Some of us love winter, with its crisp air and cooler temperatures, much of Australia is relieved to be free of the heat for a few months. However with regard to skincare it can be fraught with difficulties many of us suffer already made worse – Dry Skin. With lower temperatures and lower humidity many of us find that our skin becomes dryer, more flaky and irritated. The good news is, taking the right steps can prevent your skin from getting too dry and maintaining a healthy glow throughout this winter season.
This begs the question, What causes our skin to dry out so much during winter?
The answer is pretty simple. The colder the air is, the denser it gets, the less moisture it can hold. In turn, the dry air then pulls moisture from your skin which leads to dehydrated and dry skin. Additionally, indoor heaters put out very dry air which also strips the skin of natural oils that keep you skin hydrated and soft otherwise.
If you are prone to winter skin dryness, you will be familiar with these, the most common symptoms of winter skin dryness include:
These can lead to other skin issues or can just be extremely unpleasant. However, by making a few simple adjustments to our skincare routine – we can counteract the harsh winter weather’s effects on our skin.
Our winter skin care regime should incorporate all of the usual essential steps of a skincare:
Gentle Cleansing: A more gentle cleanser is needed in Winter, keeping in mind that we don’t want to strip the skin of its natural oils. We should use cleansers that include soothing ingredients such as Glycerine and Aloe Vera.
Moisturizing: This is the most important step. Replenishing your skins natural oils, vitamins and fatty acids will not only help your skin to maintain a healthy complexion and glow but will also help to restore skin elasticity and repair damage sustained throughout the day. Look for ingredients like Kakadu Plum, Argan Oil and Hemp Seed Extract
Serums and Treatments: Using serums to give your skin a hydrating boost can go a very long way into sustaining hydration throughout the day – Hyaluronic Acid, Cactus Extract and Glycerine are great here.
Exfoliation & Peels: You should only use the most gentle exfoliators and avoid harsh peels during the winter months. Overdoing it can strip your skin of its nutrients and in turn make your skin dryer.
It’s not enough to simply throw on any moisturiser, choosing the right ingredients is the recipe for success when treating winter dryness. Some of the best ingredients to look for include:
Manuka Honey: Before you think, well of course we would say this… Manuka Honey is a humectant which means it actually draws moisture to the skin which is great considering that’s what hydration is all about!
Kakadu Plum: Extremely potent source of vitamin C, Kakadu Plum aids in skin repair and brightening, as the skin does not produce its own, it is important to supplement it.
Sacran: A hydration superstar, Sacran actually reduces water evaporation from the skin, which improves its ability to retain moisturiser. As a side bonus, Sacran has been shown to stimulate production of Oxytocin which leads to elevated moods!
Baobab Seed Oil: Boabab is a bit of a home run ingredient. It is a potent anti-oxidant, it boosts the skins lipid barrier (helping it maintain moisture), soothes the skin and is rich in essential vitamins and fatty acids.
Keeping your skin healthy and hydrated goes beyond the bathroom cabinet, here are some day to day tips to boost your skins resistance to winter dryness.
Drink Water: This almost goes without saying, but we are going to say it anyway. Drink Plenty of water. The effects of getting your 8 glasses a day in go far beyond just glowing skin.
Humidifiers: Keeping some moisture in the air at home will give your skin some much needed respite from the harsh conditions of the cold outdoors.
Avoiding Long, Hot Showers: This is going to be a hard one, but hot water can actually strip your skin of its natural minerals. If you must have hot showers, keep them brief, otherwise reduce the temperature to a lukewarm shower instead.
Wearing Protection: Wearing gloves, scarves and other protective clothing can not only keep you warm but also protect your skin from environmental damage. Additionally you can carry products that help to protect lips and already damaged skin from further dehydration.
At Honey Biotics, Our products have been developed specifically to tackle dry skin.
Our most popular product, Honey Biotics Intense Moisturiser, packed with natural ingredients like Manuka Honey, Vitamin E and Jojoba Oil provides deep hydration and nourishment for areas that are already suffering from the symptoms.
Winter may be cold and dry but that doesn’t mean your skin has to be too. By making some simple adjustment to your skincare, adding the right ingredients to the mix and changing a few things – You can easily look and feel your best this winter.
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