deeply hydrate and restore the skin barrier.
2. Avoid Hot Showers and Harsh Soaps: These strip natural oils—use lukewarm water and mild, fragrance-free cleansers instead.
3. Boost Healthy Fats in Your Diet: Include foods rich in omega-3 (like fish, walnuts, flaxseed) and drink plenty of water to hydrate skin from within.
Care Tips for Combination Skin
1. Use Targeted Skincare: Apply lightweight moisturizers in the T-zone and richer creams on dry areas; use clay masks only on oily zones.
2. Balance Diet with Whole Foods: Limit sugar and processed snacks, and include fruits, vegetables, and lean protein to nourish all areas of your skin.
3. Protect Against Weather Extremes: In winter, apply heavier moisturizers on dry spots; in summer, focus on oil control and use SPF daily.
Care Tips for Sensitive Skin
1. Use Fragrance-Free, Hypoallergenic Products: Look for calming ingredients like aloe vera, chamomile, or niacinamide to reduce irritation.
2. Shield from Harsh Weather: Wear a gentle SPF, use scarves in the wind, and apply a protective barrier cream in extreme cold or heat.
3. Eat Anti-Inflammatory Foods: Avoid spicy or highly processed foods; eat more antioxidant-rich options like berries, leafy greens, and turmeric.
We've taken time to break down the negative effects of hormones, weather, and diet defects on each skin type so you can easily identify which category your skin falls under and how to customise your skin care routine to address it.
Drop a comment if you’ve ever noticed your skin changing when you switch up your diet!
Written By Ritikka Puranik
