Winter skin can be tricky to manage. With minimal humidity in the air, chilly winds, long hot showers and exposure to harsh heating, winter conditions can take a toll on our skins.  With winter now in full swing, your skins may be starting to feel dry and flakey, textured, tight and dull. These signs of dryness and dehydration can seem complex to fix, however treatment can be quite simple.

 

Firstly, it’s important to determine if our skins are dry, dehydrated, or both.  A dehydrated skin presents as feeling tight – particularly noticeable after showering. Dehydration results from a lack of moisture in the skin, causing the skin to appear dull and lacklustre and with greater visibility of pores and fine lines.  In comparison, dry skin results from a lack of oil within the skin, appearing flakey, textured, and feeling rough to touch.  It is common to have signs of both dehydration and dry skin, and treatments for the two conditions are completely different.

 

 

For a dehydrated skin we recommend using a Hyaluronic Acid serum. Hyaluronic Acid helps the skin retain moisture and keeps it looking plump and glowy. It is a very gentle ingredient and is suitable for most skin types. Our Cosmedix Surge HA serum is a great addition to your winter skincare regimen to combat dehydration. Add in a good moisturiser to help lock in hydration and keep the skin protected. Cosmedix Resync and Harmonize are perfect options to add to a winter routine.  When it comes to dry skin, we recommend using a nourishing oil to seal and lock in moisture. Introducing an oil also assists in keeping your skin’s barrier nice and healthy so the skin can function properly. We recommend Cosmedix Remedy or Aspect Red-Less 21; two products that are rich in omegas to help nourish and soothe the skin. Warmed through the fingers, oils are best pressed into the skin at the very end of your skincare routine.

 

 

For treating dehydration, dry skin, or both, LED Light Therapy is our top pick for repairing and revitalising even the most battered winter skin. This therapy is perfect for reducing inflammation and redness and soothing your skin during the cooler months.  Keeping your skin hydrated from within is just as critical. Essential Fatty Acid (EFA) supplements will help coat the skin cells from within. Eating omega rich foods and supplementing with The Beauty Chef Hydration Booster will not only satisfy your thirsty skin, but keep your gut healthy and happy.