Global warming is a major concern across the world. We are in an environmental crisis so we naturally associate global warming with environmental consequences like temperature rises, ocean acidification, habitat transformation, and more. Many people feel unmotivated to change their behaviors that negatively impact the environment because they feel our current crisis does not affect their everyday lives.
For many women, our morning and evening skincare routine is like a sacred ritual. Exfoliate, cleanse, moisturize, tone, and more, are all elements of our unique skincare routines. But what if I told you that the climate is already forcing you to change the way that you care for your skin.
Your skin is the largest organ in your body, usually weighing about 11 pounds. It is also the only organ that is subjected to the outside world. This makes it very susceptible to disease as a result of changes in the environment.
The first and probably the most prevalent change that will occur is sunscreen becoming an everyday necessity. The increased UltraViolet light exposure associated with climate change is bad news for our skin. This increased exposure will increase the rates of sunburn, skin aging, and skin cancer.
Increasing temperatures will also increase the rate of skin disease. Bacteria thrive in warm wet conditions, and many other skin conditions are exacerbated by warm conditions. Dermatitis, eczema, rosacea, hyperhidrosis, aeroallergens, and many more are made more severe and painful as a result of warmer conditions. Some bacterial acne can also be intensified by climate change.
What has been affecting me the most is the decreased moisture in the air because of climate change. I have very dry and sensitive skin and have had to use twice as much moisturizer than in previous winters. The rapid and unpredictable changes in barometric pressure and precipitation are stripping the air and my skin of moisture.
Climate change is real, and it has seeped into every pore of our lives. It is time to take action to reverse the effects of climate change.
Source: www.dermnetnz.org