How to Care for Your Skin While Moving Across Country

When we are gearing up for a house move, there is plenty to think about so much so that even the most ardent beauty disciples amongst us are bound to miss skincare regimens in their moving checklist.

Moving house is always a stressful period that can take a toll on our emotional and physical selves. Our skin tends to give away more than we think, and skipping on regular skincare in the weeks preceding and after a move is likely to show.

But perhaps what you haven’t given much thought to is that the place you’re moving to is also likely to impact on your skin health. True story. That particularly goes for those times when we’re involved in cross country moving that involves changing climates.

When moving from one climate to another, there is a likelihood that you may have to switch your skincare routine. The skin does adapt gradually, but the reasons the creams and moisturizers you’ve been using don’t seem to be working any more is because of the change in climate.

Below, we share some skin care tips you should keep in mind depending on the kind of environment you’re moving to.

Sunny and humid climates: Opt for a water-based light moisturizer

People who are used to sunny and humid climes are less likely to suffer from instances of dry skin as the water in the air helps keep the skin moist. But dry skin is something you’ll likely have to contend with if you’re moving from a cooler area.

However, the year-round sun as is experienced in places like Florida is not good for the skin (long-term resident or not) as it ages the skin faster and can cause damage to your skin DNA, potentially leading to skin cancer, heaven forbid.

This is why skincare is super important in sunny areas. In particular, lighter lotions (with more water and less oil) are a good pick as they glide more easily in such settings.

You might also want to go for lotions that contain either hyaluronic acid (one of the best light moisturizers) or an anti-inflammatory agent known as niacinamide that helps lighten sunspots.

Warm and dry climates: Hydrating your skin is essential

If you’re moving to hot and dry areas like Arizona, skin hydration ought to be part of your routine.

Hot and dry climates have a drying effect on the skin as the lack of water in the air causes your skin to lose moisture through evaporation, resulting in dryness.

Sun protection factor in warm and dry climates is crucial to prevent sun damage. But if you suffer from skin dryness issues, light products like hyaluronic acid serums should prove effective.

Cold and dry climates: Dry, flakey skin could be common

But warm weather is not the only type of weather with detrimental effects on the skin. Colder areas with less sun tend to be hotspots for conditions like psoriasis and eczema.

If you’re moving to environments with a cold climate, expect problems like dry and itchy skin. Lotions are not ideal in places like these. Rather, opt for creams as they contain more oil and less water.

Mild weather: Just keep it simple

If you’re moving to an area with generally mild weather – that is, neither too hot, nor too cold, dry, or humid – a simple skincare routine will just suffice.

A lotion with antioxidants should work a treat for your skin, and when choosing your sunscreen, a broad-spectrum product with minerals will work just fine.

City life: More than just the weather

If you’re moving to a larger city, there will be more than just the weather to think about.

Cities are awash with pollutants that can break down the elastic and collagen in your skin which, obviously, is not good. This is why you should make a good antioxidant part of your everyday skincare.