How to treat pimples when the seasons change

With milder or colder temperatures, seasonal changes can bring changes to the skin. Acne, for example, may reappear or intensify, and you may see your pretty face covered with pimples, blackheads and shine you could have done without. But don't panic, this condition is transitory! We tell you how to get rid of these little skin blemishes easily, every time the season changes.

As you know, the appearance of skinimperfections can be explained by a number of factors: taking certain medications, hormonal changes, a neglected beauty routine, stress, pollution or even smoking... When pimples pimples appear on the chinforehead, or anywhere else, we don't always make the connection with temperature variations and weather conditions. And yet, these are all factors that can influence skin quality!

During the summer, your skin seemed perfect: a healthy glow, a tan, imperfections disappearing... This is hardly surprising, since the sun has a drying effect: after the vacations, pimples and blackheads tend to disappear, and the skin is less shiny, much to the delight of oily and acne-prone skin. But as soon as autumn arrives, the skin undergoes what's known as the "rebound effect ": pimples can reappear, sometimes to a greater extent than before. The reason is simple: to defend itself against the sun, the epidermis has activated one of its natural protective mechanisms, hyperkeratinization. In other words, it thickens to make it less vulnerable to UV rays. The pores have tightened, but in return, they clog up more quickly. Microcysts and blackheads return with a vengeance at the end of summer.

It's not just the summer/autumn transition that can affect the beauty of your skin: acne can also appear in spring. Generally speaking, skin fares better when temperatures are stable. The wide variations we experience in spring, with cool mornings and summery afternoons, don't do our faces any favors. Our skin, which had thickened over the winter to protect itself from external aggression, begins its moult with the arrival of spring. To do this, the skin produces more sebum and drains off all the toxins, dead cells and pollution accumulated during the cold season. And more sebum often means more micro-cysts and blackheads. Add to this increased perspiration when warmer weather arrives, and you've got all the ingredients for less even skin texture, and less beautiful skin. It's a common misconception that pimples only affect oily skin. In fact, they can appear on anyone, men or women, whatever your skin type. And yes, you can have both dry skin and acne !

While this "spring acne" is only temporary, just like the rebound effect after summer, you can reduce its impact and duration by adjusting your beauty routine.