How to lose dry winter skin 1260x542
31 Mar 2010

How to lose dry winter skin

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Why does skin suffer so much over winter? According to naturopath Pam Stone, the skin's protective acid mantle (or ‘coat') can be run down due to cold, drying winds and fierce heating devices.


You sometimes even notice increased signs of ageing, such redness, broken capillaries and dry, itchy skin – which also tends to be more sensitive.  

4-point action plan for caring for your coat over winter

Eat well
"Treatment for winter skin ills cannot simply be attempted with external products alone. Maintaining a healthy intake of green, leafy vegetables, oily fish, nuts, fruit and pure water will ensure hydration from the inside and help maintain essential fatty acids in the skin," says Stone.

Drink plenty of filtered water
Aim for around eight glasses a day to rehydrate skin. Caffeinated drinks can be dehydrating, so drink a glass of water before or after indulging in one.

Exfoliate
Revitalise your skin with exfoliation. This will remove the dead skin cells and leave your skin feeling smooth and soft. Massage your whole body about three times a week with a mit or body bush before your morning shower.

Stock up vitamin E, lycopene and lutein
Vitamin E is involved in facial oil gland secretion where it may have a protective effect, while lycopene and luetin may decrease the free radical effects of pollution and sun.

"The two key words for the skin during winter are treatment and protection," says Stone. "It is important to treat dehydration of the skin with appropriate moisturising products. But applying a moisturiser over dehydrated skin is simply masking the problem."



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