Why is my skin dry in Winter?

Quite simply, cold air holds less moisture. When the environment around you is drier, your skin gets drier, too. And outdoor elements aren't the only factor — the heaters we turn on when the temperature drops can dry out the indoor air too. The result is dry skin that can range from scratchy and annoying to itchy and uncomfortable.

Less Sun Exposure: Sun exposure stimulates the production of vitamin D, which is important for skin health. In winter, people tend to spend more time indoors, leading to potentially lower levels of vitamin D and impacting skin health.

Wind: Winter winds can further dry out your skin by stripping away the thin layer of oil that traps moisture in the skin.

Hot Showers and Baths: While they may feel comforting, hot showers and baths can actually contribute to dry skin by removing the natural oils from your skin's surface.

What can you do to combat this problem?

Luckily there are MANY things you can do to help your skin:

Hydrate: Drinking water has numerous benefits. Water is crucial for many bodily functions, such as lubricating the joints, delivering oxygen throughout the body, preventing kidney damage, and more. Around 60 percent of the body is made up of water. The average water intake for an adult to be well hydrated is 2.7L to 3.7L.

Water is essential to your survival. In your body, water works by:

• Regulating your body temperature

• Moistening your eyes, nose, and mouth tissues 

• Protecting your organs and tissues

• Bringing nutrients and oxygen to your cells

• Lubricating joints

• Flushing out waste products

• Dissolving minerals and other nutrients for your body to use.
  

  Water can also be found in food:

• Cucumber
  Because it is 95% water, one serving of cucumber has only 8 calories. Cucumber is also a good source of fibre, vitamin K and vitamin A. 

• Tomatoes
  Tomatoes are a rich source of water as one cup of sliced raw tomato contains 170.14 g of water.

• Watercress
  The high amount of water in watercress is surely one of the reasons this vegetable topped the list of "powerhouse fruits and vegetables" compiled by the CDC.

• Apples
  Per a 100-gram serving, apples have 85.56 g of water, making them a perfect snack for staying hydrated.

• Celery
  Celery is a healthy vegetable that is made mostly of water. A single cup of it contains 115 g of water.

• Lettuce
  Water makes up over 95% of raw lettuce. In addition to helping you stay hydrated, lettuce helps with bone strength, vision, and sleep. 

• Watermelon (however not really the season)
  This juicy fruit gets its name from containing 92% of water serving as a great snack for staying hydrated. Watermelon is also power packed with beneficial nutrients and is a great source of antioxidants.

• Peaches
  Although the fiber content in peaches makes them a filling food, they are made up of 88% water. 

• Broth
  Broth is a soup base often made by simmering bones in water with seasonings. You can add vegetables to broth to make it extra hydrating.  

• Zucchini
  One cup of zucchini contains 95% water and contains 1 g of fibre that keeps you feeling full.

How can Dripclub help you with dry skin?

Skincare
We have the widest range of Synergie Skincare products available to you. With the Retail and Professional product being available at our Dripclub locations, we are best equipped to help you with your full skin solution. A Health Professional will complete a personalised Skin Assessment and provide recommendations for you.

Facial Treatments
Corrective Medi-Facial
LED Facial
Medical Peels
Clinical Skin Needling
Laser Rejuvenation

Nutra Organics Broth Products
We have a full range of Chicken, Beef and Vegetable broths available for take home purchase. You can cook up your own hearty meals, or just mix in with some hot water for a delicious and healthy afternoon snack.

Beauty Chef Inner Health Products
We are so lucky to stock the full Beauty Chef range of Inner Health products. They have Gut Primer, Deep Marine Collagen, Glow and Cleanse to name a few. These are great support tools for building a good foundation of gut health and good bacteria in your body. This helps with skin health and clarity.

Body Treatments and Wellness Support
IR Sauna sessions: Great when it’s so cold outside
Cold Therapy: Ice Bath or Whole Body Cryo Therapy
Colonic Irrigation: All problems lead back to the Gut. Starting at the gut is a good way to build a great foundation of health
Intravenous Therapy Consultation: A trained Health Professional can chat with you about your health and nutrition needs to customise a plan for you.

With so many options to help you on your Skin Health journey, give us call and make a time to chat about you and your journey.

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