Skin in New Zealand
Our UV is high, our winters are windy, and our homes are heated in their own particular way. What that means for your skin, and what helps.
- Do you need sunscreen every day in New Zealand?From September to April, yes, and whenever the UV Index reaches 3. What NZ's UV is really like, winter by region, and how much sunscreen to use.
- Does a heat pump dry out your skin?Warming air lowers its humidity, but many NZ homes start out damp. What heat pumps really do, how to check your home, and how to look after your skin.
- Dry skin in a New Zealand winter: what actually helpsCold wind, hot showers and heated rooms add up. A winter routine for dry skin in New Zealand: what to change, what to skip, and when to see your GP.
- Can you use a face mask on sunburn?No, not a peel-off mask, and not ours. What to do for a sunburnt face instead, how long to wait before masking again, and when it needs a doctor.
For a mask to match how your skin feels, see jelly masks by skin type.