From humid Thailand to a cold, dry country: why the sudden breakouts?
On Pantip, a Thai student living in Scotland said her skin broke out almost daily there, leaving marks, yet cleared within a week every time she flew home to Thailand. She later updated with what she thinks was the cause: Thai skincare that works well at home didn't suit the cold climate. She switched to heavier Western pharmacy products (a thick barrier balm, a rich cream and a gentler cleanser), noticed that her old cleansers left her face tight and dry while the new one didn't, and said the breakouts stopped.
What the replies said:
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The most repeated guess was water: hard or differently treated water, or old pipes, with suggestions to try a filter shower head or rinse with drinking water for a while.
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Many simply said "different weather": cold, very dry air can leave skin inflamed and easier to irritate.
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One person living in the US said the trick is to change products to match each climate, and to avoid washing the face with very hot water just because it's cold.
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Others shared similar stories from Japan and Australia; some cleared up after a year, others needed a dermatologist.
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A couple suggested seeing a dermatologist when back home rather than guessing.
The thread's lean: it's usually a mix of climate and water, and your routine has to travel with you.
Desk note: this matters for trips too. If you're flying from a humid country into a cold, dry winter, including Korea's, the light gel products that suit you at home may not be enough. We can't say whether water or weather caused this case, but packing one richer moisturiser and a gentle cleanser is a low-risk hedge.
Have you had skin trouble after travelling somewhere much drier or colder? What fixed it?
Original thread: Pantip — anyone's skin broke out after moving abroad?
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