HARMATTAN - DOs AND DON'Ts

So it’s been 12 days since the New Year begun. It’s the season of harmattan and this season does not present us with the best of weather conditions. it comes along with some side effects especially when breathing. i don't like the burning sensations I feel when I breath. I hate turning white when i bath and I believe you don't like them too. Well here are some tips for you, especially if you are new in Ghana. 

 

When it comes to harmattan, body lotions are not very reliable when it comes to this season, especially when you don’t want to turn white. They easily dry off within the day and you look almost like you never even applied pomade. I therefore recommend you use creams that contain petroleum gels like Vaseline (not the lotion) or Shear Butter, the widely known pomade used during this period. You could also rely on Ever Sheen Cocoa Butter or Queen Elizabeth Cocoa Butter.

Secondly, breathing becomes dry and makes you feel uneasy; this weather could cause nasal congestion. It gives you this feeling you get in the nose after inhaling a nasal decongestant stick (inhaler) but I realized that when you have this uncomfortable burning sensation in your nostrils, it is best to either apply Robb or use an inhaler or any other nasal decongestant. You could even apply Shear Butter.

Developing a cough or cold during this season is no news. Even though it’s a dry season, cold and catarrh become very common and it is very annoying. Harmattan is a cold-dry weather. You feel hot and cold at the same time lol. It’s a very dusty season too.  So I will suggest you put on clothes that cover your chest fully and your shoulders. You could also carry along jackets or pullovers whenever you go out especially during the evenings. Also avoid sitting for long hours in at places which are fully air-conditioned. It increases the risk of getting a cold or cough.

Harmattan could also make your lips dry and cracked, so this time around, I suggest you carry your lip balm with you everywhere you go. It really hurts when your lips are dry and it hurts the more when they are cracked. Dry lipsticks are not recommended, the oily ones will do you more good.

DISCLAIMER! This is actually my personal observation. it worked for me and I hope it does same for you. But I do not take responsibility for any side effects it may come along with. thank you :)