"It's that time of the year when we notice skin drying out but just a little care restores soft, hydrated skin."
Cause of dry winter skin
Healthy skin is coated in a thin layer of natural lipids, or fatty substances. They keep in moisture and leave skin soft and supple. Dry skin is caused when the fatty oils are stripped and skin is exposed. During winter the low temperatures, low humidity and strong, harsh winds deplete skin of its natural lipid layer and dryness occurs.
Tips to banish dry winter skin
Moisturising is important for nutrients, hydration and protection, but does not get to the root cause. We need to care for skin properly and feed it from the inside. Follow our tips for soft, glowing, hydrated skin:
Heating systems cause dry air so combat this with a good size bowl of water near the radiator.
Exfoliate skin regularly but gently, to condition and remove dead cells. For the face try a cleansing milk like ours (4.95/ 150ml) and muslin cloth - remove the milk with a luke warm cloth using small gentle circular movements. Treat your body to dry brushing with long sweeps towards the heart to exfoliate, detoxify and improve circulation.
Use natural and organic moisturisers like our Skin Blossom Organic Bloom range as conventional skincare can contain harsh chemicals. Organic skincare however, works in harmony with the skin.
Apply moisturisers morning and night. The best time is after a warm bath as damp skin traps moisture in and open pores encourage nutrient absorption. Our Moisturising Body Lotion (5.75/ 200ml) is packed with organic plant oils to replenish.
Faces are exposed more than any body part, so they need extra care. As well as nutrients and hydration, protection is key. Our Nourishing Face Moisturiser (6.95/ 50ml) is perfect because the masses of Jojoba oil act like a liquid wax to sink in but protect from the wind, rain and pollution.
Avoid irritating skin with simple changes such as using a non-bio detergent, and switching from a face wash to a milk. Our Gentle Cleansing Milk (4.95/ 150ml) removes make-up and purifies without stripping, and our Cleanse and Nourish Body Wash (4.75 200ml) has a delicate lather with orange to comfort and soothe.
Apply hand cream during the day as constant hand washing strips moisture. Our Care & Protect hand cream is perfect. It's packed with plant oils and Shea Butter for softness and protection (5.25 60ml).
For a nourishing overnight treatment on parched hands, feet and lips slather them in organic coconut oil at bed time.
Feed skin from the inside by drinking lots of water and eating foods high in good fats like Salmon, Avocado and nuts.
For products and more tips and advice visit www.skinblossom.co.uk
