Nature's Prescription for Dry Winter Skin
Updated: Jan 4
Did you know your skin loses about 25% of its moisture while you sleep at night? That’s why night creams are often richer and more moisturizing.
Now think about the winter…maybe you have a fire going in the fireplace, or the heat blows consistently throughout the day. That leads to very low humidity levels indoors. Winter is also notorious for low humidity outdoors as well as higher than normal winds. All these factors contribute to dry winter skin.
Luckily, nature has provided us with all the ingredients necessary to restore and maintain moisture throughout both the epidermis (the outer layer) and the dermis (the layer just below the dermis.)
Nature’s Dry Skin Line-Up
Coconut Milk has many glorious effects for year round use, but it’s especially crucial in the winter. The high fat content serves to moisturize and smooth the skin, improving elasticity while it locks in hydration.
Olive Oil also makes a superb moisturizer. Beyond that, it shields skin from dry winter air while it delivers antioxidants and soothes inflammation.
Marshmallow Root is especially beneficial for those with sensitive skin. This little known ingredient helps skin retain its moisture while it eases redness and inflammation.
Lavender Hydrosol may have a regenerative effect on skin irritations making it a great alternative to soothe and cool acne inflammation.
Meadow Foam Oil moisturizes and rejuvenates and helps prevent moisture loss.
Olive Squalane deeply soothes and moisturizes without leaving an oily finish. It helps slow down trans-epidermal water loss and boosts skin moisture, making the complexion look more radiant and nourished.
Evening Primrose Oil soothes and moisturizes the dermis while enhancing elasticity, for a smooth and radiant complexion. The special oil also reduces roughness, wrinkles, ruddiness, irritation and dryness.
Broccoli Seed Oil contains a powerhouse of antioxidants and essential fatty acids. Vitamin A fights free radical damage, promoting smooth, youthful-looking skin. Vitamin E soothes and protects against environmental exposure. Omegas 6 & 9 have been shown to effectively reduce inflammation and the skin conditions it can lead to such as dermatitis, rosacea, and psoriasis.
Rose Hip Oil is rich in vitamins A, C, E and essential fatty acids. Fatty acids are anti-inflammatory and can reduce fine lines, correct pigmentation and moisturize the skin. It is also non-comedogenic (won’t clog pores) and can treat acne.
Olive Wax is a vegan alternative to beeswax which can amazingly restore lipids while preventing loss of moisture by creating a protective barrier for the skin.
Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects skin cells and helps reduce moisture loss while softening skin.
Hyaluronic Acid binds water to skin & collagen cells, infusing moisture to even the deepest layers of the skin, and joints. Which in turn provides firm, hydrated and youthful skin.
Papaya Seed Oil Natural Exfoliant containing papain helps to rejuvenate complexion sloughing off dead skin cells, impurities, & excess oil. Papain is able to break down dead skin cells and sebum in the pores making it a gentle yet powerful exfoliant.
Sea Buckthorn Berry Oil contains Antioxidants: Polyphenols flavonoids, Micro-Nutrients, Vitamins A, C, & E helping to eradicate skin issues such as discoloration, scarring, fine lines & wrinkles. Also contains high concentration of omega oils 6&7 that help to hydrate the skin
Papaya Powder contains the Papain enzyme which helps accelerate skin healing & increase collagen secretion. Works hand in hand with papaya seed oil; used regularly will help inhibit hair growth on skin as it weakens hair follicles.
Kaolin Clay is a natural & gentle skin cleanser. Effective & mild for gentle pore cleansing & suitable for all skin types. Helps balance oil production.
Sweet Orange Oil is an Anti-Bacterial inhibitor of the growth of bad bacteria & yeast.
Pink Grapefruit Oil is loaded with Vitamin C to brighten skin, Vitamin A to protect skin from pollution, extreme weather & allergens, helping to tone & brighten skin.