Are You Keeping Your Skin Hydrated During the Winter Months?

Health Tip - Winter Skin Dryness

                                       

Dry Skin can be a sign that something is missing in your diet or that more personal care is needed to your skin. 

Healthy Skin is your body's primary defense against infection.

Dry Skin can also be a sign of a health issue check with your health practitioner if the symptoms continue.

Your Skin is the largest organ in/on your body.

If your Skin is itchy, scratchy, feels tight and taut try the following: 

                  Whole Body moisturizers. 

           

         Use olive oil or fruit based moisturizers.

   Suds up well when taking a bath or shower.


      Use Natural soaps.

Dry Skin can be caused by harsh soaps, itchy clothing, misusing moisturizers, and long hot showers.

  Take long warm showers. 


  Moisturize while skin is moist and use gentle cleansers.  

    Use a humidifier if your house or apartment has excessive dry heat.

Dry Skin can be caused by medical conditions diabetes, psoriasis, hypothyroidism, and malnutrition. 

 Eat fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

               

Eat foods high in omega-3 to help fortify the skin's natural oil-retaining barriers.

   

Walnuts, Flax seeds and Safflower oil are rich in omega-3


  Cold-water fish (salmon, halibut, sardines) are also high in omega-3.

Healthy Skin is coated in a thin layer of natural lipids a fatty substance that keeps in moisture and helps maintain soft and supple Skin.

   Drink plenty of water every day.

Enjoy the Winter Months

Live well
Doc V