by Sinethemba Nontokozo Xaba
Londiwe Nyawo is a Port Shepstone born 26 years old young, beautiful, and goal-driven woman who is a qualified Sematologist and the founder of Vital Derma launched in the year 2020 takes us through what to do and what not to do on skincare when the seasons change.
The season change is almost upon us, and it may affect our skin. Also, it can lead to the need for a change in our skincare routines. Seasonal changes can also affect our skin, depending on the skin type (oily, dry, sensitive, and combination). Some people get different reactions during the different seasons of the year. On cold days some people experience dry skin, while others experience skin irritation and oily skin on hot days. The skin reactions affect the appearance of the skin, internal organs of the skin, and regulation of the skin changes according to the temperature and environment.
Londiwe advises on the skincare routine one may follow
“There is a stipulated skincare routine that we need to follow to keep our skin healthy.
- Wash your skin at least twice a day,
- exfoliate three (3) times a week,
- Use a toner to maintain skin pH, the complexion, remove dead skin cells and excess product on the skin,
- Apply serum which is there to treat the condition of the skin according to your skin type, apply moisturizer to keep your skin nourished and looking healthy, and lastly
- Apply sunscreen to protect your skin against sunburn and uneven pigmentation.
In addition, if you want your skin to look healthy, glow, and beautiful, add collagen supplements to your diet.
Below are examples of vitamins that help with skin supplementation.
- Vitamin C (citrus fruits such as oranges and orange juice, peppers, blackcurrants, broccoli, potatoes, and strawberries)
- Vitamin E (Sources are sun’s UV rays, nuts such as almonds, peanuts, and hazelnuts, seeds such sunflower, Green leafy vegetables such as broccoli and spinach and vegetable oils such as wheat germ, sunflower, safflower, corn, and soybean oils),
- Zinc (sources are whole grains and milk products), Selenium (source is crab, fish, wheat, chicken, and turkey), Fatty Acids (found in soy, mackerel, flax, and walnuts) and
- Vitamin D (from the sun, red meat, liver, egg yolks, and oily fish such as salmon, sardines, herring, and mackerel)
“Each person needs to have a skin routine for day and night. Having a day and night cream is recommended for a good skincare routine. The skin is more active and exposed during the day, and at night it is more at rest,” says Londiwe.
In addition, Londiwe continues to say that the diet can affect our skin. If your skin is too oily you reduce your intake of oily foods or too much acidic food because it enlarges your pores, leaving them more exposed to weather changes thus affecting your skin. It is therefore advisable to drink a lot of water and eat healthily.
When it comes to the body, everyone is different. Some people look into their faces, others in their necks depending where you mostly like your body, but the most important thing is the facial appearance, making sure that your skin looks nice.
In terms of minerals and chemicals, it depends on how sensitive your skin is. Some people use a bit of chemical on sunscreen, while others use the natural mineral sunscreen. Organic minerals are recommended as they do not damage your skin and are suitable for all skin types. Furthermore, some serums, like retinol, are not for sensitive skin types as they irritate the skin even more. Beauty lies in taking good care of your skin. We experience different weather conditions with our skin types, so it is advisable to know your skin type to take care of your skin accordingly.
