Combatting Winter Dry Skin: Natural Remedies That Work
Winter can be a beautiful season, but for your skin, it can also be harsh. The cold weather, combined with indoor heat and dry air, leaves skin feeling tight, flaky, and uncomfortable. If you're someone with eczema or other skin conditions, winter can trigger flare-ups and make your skin even more sensitive.
Thankfully, there are natural ways to help combat winter dryness and keep your skin feeling soft, hydrated, and healthy. In this post, I’ll share my favorite remedies from my Winter skincare ritual to other tips for maintaining a glowing complexion through the cold months.
Why Does Winter Dry Skin Happen?
Several environmental factors play a role in the dryness we feel during the colder months:
- Hot Showers & Over-showering: While it might feel relaxing to indulge in long, hot showers, the intense heat can strip your skin of its natural oils, leaving it dry and irritated. Over-showering, especially in winter, can have the same effect.
- Indoor Heat: As we turn on the heat to keep warm, the air inside becomes dry, which dehydrates the skin and causes moisture loss. This leads to skin that feels tight, rough, and flaky.
- Conventional Soap: Many conventional soaps contain harsh chemicals that can disrupt your skin's natural barrier, leading to further dryness.
For those with skin conditions like eczema, dry air and temperature fluctuations can trigger flare-ups, leading to itching, inflammation, and redness. So it’s especially important to adjust your skincare routine in the winter months.
Combat Winter Dryness with Natural Remedies
Winter skin is all about hydration and layering. below I outline my personal skincare routine for this time of year.
- Illuminating Cleansing Oil: Start your routine with this gentle, nourishing oil to cleanse your skin without stripping it of essential moisture. Unlike conventional foaming cleansers, this oil helps to remove dirt and impurities while maintaining your skin's natural barrier.
- Aura Beauty Mist: After cleansing, use the Aura Beauty Mist to refresh and hydrate your skin. The mist helps lock in moisture and balances your skin’s pH. It's especially soothing if your skin feels tight or irritated. *It is key that you mist your face prior to applying oil. You never want to apply oil to dry skin as this can actually make your skin more dry, especially in the Winter.
- Youth Beauty Face Oil: Follow up with a few drops of the Youth Beauty Face Oil. This oil is packed with nourishing ingredients that nourish the skin deeply, leaving it glowing and soft. The key ingredients in this oil work to reduce the appearance of fine lines and promote a youthful complexion.
- Heal All Oil: Layer it up with the Heal All Oil, particularly for areas with dry patches, redness, irritation, or eczema. Heal All Oil soothes and restores the skin. Calms inflammation and promotes skin regeneration, making it an essential part of your winter skincare routine.
- Misting Throughout the Day: Keeping your skin hydrated doesn't have to end after your morning skincare routine. Mist your face with Aura Beauty Mist several times throughout the day, especially in heated or dry environments. It’s like giving your skin a refreshing drink of water, helping to combat dehydration.
Additional Natural Ways to Keep Skin Hydrated
- Humidifiers: Adding a humidifier to your bedroom or office is one of the easiest ways to increase the moisture in the air and prevent your skin from drying out. This is especially important if you have eczema, as it helps keep your skin's moisture levels balanced.
- Stay Hydrated: Drinking enough water is crucial, even in the winter months. The dry air can quickly lead to dehydration, so make sure you're sipping on water with minerals throughout the day to help hydrate your skin from the inside out.
- Avoid Hot Showers: Instead of long, hot showers, opt for lukewarm water, which is less likely to strip your skin of moisture. Limit your shower time to about 10 minutes to avoid drying out your skin.
- Shower Filter: Tap water contains chlorine, hard water minerals, heavy metals, and more that are not only horrible for your health but can also dry your skin. Invest in a shower filter or, better yet, a whole house system that has water softening.
- Natural Oils: Consider adding other natural oils to your routine, such as Womb Wisdom Skin Toning Oil and Aphrodisiac Glow Oil. These oils help lock in moisture and create a protective barrier against the elements.
- Gentle Exfoliation: Exfoliate your skin with Magic Brightening Powder to remove dry, dead skin cells. Increasing cellular turnover and making your skin more readily available to receive Aura Beauty Mist and the oils that follow. Be mindful, though, because over-exfoliating can make your skin even more irritated, especially in the winter.
Final Thoughts
Winter dryness doesn't have to take a toll on your skin. By using the right skincare products and making some subtle lifestyle choices, you can keep your skin hydrated and glowing all season long. And if you suffer from eczema or other skin conditions, remember that small changes, like adding a humidifier or avoiding harsh soaps, can make a world of difference.
Your skin will thank you!