Face Baste Forecast: The First Interactive Weather Map For Your Skin's Moisture Needs
Brought to you by WeatherBug and Triple Paste, leading experts in weather forecasts and whether to Face & Skin Baste.
When the weather changes, so does your skin. But do you know why?
Cold, dry air pulls moisture away from the surface of your skin, and makes your skin feel tight. That's because cold air physically holds less water vapor (i.e. moisture) than warm air. For every 18°F (10°C) drop in temperature, the air's moisture-holding capacity is roughly halved.
High humidity, on the other hand, traps moisture in. While sudden wind and temperature drops can leave the skin barrier stressed and irritated. The atmosphere around you plays a bigger role in your skin's moisture levels than you might think.
That's why WeatherBug and Triple Paste have teamed up to create The Face Baste Forecast - an interactive forecast map that indicates how the environment affects your barrier and when your skin needs extra moisture and protection.
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The Weather-Skin Connection
Your skin's outer layer, the moisture barrier, works hard when it's healthy to keep moisture in and irritants out. But fluctuations in temperature and humidity can throw it off balance:
- Low humidity (below 40%) pulls moisture out of the skin, causing dryness, flaking, and irritation.
- High humidity (above 60%) can lead to skin feeling oily, sticky or congested.
- Wind and cold air weaken your barrier, reducing skin's ability to retain moisture.
- Sudden temperature drops, like the shift from warm indoor air to harsh outdoor winter weather, can trigger sensitivity and redness.
The primary driver of low winter humidity is the seasonal shift in North America's dominant air mass source. In winter, the atmospheric circulation changes. Instead of receiving warm, humid air from the south, we receive frigid, high-pressure systems that form over the Arctic. This air is extremely cold, and because a cold air mass has a low saturation point, it's dry at its source. The polar jet stream then acts as the steering mechanism that actively drives these large, moisture-starved air masses south across the U.S.
Triple Paste's Face Basting Technique: The Barrier-Science Solution and Weather-Smart Way to Lock in Moisture
How to Skin Baste:
- Clean & Clear: Start with a clean, freshly washed face. Use a headband or hair tie to keep hair off your face and prevent any cream from getting in your hairline.
- Lotions & Potions: Apply your serums and lotions first, completing your evening skincare routine before applying diaper cream.
- Face Baste: As the final step of your nighttime routine, use clean hands to apply Triple Paste to your face (or hands, feet, and other body parts). A little goes a long way, so start with a small amount and layer on. Rub to let the diaper cream soak into the skin, then apply more as needed.
- Catch Some Zs: Sleep on your back to avoid getting diaper cream on your pillow case. If you're skin basting your hands and feet, try covering them with socks or mittens.
Use this technique before bed on nights when the Face Baste Forecast shows low humidity or cold, windy conditions. You'll wake up to soft, soothed, glowing skin, ready to take on dry skin season.
When the Weather Changes, Adjust Your Routine
WeatherBug's real-time forecasts and local humidity tracking can help you personalize your skincare routine day-by-day:
- High humidity: opt for lighter skincare layers and let your skin barrier "breathe."
- Low humidity: bring out thicker ointments and balms—Triple Paste's Skin Basting method will help you stay ahead of dryness before it starts.
Your Personalized Weather-Skin Routine
By pairing WeatherBug's environmental insights with Triple Paste's expertise in barrier science & protect, you can take a proactive approach to healthy looking, resilient skin all year long.
Because your skin forecast is part of your weather forecast.
Expert Quote:
"Temperature and humidity fluctuations don't just change your comfort, they directly affect how much moisture your skin can hold. When cold, dry air moves in, it literally pulls water from the skin's surface. With the Face Baste Forecast, WeatherBug and Triple Paste are helping people see the science behind those changes in real time and how to keep their skin barrier healthy. As a new mother, I love that Triple Paste provides dual purposes in my family's life, doubling as a hydrator for my cheeks - and my baby's butt cheeks."
— Brittney Gomez, WeatherBug Meteorologist.