Humidifier vs skin care. 10 advantages of humidifying the air
Maintaining proper air humidity is beneficial not only for health but also for beauty. Using a humidifier helps keep your skin in good condition and prevents premature aging. Here are 10 reasons why you should fight dry air.
Less moisture loss
When we stay in a place with low air humidity, the risk of skin dryness increases. Water evaporates from the epidermis. Transepidermal water loss (TEWL) is a natural process that involves the penetration of water through the skin and its evaporation from the epidermis.
However, excessive water loss is undesirable as it leads to dryness, which causes many skin problems.
Regulation of sebum production
Dry air can cause increased sebum production. Sebum is a lipid substance produced by the sebaceous glands.
It acts as a protective barrier for the skin, but excessive production is undesirable. The skin becomes shiny, pores enlarge, and inflammatory changes often occur.
Reduced risk of acne
In the winter season, many people with acne notice worsening symptoms. This happens due to sudden temperature changes and dry air, which disrupts the hydrolipid barrier.
No feeling of tight skin
Among the negative effects of exposure to dry air is the feeling of tight skin. The situation is similar to sebum – appropriate tension is desirable, but excessive tension is not.
This problem is easy to notice because excessively tight skin causes discomfort.
Slower wrinkle formation
Maintaining proper skin hydration is important for retaining youthfulness longer. Water loss, promoted by dry air, leads to faster wrinkle formation. Using a good air humidifier helps prevent premature skin aging.
Better condition for sensitive skin
Sensitive skin is particularly vulnerable, so dry air is especially harmful to its owners. Dry skin promotes the breaking of fragile capillaries.
It’s worth remembering that sensitive skin increases the risk of developing rosacea, so it requires good care.
Scalp without dry dandruff
The scalp also suffers from exposure to dry air. It dries out, leading to the appearance of white dandruff, also known as dry dandruff. It consists of small, white flakes that resemble scattered powder on the hair.
Better condition of lip skin
Lip skin is also susceptible to the negative effects of external factors. Dry air causes chapped, dry lips that often itch and burn. It’s important to maintain humidity at the proper level, which is 40-60%.
Klarta Humea WiFi and Klarta Humea Grande humidifiers help maintain the ideal humidity level as they feature an automatic mode.
Protection against worsening psoriasis symptoms
Exposure to dry air can also worsen the symptoms of certain diseases, such as psoriasis. Four out of ten people with this condition report worsening symptoms in the winter season. One reason is skin dryness caused by exposure to dry air.
Safety for atopic dermatitis
People with atopic dermatitis should also consider purchasing an air humidifier. Atopic dermatitis is a chronic condition that tends to recur. Many sufferers experience flare-ups in the winter season, influenced by low air humidity in buildings and temperature changes when entering and leaving heated buildings.
Sources:
TEWL – What is Transepidermal Water Loss and How to Prevent It?, strefaurody.pl
Dermatologist Advice: If You Have Skin Diseases, Take Extra Care of Yourself in Winter!, klinikazakrzewscy.pl