Harmattan is a cool dry wind that blows from the northeast or east in the western Sahara and is strongest from late November to mid-March. Harmattan may be taking it’s time this year, which gives us ample opportunity to prepare and manage dry skin, especially in children, says parenting enthusiast and public health educator, Folayemi Adeyanju.
“Humidity drop during harmattan in Nigeria results in a drastic reduction of moisture levels in our environment and body. This is what causes dry skin during harmattan and worsens for people with dry skin type.” Some care instructions for your child at home include: keeping your child’s baths or showers short. Only use warm or cold water. Do not be tempted to use hot water no matter how cold the weather is, as it takes off more of the skin’s natural oils causing more dryness.
“During this weather, creams are better than lotions as they have higher oil content which the skin needs. The use of body oils and butters also comes highly recommended during the harmattan period. Sunflower oil, oatmeal, aloe vera gel are examples of ingredients that greatly benefit dry skin.”
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