Winter dryness – two of my least favorite words. Your heater is on, the moisture level is down, and your lips and hands are indefinitely chapped for yet another season. One of the most important things to know about moisture loss and dehydration in the skin is perfectly demonstrated by looking at a raisin. It was once a plump, wrinkle-free, juicy grape, but without water it’s shriveled, dry and wrinkled. No one wants to be a raisin.
It is also important to know that our skin can be both water dry and oil dry. Lipids, our natural oils, are so important in preventing lack of moisture in our skin. They work as a protective layer that holds in our hydration, preventing transepidermal water loss.
So now that you know what happens, how can you prevent it?
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Unfortunately, there is no way to press “fast forward” through this dreaded, dry cold season. Hopefully these tips will ease your winter dry skin. Remember that your esthetician is full of helpful tips for your skin in any season of your life. Stay warm friends!